Bristol 30
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The Bristol 30 is a 30.0ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1968 and 1978.
174 units have been built.
The Bristol 30 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 90%
| Model | Bristol 30 | ||
| Length | 30 ft (99%) | the closest to 30.04 ft | |
| Beam | 9.17 ft (80%) | the closest to 9 ft | |
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 50%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.25 (20%) | the closest to 16.55 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 39.88 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 331.45 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.09 (79%) | the closest to 28.68 | |
| Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull 85%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.67 ft (85%) | the closest to 23 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8650 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3450 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.38 knots |
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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 | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 35 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 | 1968 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 174 |