Bristol 29.9
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Halsey Chase Herreshoff |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1977 |
| No. built | 216 |
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Name | Bristol 29.9 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 8,650 lb (3,924 kg) |
| Draft | 4.33 ft (1.32 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 29.92 ft (9.12 m) |
| LWL | 24.00 ft (7.32 m) |
| Beam | 10.17 ft (3.10 m) |
| Engine type | Universal Atomic 4 15 hp (11 kW) gasoline engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fin keel |
| Ballast | 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) |
| Rudder | skeg-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I foretriangle height | 37.50 ft (11.43 m) |
| J foretriangle base | 11.25 ft (3.43 m) |
| P mainsail luff | 32.00 ft (9.75 m) |
| E mainsail foot | 11.25 ft (3.43 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 180.00 sq ft (16.723 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 210.94 sq ft (19.597 m2) |
| Total sail area | 390.94 sq ft (36.320 m2) |
| Racing | |
| Class association | MORC |
| PHRF | 193 (average) |
The Bristol 29.9 is an American sailboat that was designed by Halsey Chase Herreshoff as a Midget Offshore Racing Class and International Offshore Rule racer and first built in 1977.[1][2][3]
The design was built between 1977 and 1986 by Bristol Yachts in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States, but it is now out of production. Total production was 216 examples.[1][3][4]
Design
The Bristol 29.9 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, a vertical transom, a skeg-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed fin keel or optionally, a stub keel and centerboard. It displaces 8,650 lb (3,924 kg) and carries 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) of lead ballast.[1][3]
The keel-equipped version of the boat has a draft of 4.33 ft (1.32 m), while the centerboard-equipped version has a draft of 7.5 ft (2.3 m) with the centerboard extended and 3.5 ft (1.1 m) with it retracted.[1]
A taller rig for use in areas with lighter winds was an option. The tall mast was about 2.5 ft (0.76 m) taller than standard.[1]
The design was initially fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine, but this was replaced in production by a Yanmar diesel engine of 15 hp (11 kW). Later a Universal diesel engine of 16 hp (12 kW) was used. The fuel tank holds 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 63 U.S. gallons (240 L; 52 imp gal).[1]
The boat had two factory cabin layouts that were available, differing in the galley location. Both galley layouts have a stainless steel sink and a two-burner stove. The head has a privacy door and is located forward, just aft of the bow "V"-berth. Additional sleeping space is provided by the dinette settee, a second settee and an aft berth, for a total sleeping accommodation for six people. Interior wood trim is mahogany while the cabin sole is teak.[3]
Ventilation is provided by a scoop-type ventilator forward of the mast, a skylight hatch over the cabin table and a second hatch above the forward cabin. There are ten cabin ports.[3]
The boat has jiffy reefing genoa tracks and four cockpit winches. The mainsheet traveler is mounted on the cabin top.[3]