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Bristol 41.1

The bristol 41.1 is a 41.17ft masthead sloop designed by ted hood and built in fiberglass by bristol yachts between 1981 and 1994., 104 units have been built..

The Bristol 41.1 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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Bluewater Sailboat – Bristol 41.1

The Bluewater Sailboat Bristol 41.1 is a high-performance cruiser designed by renowned naval architect Ted Hood with a recognizable classical appearance. The vessel, which was created by some of the best craftsmen in New England, was launched by Bristol Yachts in the early 1980s. With that kind of heritage, it should come as no surprise that she enjoys a stellar reputation as a blue water yacht among cruisers.

Industry insiders likely believed that Clinton Pearson’s most significant work was completed when he left Pearson Yachts in 1964. Given that, with the introduction of the Pearson Triton 28, he and his brother Everett established the first-ever fibreglass factory, how could you not? But boy, were they mistaken. But boy, were they mistaken. After being removed from office, Clinton bought the ailing sailboat manufacturer Sailstar and changed the business’ name to Bristol Yachts in 1966 to reflect the location of the production plant on Popasquash Road in Bristol, Rhode Island. Early Bristols had full keel-hung rudders and Carl Alberg’s designs; they were sturdy boats that moved easily in a seaway.

• LOA: 41′ 2″
• LWL: 33′ 4″
• Beam: 12′ 11″
• Draft Std: 4′ 6″
• Draft Shoal: 10′ 0″
• Displacement: 26,530 lbs
• Ballast: 10,500 lbs
• Sail Area: 830 sqft
• Bridge Clearance: 59′
• Designer: Ted Hood
• Year Introduced: 1981
• Year Ended: 1994
• Builder: Bristol Yachts (Bristol, Rhode Island, USA)

The Bristol 41.1 is a member of the company’s second generation of yachts. The Ted Hood’s firm designed the majority of Bristols during this time period, and the 41.1 is no different. Both the older Bristol 39/40 and the 41.1’s main naval architect was Dieter Empacher.

From 1981 until 1994, 104 hulls in all were produced by the business. From then until its closure in 1997, it focused on building custom yachts. This era’s Bristol Yachts are renowned for their great performance and impeccable fit and finish.

It has a straightforward sloop rig. A rather long cruising fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder is present below the waterline. A centerboard configuration, typical of Ted Hood designs, is used to optimize windward performance (10′ board down) and provide access to shoal draught places (4′ 6″ board up). Her bow has a beautiful entry that leads to strong aft portions.

There were options for an aft and center cockpit, the center cockpit having the more popular full-width cabin at the back. 

In terms of structure, layers of solid woven roving and polyester resin were used to lay up the Bristol 41.1. The 10,500 pounds of lead ballast were contained inside the fiberglass keel portion. Numerous teak touches on the deck, which make up the railing, coamings, and trim and highlight her lovely elegance, are noteworthy. Her joinery work down below is made of a combination of Honduras mahogany and teak.

Performance

These ships’ incredible sailing abilities are their main draw. These medium-sized cruisers have excellent tracking characteristics and can easily manage bad weather. The boat’s ability to point 10 degrees higher to windward is greatly improved by lowering the centerboard.

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I have searched the internet and the archives on this and other BBs, but can find little info on these sailboats. I am specifically interested in A) construction (were proper techiques used, are they cored and where, hull/deck fastening, etc) B)sailing manners C) any specific problem inherent with the B41.1. With a 120 PHRF, I know that they are not speed demons, but as a long-term liveaboard/cruiser for the Caribbean, their speed appears to be reasonable. Thanks - Any info will be appreciated!!  

Ian, you''d probably benefit by chatting with a friend who has taken his 41.1 as far north as Maine and also cruised for several years throughout the Caribbean. Send me an email offline and I''ll reply with his email address. Jack [email protected]  

Ian, My wife and I are also very intersted in Bristol 41.1 as a cruising boat and some offshore work. We are trying dig up any info we can on construction and sailing qualities. Emailed some questions to Ted Hood but got no reply. I did find out elsewhere that water tanks are a big problem. They are SS and built right up against the hull, causing condensation and then leakage. Worst of all the are very difficult to replace and difficult to bladder due to baffeling. On the good side I think her speed is good when compared to other cruisers such as; Whitby42, CSY44, Pearson424. Another plus for me is her prop runs protected in a cutout in the skeg. We sailed our last boat a Starrett 45 from Maryland up to the Canadian border and back and the last think you want to do is snag a lobster pot sailing the Gulf of Maine at night. I would very much like to hear about any info you can dig up on the 41.1. Especially interested in the centerboard. Does it bang around in a seaway. Is it difficult to service and is it safe offshore. A experienced sailor once told me " I''d rather go to sea in a Good centerboard boat than a poor fixed keel boat". Our other choice would be a Brewer 12.8 Thanks ...Dennis  

Dking59 said: Ian, We sailed our last boat a Starrett 45 from Maryland up to the Canadian border and back and the last think you want to do is snag a lobster pot sailing the Gulf of Maine at night. Thanks ...Dennis Click to expand...

