Bristol channel cutter


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The Bristol channel cutter is a 28.08ft cutter designed by Lyle Hess and built in fiberglass by Cape George Marine Works between 1976 and 2007.

127 units have been built.

The Bristol channel cutter is a heavy sailboat which is a good performer. 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 originally small. There is a short water supply range.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 100%


Model Bristol channel cutter
Length 28.08 ft (100%) under 41 ft
Beam 10.08 ft
Draft 4.83 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios 61%


Sail area / displ. 18.60 (74%) highest above 14
Ballast / displ. 32.86 %
Displ. / length 345.54
Comfort ratio 37.20 (64%) highest
Capsize 1.68 (44%) lowest under 2

Hull 82%


Hull type Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder long
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 26.25 ft
Maximum draft 4.83 ft
Displacement 14000 lbs
Ballast 4600 lbs
Hull speed 6.87 knots (65%) highest

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Rigging


Rigging Cutter
Sail area (100%) 673 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 13 HP
Fuel capacity 30 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 64 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data 100%


Builder Cape George Marine Works
Designer Lyle Hess
First built 1976 (100%) before 1980
Last built 2007
Number built 127 (100%) above 50

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