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1983 Bristol 38.8 Sold Boat in Tarpon Springs, FL US
Built in 1983
38.8
1 Engine (Universal)
38 feet
Other
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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NOTE PRICE REDUCTION TO $69,000.00 OFFERS ENCOURAGED
The Bristol 38.8 is well known for its quality of construction, beautiful traditional lines, interior joinery and sailing performance. ESPRIT has had the Universal Diesel rebuilt in September of 2018 and a new galley refrigerator recently installed. Note: There is no life raft in the deck mounted life raft canister as shown in several photos. The canister is used to store gasoline for the dinghy outboard.
Contact Tom D'Amato at 727-480-7143 or email tomd@rossyachtsales.com
Keel: Centerboard
Dimensions
LOA: 38 ft 0 in
Beam: 12 ft 1 in
LWL: 30 ft 6 in
Minimum Draft: 4 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 10 ft 3 in
Displacement: 19150 lbs
Ballast: 9000 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 58 ft 0 in
Engines
Total Power: 44 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Universal
Engine Model: 5444
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 10
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 44 HP
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 90
Fuel Tanks: (36 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of heads: 1
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Bristol 38.8 has beautiful varnished teak interior joinery with a solid teak and holly cabin sole. Great storage in the traditional design by Ted Hood.
The large v-berth forward with filler, storage cabinets full length port and starboard, hanging locker, shelf and drawers to starboard.
Large head compartment to port with shower
Salon has full length pull-out settee berth port and fixed full length settee berth to starboard with a drop leaf table between. Excellent storage throughout.
U-shaped galley is aft to port and the forward facing nav station is opposite to starboard with large quarter berth aft.
Galley
Port Side U-Shaped Galley Aft to Port with excellent galley storage
- Double SS Sink w/Pressure H&C Water
- SS Shipmate Propane Stove w/Oven
- New Vitrifrigo 12V Ref/Fzr-Fall 2018
- Galley Dinnerware, Utensils, Flatware, Pots & Pans
Electronics
- Navman Chartplotter
- Autohelm ST 6000 Autopilot w/Repeater Below
- Icom IC-M504 VHF
- Icom SSB w/Antenna Tuner & Insulated Backstay
- Navman Sailing Instruments w/Repeater Below
- Danforth Pedestal Compass
- ENTERTAINMENT:
- Insignia 25" Flat Panel TV in Salon
- Shakespeare Style 2020 Omini-Directional TV/FM Antenna
- Sony CDX-M10 Stereo AM/FM/CD w/Jensen water resistant housing
- Bose Interior Speakers
Mechanical
44HP Universal 5444 diesel totally rebuilt in the fall of September 2018 with virtually no engine hours (Original Hour Meter in Cockpit Shows 2458 Hrs Prior to Rebuild)
- PSS Dripless Shaft Seal
- Racor R26S Fuel Filter
- Aqua-Air Marine Air Conditioning
- Village Marine Tec. "Little Wonder" Water Maker
- Raritan Marine Toilet w/Holding Tank, Macerator Overboard Discharge
- Bilge Pumps:
- Two 12Volt Auto/Manual
- One Diaphragm Manual in Cockpit
Electrical
- Dual 120V/30Amp Shore Power Hook-up w/Cables
- Batteries & Charging
- Two 8D Gel Batteries-House
- Engine Start Battery-New 2019
- Xantrex Pro Inverter w/Remote Panel
- Xantrex Battery Charger
- Powerline Heavy Duty Alternator
- Two 12V Cabin Fans
Hull and Deck
- Note: There is no life raft included in inventory. The deck mounted life raft canister is used to store gasoline for the dinghy outboard.
- Painted Non-Skid Deck
- Bottom Painted w/Pettit Dark Blue Trinidad Pro 75 in February 2018 (No Blisters)
- Edson Pedestal, Wheel & Engine Controls
- Ground Tackle:
- Ideal Electric Anchor Windlass
- 45# CQR Plow Anchor w/Chain & Rode on Bow Roller
- Spare CQR Plow Anchor w/Chain & Rode
- Raw Water Anchor Washdown
- Ventilation:
- Seven Newfound Metals SS Opening Ports
- Two Deck Hatches
- Four Teak Dorade Boxes w/Chrome Cowl Vents
- Canvas:
- Cockpit Dodger w/Attachable Cockpit Shade
- Cockpit Covers
- SS Transom Mounted Swim Ladder
Sails and Rigging
- Sails:
- Full Battened Mainsail wHarken Lazy Jacks & Cover
- 150% RF Genoa w/Sun Cover
- 110% RF Working Jib
- Multi-Purpose Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/Sock
- Harken Roller Furling
- Harken Adjustable Spinnaker Pole Car & Track on Mast
- Heavy Duty Forespar Adjustable Spinnaker Pole
- Lewmar Winches:
- Two #55 Two Speed Self Tailing Primaries
- Two #42 Two Speed Secondary Secondaries
- Self Tailing Mainsheet on Cabin Top
- Centerboard Winch on Cabin Top
- Harken Halyard Winches on Mast
- Mid-Boom Mainsheet Traveler
- Inboard and Outboard Genoa Track
- Standing Rigging with Sta-Loc Lower Terminal End Fittings
- Masthead Windex
Other Features
- 10' Zodiac Inflatable Dinghy
- 7 HP Johnson Outboard Engine
- Magma BBQ Grill
- SAFETY:
- ACR 406 EPIRB
- Deck Mounted Cannister Life Raft-(Not Currently Certified)
- Rail Mounted Life Sling
- Life Sling
- Firedell Mast Mounted Radar Reflector
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.
NOTE PRICE REDUCTION TO $69,000.00 OFFERS ENCOURAGED
The Bristol 38.8 is well known for its quality of construction, beautiful traditional lines, interior joinery and sailing performance. ESPRIT has had the Universal Diesel rebuilt in September of 2018 and a new galley refrigerator recently installed. Note: There is no life raft in the deck mounted life raft canister as shown in several photos. The canister is used to store gasoline for the dinghy outboard.
Contact Tom D'Amato at 727-480-7143 or email tomd@rossyachtsales.com
Keel: Centerboard
Dimensions
LOA: 38 ft 0 in
Beam: 12 ft 1 in
LWL: 30 ft 6 in
Minimum Draft: 4 ft 6 in
Maximum Draft: 10 ft 3 in
Displacement: 19150 lbs
Ballast: 9000 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 58 ft 0 in
Engines
Total Power: 44 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Universal
Engine Model: 5444
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 10
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 44 HP
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 90
Fuel Tanks: (36 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of heads: 1
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Bristol 38.8 has beautiful varnished teak interior joinery with a solid teak and holly cabin sole. Great storage in the traditional design by Ted Hood.
The large v-berth forward with filler, storage cabinets full length port and starboard, hanging locker, shelf and drawers to starboard.
Large head compartment to port with shower
Salon has full length pull-out settee berth port and fixed full length settee berth to starboard with a drop leaf table between. Excellent storage throughout.
U-shaped galley is aft to port and the forward facing nav station is opposite to starboard with large quarter berth aft.
Galley
Port Side U-Shaped Galley Aft to Port with excellent galley storage
- Double SS Sink w/Pressure H&C Water
- SS Shipmate Propane Stove w/Oven
- New Vitrifrigo 12V Ref/Fzr-Fall 2018
- Galley Dinnerware, Utensils, Flatware, Pots & Pans
Electronics
- Navman Chartplotter
- Autohelm ST 6000 Autopilot w/Repeater Below
- Icom IC-M504 VHF
- Icom SSB w/Antenna Tuner & Insulated Backstay
- Navman Sailing Instruments w/Repeater Below
- Danforth Pedestal Compass
- ENTERTAINMENT:
- Insignia 25" Flat Panel TV in Salon
- Shakespeare Style 2020 Omini-Directional TV/FM Antenna
- Sony CDX-M10 Stereo AM/FM/CD w/Jensen water resistant housing
- Bose Interior Speakers
Mechanical
44HP Universal 5444 diesel totally rebuilt in the fall of September 2018 with virtually no engine hours (Original Hour Meter in Cockpit Shows 2458 Hrs Prior to Rebuild)
- PSS Dripless Shaft Seal
- Racor R26S Fuel Filter
- Aqua-Air Marine Air Conditioning
- Village Marine Tec. "Little Wonder" Water Maker
- Raritan Marine Toilet w/Holding Tank, Macerator Overboard Discharge
- Bilge Pumps:
- Two 12Volt Auto/Manual
- One Diaphragm Manual in Cockpit
Electrical
- Dual 120V/30Amp Shore Power Hook-up w/Cables
- Batteries & Charging
- Two 8D Gel Batteries-House
- Engine Start Battery-New 2019
- Xantrex Pro Inverter w/Remote Panel
- Xantrex Battery Charger
- Powerline Heavy Duty Alternator
- Two 12V Cabin Fans
Hull and Deck
- Note: There is no life raft included in inventory. The deck mounted life raft canister is used to store gasoline for the dinghy outboard.
