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Out-of-production 30-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasssloop from Bristol Yachts. Designed by Halsey Herreshoff. Formerly built in the USA. 216 produced from 1978 to 1987.
Specifications for the Bristol 29.9
| LOA |
29.9 ft.
| LOD |
29.9 ft.
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| LWL |
24.0 ft.
| Beam |
10.2 ft.
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| Draft |
4.3 ft.
| DraftMin |
4.0 ft.
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| Displaces |
8,600 lbs.
| Sail Area |
391.0 sq. ft.
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| PHRF Rating |
186.0
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| D/L |
278
| SA/D |
14.9
| Comfort |
22.4
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| Capsize |
1.99
| L/B |
2.9
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Horner reviews the influences behind this design, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "Generally, this is a solidly built boat of better than average quality."
[BoatUS, 2000]
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