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 87%
Model | Bristol 30 | ||
Length | 30 ft (87%) | the closest to 30.38 ft | |
Beam | 9.17 ft | ||
Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 63%
Sail area / displ. | 15.25 (53%) | the closest to 14.57 | |
Ballast / displ. | 39.88 % | ||
Displ. / length | 331.45 | ||
Comfort ratio | 28.09 (73%) | the closest to 27.36 | |
Capsize | 1.79 |
Hull 68%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 22.67 ft (68%) | the closest to 22 ft | |
Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 8650 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 | 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 |