The Bristol 34 is a 34.25ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey C. Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1970 and 1978.
70 units have been built.
The Bristol 34 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 34 | ||
| Length | 34.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.15 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 48.70 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 292.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.24 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.83 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 481 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 268.31 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 212.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40.50 ft | ||
| J | 13.25 ft | ||
| P | 34 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Halsey C. Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 70 |