Bristol Yachts Inc. 54.4

Sailboat 54′ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
54.4
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985 on
Designer
Dieter Empacher
Hull
Keel/Cbrd.
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
54′ (16.46 m)
Waterline length
45′ 6″ (13.87 m)
Beam
15′ 6″ (4.72 m)
Displacement
54,000 lb (24,494 kg)
Ballast
20,500 lb (9,299 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,356 sq ft (125.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
68′ (20.73 m)
J (foretriangle base)
23′ (7.01 m)
P (mainsail luff)
59′ (17.98 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ (5.49 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.2

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

Displacement / length
256

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
1.64

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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