Bristol 35
Description
The Bristol 35 is a classic fiberglass sailboat designed by John Alden & Associates and built by Bristol Yachts in Rhode Island from 1965 to 1978, with approximately 200 units produced. It’s a full-keel cruiser renowned for its seaworthiness, durable construction, and traditional styling, making it a favorite for coastal and blue water cruising. Not to be confused with the later Bristol 35.5, the Bristol 35 offers a spacious interior and robust build for long passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | John G. Alden |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 26.000 ft |
| LOA | 34.650 ft |
| LWL | 23.750 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 12500 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 39 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.55 ft |
| p | 33.90 ft |
| e | 15.90 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 ft | 13.55 ft | 33.90 ft | 15.90 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.9 ft - (10333 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.9 ft - (4846 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.77 ft - (11207 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.94 ft - (11259 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 278 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 33.03 ft - (10068 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.21 ft - (5550 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.28 ft - (8620 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 257.29 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.22 ft - (11954 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.1 ft - (6736 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.32 ft - (6194 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 398.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 39.75 ft - (12116 mm) |
| Foot | 22.83 ft - (6959 mm) |
| Leech | 38.42 ft - (11710 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 158.15 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.43 ft - (6532 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 0.99 ° |
| Area | * 425.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.22 ft - (11954 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.36 ft - (6815 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.08 ft - (10997 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 658 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 39.22 ft - (11954 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 24.39 ft - (7434 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.39 ft - (7434 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 813 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 22.71 ft - (6922 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.34 ft - (3152 mm) |
| Leech | * 18.23 ft - (5557 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.13 ft - (2478 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 92.29 ft² |
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