The Bristol 3800 is a 38.25ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts since 1982.
The Bristol 3800 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
Model | Bristol 3800 | ||
Length | 38.25 ft | ||
Beam | 12.08 ft | ||
Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.70 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 47 % | ||
Displ. / length | 298.96 | ||
Comfort ratio | 32.60 | ||
Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 30.58 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 10.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 19150 lbs | ||
Ballast | 9000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.41 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 744 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 431.31 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 312.81 sq.ft | ||
I | 51.50 ft | ||
J | 16.75 ft | ||
P | 45.50 ft | ||
E | 13.75 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 44 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 36 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
Designer | Ted Hood | ||
First built | 1982 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |