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This solid '60s cruiser comes in several layouts and is a good value, but is short on space and features.

The Bristol 27 is a product of an early collaboration between Clint Pearson of Bristol, Rhode Island, and designer Carl Alberg. The stamp of both men is clearly evident in this solid-as-a-rock traditionally styled small cruiser.

The Boat and the Builder Pearson, with his cousin Everett Pearson, was a founder of the original Pearson Yachts in 1955 and a pioneer in the mass production of fiberglass yachts. The boat that brought the company to prominence was the 28-foot Triton, drawn by Alberg, who at the time was still in the U.S. Coast Guard and designing boats on the side. Clint Pearson recalled recently that the Triton and subsequent Alberg designs were so successful that the firm found it cheaper to hire a full-time naval architect (Bill Shaw) than to work with Alberg on a royalty basis. (Alberg died in 1983.)

But when Clint Pearson left Pearson Yachts in the early 1960s, after Grumman Allied Industries bought the company, he quickly turned to Alberg for help with his new line of semi-custom boats. The Triton had been very popular, Pearson said, and Carl had been a nice guy to work with. Alberg drew the lines for a 27-footer to complement Bristol Yachts only other model, a 19-footer, and the first Bristol 27 was built in the spring of 1965.

At this point, no one is sure exactly how many of the 27s were built. An early Bristol Yachts brochure says that more than 300 were sold in the first three years. The best guess is that 400 or more were built between 1965 and the mid-1970s. Because of their rugged construction, its safe to say that most of them are still plying the waters somewhere today.

Except for the 1970s-era Bristol 24, designed by Paul Coble, and the 27.7, designed by Halsey Herreshoff, Bristol in recent years has concentrated on much larger boats. The company, although much reduced in workforce, was still operating inthe fall of 1991, concentrating on the 47.7 and a 35.5, both Ted Hood designs.

The Design The Bristol 27 is a product of its era and of the traditional bent of Albergs thinking-that is, a combination cruiser and club racer. At 6,600 pounds displacement with 2,575 pounds of internal lead ballast in its full keel, the boat is fairly heavy by contemporary standards. Fast enough on its own merits, it has an average PHRF rating of 234. By comparison, the lighter Catalina 27 with fin keel and spade rudder has a PHRF rating of about 210, and the Cal 27, also with a divided underbody, a rating of 192 to 200. Clearly, the Bristol was designed to be seaworthy rather than swift.

With its narrow beam (just eight feet), fair sheer line and generous overhangs, the 27 is pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately, the exaggerated stepped cabin top, which towers over the deck, is out of proportion to the height of the topsides. (A dodger helps camouflage its ungainly appearance.)The boat has a short waterline of only 19′ 9″, which is typical of boats designed under the old Cruising Club of America racing rule. The idea was to save rating with a short waterline; once heeled, however, part of the long overhangs become immersed and effective sailing length increases by several feet. Thus, its displacement/ length ratio of 382 is deceiving. Assuming a sailing length of 22 feet, the number drops to 276. Still, these are good numbers for a traditional cruising sailboat.

The keel, though full, has a gently curving forefoot to aid in maneuvering. The lead ballast is encapsulated inside the keel and the rudder is hung on the trailing edge, where it is well protected from grounding.

The 27 was produced in three models: the Weekender, which features an eight-foot cockpit, but less room below, and two versions of the standard cruising model, with a 6′ 2″ cockpit. One has opposing settees in the main cabin and a split galley aft; the other has the galley to starboard and a convertible dinette to port. The dinette model, with the galley and a table to port, proved the most popular, despite the loss of the starboard sea berth. The table was no doubt part of its appeal, and the galley is easier to work at, though the sink is a bit far off the centerline and may not drain when the boat is heeled far over.

Some owners of the settee version complained that no provision had been made for a table.

Some of the earliest models featured a bridgedeck, which added to the seamanlike appearance, but was later dropped in favor of a low sill. The bridgedeck is safer, but the sill is easier to step over when going below.

Construction The Bristol 27, like most Bristol yachts, was built like a brick lighthouse. The hull is solid hand-laid fiberglass, largely woven roving, according to company literature. We probably overdid it on the fiberglass work because of the relative unfamiliarity of the new material, said Eddie Medeiros, a longtime Bristol Yachts employee who is now vice president for operations. He estimates the hull is 1/2-inch thick below the waterline and 3/8-inch thick above.

The deck, deckhouse and cockpit are integrally molded; the hull-deck joint is through-bolted and caulked. In reviewing Practical Sailor survey responses on the 27, we found a number of owners who complained of hull-deck leaking. Deck and walkways are coated with Dexoleum, a non-skid coating that, on the boat we sailed, is beginning to show wear. Theres a teak cap rail and teak grab rails (as well as teak hand rails in the companionway and main cabin).

The masthead rig is a 31′ 9″ anodized aluminum extrusion of Bristols design, with a 12-foot boom equipped with a spring-type roller reefing gooseneck.Shrouds are 7/32-inch stainless steel wire and the 7/16-inch turnbuckles are chrome-plated Monel. Hardware and equipment are of good quality- Lewmar #8 winches, for example. (The molded-rein winch supports on the 27 we looked at were beginning to show some crazing.) Pulpits and lifelines were standard equipment.

Early models had an outboard well, but most of the boats weve seen are inboard-powered, either with an Atomic 4 or the optional Westerbeke Pilot 10 diesel. The inboards add some weight (as reflected in the PHRF rating) but greatly enhance performance under power, according to owners. Many owners of outboard models said there was insufficient power to make good progress motoring to windward, and that the prop is prone to cavitation when hobbyhorsing in a following sea or motoring to windward in a chop. These factors, plus the difficulty in raising the outboard (drag and corrosion problems) and the tendency of the well to flood prompt us to strongly recommend the inboard model.

Performance A number of owners who responded to our survey, and some we talked to, complained that the boat was initially very tender. One owner said he added 500 pounds of ballast. Some said they routinely reefed the mainsail in any wind over about 12 knots to keep the boat under control and the helm balanced. Others, including the owner of hull #156, the Nancy Jane out of Newport, indicated no problems with excessive heeling or tenderness. We decided to find out for ourselves on a late summer day that began with small craft advisories and settled into a steady 15-mph northwesterly punctuated by occasional puffs.

Under a full main and a working jib, the boat experienced no difficulty. It does heel over-then digs in and stays there. It hangs tough, is Clint Pearsons expression. This initial tenderness-almost too strong a term for the 15 or 20 degrees of heel-belies its ultimate stability. Weve heard of few knockdowns of Bristol 27s, even among those who routinely go offshore.

Gusts caused the boat to dig in a bit further and to round up slightly on its own; the stronger the wind, the higher it pointed. Except for a hint of weather helm caused by the relatively large main and small foretriangle-no problem for an afternoon sail but potentially tiring on a longer passage-the boat handled easily on all points of sail. The sensation of excessive helm is easily solved by a reef in the main or the use of a larger jib; with a 150-percent genoa, the owner of our test boat said the Bristol 27 balances perfectly. Despite the boats bulk and the extra windage created by the stepped cabin, the boat is nimble, tacking neatly and jibing with hardly a jar. The overall feeling is one of solidity, not stodginess.

Belowdecks Down below, the traditional styling (one owner rein ferred to it as old-fashioned) continues, with lessroom than youd expect to find on a newer, beamier 27-footer. Here one can be grateful for the raised cabin top that provides plenty of standing headroom in the main cabin. Theres a fiberglass liner that hides the overhead, but just enough Philippine mahogany in the trim and bulkheads for warmth. The one sour note is some jarring 60s-style coloring- mustard or pea-green-for the laminated plastic veneers. Four fixed ports in the main cabin, four smaller ports in the head and forward cabin (one opening in each), and a translucent forward hatch provide lots of light. Some owners we know have added a Dorade vent farther forward, over the chain locker, for extra ventilation.

The dinette model has a swiveling table to port that can be removed to convert the settee to a double berth. A compact galley lines the starboard side of the main cabin. The galley includes an ice box, a sink and a two-burner alcohol stove. Several owners said they have replaced the original pressurized version with the safer Swedish-made Origo, which fits the space exactly. The alternative cruising model has a second transom berth in place of the galley, with the galley components installed along the aft bulkhead on either side of the companionway. (The dinette model has a starboard quarter berth aft of the galley.) There is ample storage space, including a hanging locker.

Inboard engine access is simple-either open a hatch below the companionway or remove the steps completely. The cruising models have an enclosed head forward of the port berth, with 5′ 10″ of headroom, and two 6′ 6″forward berths (the rare weekender model has 6′ 7″ V-berths). On deck, there are several storage options-port and starboard lockers and a roomy lazarette aft of the tiller. The interior might be a bit snug, but Bristol Yachts managed to fit in the basics. Its definitely a Plain Jane below, but this is one area where owners can easily customize to suit their taste.

Conclusions If you are looking for seaworthiness and stability in a small cruiser, and if you don’t mind a traditional interior that foregoes someof the elbow spaceof abeamier boat, the Bristol 27 is worth considering. Given its structural soundness-these boats will bearound for some time-and given its modest price in todays soft market, wed rate it an exceptional value for a used boat. Keep in mind, however, that its a small cruiser-roomy enough for a couple, and possibly a child or two, but slightly cramped down below and in the cockpit for four adults.

Bristol Yachts is still in business, but barely. The headquarters have been moved to the family-owned boat yard (Poppasquash Rd., Bristol, RI 02809) and only a few boats are under construction. Dont expect much help on matters relating to older boats, especially since many owners said the company was poor in its customer relations once the sale was completed.

The Bristol 27 sold originally for a base price of about $13,000, increasing to $18,400 by 1976, and held its value well until the most recent drastic falloff in used boat prices.

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Bluewater Sailboat – Bristol 27

The Bristol 27 can be regarded as being as well-proven as a bluewater yacht can be 45 years after its initial debut. Although the boat was primarily designed for coastal sailing, well-prepared yachts are easily capable of working offshore.

In the middle of the 1960s, after selling Pearson Yachts, brothers Clint and Everett Pearson founded Bristol Yachts. The Bristol 27 was the first vessel to leave the docks, and some have compared it favourably to their earlier successful Pearson Triton 28. The Bristol 27 debuted in 1966 and experienced strong sales, especially in its first two years (more than 170). 337 units are thought to have been constructed before production stopped in 1978.

• LOA: 27′ 2″
• LWL: 19′ 9″
• Beam: 8′ 0″
• Draft: 4′ 0″
• Displacement: 6,600 lbs.
• Ballast: 2,575 lbs. (encapsulated lead)
• Sail Area: 340 sq. ft.
• Headroom: 5′ 10″
• Fuel: 22 US Gal.
• Water: 20 US. Gal.
• Engine: Atomic 4 petrol / Westerbeck 10hp diesel / 15hp outboard
• Designer: Carl Alberg
• Builder: Bristol Yachts
• Year Introduced: 1965
• Year Ended:1978

The Carl Alberg-created design exhibits the contemporaneous influence of Scandinavian Folkboats. These Bluewater Sailboats had beautiful low-slung sheer lines, lengthy overhangs, and sweeping full keels with forefoot cutaways. Although the narrow beam improves seaworthiness, it does nothing to improve form stability, making them initially rather delicate. Though they were made to stretch their waterline when heeled, so it’s not all bad.

The masthead sloop rig, which initially had roller-reefing in the mainsail boom, was carried by sailboats. Nowadays, the majority have returned to using basic slab reefed mainsails, which maintain their shape better and do not jam.

There were three different types of Bristol 27s: a day sailing model with a big cockpit and a small interior, a regular model with a bigger cabin and twin settees, and a dinette model with a sofa in place of a table. An inboard engine that could be either a petrol or diesel outboard engine installed inside a cockpit well. Any offshore task is best performed with inboard engines, particularly diesel ones.

The cabin of the Bristol 27 is small by contemporary standards because boats of this era were not built with interior room in mind. Even the cruising model with the larger cabin loses space in the cabin because of the relatively large cockpit. One of the design’s practical choices was to raise a part of the cabin house to provide 5′ 10″ or more of standing space in the main cabin while the hatch is opened and below the companionway! The settees and V-berths both fit someone 6′ 4″ tall.

The Bluewater Sailboat Bristol 27, one of the earliest fiberglass boats, was no different from the other Bristol boats in terms of strength. They had solid GRP hulls with molded-in decks, cabins, and cockpits that were fastened to the hull with deck clamps and bolts. Although the mast was deck stepped in this instance, it was held up by a massive bulkhead that is solidly tabbed into the hull. Ballast made of lead that was enclosed in fiberglass was employed.

Performance

The Bristol is nimble and simple to sail while underway, with a modest weather helm. In terms of performance, they are average. Although their design makes them naturally a little delicate, they do tighten up after 15-20 degrees of heel and have good overall stability. In order to aid, owners have been known to add an additional 300 lbs. of ballast to the bilges.

Overall, the boat’s design is conventionally seaworthy, and these designs are excellent for heaving to or laying ahull in rough seas.

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Although they were solidly built, some of the boats are already well past their prime.

The hull-to-deck joint has developed leaks, which is not unusual given its age, and this may occasionally be a challenging issue to rectify effectively. Surface-level, non-structural gelcoat cracks, and crazes are also age-related. Consider purchasing a model with an inboard engine.

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Bristol 27-2

The bristol 27-2 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by dieter empacher and built in fiberglass by bristol yachts since 1987..

The Bristol 27-2 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.

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BRISTOL 27 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of BRISTOL 27. Built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1966. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 8.28. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.28. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Gas.

BRISTOL 27 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about BRISTOL 27 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the bristol 27.

BRISTOL 27 was designed by Carl Alberg.

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BRISTOL 27 is built by Bristol Yachts.

When was BRISTOL 27 first built?

BRISTOL 27 was first built in 1966.

How long is BRISTOL 27?

BRISTOL 27 is 6.02 m in length.

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BRISTOL 27 has a mast height of 7.77 m.

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I have a Bristol (1965) 27 ft. sailboat. There is very limitied information on this boat online. I have seen the Bristol owners website but I think most of the owners of 27's are dead. I have emailed them about the boat but get nothing back. Is this a OK boat? It is heavy,slow and seems to be pretty safe. On the website it shows the 27 interior designs but mine is a little different. It looks like a dinette design but Instead of having the head on the starboard side mine is up front under the front bunk. Does anyone have any information on this Boat? I would appreciate any information.  

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I have a friend who has a Bristol 27 at my dock. This guy is very good about the maintenance on the boat and it shows in Bristol Condition, ironically enough. The boat is quite sea worthy, built well, but it is slow. I don't know much more about the boat but he is very pleased with it.  

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There are some here http://www.sailboatlistings.com/sailboats/Bristol and this will tell you something about the boat http://www.cruisenews.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1786 Good luck Joe S  

Read about it in John Vigor's book!!!!! My slip neighbor was a '65 Bristol 27, he just sold her a month ago. Very solid, seaworthy boat. This particular boat's original owner had sailed it to the Marquesas, and as far west as Fiji, I'm told. Solid glass, full keel, low aspect sail plan, low freeboard, oversize rigging, gunnels, a true bridgedeck, small cockpit with large drains...... sounds like a passage maker. Read about it in John Vigor's "Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere" A very, very interesting book with a substantial discussion of your boat... order it from Amazon.com. (excuse me for sounding like an advertisement)  

