⛵ Sailboat DB

BRISTOL 29.9

Masthead Sloop • Fin with rudder on skeg • Built 1977–1986

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Dimensions

LOA
29.92 ft
LWL
24 ft
Beam
10.17 ft
Max Draft
4.33 ft
Displacement
8,650 lbs
Ballast
3,600 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.98 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
279
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
41.6%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
391 sq ft
I
37.5 ft
J
11.25 ft
P
32 ft
E
11.25 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1977
Last Built
1986
Number Built
216

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Power
15 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
63 gal
Fuel
18 gal
Notes: Originally the 29.9 was delivered with a Universal Atomic 4 gas engine. \nLater models were powered by a 15 hp Yanmar. \nBy 1983 a 16 hp Universal diesel was standard.\nAvailable with fixed keel or keel-centerboard.\nDraft for Keel/CB version:\nBU:3.5' BD: 7.5'\nTall rig:\nI: 40.00'\nJ: 11.25'\nP: 34.50'\nE: 11.25'

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