The Bristol 38.8 is a 38.25ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1982 and 1996.
82 units have been built.
It accomodates 6 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Bristol 38.8 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 38.8 | ||
| Length | 38.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 100000 |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.70 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 47 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 298.96 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.60 | ||
| Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 30.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 10.30 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19150 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.41 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 744 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 431.31 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 312.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 51.50 ft | ||
| J | 16.75 ft | ||
| P | 45.50 ft | ||
| E | 13.75 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 37 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 100 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
| Nb of berths | 6 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Hood | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1996 | ||
| Number built | 82 |
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