1978 Bristol 29.9 Boat in Atkinson, NH 03811 US
29.9
1 Engine (YANMAR)
29 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Designed by Halsey Herreshoff, and built by Bristol Yachts Shipyard, RANGER II is a one-owner, well-loved, meticulously maintained, timeless classic that proves that age does not define condition. She is powered by the original YANMAR 2QM15 with 2300 hrs, and has a fully battened mainsail, furling genoa, and a spinnaker, and she is equipped with VHF, GPS, radar, plotter depth sounder, and wind/speed meter. RANGER II comfortably sleeps 6 and has a forward cabin with a V-berth. The Galley has a 2-burner stove and an icebox, and there is a manual head. The cabinetry is immaculate and there is plenty of storage throughout. More than $19,000 in upgrades have been made over the years including:
2024
- Compass rebuilt and compensated
2023
- Custom gooseneck
2022
- Wireless wind/speed meter
- New switch panel, rewired electrical system
2019-2023
- Replaced winches, mainsail, main and halyard
2021-2020
- Replaced fathometer, knot meter, VHF and chart plotter
2021
- Replaced battened mainsail, genoa & stackpack (Doyle)
2018
- Cockpit cushions
- Custom dodger
- Over-sized standing rigging, new shroud & chain plates
2017
- Tides Marine sail track& bottom fittings
Bristol 29's are extremely well built and stand up to the time test. Truly a turn-key boat, and solid choice for a couple or small family cruising in style and comfort.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/26 | Price decreased | $17,900(-10.1%) |
| 1/21/26 | Initial price | $19,900 |
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| $17,900 | $17,900 | $16,900 | $13,999 | $10,399 | $10,000 |
| Atkinson | Atkinson | Gilford | Gilford | Gilford | Gilford |
| 29' | - | 30' | 14' | 27' | 27' |
| 10' | - | - | - | - | - |
| YANMAR | YANMAR | Universal | - | Universal | Universal |
| 15 hp | 15 hp | 25 hp | - | 10 hp | 11 hp |
| 383 | 372 | 1024 | 952 | 311 | 429 |
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Contact Merri-Mar Yacht Basin, Inc about 1978 Bristol 29.9
364 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA, 01950






