Bristol Yachts Inc. 43/44

Sailboat 43′ 11″ Since 1989

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
43/44
Type
Sailboat
Built
1989 on
Designer
David Pedrick
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
43′ 11″ (13.38 m)
Waterline length
36′ 6″ (11.13 m)
Beam
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Displacement
27,500 lb (12,474 kg)
Ballast
10,750 lb (4,876 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
986 sq ft (91.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
52′ (15.85 m)
J (foretriangle base)
15′ 3″ (4.65 m)
P (mainsail luff)
56′ 9″ (17.30 m)
E (mainsail foot)
19′ 3″ (5.87 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.3

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

Displacement / length
252

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

Ballast ratio
39%

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

Capsize screening
1.79

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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