Dennis, From all the info we have been able to gather on the Bristol41.1 & Brewer 12.8, they both appear to be well built with good sailing characteristics. We are leaning towards the Bristol for several reasons: 1)draft will allow access to more areas 2)we prefer the interior finish a little more 3) they hold their value extremely well 4) most important - the Brewer''s cockpit does not drain very fast and the companionway is very exposed to sea water see - http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_display_photo.jsp;jsessionid=aaaeMAKTRbrwd7?slim=quick&boat_id=1012164&boatname=42%27+Brewer+Brewer+12.8+Ketch&photo_name=Cockpit&photo=7 We would not feel comfortable with any extended blue-water sailing with the interior exposed to that degree! (The Whitbys are not configured in this manner). From what I understand, the centerboard can make substantial noise. However, one owner said that he installed some type of buffer that eliminated the rattle. ian  

The 12.8''s were built both with and without bridge decks. Those that were built without bridge decks were set up with gasketed lower hatch slides and with latch for the lower board. Having that lower board removeable really makes the boat a lot more liveable in terms of getting in and out under the dodger when in port. Jeff  

Also when I looked at the whole listing one of these two boats are actually a Whitby 42 and not a Brewer 12.8 despite what the ads say. The two big differences between the Brewer 12.8''s and the Whitby 42 is that the Brewers are cutters with keel/centerboards drawing 4''6" with the board up and the Whitby''s have fixed keels and ketch rigs. Jeff  

Jeff, My concern is: will the hatch board stand up to a breaking wave? Also, the cockpit appears to be too large for extended off-shore work, especially since they drain slowly. The Bristol just seems to be a better setup for offshore.  

The cockpit volumes are very similar between the Bristol 41.1 and the Brewers although when we were looking at the two boats back to back, the Brewer seemed to have a more useable cockpit. Both had the same number and size of cockpit drains. We felt that the Bristols were slightly more biased towards coastal cruising and since my father was planning to spend time offshore leaned towards the Brewers. The lower hatchboard on the Brewers have a smaller span than usual and so would of course hold up to a breaking wave. Besides if the location where the lower hatch boards are located were ever actually exposed to a breaking wave, the boat would have far worse problems than a broken hatch slide. If you are so concerned about wave action in the cockpit you can rig a storm shutter on the lower slide when venturing offshore. You will need to do that anyway on the Bristol''s larger and more exposed port lights. Both boats are good boats and so I don''t think that you would go wrong with either of them. Jeff  

Ian, I have the same concern about the Brewer cockpit. It is very big and very wide. This makes it difficult to wedge yourself in on a rough day. The Bristol cockpit is narrow enough to sit aside of the wheel and brace your feet on the other seat. One thing the Bristol does not have, is that nice big anchoring system at the bow that the Brewer has. I know when we cruised we set two anchors many times and it sure would be nice to have two anchor rollers and plenty off room to work. Now that I think of it, several of the Bristols we looked at did not even have a windlass. Unusual for a true cruising boat. Dennis  

I think I saw some information on a Pearson site that Bristol was somehow once connected to Pearson and the people that ran that company.  

I was correct Pearson became Bristol in the Seventies here is the story interesting to read.http://www.pearson40.org/pearson_history.htm  

You are mistaken, Pearson never ''became Bristol''. The Pearson Brothers (or were they cousins), Clint and Everett started Pearson Yachts. They were bought out by Grummin in the mid 1960''s. Clint Pearson later started Bristol Yachts and Everett alter started TPI which as a contract builder, builds J-boats and which have built a wide range of boats over the years including the Alerions and Freedoms. Since Everett and Clint were such different personalities the absense of one from the other''s business made their individual companies very different from Pearson Yachts during the time that they were together. Any article that says differently has it very wrong. Respectfully, Jeff  

Perhaps this URL will be helpful in understanding the Pearsons'' involvement with both Pearson and Bristol, and how Pearson changed - and didn''t - over the period it had its longer, original identify. www.pearson40.org/pearson_history.htm Jack  

Oops... I hadn''t read this thread until I posted the URL that was already posted; sorry for the duplication. I''m not sure how a ''Pearson became Bristol'' conclusion could come from that URL''s review of Pearson''s history. Ian, I gave you the earlier option of talking with a long-term 41.1 owner who cruised his boat many sea miles. I would think you would benefit from talking with experienced owners. One''s inability to brace a foot in a wider cockpit is a minor issue, and is dealt with in a variety of ways by both manufacturers and owners; it''s not a problem without multiple simple, inexpensive solutions. When sailing offshore in-season, I would not think a W42 or B12.8 cockpit''s volume would be a critical issue, given the freeboard and location of the cockpit. OTOH if boarding seas into this cockpit is a legitimate worry, you are looking at the wrong boat. And WRT the lower hatchboard, if you honestly feel it is vulnerable just build a double-braced hatchboard that can be used offshore vs. the ''standard'' one used day-to-day. Start with a replica of your existing board, built to the same thickness but in inexpensive ply, and then thru-bolt strongbacks, horizontally, to the top and bottom of the hatchboard, on the side facing the cockpit. Sliding that ''offshore hatchboard'' in place, it will be supported by both the strongbacks (lying flush with the vertical coamings of the hatch) and by the board itself (resting in its companionway slot). Jack [email protected]  

The Bristol 41.1 is what is known as a second-generation Bristol (yes Bristol Marine was formed by one of the Pearson cousins and if you see both a Bristol and Pearson out of the water, the underbodies are quite similar).The first generation Bristols were narrow beam, full keel, large overhangs bluewater tanks - great sea boats. The second generation Bristols are more user friendly, wider beam, better accomodations below, good downwind racers from the old school and generally strongly built (my 29.9 is solid fiberglas hull, cored deck), bluewater boats. I've been caught in two full gales in Paloma (a second-generation Bristol) and have faired quite well in both. For additional information about the 41.1, log onto the Bristol Owner's site at Bristol Owners' Association Home Page and click on "about the boats", there is also a history of Bristol on the site.  

Why are you posting on a 4 year old thread?  

Chances are likely that he's not going to reply, since he's only had 12 posts in five years, and his last post for Dking59 was over FOUR YEARS AGO. Please don't revive old threads. Also, please read this post to get the most out of your time on sailnet.  

@Dave43 - do you realize that you are replying to @Dking59 's post from February 2004? While your insight is valuable, I would suggest that you may simply wish to start a new thread on your Bristol 41.1 Oh, one more thing... Welcome to SailNet!  

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Basic specs..

The Bristol 41.1 is equipped with a centerboard keel. A centerboard keel is a pivoting lifting keel, allowing to sail both coastal and inland waters.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with a Westerbeke diesel engine.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.7 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Bristol 41.1 is about 267 kg/cm, alternatively 1496 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 267 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1496 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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Bristol 41.1

The Bristol 41.1 is a high performance cruiser with distinctive classical styling from the board of famous naval architect Ted Hood. Launched in early 1981 by Bristol Yachts, the boat was built by some of New England's finest craftsmen. With that kind of pedigree there is no surprise that among cruisers she has excellent reputation as a blue water boat.

In total 104 hulls were built from 1981 until 1994 after which the company concentrated on custom yacht construction until closing shop in 1997. Bristol Yachts of this era are known for high performance and a superb fit and finish details.

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LOA: 41.14 ft LWL: 33.33 ft Beam: 12.92 ft Draft: 10.00 ft Displacement: 26530.00 lbs Ballast: 10500.00 lbs Hull type: Keel/Cbrd. Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

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BRISTOL 41.1 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of BRISTOL 41.1. Built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Dieter Empacher, the boat was first built in 1981. It has a hull type of Keel/Cbrd. and LOA is 12.54. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.99. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Westerbeke, runs on Diesel.

BRISTOL 41.1 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about BRISTOL 41.1 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the bristol 41.1.

BRISTOL 41.1 was designed by Dieter Empacher.

Who builds BRISTOL 41.1?

BRISTOL 41.1 is built by Bristol Yachts.

When was BRISTOL 41.1 first built?

BRISTOL 41.1 was first built in 1981.

How long is BRISTOL 41.1?

BRISTOL 41.1 is 10.16 m in length.

What is mast height on BRISTOL 41.1?

BRISTOL 41.1 has a mast height of 13.72 m.

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1983 Bristol 41.1

Specifications

Description, re-powered bristol cc 41.1 "now sold".

This very nice Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit Sloop has benefited from pretty much all the updates one would need to pursue to be ready for cruising. These updates include chainplates, thu-hulls/seacocks, Beta diesel repower, reverse-cycle AC, separate fridge and freezer, upgraded electronics and many others too numerous to list. The photos are current and represent the boat as you will see it upon inspection. Arrange to spend some time aboard and get to this great boat.

Basic Information

Manufacturer: Bristol Model: 41.1 Year: 1983 Category: Sail Condition: Used Location: Oriental, NC

Vessel Name: Boat Type: Center Cockpit Hull Material: Fiberglass Keel Type: Centerboard Hull Color: White

Dimensions & Weight

LOA: 41ft 2in LWL: 33ft 4in Beam: 12ft 11in

Draft – max: 4ft 6in Bridge Clearance: 59ft Dry Displacement: 26530lbs

Engine & Holding Tanks

Make: Beta Model: Year: 2003 Hours: Engine Type: Diesel Fuel Type: Diesel Horsepower: 50 HP

Fuel Tank: 100 gallons Fresh Water Tank: 180 gallons Holding Tank: 25 gallons

Some Additional Features

• Air Conditioning
• Cockpit Speakers
• Deep Freezer
• Depthsounder
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Marine Head
• Navigation Center
• Refrigerator
• Swim Ladder
• Wind Speed and Direction

Accommodations

Aft Owner’s Stateroom:

• Tempur-Pedic mattress topper
• Lots of shelving, drawers, and storage
• Ensuite head and shower

Forward Guest Stateroom:

• Lots of closets, drawers, and storage

Main Salon:

• Propane heater in main salon
• 12v Fans throughout
• Teak and Holly Cabin Sole
• All opening hatches (4) and ports (7) have screens
• Full galley with tremendous counter and storage space
• SeaFrost Refrigerator
• SeaFrost Freezer
• H/C pressure water with extreme water filter system
• Double SS sink
• Shipmate 3 burner propane stove and oven
• Microwave oven
• Hand operated fresh water pump
• Ditchbag behind steps in locker
• Fire blanket behind door in galley

Nav Station

• Port aft side of main salon
• Large work surface
• Significant electronics
• Max Sea Software with tutorial loaded on laptop
• Open to salon

Electronics

• Furuno Navnet 3-D Displays – MFD8/MFD12
• 24″ Digital Radome
• L80 Raymarine chart plotter in nav station
• AIS Transceiver
• 600w depth sounder
• Sirius/XM Weather Receiver
• Network Hub
• Wind, Speed, Depth at helm and nav station
• 2 flat screen TV’s
• Icom VHF with RAM
• Icom SSB radio
• Mast antenna
• Mast totally re-wired
• PolyPlaner stereo with salon and cockpit speakers with remote
• SCAD tank monitor
• Flagship Marine Reverse Cycle A/C
• Waterwitch bilge pump counter

Deck, Sails, and Rigging

• SS Bow Pulpit
• SS Stern Pulpit
• Double lifelines
• Ocean Marine Davits with custom feet, supports, struts, cam cleats, and cross double struts, solar panel on top
• Custom SS antenna mount with integrated outboard motor hoist
• Custom fitted Dorade guards
• Full enclosure with Strato-Glass, covers, and screens
• 2 anchors – SS Spade
• Electric windlass with dual controls – one at helm
• 2 aft deck lazarettes
• Leather covered SS wheel
• Stern Freshwater washdown
• Dual propane tanks
• Main with Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks
• Strong Track with SS slugs on main
• Harken MKII roller furler
• Garhauer main traveler
• Whisker pole
• Harken Ratchet Block for furler
• Shaeffer Roller Furler line blocks on stanchions
• 2 Lewmar self-tailing 54 winches – primaries
• Lewmar 40 2SP winch on starboard coachroof
• SS Centerboard winch on port coachroof
• Lewmar 42 2SP winch on port side of mast
• Lewmar 40 2SP winch on starboard side of mast
• Flag halyard on starboard side
• Flag halyard on backstay
• Re-powered with 50 HP Beta
• Upgraded Transmission

Additional Information

• Walker Bay Inflatable
• Outboard on stern
• Stuffing Box repacked – 2014
• Brightwork done annually
• Dive contract
• All engine maintenance done annually by professional yard
• Racor fuel polishing system
• 10 lifejackets
• Bottom epoxy barrier coated – 2008

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• 502 Main St. Suite 4, Oriental NC, 28571
• (252) 249-0090
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NEW HORIZONS41' Bristol 41.1 CC 1985

This vessel is no longer on the market.

Best equipped and nicest center cockpit 41.1 this brokerage has seen in decades. Absolute pleasure to represent.

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 135,000

Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States

• LOA: 41 ft 1 in
• Display Length: 41 ft
• Water Capacity: 160 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 100 gals
• Engine Details: Yanmar 4JH5E
• Engine 1: 2011 53.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

NEW HORIZONS is an iconic Ted Hood design, and one of the later hulls built at Bristol Marine in Bristol, Rhode Island. The Bristol 41.1 is a phenomenal coastal cruising sailboat with true shoal draft thanks to her keel / centerboard arrangement. With the board up the draft is only 4’-6” and with the board down the draft stretches to 10’-6”, allowing for great upwind sailing performance. Capable of offshore work as well, many Bristols have sailed up and down the U.S. East Coast from New England to the Bahamas and Caribbean - with more than a handful up in the Great Lakes also. The 41.1 is a perfect size boat for two couples to cruise with two great cabins and two heads and showers and plenty of privacy thanks to her center cockpit. Additional berthing in the main salon for kids and overflow guests and offshore sailing. A very handsome boat with just the right proportions, she sails remarkably well in light air yet is stiff enough to handle places like Buzzards Bay where the chop is steep and there is wind aplenty. NEW HORIZONS has many custom touches including hull ports in the main salon, recent stainless davits for carrying a tender and in-boom furling for ease of handling without any loss in performance.

Easily managed by a couple, NEW HORIZONS truly excels for shorthanded sailing with modern in-boom furling coupled with an electric halyard winch, electric windlass, roller furling genoa, davits etc.

NEW HORIZONS is a very special example of her class! Indoor heated storage for the past twelve years with excellent care from The Concordia Company in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

+ ACCOMMODATIONS

She has 6’-4” of headroom and can comfortably sleep seven adults in two cabins and the main salon.

The main salon has an L-shaped settee to port and a facing settee to starboard. Each settee pulls out to form a wider bunk. A beautifully varnished drop-leaf table is located between the settees that will easily seat six people. Starboard forward salon locker with shelves and light. Behind both settees are storage cabinets that have all been painted, and customized with additional teak shelving with fiddles for more organized storage including a teak CD rack. The upper cabinets have been lined with teak. Behind the starboard settee is a custom wine locker that securely holds wine bottles and glasses as well as two glass decanters. This is all built of teak, with custom beveled-glass front door panels, and is internally illuminated.

All teak is in excellent condition with a beautiful hand rubbed finish; horizontal trim is high gloss, offering a “classic” look to the interior. There are very tasteful neutral curtains (lined) on all ports and port lights.

Lewmar hull-mounted fixed portlights with custom teak trim rings add to the available light below and make for beautiful views of the water at anchor as well as underway, a feature rarely seen on this model boat. There is a 13” TV/DVD system with remote for viewing in the main salon (not in service). A large aft-facing custom nav station is located to port with beautiful custom teak panels and modern state-of-the-art electronics as detailed below. There is additional storage underneath the chart table and also excellent access to the generator room.

The cabin sole is beautifully varnished teak and holly and has excellent access ports to the area below the cabin floor for wiring, pumps, sea strainers, tanks etc. The interior cushions are covered in beautiful bone-colored leather with a very traditional settee back pleating. Teak binoculars holder mounted on table leg.

The main salon has excellent ventilation with two opening ports with custom teak screens and two opening upgraded SS ports with screens. There are three bronze lanterns for additional illumination.

The ‘Alley Galley” is to starboard and is located between the main salon  and aft cabin. It features a 3-burner gimbaled, propane Force 10 stove (new 1997) with oven and broiler.

• Marinetics propane safety solenoid
• Large top-load ice box with additional shelves and SeaFrost 12V refrigeration/ freezer (2022) with oversized holding plate and custom larger freezer area ( 2002 )
• Custom shelves and design
• Double SS sinks; single lever faucet; filtered water and foot pump for fresh water
• Custom installed Tappan microwave oven
• Tile back splash
• Numerous lockers, cupboards and drawers for ample storage and organization
• Custom spice rack; paper towel holder; cutting board that fits on top of one sink
• Additional upgraded Alpenglow low amperage night/day teak lighting
• Stainless opening port to cockpit above sink with SS screen

FWD CABIN and HEAD

The fore cabin has a large V-berth with custom fitted sheets, cedar-lined hanging locker, drawers and lockers along the length of the V-berth, port and starboard. The cabin has doors into the main cabin as well as the forward head. The cushions have been updated and covered with tan Sunbrella and there is a custom mattress topper that fits over the cushion for added comfort. The forward head is equipped with a head, sink, toilet and shower with updated shower control fixtures.

AFT CABIN and HEAD

The aft cabin is located down the passageway through the galley and features an athwartship large bunk with custom Tempur-pedic topped cushions with new Sunbrella covers and custom fitted sheets. At the foot of the bed to port there is a LCD flatscreen 12V TV/ DVD player (replaced 2016) with remote that is custom built into the cabinetry which was lined with teak. New upgraded Alpenglow day/night teak lighting fixture.

There are two hanging lockers – both cedar lined and additional storage drawers and cabinets throughout. There is a hidden compartment within the cabinetry for valuables, passports etc.

The separate aft head to port has a sink, toilet and shower with new Moen control fixture and shower head. Behind the mirror at the sink the cabinet has been customized with teak dividers for more storage and organization. AC vent in head. Raymarine Multi Flush mounted at bunk for readout of all Raymarine instrument functions. Bronze lantern; gimbaled with etched glass globe.

+ ELECTRICAL

The boat was COMPLETLEY re-wired and upgraded by ABYC qualified electricians in 1999/2000 conforming to ABYC standards at that time including:

• New Galvanic isolation
• All mast wiring
• New up graded Bass digital electrical panel
• All new bonding through the boat
• New Cutler Bar grounding plate on the bottom
• Ample Power amp-hour monitor provides a readout of essential information to manage a 3-battery bank system. Functions include battery voltages, battery currents, amp hours remaining in each battery and alternator output
• 150 amp 2nd alternator ( 2000 ) with separate volt meter to monitor alternator output at the Nav station Heart New inverter/charger (2022)
• Upgraded Alpenglow low amperage night/day teak lighting
• Upgraded to 50 amp shore power service and cable/phone plug added
• Numerous 12V and 110V outlets through the boat and cockpit
• (4) 12V fans throughout the boat
• Weatherproof flood light plugs in cockpit and forward in anchor locker
• Steaming light/deck light combo
• Mast head tri-color/ anchor / strobe
• Spreader lights for deck
• VHF antenna masthead
• TV/AMFM antenna at masthead 2016
• Cellular antenna at masthead

Separate 12V group 24 AGM start battery on echo charger for shore charging:

• (2) Separate house battery banks
• Bank #1 = (2) 8D- AGM Batteries at 200 AH each
• Bank #2 = (1) 8D- AGM Battery at 100 AH
• Batteries replaced in 2018

+ ELECTRONICS

At the Nav station:

• Raymarine ST-60 multi-repeater for all functions of the ST-60 Instrument system
• New masthead sending unit for ST-60 Wind (8/2011)
• Raytheon RL-80RC color radar/ chartplotter with (6) C-Map cartridges covering the eastern coast of the United States and the Bahamas
• Tank Tender system for monitoring all water and fuel tanks
• Tank Sentry system for holding tank
• Standard Horizon GX-2350 VHF
• ICOM- M-710 SSB radio with automatic tuner and copper grounding strip throughout boat
• Furuno GP-35 GPS unit
• Sony CD/DVD/MP3 player with speakers in the main salon, aft cabin and cockpit, with remote at companionway
• Simrad Autopilot interface with Raymarine/Furuno selector switch
• Built in interface for GPS and printer
• New Raymarine GPS 125 antenna in August 2011

In the cockpit:

• Simrad 2005 autopilot
• Raymarine ST-60 Wind, Depth, Speed with remote control panel
• Raymarine RL-70CRC color radar/chart plotter repeater
• Radar antennae 2013
• Remote control for Maxwell Windlass
• Remote plug for remote control mic for Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Raymarine Hybrid Touch GPS plotter at helm 2018

+ DECK FEATURES

• Stainless davits 2012
• Zodiac Cadet RIB ALU 300 (9’-11”) 2020
• Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke outboard motor mounts to aft rail 2020
• Topsides are white gelcoat which have enjoyed excellent maintenance over many years - still shine bright and look great
• Beige molded non-skid
• Later model (hull 58 of 85) with upgraded stainless steel bow stem and chalks amidship and aft
• Custom convertible teak and SS stern seat mounted to stern pulpit
• Reworked custom SS stern ladder with widened custom teak treads
• Dual lazarette hatches; both with Nicro Fico stainless solar vents
• Electric Maxwell anchor windless/captstan with cockpit remote and custom deck anchor locker for 2nd anchor with Up and Down deck foot switches
• 200’ Chain on primary CQR 35# anchor and 20’ chain and 200’ rope on 2nd 35# Danforth
• Anchor deck washdown in anchor well
• Varnished teak rub rail with SS striker
• (4) Dorade boxes with stainless cowl vents
• All teak beautifully maintained with Epifanes high-gloss varnish, minimum (12) coats
• Toast Sunbrella covers for dorade boxes, hand rails, helm, companionway instruments, windlass, hatches, and winches
• Deck hardware and hatches aft re-bedded in 2019

Ergonomic cockpit for sail handling and lounging alike. Great protection from the custom dodger (white) ( 2015) with cockpit settees extending forward either side of companionway; a trademark Bristol design element. The folding teak table is well-executed. Winches are within reach of the helm, as is the mainsheet. Electric mainsail halyard winch located under dodger.

• Bimini (white Stamoid) with removable aft deck awning
• Bimini has two D-rings for hanging cockpit lanterns/lights and is supported with custom adjustable vinyl-covered SS wire instead of cheaper nylon straps
• Custom cockpit cushions (white vinyl with blue piping, Textilene mesh bottoms) and cockpit back rest at helm station
• Companionway hatch boards: Lexan. Also teak with screens; stored in custom felt-lined racks behind companionway ladder in salon
• Edson steering pedestal with binnacle; custom GPS mount; (2) winch handle pockets; teak wheel with elkide on center spoke
• Teak bi-fold table; hinged on pedestal
• (3) Teak cup holders on pedestal
• Cubbies in coaming with teak trim
• 12v outlets on side of comanionway instrument pod, plus 12v waterproof plug, for eg. spotlight (not tested)
• Lewmar electric 2-speed self-tailing halyard winch with mainsheet, main halyard and reefing lines led into cockpit through Spinlock XTS power clutch
• (4) Self-tailing and (4) Regular winches
• Upgraded Harken mainsheet traveler with car
• Upgraded Schaefer roller furling on genoa   2005
• Inboard and outboard sail tracks; stainless
• Schaefer stow boom and all associated hardware  2005
• Upgraded HOOD YACHT SYSTEMS SS hatches with custom teak screens
• Upgraded Newfound Metals SS portholes; fixed port lenses replaced 2018
• Custom teak/screen companionway board
• Milwaukee heavy duty “electric winch” drill for genoa and centerboard winches   2022
• Genoa: 130% 2014
• Main: Quantum Dacron mainsail (2005) Fully battened in-boom furled
• Jib: 100% 2022
• Spinnaker: Hood MPS Cruising Spinnaker with Hood “squeezer” (rarely used)

+ MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT and ENGINE DETAILS

Major mechanical and engine room refit was undertaken in 2011 with new Yanmar engine installed and engine room virtually stripped bare and rebuilt.

• Yanmar 4JH5E Diesel engine   New in 2011
• New Yanmar engine panel 2022
• Engine room walls and doors stripped and re-lined with custom teak framed new foam insulation panels with additional inch of insulation
• Dual Racor filters with vacuum gauge
• Dual Racor switchable fuel filters with pressure gauge  5/2011
• Prop shaft  5/2011
• Cutlass bearing 5/2011
• Dripless PYI stuffing box   5/2011
• PYI flexible shaft coupler  5/2011
• All fuel lines and valves replaced   5/2011
• 2nd 150 amp Alternator on custom bracket for house battery bank
• Vetus water lift muffler 5/2011
• 3” Wet exhaust hose to stern through custom 3” port exit   5/2011
• Separate 12V group 24 AGM start battery
• Exhaust fan in engine room
• Custom storage racks in engine room and on main aft access door
• 1-1/2 Bronze thru-hull for engine intake   5/2011
• Groco bronze sea strainer   5/2011
• Panda Fisher 8 kW generator: 167 hours (4/2023), with extra quiet water lift muffler and sound box
• Separate Racor filter in engine room

Marine Air Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner/heaters with digital controllers (not in service):

• (1)   Unit for aft cabin and main salon 16,000 BTU
• (1)   Unit for forward cabin and main salon 14,000 BTU
• Fresh water pump 2019
• Propane tanks replaced 2019
• Automatic bilge pump with float switch and cycle counter at Nav station in main bilge
• Mast mounted radar reflector
• MOM, stern-mounted
• Life Sling soft case, stern-mounted
• Horseshoe buoy, stern-mounted
• EPIRB (not in service)
• Flare guns and assorted flares (may be out of date)
• Mast head mounted strobe light (in the tri-color)
• Assorted life jackets
• Manual bilge pump in bilge
• Fireboy automatic Halon fire extinguisher system built in to engine room
• Life lines New 2005
• New galvanic isolation
• Separate spreader light switch located in aft cabin by bunk for safety
• Masthead strobe Light
• Wichard folding padeyes in cockpit for harness attachment points
• (2) Fire extinguishers in forward cabin; one built into hanging locker plus others throughout interior
• Hawse hole cover for second anchor on foredeck

+ MISCELLANEOUS

• Owner’s manuals
• Spares for engine and generator, and other key systems
• Lengthy list of maintenance, repairs and re-placements since 1998

+ EXCLUSIONS

Owner's personal effects

+ DISCLAIMER

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1982 Bristol 41.1 center cockpit

• Description

Seller's Description

Blue water cruiser, built in the days when true craftmanship was a trademark. Interested shoppers should email seller for a detailed PDF of all the features and condition of the vessel. She has been well cared for with many upgrades over the past four years, and is a great boat for those ready to advance their cruising range and experience at a very affordable price point. This boat is a Bahamas and Caribbean veteran ready to return. Ted Hood/Dieter Empacher designed vessel. Here are the overview details: Center cockpit 4.5’ draft, 10’ draft with centerboard down 12’-11” beam 19 ton displacement 2 heads with shower sumps V-berth and Aft cabins (6’ headroom) 2 settees expandable for berths (lee cloth) Harken traveler new 2018 Rockna 25kg anchor, 110’ chain rode, electric windlass serviced 2018 4-person liferaft - new 2018 All standing rigging replaced in 2016 Newfound Metals portlights, new 2018 Dodger, bimini, full cockpit enclosure new 2016 400 watt solar system Dinghy davits 800 amp-hour AGM battery bank, new 2020 Magnum inverter/charger new 2016 Raymarine autopilot with windvane mode new 2017 Garmin chartplotter and wind instrument (NEMA 2000 network) AIS transponder Garmin radar Furuno SSB and Standard Horizon VFH radios Frig-o-boat 12V compressor, freezer/fridge combo 12,000 BTU reversable Air Conditioner Shipmate propane stove/oven Force 10 propane cabin heater Propane Magna grill 175 gallon water SS tankage 100 gallon diesel SS tankage 55 HP Westerbeke motor 18” feathering MaxProp with Spars linecutter

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

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.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

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

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.

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.

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.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

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.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

The Bristol 41.1 is a high performance cruiser with distinctive classical styling from the board of famous naval architect Ted Hood. Launched in early 1981 by Bristol Yachts, the boat was built by some of New England’s finest craftsmen. With that kind of pedigree there is no surprise that among cruisers she has excellent reputation as a blue water boat.

When Clinton Pearson left Pearson Yachts in 1964, industry insiders probably thought his most influential work was done. How could you not considering he and his brother, Everett, had founded what was the first production fiberglass manufacturer ever with their launch of the Pearson Triton 28 . But oh were they wrong. Subsequent to his ousting, Clinton purchased the troubled sailboat-maker, Sailstar and renamed the company Bristol Yachts in 1966 after the production facility’s location on Popasquash Road, in Bristol, Rhode Island. The early Bristols were Carl Alberg designs with full keel-hung rudders, they were stout boats with an easy motion in a seaway.

The Bristol 41.1, belongs to the second generation of yachts produced by the company. Most Bristols of this era were designed by Ted Hood’s office, and the 41.1 is no exception. Dieter Empacher was the primary naval architect of the 41.1 as well as the earlier Bristol 39/40.

In total 104 hulls were built from 1981 until 1994 after which the company concentrated on custom yacht construction until closing shop in 1997. Bristol Yachts of this era are known for high performance and a superb fit and finish details.

Configuration, Layout and Construction

The boat has a simple sloop rig. Below the waterline is a relatively long cruising fin keelwith a skeg hung rudder. As with most Ted Hood designs, there’s a centerboard arrangement, to maximize windward performance (10′ board down) while allowing access to shoal draft areas (4′ 6″ board up). Her bow has a fine entry leading to powerful aft sections.

Both both aft and center cockpit options were available, the center cockpit had the generally preferred full width stateroom aft.

As for construction the Bristol 41.1 was laid up using layers of solid woven roving and polyester resin. The ballast weighting in at 10,500 pounds of lead was encapsulated inside the fiberglass keel section. On deck notable are the copious teak touchings that compose the railing, coamings, and trim and highlight her sweet style. Down below, her joinery work is a mix of teak and Honduras mahogany.

The prime attraction of these yachts are their spectacular sailing capability. These medium displacement cruisers track very well and handle heavy weather with ease. Lowering the centerboard makes a tremendous difference to windward, allowing the boat to point 10 degrees higher.

Buyers Notes

Interior layouts vary. As noted there are aft and center cockpit deck molds. The center cockpit versions have a full width stateroom aft with either split berths or a full width king. In the main saloon is an L-shaped settee opposite either swivel chairs or a straight settee. All come with a V-berth forward. Along with the 41.1, Bristol produced around 26 hulls out of the same 41.1 mold of an alternate version called the 43.3 which had interior modifications – most notably an island queen berth aft. Instead of the walkthrough galley, the 43.3 has a corner galley arrangement like on the Bristol 45.5.

Links, References and Further Reading

» Bristol Owners, Bristol 41.1 » Mitchell, Steve (Good Old Boat), Pearson Yachts History » Wikipedia, Bristol Yachts

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