Bristol 34
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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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 82%
Model | Bristol 34 | ||
Length | 34.25 ft (73%) | the closest to 35.17 ft | |
Beam | 10.50 ft (92%) | the closest to 10.58 ft | |
Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 76%
Sail area / displ. | 15.15 (77%) | the closest to 14.81 | |
Ballast / displ. | 48.70 % | ||
Displ. / length | 292.10 | ||
Comfort ratio | 27.24 (75%) | the closest to 27.92 | |
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 |