Bristol 45.5
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The Bristol 45.5 is a 45.25ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1979 and 1989.
The Bristol 45.5 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has an average score but ranks in the top quarter. It seems difficult to do much better. It is one of the best possible tradeoff for this request.
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Main features 39%
Model | Bristol 45.5 | ||
Length | 45.25 ft (63%) | the closest to 43.67 ft | |
Beam | 13.16 ft (15%) | the closest to 12.17 ft | |
Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 73%
Sail area / displ. | 14.94 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 43.28 % | ||
Displ. / length | 299.37 | ||
Comfort ratio | 43.66 (73%) | the closest to 44.87 | |
Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull 87%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 37.25 ft (87%) | the closest to 37.75 ft | |
Maximum draft | 11 ft | ||
Displacement | 34660 lbs | ||
Ballast | 15000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.18 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 988 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 63.50 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 535.80 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 452.70 sq.ft | ||
I | 57 ft | ||
J | 18.80 ft | ||
P | 50.30 ft | ||
E | 18 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 0 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 180 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 | 1979 | ||
Last built | 1989 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |