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BRISTOL 29

Masthead Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1966–1971

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Dimensions

LOA
29 ft
LWL
22.67 ft
Beam
9.17 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
8,400 lbs
Ballast
3,450 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.80 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.5
D/L Ratio ⓘ
322
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
400 sq ft
I
36.17 ft
J
11 ft
P
31.17 ft
E
12.92 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1966
Last Built
1971
Number Built
169

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Engine Type
Gas
Water
50 gal
Fuel
25 gal
Notes: Early models were fitted with a Graymarine Gas Engine.\nKeel/CB version\nBU: 3.3'/1.0m BD:5.8'/1.77m\n(listed dimensions for tall rig).\n(Shorter rig: I=34.16'/10.41m P=29.16'/8.89m)\nThe later BRISTOL 30 is very similar, with an updated coachroof.

Builder

Class Association

Related Boats

Name LOA (ft) Year Rig
BRISTOL 30 30 1968 Masthead Sloop