- Painted Non-Skid Deck
- Bottom Painted w/Pettit Dark Blue Trinidad Pro 75 in February 2018 (No Blisters)
- Edson Pedestal, Wheel & Engine Controls
- Ground Tackle:
- Ideal Electric Anchor Windlass
- 45# CQR Plow Anchor w/Chain & Rode on Bow Roller
- Spare CQR Plow Anchor w/Chain & Rode
- Raw Water Anchor Washdown
- Ventilation:
- Seven Newfound Metals SS Opening Ports
- Two Deck Hatches
- Four Teak Dorade Boxes w/Chrome Cowl Vents
- Canvas:
- Cockpit Dodger w/Attachable Cockpit Shade
- Cockpit Covers
- SS Transom Mounted Swim Ladder
Sails and Rigging
- Sails:
- Full Battened Mainsail wHarken Lazy Jacks & Cover
- 150% RF Genoa w/Sun Cover
- 110% RF Working Jib
- Multi-Purpose Asymmetrical Spinnaker w/Sock
- Harken Roller Furling
- Harken Adjustable Spinnaker Pole Car & Track on Mast
- Heavy Duty Forespar Adjustable Spinnaker Pole
- Lewmar Winches:
- Two #55 Two Speed Self Tailing Primaries
- Two #42 Two Speed Secondary Secondaries
- Self Tailing Mainsheet on Cabin Top
- Centerboard Winch on Cabin Top
- Harken Halyard Winches on Mast
- Mid-Boom Mainsheet Traveler
- Inboard and Outboard Genoa Track
- Standing Rigging with Sta-Loc Lower Terminal End Fittings
- Masthead Windex
Other Features
- 10' Zodiac Inflatable Dinghy
- 7 HP Johnson Outboard Engine
- Magma BBQ Grill
- SAFETY:
- ACR 406 EPIRB
- Deck Mounted Cannister Life Raft-(Not Currently Certified)
- Rail Mounted Life Sling
- Life Sling
- Firedell Mast Mounted Radar Reflector
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.
1983 Bristol 38.8 Video Tours
Overview from around the web 1983 Bristol 38.8
The Bristol 38
8, particularly the 1983 model, garners praise from sailors for its robust construction and timeless design. Customers appreciate its exceptional sailing performance, noting the vessel's ability to handle a variety of wind conditions with ease and stability. Owners highlight the spacious and functional layout of the interior, featuring rich wood finishes and plenty of storage space, making it ideal for extended cruising. The well-equipped galley and comfortable living areas are often mentioned as standout features, providing a cozy environment for relaxation after a day on the water. Many reviews also emphasize the Bristol 38.8's reputation for durability, with several owners sharing their experiences of the boat's longevity and resilience over decades of use. This model is frequently recommended for both experienced sailors and those new to sailing, due to its balance of performance and comfort. Overall, the 1983 Bristol 38.8 remains a beloved choice among sailing enthusiasts, admired for its craftsmanship and reliable performance at sea.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The Bristol 38.8, built in 1983, is well-regarded in the sailing community for its classic design and solid construction. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Strong Construction: The Bristol 38.8 is crafted with high-quality materials and American craftsmanship, ensuring durability and longevity.
Classic Design: With its traditional lines and elegant aesthetics, the Bristol 38.8 is appealing to those who appreciate timeless sailing yachts.
Performance: This vessel is known for its excellent sailing performance, offering good speed and responsiveness under various wind conditions.
Spacious Interior: The layout provides ample living space below deck, with comfortable seating, a well-equipped galley, and plenty of storage options.
Good Handling: The design contributes to stable and manageable handling, making it suitable for both experienced sailors and those newer to the sport.
Strong Resale Value: Bristol yachts generally maintain a good resale value due to their reputation and desirability in the market.
Cons
Maintenance Costs: Like many older yachts, the Bristol 38.8 may require more frequent maintenance and upgrades, which can add to overall ownership costs.
Older Technology: Being a 1983 model, some of the onboard systems may lack the modern technology and conveniences found in newer boats.
Draft: With a moderate draft, it may not be ideal for shallow anchorage areas, limiting some cruising opportunities.
Weight: The solid build can make it heavier than some newer, lighter designs, potentially affecting performance in light wind conditions.
Limited Availability of Parts: As an older model, sourcing specific parts for repairs or upgrades may be more challenging compared to newer boats.
Made For
The 1983 Bristol 38.8 is an ideal vessel for a variety of sailing enthusiasts. Designed for both comfort and performance, it appeals to cruising sailors looking for a dependable and spacious yacht for long passages or weekend getaways. With ample room for entertaining and living aboard, it's perfect for families or couples seeking leisurely adventures on the water. This classic design is well-suited for those who appreciate traditional craftsmanship and durable construction, making it a great option for both novice and experienced sailors. Its sailing capabilities offer a responsive experience, making it enjoyable for those who love to race or engage in spirited sailing. Whether you're exploring coastal waters, embarking on a bluewater journey, or simply enjoying leisurely days at the marina, the 1983 Bristol 38.8 caters to those who value both performance and comfort in their sailing lifestyle.
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