Bristol Yachts Inc. 35

Sailboat 34′ 8″ Since 1966

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
35
Type
Sailboat
Built
1966–1978
Designer
Clifford P. Swain /John G. Alden Assoc.
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
FG (solid laminate)
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ 8″ (10.58 m)
Waterline length
23′ 10″ (7.25 m)
Beam
10′ (3.05 m)
Displacement
12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
Ballast
5,200 lb (2,359 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
553 sq ft (51.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
38′ 8″ (11.78 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 7″ (4.13 m)
P (mainsail luff)
33′ 11″ (10.34 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 11″ (4.85 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.4

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
414

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
42%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.72

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG (solid laminate)

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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