The Bristol 51.1 is a 51.0ft masthead sloop designed by Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts since 1987.
The Bristol 51.1 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.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 51.1 | ||
| Length | 51 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.30 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.80 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.62 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 260.15 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.31 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 10.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 43700 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 19500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1220 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 688 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 532 sq.ft | ||
| I | 64 ft | ||
| J | 21.50 ft | ||
| P | 56 ft | ||
| E | 19 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 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 | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |