Scholtz Marine Bristol 51

Sailboat 51′ Since 1995

Overview

Builder
Scholtz Marine
Model
Bristol 51
Type
Sailboat
Built
1995 on
Designer
Phil Southwell
Hull
Fin Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
51′ (15.54 m)
Waterline length
43′ 6″ (13.26 m)
Beam
14′ 8″ (4.48 m)
Displacement
31,800 lb (14,424 kg)
Ballast
12,320 lb (5,588 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
172

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
1.86

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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