Bristol 30
Description
The Bristol 30 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island from 1968 to 1978, with approximately 300 units produced. It’s a full-keel cruiser known for its seaworthiness, sturdy construction, and balanced design, making it suitable for coastal cruising and occasional offshore passages. Distinct from the Bristol 29.9, it offers a slightly longer hull with a traditional layout, appealing to sailors seeking a reliable, affordable classic.
Construction Details
| Designer | Herreshoff, Halsey C. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.670 ft |
| Beam | 9.170 ft |
| Displacement | 8650 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.17 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 29.17 ft |
| e | 12.91 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.17 ft | 11 ft | 29.17 ft | 12.91 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 29.17 ft - (8891 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.91 ft - (3935 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.26 ft - (9528 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 31.48 ft - (9595 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 195.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 28.72 ft - (8754 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.58 ft - (4444 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.92 ft - (7596 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 181.65 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.64 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.37 ft - (4380 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.18 ° |
| Area | * 237.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 34.25 ft - (10439 mm) |
| Foot | 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Leech | 32.25 ft - (9830 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.78 ° |
| Area | * 282.58 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 34.1 ft - (10394 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.37 ft - (9562 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 464 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 34.1 ft - (10394 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 574 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 19.74 ft - (6017 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 6.6 ft - (2012 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 65.17 ft² |
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