I appreciate the info. I think mine is a dinette model because it has the sink, stove, and table. The sink and stove are on the starboard side and the table on the port side. The table can be lowered to make a berth. It has a regular sized cockpit instead of the extended cockpit of the weekender. I wished I could find the information plate of the boat. I have looked everywhere. It is registered as a 1965 model. I don't know any other information. The only thing that confuses me is that the head is under the front berth instead of a seperate compartment. It came with a Atomic 4 but the owner before me replaced it with a yanmar 1gm. It has several leaks from the top deck. I am in the process of trying to find them. It has caused mildew to form in some places. We are going to paint the top this fall. We will then paint the inside. It is an old boat but for us it is fine and safe. Again, Thanks for the info.  

symmes........ everything you mentioned in your last post is discussed in the John Vigor book. http://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Small-...=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248043498&sr=1-2  

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Bristol 27.7

Bristol 27.7 is a 27 ′ 3 ″ / 8.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built by Bristol Yachts between 1976 and 1980.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Bristol 27 The URL for this page is 27 Added 22-May-2023 © 2001-2024 ./)   . . ./)   . . Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Builders Row SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Bristol 27 project boat Add to quote Hello everybody, I am new to this forum and even newer to sailing. I was given a 1966 Bristol 27 to bring back to life. The inside has been almost completely gutted and the outside has deck, teak and equipment issues. I believe from what little I know about sailboats that all the rigging is there. I am hoping to be floating by late spring 2010. Any tips, photos, articals ie help would be greatly appreciated. thank you all and happy sailing   Welcome. Upload a pic of what you have.   I guess I have to have more than one post to put pictures.   well I guess that didn't work the way it was suppose to   Thank you for opening up that picture. I have no idea what I'm doing as far as the posting process. The inside of my Bristol has nothing. I am rebuilding from the sole up. I have a dozen or so pictures of other Bristol interiors to gleen off. The work will be hard enough ,but my job takes me away for two weeks at a time. On the other hand I also have two weeks at home to work on her. I have sent for the Don Casey book on fiberglass hull and deck repair. If I can get the hang of the picture process I will post pictures of my progress. Thank you again for posting my picture   looks like a good start! Bristol 27s are great boats. If you have a facebook account I have a bunch of pictures of the interior of mine that you can look at. I have the standard layout, but am actually considering rebuilding it this winter with the dinette layout... good luck!!!!   This may help...maybe not Bristol 29 A restoration site for owners and admirers of Bristol Yachts Here's a site on a B29 restoration. Might be helpful.   The community over The Plastic Classic Forum • Index page here is a good source for a project like yours. The founder of the above forum restored a Pearson 28 and you can check out that project here Pearson Triton #381 Glissando | Restoring, Maintaining, and Cruising a Plastic Classic on the Coast of Maine   Thank You, I looked at the pictures and was quite impressed with all the work done. I am sort of caught between wanting to do this right (expensive) or having to do this on the fly and not being happy. I am really hoping to find some middle ground.   I posted somemore pictures on Photobucket. I have my work cut out for me. I intend to install a holding tank onboard while she is ripped apart. I am thinking of putting it on the starboard side under the hull side seat. The tank will be 20-25 gallon with a Jabsco manual toilet attached. I have one question, if anybody can answer it. The previous owner drill a 3" hole in the portside deck area next to the cabin truck. All I saw were two fiberglass layers and no core material. Is there some sort of core between the outside and inside layers on a 1966 Bristol 27. The deck area in question feels a bit soft. I have to do some repair work on the starboard side where life line stantion baseplate tore the deck around it. As I said in my first post any help would be greatly appreciated.   I have posted some pictures on photobucket so you all can see the road ahead for me. ( Pictures by tugboatdon - Photobucket ) I have already spent numerous hours on the internet researching parts, pictures, opinions, materials and anything else that I can think of. I have noticed that the majoriaty of the things I have read about Bristols in general are favorably. I will keep posting pictures as I progress with this project. I am first going to replace the sole and then start on the ribs in the v-berth for planking. this will all happen after a great deal of time cleaning. Well as always Happy Sailing   tugboatdon, Haven't heard from you in a while. How goes the refit?   