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  • Slide: The Image of 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat design plans, featuring standard and aft cabin layouts. - 5The Image of 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat design plans, featuring standard and aft cabin layouts. - 5
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  • Slide: The Image of 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat named Archipelago docked in a marina. - 10The Image of 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat named Archipelago docked in a marina. - 10
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  • Slide: The Image of Sailboat radar system on a Bristol 38.8, 1985, overlooking a marina with cloudy skies. - 14The Image of Sailboat radar system on a Bristol 38.8, 1985, overlooking a marina with cloudy skies. - 14
  • Slide: The Image of Radar equipment on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with Scanstrut mount. - 15The Image of Radar equipment on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with Scanstrut mount. - 15
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  • Slide: The Image of Raymarine C80 navigation display on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat. - 18The Image of Raymarine C80 navigation display on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat. - 18
  • Slide: The Image of Interior of a 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and dual sinks. - 19The Image of Interior of a 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and dual sinks. - 19
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  • Slide: The Image of Interior of 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and green cushioned seating. - 22The Image of Interior of 1985 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and green cushioned seating. - 22
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  • Slide: The Image of Wooden storage compartment on 1985 Bristol 38.8 yacht, featuring removable trays and circular holders. - 25The Image of Wooden storage compartment on 1985 Bristol 38.8 yacht, featuring removable trays and circular holders. - 25
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  • Slide: The Image of Electrical control panel on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 yacht, featuring DC and AC power switches. - 45The Image of Electrical control panel on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 yacht, featuring DC and AC power switches. - 45
  • Slide: The Image of Radio equipment and storage on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 boat, featuring a microphone and navigation tools. - 46The Image of Radio equipment and storage on a 1985 Bristol 38.8 boat, featuring a microphone and navigation tools. - 46
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  • Slide: The Image of Close-up of Universal Atomic Diesel engine label, model 5444, serial 440509, on a 1985 Bristol 38.8. - 49The Image of Close-up of Universal Atomic Diesel engine label, model 5444, serial 440509, on a 1985 Bristol 38.8. - 49
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1985 Bristol 38.8

$45,000

Used

Boat in Norwalk, CT 06855 US

builtBuilt in 1985
Year the boat was built
model

38.8

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Universal)

Engine type and count
length

38 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

Archipelago is a clean, well equipped and maintained example of Ted Hood's Bristol 38.8.


The design of the 38.8 was so well thought of that the Bristol 3800, Wauquiez Hood 38 and the Little Harbor 38 are all based on this same hull design.


With a Keel / Centerboard, her draft can go from 4.5' to 10.3' with her board down.


Archipelago is what Bristol called the "Aft Cabin" version, however, she has the V-Berth of the Standard version. Her interior woodwork is in extremely good condition. Her cushions were custom made and they're a tasteful shade of green that goes perfectly with her beautiful cabinetry. It's also a nice departure from the "traditional" blue.


The 38.8 also has one of Ted Hood's best Head layouts for a boat of this size... It's Huge.


The Bristol 38.8 has retained it's value as a result of superior build quality, solid reputation and a devoted owner base.


Archipelago is very solid, fully equipped, with a beautiful interior and is ready to go.

Nominal Length
38ft
Length Overall
38.25ft
Length at Waterline
30.5ft
Length on Deck
38.25ft
Beam
12ft
Cabin Headroom
6.17ft
Displacement
19200lb
Ballast
9000lb
Heads
1
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
5444
Total Power
44hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1985
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Cockpit Cushions
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Manual Bilge Pump
✓
Marine Head
✓
Hot Water
✓
Refrigerator
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Radar
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Plotter
✓
Radio
✓
Compass
✓
Gps
✓
Vhf
✓
Shore Power Inlet
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Battened Mainsail
✓
Spinnaker
✓
Furling Genoa
✓
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
10/3/25Price decreased$45,000(-18.2%)
6/28/25Initial price$55,000

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