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  • Slide: The Image of Vintage marine depth finder on a 1981 Bristol 29.9 sailboat, mounted in a wooden frame. - 25The Image of Vintage marine depth finder on a 1981 Bristol 29.9 sailboat, mounted in a wooden frame. - 25
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1981 Bristol 29.9Sold

$26,000

Used
We will let you know when another 1981 Bristol 29.9 is available in Richmond, CA

Boat in Richmond, CA 94804 US

builtBuilt in 1981
Year the boat was built
model

29.9

Boat model
engine

--

Engine type and count
length

30 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

--

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

DILEMMA is a beautiful example of the iconic Bristol 29.9, originally designed for racing and beloved for its cruising and performance. The hull is constructed of solid, hand-laid fiberglass and the hull and deck are joined with an inward flange resulting in a strong and tight connection. A large rudder provides a responsive helm and the skeg forward of the rudder offers protection for the propeller and good directional control. Design features produce a well-mannered vessel in terms of speed and performance that can also stand up to heavy air. In its ten-year production run of 29.9s, Bristol Yachts produced 216 examples--quite a testament to the build quality and design.

The Bristol 29.9 remains a popular choice for sailors looking for traditional quality and construction. The exceptional spaciousness of this thirty-footer results from her long waterline, excellent utilization of interior space, her ample beam and over six feet of headroom. The 29.9 is a great boat for day sailing, overnighting or extended cruising.

DILEMMA has been well-maintained and updated. Powered in with a 20 hp Yanmar, Bottom paint done in 2023. The interior is clean and bright with cushions, curtains, and cabin sole in good condition. This is a classic Herreshoff-designed vessel that has benefited from a knowledgeable and attentive owner. Striking at rest and even more so under sail, if you are considering a traditional yacht in good condition, DILEMMA should be on your short list to see now.

Nominal Length
30ft
Length Overall
29.92ft
Length at Waterline
24ft
Beam
10.17ft
Max Draft
4.33ft
Fresh Water Tanks
63gal
Fuel Tanks
18gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Accommodations

The Bristol 29.9 "Plan 1" layout has a V-berth forward followed by an athwartship head, opposing settees in the main salon, nav desk and quarter berth aft to port and galley aft to starboard. The port settee converts to a double berth and there is a fold-down dining table on the forward bulkhead.

The interior is white fiberglass with wood mahogany trim and teak and holly cabin sole. Head room is six feet plus and there is good light and ventilation with two opening hatches (salon and forward cabin), and ten cabin ports.  Cushions and curtains in excellent condition Brass reading lights throughout Brass, goose-neck lamp at nav deskInterior handrails

Galley
  • Large stainless steel sink & faucet
  • Hot & Cold pressure water
  • Icebox
  • 2-burner CNG stove
  • Select galleyware will transfer w/vessel
Head
  • GROCO Model K marine toilet
  • Stainless steel sink & shower-head faucet
  • FORMICA counter
  • Teak-framed mirror
  • Venting portlight
  • Good storage
Hull and Deck
  • New lifelines
  • New Mast wiring
  • FULL boat cover
  • Hand-laid fiberglass hull w/cored decks
  • Lead fin fixed keel
  • Skeg-mounted Rudder
  • Bottom painted (2023)
  • Stainless steel bow pulpit and stern rail
  • Double lifelines with gates port & starboard
  • Bow roller with CQR Anchor
  • Teak toe rail
  • Teak handrails on coachroof
  • Stainless steel folding swim ladder with teak treads
Cockpit
  • Teak companionway drop boards
  • Teak Combing boards
  • Dodger with new windows
  • EDSON Pedestal with 30” Stainless steel wheel
  • RITCHIE Binnacle compass w/cover
  • Emergency Tiller
  • Emergency bilge pump
  • Cockpit table & drink holder
Sails and rigging
  • Masthead Sloop Rig
  • NEW Standing Rigging 2013
  • Main Sail
  • HARKEN Roller furler
  • (2) 100% Jibs
  • Winches
  • (2) LEWMAR 25 Primaries self-tailing, 2-speed
  • (1) LEWMAR 8 Cabin top
  • (1) LEWMAR 8 on mast
  • Traveler mounted on coachroof
  • 10' Genoa track mounted on toe rails
Engine and mechanical
  • YANMAR 3GM20
  • 3-blade fixed 10" prop
Electronics
  • Garmin Map 440 Chart Plotter
  • Speed, depth instruments
  • FURUNO Radar
  • STANDARD HORIZON INTREPID VHF
  • VHF antenna
  • RITCHIE Binnacle Compass w/cover
  • GARMIN GPS
Electrical
  • 2 x Group 24 12V House batteries
  • 1 x Group 27 12V engine start battery
  • Battery charger Newmar PH 25 smart charger
  • 30 Amp Shore power service to the 110V panel
Disclaimer

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.

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