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Bristol boats for sale

Bristol Yachts built many boats from 22' to 72', but have since gone out of production.
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Bristol Models

  • 45.5 Center Cockpit
  • 29.9
  • 35.5
  • 38.8
  • 29
  • 30
  • 32
  • 35
  • 38 Double Cabin
  • 42 Offshore Trawler
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      • 1973 Bristol 35

        $18,500

        Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 | Pop

        1973 Bristol 35
        • 1972 Bristol 42 Trawler

          $74,300

          Stuart, FL 34994 | United Yacht Sales

          1972 Bristol 42 Trawler

          1973 Bristol 38 Double Cabin

          $29,999

          Moore Haven, FL 33471 | United Yacht Sales

          1973 Bristol 38 Double Cabin
          • 1972 Bristol 42 Offshore Trawler

            $84,000

            Saint Petersburg, FL 33715 | United Yacht Sales - Florida, St. Petersburg Area

            1972 Bristol 42 Offshore Trawler
            • 1988 Bristol 29

              $21,000

              Oxford, MD 21654 | DiMillo's Yacht Sales

              1988 Bristol 29
              • 1979 Bristol 32

                $24,999

                Osterville, MA 02655 | Crosby Yacht Yard, Inc.

                1979 Bristol 32
                • 1982 Bristol 38.8

                  $69,000

                  Freeport, ME 04032 | East Coast Yacht Sales

                  1982 Bristol 38.8

                  1980 Bristol 35.5

                  $47,500

                  Au Gres, MI 48703 | HarborView Yacht Sales, LLC

                  1980 Bristol 35.5
                  • 1980 Bristol 35.5

                    $50,000

                    Rockland, ME 04841 | East Coast Yacht Sales

                    1980 Bristol 35.5
                    • 1977 Bristol 29.9

                      $13,000

                      Georgetown, SC 29440 | Private Seller

                      1977 Bristol 29.9
                      • 1978 Bristol 30

                        $15,000

                        Haddam, CT 06438 | Damar LTD/Midway Marina

                        1978 Bristol 30
                        • 1984 Bristol Pilot House Down East

                          $89,900

                          Sayville, NY 11782 | White Water Marine

                          1984 Bristol Pilot House Down East

                          1978 Bristol 29.9

                          $15,000

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                          Townsend, GA 31331 | Engel Volkers Yachting Americas

                          1978 Bristol 29.9
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                          • 1981 Bristol Yawl

                            $57,900

                            Deltaville, VA 23043 | Norton's Yacht Sales, Inc.

                            1981 Bristol Yawl
                            • 1983 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit

                              $110,000

                              Norwalk, CT 06855 | Prestige Yacht Sales

                              1983 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit
                              • 1983 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit

                                $99,000

                                Annapolis, MD 21403 | Seattle Yachts - Annapolis

                                1983 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit
                                • 1981 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit

                                  $110,000

                                  Palm Coast, FL 32137 | Knot 10 Yacht Sales

                                  1981 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit
                                  • 1984 Bristol 38.8

                                    $98,000

                                    Marion, MA 02738 | Private Seller

                                    1984 Bristol 38.8
                                      • 1990 Bristol 43.3 Ted Hood Center Cockpit

                                        $148,000

                                        Whitman, MA 02382 | Private Seller

                                        1990 Bristol 43.3 Ted Hood Center Cockpit
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                                        Bristol boats

                                        Bristol Yacht Company was started by Clinton Pearson, one of the Pearson cousins who had also started the large and successful production builder Pearson Yachts, in Rhode Island. Clint left Pearson and started his own venture in 1964. Over the years, renowned designers associated with the Bristol brand included Carl Alberg, Halsey Herreshoff, Paul Coble and Ted Hood of America’s Cup fame. The yard built over 4,440 boats of 22 to72 feet before eventually folding in 1997. Hood’s decimal series of centerboard sailers, 27.7 to 51.1, can still be seen on the water and enjoy a reputation for both speed and a seakindly motion.

                                        Bristol boats on Boat Trader

                                        Bristol is a boat builder in the marine industry that offers boats for sale in a variety of sizes on Boat Trader, with the smallest current boat listed at 21 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 45 feet, and an average length of 35.49 feet. Boat Trader currently has 23 Bristol boats for sale, including 0 new vessels and 23 used boats listed by both individuals and professional boat and yacht dealers mainly in United States. The oldest model listed is a classic boat built in 1970 and the newest model year of 2007.

                                        How much do Bristol boats cost?

                                        Bristol boats for sale on Boat Trader are available for an assortment of prices, valued from $13,000 on the lower-end all the way up to $148,000 for the most expensive boats. Higher performance models now listed are rigged with motors up to 280 horsepower, while the smallest more functional models may have as modest as 15 horsepower engines (although the average engine size is 40 HP).

                                        What kind of boats does Bristol build?

                                        Of the boats listed, Bristol offers familiar boat hull types and designs including monohull and displacement. These vessels are commonly favored for conventional boating boating pursuits like a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. The boats available here currently from this builder come with inboard propulsion systems, available in diesel and gas fuel systems.

                                        Why are Bristol boats popular?

                                        Bristol is popular for their Cruisers, Trawler, Antique and Classic, Cutter and Sloop among other classes and models. Overall these available boats have a bigger draft and wide beam, qualities that make them an excellent choice for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Given their classic, crowd-pleasing status as a popular, established boat brand, used Bristol boats in good condition often make great candidates for boat repowering projects.

                                        What is the best Bristol model?

                                        Some of the most widely-known Bristol models presently include: 45.5 Center Cockpit, 29.9, 35.5, 38.8 and 29.

                                        Bristol Models

                                        Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit
                                        Bristol 29.9
                                        Bristol 35.5
                                        Bristol 38.8
                                        Bristol 29
                                        Bristol 30
                                        Bristol 32
                                        Bristol 35
                                        Bristol 38 Double Cabin
                                        Bristol 42 Offshore Trawler

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