Bristol 51
2 / 54 - score 75%
The Bristol 51 is a 51.08ft masthead sloop designed by Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts since 1990.
The Bristol 51 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 an excellent water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
Bristol 51 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 92%
Model | Bristol 51 | ||
Length | 51.08 ft (89%) | the closest to 50.58 ft | |
Beam | 15.17 ft (95%) | the closest to 15.25 ft | |
Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 41%
Sail area / displ. | 15.54 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 43.48 % | ||
Displ. / length | 263.32 | ||
Comfort ratio | 40.39 (41%) | the closest to 42.81 | |
Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull 75%
Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 42 ft (75%) | the closest to 41 ft | |
Maximum draft | 10.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 43700 lbs | ||
Ballast | 19000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.68 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1200 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
I | 0 ft | ?? | |
J | 0 ft | ?? | |
P | 0 ft | ?? | |
E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 85 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 160 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 250 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
Designer | Dieter Empacher | ||
First built | 1990 | ||
Last built | 0 | ?? | |
Number built | 0 | ?? |