Bristol 29.9
Description
The Bristol 29.9 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island from 1977 to the early 1980s, with approximately 200 units produced. It’s a versatile cruiser-racer, distinct from the earlier Bristol 29, offering improved interior space, modernized design, and solid performance for coastal and occasional offshore sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Halsey Herreshoff |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| LOA | 29.920 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.170 ft |
| Displacement | 8650 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.25 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 11.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.50 ft | 11.25 ft | 32 ft | 11.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.25 ft - (3429 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.21 ft - (10122 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.55 ft - (10226 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 184.49 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 31.32 ft - (9546 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.48 ft - (8376 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.94 ft - (3944 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 202.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.19 ft - (11336 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.04 ft - (5499 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.14 ft - (10711 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 313.85 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.19 ft - (11336 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.73 ft - (5709 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.62 ft - (10247 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perp | * 16.88 ft - (5145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 313.9 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 534 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.19 ft - (11336 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.25 ft - (6172 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 640 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.53 ft - (6562 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.31 ft - (2533 mm) |
| Leech | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.75 ft - (2057 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.96 ° |
| Area | * 72.68 ft² |
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