The Bristol 29 is a 29.0ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1966 and 1971.
169 units have been built.
The Bristol 29 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 29 | ||
| Length | 29 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.55 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.07 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 321.87 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.38 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 400 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 198.94 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 201.36 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.17 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 31.17 ft | ||
| E | 12.92 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1966 | ||
| Last built | 1971 | ||
| Number built | 169 |