The Bristol 54.4 is a 54.0ft masthead sloop designed by Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts since 1985.
The Bristol 54.4 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is 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.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 54.4 | ||
| Length | 54 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.77 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.96 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 255.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 45.15 | ||
| Capsize | 1.64 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 45.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 11.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 54000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 20500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 9.04 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1313 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 782 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 531 sq.ft | ||
| I | 68 ft | ||
| J | 23 ft | ||
| P | 59 ft | ||
| E | 18 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 100 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 195 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 | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |