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Bristol 29.9

The bristol 29.9 is a 29.92ft masthead sloop designed by halsey herreshoff and built in fiberglass by bristol yachts between 1977 and 1986., 216 units have been built..

The Bristol 29.9 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.

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1978 Bristol Bristol 29.9

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Very well equiped and maintained version of this timeless classic... Price $19,900! Halsey Herreshoff grandson of Nat Herreshoff drew up this design with cruising/racing in mind. A centerboard keel and aft rudder with fixed skeg allow for great control, tracking and strength. Her 10'2" beam and over 6' of headroom make for a large open interior. Salad Days is the centerboard keel version with internal lead ballast affording her good stiffness and a shallow draft. Call today to veiw this fine vessel.

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Two burner Origo pressureless alcohol stove Stainless steel sink H/C Domestic pressure water. Large Icebox with refrigeration that is in need of repair Generous storage for gear, food and utensils.

Raymarine Autopilot ST 2000 New Raymarine ST 40 Depth and Wind. Compass at helm on pedestal  

12000 BTU AC that is in good working order 

12 V DC Batteries with battery charger 

120 V AC shore power 30 amp.

Self tailing winches. Roller furler with genoa headsail in good condition and smaller headsail also. Mainsail with Lazy Jack system in good condition.  Cockpit table mounted on pedestal. Edson wheel steering. Boom vang. Bimini and Dodger anchor on bow roller with chain and nylon rode.   Fire Extinguishers Shoal draft centerboard keel. Skeg hung rudder.

This is a very clean and good looking Bristol 29.9 that has new bottom paint. The boat is in very good shape, call today to veiw this fine vessel.

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The Bristol 29.9 Sailboat

The Bristol 29.9, designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in the USA by Bristol Yachts, was first built in 1977.

Published Specification for the Bristol 29.9

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with transom-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (fibreglass)

Length Overall:  29' 11" / 9.1m

Waterline Length:  24' 0" / 7.3m

Beam:  10' 2" / 3.1m

Draft:  4' 4" / 1.3m

Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop

Displacement:  8,650lb / 3,924kg

Designer:  Halsey Herreshoff

Builder:  Bristol Yachts Inc (USA)

Year First Built:  1977

Year Last Built:  1986

Number Built:  216

Owners Association:   Bristol Sailboats

Published Design Ratios for the Bristol 29.9

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.9

Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 41.6

Displacement/Length Ratio: 279

Comfort Ratio: 23.6

Capsize Screening Formula:   2.0

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Bristol 29.9

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 14.9 suggests that she'll need a stiff breeze to get her going. In any other conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing will be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 41.6 means that she'll stand up well to her canvas in a blow, enabling her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 279, tells us she's clearly a heavy displacement cruising boat. You can load her down with all your cruising gear and equipment and it will hardly affect her waterline. Not an ideal choice for coastal sailing, but will come into her own on an offshore passage in testing conditions.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 23.6 suggests that crew comfort in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate offshore cruising boat - most seasoned sailors can handle that.

5. Her Capsize Screening Formula (CSR) of 2.0 tells us that she would be a better choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSR rating of more than 2.0 - but with the CSR being right on the cusp, it's marginal. 

More about the Bristol 29.9...

The Bristol 29.9 is a classic American sailboat that was designed by Halsey Chase Herreshoff, a renowned naval architect and grandson of the legendary Nathanael Herreshoff. The boat was first built in 1977 by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island and was intended as a racer-cruiser that could compete in the Midget Offshore Racing Class (MORC) and the International Offshore Rule (IOR) . The boat was also designed to be comfortable and seaworthy for coastal cruising and weekend sailing. The Bristol 29.9 is a well-built and elegant boat that has a loyal following among owners and admirers.

Accommodation The Bristol 29.9 has a spacious and cozy interior that can sleep up to six people. The boat has two factory cabin layouts that were available, differing in the galley location. In one layout, the galley is located on the port side of the main cabin, opposite the dinette settee that converts into a double berth. In the other layout, the galley is located aft on the starboard side, next to the navigation station and the quarter berth. The boat has plenty of storage space in lockers, drawers, and shelves throughout the cabin. There are ten cabin ports, four of which open. The boat also has an electrical system with 12-volt lighting and outlets, as well as shore power connection and battery charger.

Hull and Deck The Bristol 29.9 has a solid fiberglass hull with a balsa-cored deck. The hull shape is moderate, with a fine entry, a long waterline, and a reverse transom. The boat has a white gelcoat finish with blue stripes and trim. The deck has molded-in nonskid surfaces and teak toe rails. The boat has a large cockpit with wheel steering, pedestal-mounted engine controls, and cockpit cushions. The cockpit also has two large lockers for storage and access to the engine compartment. The boat has stainless steel bow and stern pulpits, stanchions, lifelines, cleats, chocks, and handrails. 

Mast and Rigging The Bristol 29.9 has a masthead sloop rig with aluminum spars and stainless steel standing rigging. The mast is deck-stepped on a compression post and has single spreaders and an internal halyard system. The boom has an outhaul, reefing lines, and a topping lift. The boat has jiffy reefing genoa tracks and four cockpit winches for sail handling.

Keel and Rudder The Bristol 29.9 has two keel options: a fixed fin keel or optionally, a stub keel and centerboard. The fin keel is made of lead and has a draft of 4.33 ft (1.32m). The stub keel is also made of lead and has a draft of 3.5 ft (1.1m) with the centerboard retracted and 7.5 ft (2.3m) with it extended. The centerboard is made of fiberglass and is operated by a winch in the cockpit. Both keel options provide good stability and performance for the boat.

The boat has a skeg-mounted rudder that is controlled by a wheel on a pedestal in the cockpit. The rudder is made of fiberglass and has a stainless steel shaft and fittings. The rudder provides good manoeuvrability and balance for the boat.

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BRISTOL 29.9 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 29.9. Built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the boat was first built in 1977. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 9.12. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.89. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

BRISTOL 29.9 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 29.9 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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BRISTOL 29.9 was designed by Halsey Herreshoff.

Who builds BRISTOL 29.9?

BRISTOL 29.9 is built by Bristol Yachts.

When was BRISTOL 29.9 first built?

BRISTOL 29.9 was first built in 1977.

How long is BRISTOL 29.9?

BRISTOL 29.9 is 7.32 m in length.

What is mast height on BRISTOL 29.9?

BRISTOL 29.9 has a mast height of 9.75 m.

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I would like the thoughts of other Bristol owners. Would you consider the 29.9 a blue water boat or not.  

I owned a 29.9 for about 9 years, ( centerboard, Atomic 4, wheel converstion, dinette model), I would consider it a great coastal cruiser. It was perfect for me, on the east coast of the US with some of the shallow bays and inlets. It was very sturdy and would handle a blow. It took a reef early, but once reefed had a very solid feel. For extended offshore travel I would think that you'd have to overcome a few factors. Tankage for both water and fuel was pretty limited ( I don't remember the exact capacities) The standard electrical system was very basic by todays standards. When I purchased the boat the PO had added things like, auto-pilot, loran, depth, electro-san head..VHF, radio etc, and ran them all directly from the batteries. I had a new electrical panel built and ran all these accesories to the panel. here's a Jack Horner Review. BoatUS.com: Boat Reviews by Jack Hornor, N.A. - Bristol 29.9 It doesn't really answer your question. I agree with the Stand-up to a blow comment. I also never felt that it was sluggish..I had a very early unreliable, 150 roller furling and took it off the furler and had a sail loft put hanks on, preferring to hank on my sails at the time. More often than not, the 110 was plenty of sail to keep her moving.  

Personally, I think my B29.9 is a little to light to do serious off-shore work. But then it depends upon what kind of weather you get caught in. The original owner of my boat took it from Portsmouth NH to Bermuda twice that I know of and had no difficulties.  

You can take a 29.9 anywhere and in any weather you are dumb enough to sail. We've owned Paloma since she was almost new and sail offshore most of the time. We have sailed her all over the Gulf of Mexico, including the 600+ mile trip Isla Mujeres several times and the Galveston to Vera Cruz race three times. Twice, over the years, we have been caught in Force 10 storms, the most recent was in March of '08 - according to Coast Guard New Orleans, and confirmed by Coast Guard South Padre, the winds were 50-60, gusting higher and seas were 28-30 feet in the area were were in - we ran before the storm for some 36 hours before it finally abated - we worried for ourselves, but not for Paloma. John, s/v Paloma, B29.9 #141  

I think any sail boat can go anywhere, with the proper preparation and a little luck. John Vigor talks about modifications to a Catalina 27 that would need to be made for bluewater sailing in his book, "Twenty Small Boats to Take You Anywhere." I imagine similar modifications would need to be made to a Bristol 29.9 for offshore sailing.  

You can't compare the build quality of a Bristol 29.9 to an older Catalina. There's a whole extra safety margin inherent in the quality and weight of the Bristol's construction. Equipment is another matter.  

I'm also seriously considering a 29.9 for our next boat. We would be moving up from a hunter 27 and are looking for something that can comfortably make the passage to Bermuda (from NJ) in the near future. Understanding that these boat can stand up to heavy weather, are they comfortable in bigger seas? Do they pound excessivly? And lastley is the centerboard a concern when in bad weather? i.e. banging around or bouncing up and down? I am also kind of partial to Bristols, my second boat was a beaten up caravel that we broght back to life and I was impressed with the over craftsmanship on the boat, especially when compared to our current Hunter...  

Chadfunk48 said: I'm also seriously considering a 29.9 for our next boat. We would be moving up from a hunter 27 and are looking for something that can comfortably make the passage to Bermuda (from NJ) in the near future. Understanding that these boat can stand up to heavy weather, are they comfortable in bigger seas? Do they pound excessivly? And lastley is the centerboard a concern when in bad weather? i.e. banging around or bouncing up and down? I am also kind of partial to Bristols, my second boat was a beaten up caravel that we broght back to life and I was impressed with the over craftsmanship on the boat, especially when compared to our current Hunter... Click to expand...

Thanks Mark, I'll check out the yahoo group  

I personally believe these boats are great offshore blue water boats. The boat we have has history within the 29.9 world. She has been around the world a couple of times and she also won the Houston to Veracruz race 3 times. She is hull number 200.  

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1979 Bristol 29.9 A rare chance to get a classic cruiser. The Bristol 29.9 is one of the best 30’ offshore boats ever built and this one is a keeper. The owners have retired and are moving inland so here’s your chance to obtain a classic sailboat. *please  note photo is of a sister ship.

29' 1977 Bristol 29.9

Falmouth, Massachusetts

Please call boat owner Ed at 518-878-2268. Sloop. New Awl grip. Engine new 2002, lightly used. Sound hull and deck. New ST60 wind indicator electrical panel. 60g water 16g diesel. Cushioned bunks for 5. Young main Hood Furler for Genny. Dodger. Lots of equipment. Inventory pix available. Here is more info. Name “Sweet Pea”. Builder Bristol. Designer Halsey Herreshoff. Documented 587598. Dimensions- LOA 29’11” Beam 10’2” Draft 4’4” (fixed keel) Displacement 8,650 lbs. Engine- Yanmar 2GM20F inboard diesel, new 2002 Used ~150 hrs. Sails- 150% Genoa, Hood furler, Main new 2000, Sail cover (new 2013), Storm jib (hank on), Asymmetric spinnaker. Electronics Datamarine depth (S200-DL-II) & speed (Corinthian II) Raytheon ST60+ wind indicator (2013) VHF (Polaris MP-6000XL); Cybernet stereo (CMS 3000) Electrical System- Blue Sea electrical panel (2013), Two batteries, 110 volt shore power, Electric & manual bilge pumps. Tankage- 16 g. diesel, 60 g. fresh water, 20(?) gal holding. Galley- 1-burner butane stove (2 burner alcohol stove available), Large ice box, SS sink with foot pump, Abundant stowage & counter space, Dishes, cookware & cutlery, Fire extinguisher. Accommodations & Layout- V-berth for two forward with drawer & locker space beneath, Enclosed head & sink (port) opposite hanging locker, affording privacy for both cabins, Port & starboard seating/berths in main cabin with generous storage underneath and behind, Large beautifully crafted drop-leaf table with interior storage, Galley is aft of starboard berth, Commodious quarter berth to port provides seat for nav table, Navy blue cabin cushions with anchor motif Center companionway. Deck- Awlgrip hull, white (fall 2012), Lifelines with gates (new 2013), Anchor locker forward, Danforth & Delta plow anchors with rodes, Nicro vents (2), Mast stepped on keel, Boom vang, Traveler on cabin top, Cockpit table & cushions, Edson wheel & binnacle, Emergency tiller, Swim ladder, Dodger, Sunbrella cockpit shade. Owner (since 1995) Ed Rogers [email removed]

1978 Bristol Sloop

Mystic, Connecticut

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1978 Bristol Sloop MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION If you are looking for an affordable cruiser that offers style, stability and quality construction then you should check out this 29.9.  The boat has been well cared for by knowledgeable owners. The Yanmar diesel was also rebuilt and upgraded from 15hp to her current rating of 20hp. Sellers are motivated- pursuing other interests. Boat is priced to sell and all reasonable offers will be considered.

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San Diego, California

2006 Maxum 2700 SE,This is a highly desirable boat for many reasons and has been maintained with an open checkbook with every receipt. I am the owner, not a broker. Comes with galvanized trailer built in 2012. It has the 9.5' beam, huge difference than the standard 8.5' beam found on most boats in her class. Fits in 25' slip, anchor pulpit mod allows this. Fully rigged she is 29' long. Save $ on slip fees and you can store on trailer for winter months. Bristol condition, can eat off bilge area. Radar, GPS, fish finder, removable bait tank, 10 rocket launchers, removable seat for fishing use, water ski tow hook, new eisenglass enclosure. underwater lights. Every amenity including flat screen tv/dvd and a shower you can actually use. Too much to list, she is loaded. Everything works as it should. text or email for details. She is turn key, and ready for test run. In San Diego now, just made the move from dana point, 65 miles she ran perfect the whole way. No mold, no wierd smell. I don't have kids but I've taken families kids to catalina and would never hesitate. Reliable, clean and ready for new owner. Fresh bottom paint in march . Engine pulled for new oil pan this winter. No deferred maintenance, this is a perfect example of a well kept vessel and an owner that cares. Thanks for looking .760.822. zero two six nine $45000, 7608220269

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Adventures on the Club

Cruising on our 1977 Bristol 29.9 while living life to the fullest.

Our Bristol 29.9

Pegu Club is our 1977 Bristol 29.9.  She’s 29.92′ long with a 10.17′ beam.  Her draft is 4.4′ and she has 8,650 pounds of displacement with 3,600 pounds of ballast for a ballast/displacement ratio of 41.62%.  She is hull number 17 out of 216.

The following are excerpts from a writeup on a Bristol 29.9 from the website  http://www.bristolsailboats.org :

The Bristol 29.9 came out in 1977 as a way to tap into the market for roomier, more modern sailboats while maintaining the Bristol reputation for tough, seaworthy vessels.

Designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the 29.9 is a departure from his earlier full-keel designs for Bristol, with a long fin keel and a rudder protected by a full skeg.

“Herreshoff … located the engine way aft for better utilization of interior space. This, plus ample beam and over six feet of headroom, provide exceptional spaciousness and convenience for her size,” the Bristol brochure said.

The 29.9 is a beamy 10 feet, 2 inches that even allows for a small chart table at the head of the quarter berth on the port side, a rarity in this size of sailboat.

Otherwise, it was traditionally styled with a V berth up front, with a head to port and hanging locker to starboard behind it and a salon with double settees, one of which converts to a small double.

The galley had two versions: In one, the sink was traditionally located near the companionway hatch, where it could get in the way of someone not watching where he is going. In the second model, it is forward of the stove.

As with most sailboats, Bristol built too many berths — six. The 29.9 can carry a couple comfortably, as well as a couple of small children, or two couples who don’t mind being up close and personal.

The 29.9 came out as Bristol was transforming itself into a top-notch sailboat builder, so the gear was all best quality for the time and the wood was mahogany and teak. The cabins were beautifully finished.

In a September 2011 online comment, one owner vouched for the seaworthiness of the 29.9:  “You can take a 29.9 anywhere and in any weather you are dumb enough to sail (in). We’ve owned Paloma since she was almost new and sail offshore most of the time. We have sailed her all over the Gulf of Mexico, including the 600+ mile trip to Isla Mujeres several times and the Galveston to Vera Cruz race three times,” said John Shasteen of Houston Tx., owner of Paloma, a 1979 Bristol 29.9.

“Twice, over the years, we have been caught in Force 10 storms, the most recent was in March of ’08 – according to Coast Guard New Orleans, and confirmed by Coast Guard South Padre, the winds were 50-60, gusting higher and seas were 28-30 feet in the area were were in — we ran before the storm for some 36 hours before it finally abated – we worried for ourselves, but not for Paloma.”

We’re confident that with our refit, Pegu Club can take us anywhere we want to go.

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1978 Bristol 29.9 hull #80 “Beach Music” only 2 owners since new. and meticulously maintained. winner of the dock queen award 4 times. This boat has been enjoyed her for 26 years. sails at 6.5 kts in a decent breeze and cruising under power at 5.5kts with a maximum of 6.9. an ultra reliable 2 cylinder yanmar diesel. She is a dry, stable and capable classic, in sail away condition. Having just finished her final coastal cruise with this owner, she has previously safely taken them from the Bahamas, coastal florida and central america. Ready to pass her along to the next generation ready to explore.

LOA: 29.92 feet LWL: 24 feet Beam: 10.2 feet Draft: 4.2 feet Displacement: 8,650 pounds Designer: Halsey Herreshoff

Price is OBO please do not lowball.

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Equipment: Specs and equipment as follows

new raymarine autopilot 2022 haul out april 2022 with complete under waterline service Custom removable cushion covers 2022 Bottom painted with trinidad pro all Thru Hulls serviced, pulled and rebedded Prop shaft, and running gear serviced new zincs new running rigging 2021 Rebuilt transmission 2019 new reefing lines 2022 All bulbs swapped to LED 2022 complete engine and fuel system service july 2022 Standing rigging, chainplates, and mast step serviced or replaced in 2018 new AGM 6 year west marine batteries 2019 sunbrella bimini, and sail covers replaced in 2018

she comes cruise ready and equipped with garmin GPS wheel steering with navpods depth and GPS Remanned Yanmar 2cyl diesel engine alcohol stove pressurized water shower pump onboard charger, magma propane grill extensive sail inventory includes: 170% drifter Multicolored custom Asymmetrical spinnaker with new sheets and all hardware needed Heavy sailcloth stormsail staysail 110% furling genoa partial battened mainsail with 2 reef points and foot ties

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)

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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