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BRISTOL 45.5

Masthead Sloop • Keel/Cbrd. • Built 1979–1989

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Dimensions

LOA
45.25 ft
LWL
37.25 ft
Beam
13.16 ft
Max Draft
11 ft
Min Draft
4.92 ft
Displacement
34,660 lbs
Ballast
15,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.61 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
299
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
43.3%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
988 sq ft
I
57 ft
J
18.8 ft
P
50.3 ft
E
18 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Keel/Cbrd.
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/balsa cored deck
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1979
Last Built
1989
Number Built
—

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4-236
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
180 gal
Fuel
100 gal
Mast Height
63.5 ft
Notes:

Sloop or ketch.

Aft cockpit (above) and center cockpit models.

See BRISTOL 45.5 CC.

Information from original manufacturers brochure.

KETCH RIG:

I: 57.0'

J: 18.8'

P: 48.0'

E: 15.3'

PY: 30.5'

EY: 8.5'

Tot. SA: 1033 sq.ft.

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