1972 Bristol 40

$39,500

Used

Boat in Morrill, ME 04952 US

builtBuilt in 1972
Year the boat was built
model

40

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Westerbeke)

Engine type and count
length

40 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
40ft
Length Overall
40.17ft
Length at Waterline
27.5ft
Beam
10.75ft
Max Draft
7.83ft
Drive Up Draft
4ft
Displacement
17580lb
Ballast
6500lb
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
120gal
Fuel Tanks
21gal
Holding Tanks
10gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Westerbeke
Engine Model
40
Total Power
40hp
Engine Hours
2705
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1972
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
3-blade
Accommodations

The timeless elegance of a varnished teak and mahogany interior on a classic yacht is hard to resist, especially in one as well kept as Kate. The fine Bristol craftsmanship and the layout has an equal measure of sea-going function and comfort. All lighting has been replaced with LED Danish Frigast Cabin Lights. All ports have been rebedded and lenses replaced as needed. The large overhead hatch was custom built to replace the original fiberglass hatch. All cushions have been re-upholstered and renewed with Tempur-Pedic foam.

Going forward from the companionway is a classic main cabin layout with a dinette to port (converts to double), and a large settee/sea-berth to starboard with outboard storage lockers, as well as a fantastic chart drawer beneath.  Main cabin equipment includes a Dickerson diesel-fired cabin heater, a nicely varnished dining table, a stereo system, and a 12v fan. The cabin sole is varnished teak and holly (solid wood, not veneer).

Continuing forward to starboard is a stack of drawers and a double hanging locker. Opposite is a large, enclosed head accessible from either the main cabin or the forward cabin. The head contains a sink, pull-out shower, and manual toilet (rebuilt in 2021) with a Y-valve for overboard discharge. A new macerator pump is installed as well as a new holding tank and all new plumbing. There is a new dedicated shower sump in the bilge, and several storage drawers and lockers.

The V-berth has a seat between the two berths as well as an insert to convert the berth into a double. There are ample drawers and lockers in this area, as well as a full-length shelf on both sides. Forward of the V-berth is access to the rode/chain locker.

The galley is aft to port of the companionway steps and the Nav Station/ice box is across to starboard.

Galley

Galley located to port of the companionway steps, with ice box and counter space to starboard

  • 3-burner LPG stove & oven
  • H/C pressure water
  • New 11-gallon H/W heater
  • New water tanks and all associated plumbing, 2021
  • Large stainless steel sink with H/C faucet and foot pump
  • Engine-driven Sea-Frost refrigeration in large ice box to starboard
Electronics & Navigation
  • Raymarine Depth sounder
  • Standard Horizon VHF radio, 2021
  • Simrad below decks autopilot
  • Ritchie Binnacle Compass
Mechanical
  • Well-maintained Westerbeke 40 inboard diesel rebuilt in 2004, showing 2705 hours on the meter
  • New transmission, 2023
  • engine mounts and hoses 2023
  • New oil pan, rear seal, exhaust elbow, 2023
  • New shaft tube, 2023
  • New Cutlass Bearing, 2023
  • Engine-driven sea-frost refrigeration
  • 3-blade fixed prop
  • NEW steering cable
  • manual bilge pump in cockpit
  • All sea-cocks checked and lubed, 2023
Hull & Deck

Hull

  • Solid fiberglass hull awlgripped in midnight blue
  • Centerboard full keel with encapsulated lead ballast. 
  • Centerboard cable and pin replaced in 2022
  • Steering cable replaced 2023

Deck

  • Decks painted with an off-white non-skid
  • Bow roller forward housing a Stainless Steel plow anchor with Stainless chain rode
  • Forward hatch replaced with custom made, Hinckley-style hatch
  • three polished stainless steel dorade vents
  • Side-mount swim ladder
  • Large cockpit with full lazarette storage both port and starboard.
  • LPG locker on aft deck
  • Uncluttered binnacle with recent Ritchie compass and and classic wood wheel
  • (2) Polished stainless steel cowl vents on aft deck.
  • Teak cockpit table and drink holder
  • NEW custom teak grate over the cockpit sole, 2023
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Dodger & Bmini
  • Custom shade awning by Downs Sails
  • All exterior brightwork in excellent condition
Sails & Rigging

Rig

  • Keel-stepped, masthead sloop rig
  • Tides Marine Strong track for the Main, 2022
  • jib furler
  • (2) Lewmar 48 S/T primary winches recently lubed
  • Jib track was removed and refastened with new bolts, 2022
  • All mast wiring replaced 2022

Sails

  • New mainsail, 2023
  • 135 Genoa, 2005
Additional
  • Adequate dock lines and fenders
  • 2020 Achilles Inflatable
  • 2021 Honda 2.5hp outboard
Electrical
  • (3) Group 27 batteries
  • 30 amp shore power system
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
1/29/26Initial price$39,500

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