BRISTOL 28 Detailed Review

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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 28. Built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the boat was first built in 1972. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 8.53. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.92. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

BRISTOL 28 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 28 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:8.53 m / 27.99 ft

Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop

Hull Type:Fin with rudder on skeg

S.A. (reported):34.47 m² / 371.03 ft²

Draft (max):1.62 m / 5.31 ft

Displacement:2994 kg / 6600.63 lbs

Ballast:1361 kg / 3000.49 lbs

S.A./Disp.:16.92

Bal./Disp.:45.45

Disp./Len.:213.14

Construction:FG

Last Built:1974

Designers:Halsey Herreshoff

LWL:7.32 m / 24.02 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:18.85

Capsize Screening Formula:2.14

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:11.43 m / 37.50 ft

S.A. Fore:9.45 m / 31.00 ft

E:3.05 m / 10.01 ft

S.A. Fore:20.03 m² / 215.60 ft²

S.A. Main:14.4 m² / 155.00 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)34.43 m² / 370.60 ft²

Contributions

Builders:Bristol Yachts

Designers:Halsey Herreshoff

FAQ

Who designed the BRISTOL 28?

BRISTOL 28 was designed by Halsey Herreshoff.

Who builds BRISTOL 28?

BRISTOL 28 is built by Bristol Yachts.

When was BRISTOL 28 first built?

BRISTOL 28 was first built in 1972.

How long is BRISTOL 28?

BRISTOL 28 is 7.32 m in length.

What is mast height on BRISTOL 28?

BRISTOL 28 has a mast height of 9.45 m.