The Bristol 45.5 is a 45.25ft masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1979 and 1989.
The Bristol 45.5 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Bristol 45.5 | ||
| Length | 45.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.16 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.94 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.28 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 299.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 43.66 | ||
| Capsize | 1.62 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 11 ft | ||
| Displacement | 34660 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 15000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.18 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 988 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 63.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 535.80 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 452.70 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57 ft | ||
| J | 18.80 ft | ||
| P | 50.30 ft | ||
| E | 18 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 100 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 180 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Ted Hood | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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