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Bristol Yachts built many boats from 22' to 72', but have since gone out of production.
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  1. 1994 Bristol Custom 571994 Bristol Custom 57
    $399,000
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Offered By: David Walters Yachts
  2. 1979 Bristol 45.5 Aft Cockpit1979 Bristol 45.5 Aft Cockpit
    $99,000
    Annapolis, MD
    Offered By: YachtSalesInternational.Com
  3. 1990 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit1990 Bristol 45.5 Center Cockpit
    $199,000
    Stevensville, MD
    Offered By: Knot 10 Yacht Sales
  4. 1972 Bristol 421972 Bristol 42
    $67,000
    Moore Haven, FL
    Offered By: POP Yachts
  5. 1988 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit1988 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit
    $125,000
    North, VA
    Offered By: Private Seller
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  8. 1981 Bristol 41.1 Aft Cockpit1981 Bristol 41.1 Aft Cockpit
    $81,999
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Offered By: Rick Obey Yacht Sales
  9. 1982 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit1982 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit
    $99,000
    East Norwalk, CT
    Offered By: Rex Marine Yacht Sales
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  10. 1981 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit1981 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit
    $64,900
    New Bern, NC
    Offered By: Neptune Yacht Sales and Services
  11. 1982 Bristol 401982 Bristol 40
    $55,000
    Westport, CT
    Offered By: Prestige Yacht Sales
  12. 1977 Bristol 401977 Bristol 40
    $52,900
    Deep River, CT
    Offered By: Prestige Yacht Sales
  15. 1972 Bristol 38 Alerion1972 Bristol 38 Alerion
    $20,750
    Wilmington, CA
    Offered By: POP Yachts
  16. 1995 Bristol 38.81995 Bristol 38.8
    $74,500
    Gloucester Point, VA
    Offered By: North Point Yacht Sales
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  17. 1984 Bristol 38.81984 Bristol 38.8
    $89,900
    Mamaroneck, NY
    Offered By: POP Yachts
  18. 1984 Bristol 38.81984 Bristol 38.8
    $79,900
    Huron, OH
    Offered By: South Shore Marine
  19. 1987 Bristol 38.8 Centerboard1987 Bristol 38.8 Centerboard
    $82,000
    Wakefield, RI
    Offered By: Northstar Yacht Sales, LLC
  22. 1973 Bristol 351973 Bristol 35
    $27,900
    Palm Coast, FL
    Offered By: POP Yachts
  23. Price Drop: $900 (Oct 23)
    1980 Bristol 35.5 -Yanmar 2016, updates1980 Bristol 35.5 -Yanmar 2016, updates
    $47,000
    South Yarmouth, MA
    Offered By: Cahoon Yacht Brokerage
  24. 1979 Bristol 361979 Bristol 36
    $37,500
    West Haverstraw, NY
    Offered By: Brewer Yacht Sales
  25. 1976 Bristol 341976 Bristol 34
    $29,900
    Rock Hall, MD
    Offered By: Brewer Yacht Sales
  26. 1976 Bristol 341976 Bristol 34
    $24,900
    Toms River, NJ
    Offered By: Global One Yacht Sales
  27. Price Drop: $3,000 (Oct 8)
    1977 Bristol 321977 Bristol 32
    $18,000
    Enfield, NH
    Offered By: POP Yachts
  28. 1976 Bristol 321976 Bristol 32
    $17,000
    Bradenton, FL
    Offered By: POP Yachts
  29. 1975 Bristol 321975 Bristol 32
    $24,900
    Annapolis, MD
    Offered By: Curtis Stokes & Associates
  30. 1966 Bristol 32' Bristol1966 Bristol 32' Bristol
    $25,500
    Deep River, CT
    Offered By: Brewer Yacht Sales
  31. 1980 Bristol 32'SLOOP1980 Bristol 32'SLOOP
    $24,500
    Onekama, US
    Offered By: Onekama Marine, Inc.
  32. 1972 Bristol B321972 Bristol B32
    $16,400
    Mobile, AL
    Offered By: Curtis Stokes & Associates
  33. 1985 Bristol Channel Cutter Cutter1985 Bristol Channel Cutter Cutter
    $62,500
    Newport Beach, CA
    Offered By: Seacoast Yachts
  34. 1970 Bristol LAUNCH1970 Bristol LAUNCH
    $6,500
    Freeport, ME
    Offered By: DiMillo's Yacht Sales -Freeport
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Bristol boats

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Bristol Yacht Company was started by Clinton Pearson, one of the Pearson cousins who had also started the large and successful production builder Pearson Yachts, in Rhode Island. Clint left Pearson and started his own venture in 1964. Over the years, renowned designers associated with the Bristol brand included Carl Alberg, Halsey Herreshoff, Paul Coble and Ted Hood of America’s Cup fame. The yard built over 4,440 boats of 22 to72 feet before eventually folding in 1997. Hood’s decimal series of centerboard sailers, 27.7 to 51.1, can still be seen on the water and enjoy a reputation for both speed and a seakindly motion.

What are Bristol boats?

Bristol is a classic boat brand in the marine industry, manufacturing boats that can differ in size from 15 feet to 57 feet. Boat Trader currently has 29 Bristol boats for sale, including 0 new vessels and 29 used boats listed by both individuals and professional dealerships mainly in United States. The oldest model listed on Boat Trader was built in 1972 and the newest was built in 1995.

What kind of boats does Bristol build?

Bristol designs and builds boats with familiar hull types including displacement, monohull and other. They are frequently used for popular boating on-the-water activities like overnight cruising, sailing, watersports and day cruising. Bristol produces models with inboard propulsion systems, available in diesel fuel systems.

How much do Bristol boats cost?

Bristol boats for sale on Boat Trader are offered at a range of prices, valued from $6,500 on the most reasonably-priced watercraft all the way up to $399,000 for the most advanced boats. Higher performance models can take motors up to 140 horsepower, while lighter-weight more functional models may have as little as 18 horsepower engines (although the average engine size is 38 HP).

Why are Bristol boats popular?

Bristol is popular for their Sloop, Cruisers, Center Cockpit, Racer/Cruiser and Trawler among other classes and models. Overall these boats have exceedingly deep draft and wide beam, traits that make them favorable for overnight cruising, sailing, watersports and day cruising Given their classic, crowd-pleasing status as a popular, established boat brand, used Bristol boats in good condition often make practical candidates for boat repowering projects.

What is the best Bristol?

Some of the best-known Bristol models presently include: 32, 38.8, 41.1 Center Cockpit, 34 and 40.