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Seller's Description

This 1973 Bristol 35’ was designed by Clifford Swain, chief designer for John Alden, and built by Bristol Yachts.

She is a long fin keel sloop, drawing 5’ 0”. This makes her one of the most forgiving and easy sailing vessels of this era. She is a sturdy boat with beautiful lines.

Stepping aboard you will be instantly impressed by how all of the bright work has been beautifully maintained. The cockpit sole grating is in beautiful condition and matches the rest of the brightwork. The owner has also built a beautiful matching pilot seat that is extremely comfortable, adjustable, removable, and has storage underneath.

The cockpit has a large wheel, Ritchie compass, VHF radio, and a Garmin echoMAP DV. It has large storage lazarettes under both the port and starboard seats as well as a large lazarette aft of the pilot seat that provides access to the rear transom and additional storage. There are two Lewmar winches to each side with the mainsail traveler directly behind the helmsman. The cockpit is covered with a large bimini with Sunbrella fabric that matches the main sail cover and the jib.

Aft of the cockpit is a stainless steel frame with dinghy davits and the mounting for the solar panel.

Moving forward you will quickly note how wide and unobstructed the walkways are. The deck of this boat is amazingly uncluttered of the usual “toe bangers” found on the decks of many sailboats.

On the bow you will find a Seahorse windlass with 20 ft of stainless steel chain, 120 ft 5/8 in nylon rode, and a Bruce anchor in a stainless steel anchor track that is integrated with the pad eye for the forestay.

The forestay has a Profurl roller furling carrying a 120 Genoa. The main and the Gen are both Dacron and have been completely restitched in recent years.

Entering the cabin the galley is directly to port with a large dinette/sleep berth forward of the galley. To starboard is a large settee / sleeper that is set up for a sling berth. There is lots of storage above both the starboard settee and the port dinette sleeper.

The cabin is wide and spacious, with a lot of light through the port lights, and the cushions are brightly upholstered and in great condition.

Moving forward there is a wet head between the salon and the V-berth, The V-berth is roomy with lots of storage in the bulkheads and beneath the cushions. The cushions are nicely upholstered and in great condition, and there is a very large hatch for ventilation.

Forward of the V-berth is access to the chain locker.

When not under sail this Bristol is powered by a 30 HP Yanmar diesel engine. She carries 25 gallons of fuel which she sips sparingly.

She has 400 W of solar panels, 4 new batteries, and a brand new electrical control panel.

From top to bottom this 1973 Bristol 35 is in very nice condition and ready for your next voyage. Whether it’s just moored out for the weekend or heading to the Bahamas for a few months, this one is ready to go!!

Don’t wait. You’ll have a hard time finding another one in this condition at this price point! She won’t last long!!

Specs

Designers
John G. Alden
Clifford Swaine
Builder
Bristol Yachts
Associations
?
# Built
65
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin
Rudder
?
Construction
FG (solid laminate)

Dimensions

Length Overall
34 7 / 10.6 m
Waterline Length
23 9 / 7.2 m
Beam
10 0 / 3.1 m
Draft
4 11 / 1.5 m
Displacement
12,500 lb / 5,670 kg
Ballast
5,200 lb / 2,359 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
529′² / 49.2 m²
Total Sail Area
532′² / 49.4 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
270′² / 25.1 m²
P
33 11 / 10.3 m
E
15 10 / 4.9 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
262′² / 24.3 m²
I
38 7 / 11.8 m
J
13 6 / 4.1 m
Forestay Length
40 11 / 12.5 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Universal
Model
Atomic 4
HP
30
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Capacity
25 gal / 95 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
130 gal / 492 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
6.2 kn
Classic: 6.53 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

6.17 knots
Classic formula: 6.53 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
15.7
<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.
15.72
<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

41.6
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
416.4
>400: very 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
416.39
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
33.0
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat

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
33.03
<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
1.7
<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
1.72
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Alden design #1000. Clifford Swain, who drew the lines for this yacht, was chief designer for the Alden firm at this time. Available with standard or dinette interior (shown here).
(Thanks to ‘Snurrbart’, for providing updated information.)
Keel/CB version: BU: 3.75’; BD: 9.0’
Also available as a yawl.
I: 38.66’
J: 13.55’
P: 33.92’
E: 15.60’
PY:17.00’
EY: 6.75’
Total SA: 584 sq.ft.

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