The Bristol 43.3 is a 43.25ft cutter designed by Ted Hood / D. Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1986 and 1994.
25 units have been built.
The Bristol 43.3 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 43.3 | ||
| Length | 43.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.25 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.58 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 319.88 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 37.40 | ||
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.33 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 10 ft | ||
| Displacement | 26530 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.74 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 844 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 453.60 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 390.60 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54 ft | ||
| J | 16.80 ft | ||
| P | 46.50 ft | ||
| E | 16.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 120 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 160 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Hood / D. Empacher | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 25 |
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