The Bristol 29.9 is a 29.92ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1977 and 1986.
216 units have been built.
The Bristol 29.9 is a moderate weight 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 very small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 29.9 | ||
| Length | 29.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.89 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 41.62 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 279.34 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.61 | ||
| Capsize | 1.98 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8650 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 391 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 210.94 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 180 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37.50 ft | ||
| J | 11.25 ft | ||
| P | 32 ft | ||
| E | 11.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 15 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 18 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 63 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 | 1977 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 216 |
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