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BRISTOL 51.1

Built by Bristol Boat Company (USA) • Designed by Dieter Empacher
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BRISTOL 51.1 - Photo
BRISTOL 51.1 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1987

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 15.54 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 12.85 m
Beam: 4.62 m
Draft (Max): 3.20 m
Draft (Min): 1.62 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 19,822 kg
Ballast: 8,845 kg
Ballast Type: Lead

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 63.92 m²
Mainsail Area: 49.42 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 113.34 m²
Sail Area (reported): 113.34 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 19.51 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 6.55 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 17.07 m
E (Boom Length): 5.79 m

Engine & Systems

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 8.70 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 15.47
SA/Displacement (Reported): 15.80
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 44.62%
Displacement/Length: 260.15
Comfort Ratio: 40.31
Capsize Screening: 1.73
S-Number: 1.97

Notes

Bristol's of this size and vintage were built on a semi-custom basis so particulars vary.