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Bristol 29.9
Built by Bristol Yachts
Production 1977-1986
Number built - 216
Brochure and photo courtesy of Greg Mansfield
The 29.9 is one of the most roomy 30' boats around. A friend with a
Crealock 34 was envious! We have storage space for more stuff than we
should carry :-) Part of the reason is no pressure water, hot water,
refrigeration, or propane.
Dual-purpose design. The Bristol
29.9 is designed for successful racing under
MORC and IOR . . . with unusual accommodations for her size. The waterline is long in
relation to over-all length. The lead ballast is positioned for low center of gravity . . . for good
sail-carrying ability. The aft rudder, with fixed skeg, provides positive steering control and
assures exceptional directional stability.
The designer, Halsey C. Herreshoff,
located the engine way aft for better utilization of interior space. This, plus ample beam and
over six feet of headroom, provide exceptional
spaciousness and convenience for her size . . . as
drawings and/or a personal inspection show.
Each "warmth-of-wood" interior is fabricated
individually of quality woods . . . glued and
screwed (stainless steel and brass screws). . .
not stapled or air-hammered together.
Quality construction, for example,
is evident in the deck-to-hull joining. The deck
is laid inside the hull on an integral flange (see
sketch)... in a sealant-type bedding
compound and securely fastened (to-
gether with teak-trim toe rails)
with stainless steel bolts. The
resulting joint is extremely
strong and tight.
Bristol quality features: hulls
made by hand lay-up process using full-strength
resin; best available spars and rigging . . . up to
off-shore cruising specs; anodized spars . . not
spray epoxy or lacquer-protected; ports are
Almag 35 high tensile aluminum alloy. . . not
plastic with outside finishing ring; teak hand-
laid cabin soles in most interiors; generous use
of Philippine/Honduras mahogany and best
available teak; exposed interiors of hull are gel-
coated for easy cleaning; top grade marine
hardware (Shaeffer Marine, Nicro/Fico, Ros-
tand ports, Edson steering systems, Merriman
tumbuckles, etc); Bomar hatches; stainless
steel anchor roller stemhead; seacocks on all
thru-hull fittings; Woolsey marine finishes
Woolsey Vinelast=AE bottom paint; heavy 3/8"
lifelines; heavy pelican hook; stainless steel
fastenings on all deck and hull hardware; weld-
ed bow and stern rails; Lewmar winches; plus
a long list of other standard and optional equip-
ment for customizing your Bristol Classic 29.9.
The Bristol 29.9 was built from 1977-86 and replaced the Bristol 30.
Designer: Halsey C. Herreshoff
If you do not have copies and want them please contact Greg Mansfield.
In the Bristol tradition...
Quality Protects Your Investment!
A yacht is a big investment. Minimize depreciation . . . increase appreciation . . . go the
quality route! Bristol-craftsmen have been instilled with the "quality policy" since our
pioneering days in fiberglass. Our criteria . . .outstanding performance and accommodations,
superior marine materials and workmanship,excellent factory warranty and followup service,
and pride in the ultimate craft. Our models from 22 to 40 feet reflect the Bristol tradition.
The new Bristol Classic 29.9 is typical:
BRISTOL CRUISING 29.9
Standard Equipment
Yanmar 15 H.P. Engine
Edson Steerer
Manual Bilge Pump
Bow Pulpit
Stern Rail
Lifelines and Stanchions
Vinyl Mattresses
2 Burner Recessed Stove
Head
Interior Handrails
Deck Light
Masthead Light
Anodized Mast & Boom
Genoa Track w/Block on Slide
Teak Sole
1 Opening Port
Anchor Roller Stemhead
1 #8 Lewmar Jib Halyard Winch
1 #8 Lewmar Main Sheet Winch
2 #30 Lewmar Jib/Genoa Sheet Winches
1 Standard & 1 Lock-in Winch Handle
Traveler
10' Genoa Track
2nd Bow Cleat
Jiffy Reefing
Fuel Tank Capacity - 19 Gallons
Bow Water Tank Capacity - 38 Gallons
Keel Water Tank Capacity - 25 Gallons
BRISTOL 29.9 - Standard Sail Dimensions
I --- 37.5
P --- 32.0
J --- 11.25
I --- 11.25
Dimensions - Feet
Weights - Ounces
Sail
Luff
Leech
Foot
LP
Area
Wgt.
Mail
32.0
33.2
11.25
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180
6
Lapper 110
36.0
33.4
13.3
12.4
223
5.5 - 6.5
130 Genoa
36.0
33.2
15.8
14.6
263
5.5 - 6.5
150 Genoa
37.0
34.9
18.1
16.8
311
3.5 - 5.5
170 Genoa
37.0
35.2
20.5
19.1
353
3.5 - 5.5
Working Jib
28.5
25.5
10.8
9.7
138
6
Storm Jib
22.0
17.6
8.5
6.4
70
7.25
Spinnaker
To
IOR
Limits
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1/2 - 3/4
Specifications:
LOA: 29' 11"
LWL: 24' 0"
Displacement: 8650 lbs
Draft: (keel) 4' 4"
Draft: (CB) 7' 6" down, 3'6" up
Beam: 10' 2"
Ballast: 3600 lbs
Sail Area: 391 sq. ft.
Water: 63 gal.
PHRF Rating: 186
Fuel:19 gal.
This information was generously provide by a Bristol 29.9 owner, so that people purchasing
and/or restoring a Bristol 29.9 will have access to some of the original documentation.
Contributions of information or projects and improvements are posted, as are email links if desired.
