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Seller's Description

1983 BRISTOL 29.9 SAILBOAT MARYLAND

1983 Bristol 29.9 built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Halsey Herreshoff. It was the first model year to come standard with a 16 hp universal diesel.

This is not a project boat. Was sailed actively untill pulled in November 2019. The cockpit has a 38” wheel, 3 spacious storage lockers, strong dodger.

Entering the cabin, you have a full galley to the starboard side containing a sink, icebox, Origo 3000 Alcohol Stove. There is a quarter berth on the port side with large opening chart table. Moving forward in the cabin there are bench seats on either side that can be convertible into sleeping berths with plenty of storage behind and below. Past this sitting/sleeping area there is a full head and hanging locker. Forward berth is and V-berth and more storage.

Featuring everything you need to live aboard, this Bristol 29.9 would make a great a day, weekend, or week cruiser.

I am the third owner well kept and maintained.

Equipment: Additional Information: 16 HP Universal Engine 3,200 hrs est. Rebuilt 2016 serviced with new muffler and impeller 2019. 50 watt solar panel 3 anchors with chain and 150 feet of rode for each VHF with AIS Dragonfly 7PRO Newer sails perfect condition Newer standing rigging Running rigging replaced 2019 New Sirocco Air Hull 260 dingy New Stainless Steel Propane grill

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Specs

Designer
Halsey Herreshoff
Builder
Bristol Yachts
Associations
?
# Built
216
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
Skeg
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
29 11 / 9.1 m
Waterline Length
29 6 / 9 m
Beam
6 6 / 2 m
Draft
16 4 / 5 m
Displacement
8,650 lb / 3,924 kg
Ballast
3,600 lb / 1,633 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
391′² / 36.3 m²
Total Sail Area
391′² / 36.3 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
180′² / 16.7 m²
P
31 11 / 9.8 m
E
11 3 / 3.4 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
211′² / 19.6 m²
I
37 6 / 11.4 m
J
11 3 / 3.4 m
Forestay Length
39 1 / 11.9 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Yanmar
Model
?
HP
15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
18 gal / 68 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
63 gal / 238 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
3

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.0 kn
Classic: 6.57 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

7.03 knots
Classic formula: 6.57 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
14.9
<16: under powered

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
14.85
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
41.6
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

41.62
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
278.8
275-350: heavy

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
278.82
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
23.4
20-30: coastal cruiser

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
23.44
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
2.0
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
1.98
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Originally the 29.9 was delivered with a Universal Atomic 4 gas engine.
Later models were powered by a 15 hp Yanmar.
By 1983 a 16 hp Universal diesel was standard.
Available with fixed keel or keel-centerboard.
Draft for Keel/CB version:
BU:3.5’ BD: 7.5’
Tall rig:
I: 40.00’
J: 11.25’
P: 34.50’
E: 11.25’

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