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BRISTOL 40

Built by Bristol Yachts Inc. (USA) • Designed by Ted Hood
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BRISTOL 40 - Photo
BRISTOL 40 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Modified Full Keel
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1970
Last Built: 1986
Number Built: 149

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 12.24 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 8.39 m
Beam: 3.28 m
Draft (Max): 1.64 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 7,974 kg
Ballast: 2,948 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 30.82 m²
Mainsail Area: 29.32 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 60.14 m²
Sail Area (reported): 64.47 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 13.87 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 4.44 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 12.02 m
E (Boom Length): 4.88 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Universal
Engine Type: Gas
Engine Model: Atomic 4
Engine Power: 30 HP
Fuel Capacity: 117 L
Water Capacity: 492 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 7.03 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 15.07
SA/Displacement (Reported): 16.49
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 36.97%
Displacement/Length: 375.73
Comfort Ratio: 36.68
Capsize Screening: 1.66
S-Number: 1.16

Notes

Westerbeke Diesel was an option.