I would not put in the head. I would just do the projects that need to be done to get the boat in the water. Get the topsides and the rest of the hull in a coat of paint, get the rig up, make sure she doesn't leak. Plop her in the water and go sailing. You will probably be in somewhere between $3,000 and $10,000 at this point. Then start worrying about little projects, like fixing up the interior, installing conveniences, rewiring the electrical, bedding stuff. Fixing the core will be a gargantuan project, but if you love the boat, it can be done. Remember to always bed your hardware correctly, and make sure that all of that (plywood?) core is well sealed under a layer of GFRP or at the very least epoxy.   At the risk of being the naysayer, I know the Bristol 27's quite well. In their day they were very mediocre boats with very mediocre sailing ability. These days they have become way over rated by people who have not sailed on enough B-27's and on the better boats of that era and the immediately following era. The reality is that no matter how carefully you restore this boat, it won't have much resale value. No matter how much care you expend in your restoration process, it would be nearly impossible to get over $10,000 for the boat when you go to sell her and you can find these boats in reasonably clean, and totally operable condition for something on the order or $5-6,000.00. And to properly restore one of these boats, it would be very easy to spend $15-20,000 just in materials and equipment and hundreds, if not thousands of hours of time. It is for that reason that boats like these are sometimes said to have a negative value, by which people mean that it will cost more to even make reliably sailable than the boat will ever be worth.... Which is not to say that many of us haven't fallen into the trap of buying some old boat that pulled at our heart strings and spent years and a fortune putting the old girl back in shape. I certainly have.... My best advice is this, if you are extremely skilled at marine carpentry, fiberglassing, plumbing, sailmaking, uphoplstery, engine rebuilding, and marine finishes, and you truely look at boat restoration as your hobby, and you expect to keep the boat for a very long time and not try to sell her, and you have so much money that you don't care how much you flush on the project, then by all means proceed with this labor of love. Do a simple and reliable job of it, don't try to make her into a brand new boat, and try to keep your costs to a minimum. Otherwise, if restoring this boat is not a hobby, and you don't have gobs of money to waste on this project, see if the person who gave you this boat will take her back (or else cut your losses with a chainsaw taken to this mess and dispose of her properly) so that you can look for a halfway decent design to learn to sail and to pour your love into. Jeff   Hold the Chain saw Hold that Chain saw. Not everybody thinks just because it needs work and is not the best of what new you should trash it. I got and old truck that most people think is worth less. But it's paid for and works for me. If you want to learn about boat repairs you got to start somewhere. If you keep it simple do some research and take your time, you can learn a lot. It will be work and Jeff's right it be a nonprofit rebuild. But if you smart and watch your money. You can clean her up, paint her up, and get her in the water next spring so you can go sailing. If you like the way she sails you can do more as time goes on. Think twice about ripping apart the deck to fix a soft spot unless it is unsafe. The big questions are, what is a must do and what is like to have. Must do's are all about is it safe and will it sail this way. Fair winds   Hello People, I am back out on the tug and haven't had time to answer or comment on anything said. I am not going to try to bring this old girl back to "Bristol" condition. I do want her to look nice and to be comfortable. I said earlier here or on another forum that I am aware of the time, expense, and numerous future headaches involved in this project. I plan to do all the work I previously spoke of and a whole lot more. I received the boat pretty much gutted out, so putting in something like a marine toilet and holding tank now is the only way to go. I can rebuild the inside cabin anyway I desire but have been downloading as many pictures of interiors that I can. I will stick to as close to original plans as possible. I think I will have to address the deck re-core before I go into the water. I truely believe I have the skills to get this job done. I will be taking as many pictures as I can and posting them when I can. I really do appreciate the input, positive and negative. Thank you all.   Regarding the head, I would seriously consider glassing over the through hulls and just putting one of these in: Nature's Head No more pump-outs, much less maintenance. When it get's time to replace my head, that's the way I'm going. Plus you'll get extra stowage or water tankage where the holding tank would have been. -Colin   The deck re-core is easier than redoing the bottom, IMHO. We're doing both. Our core is soft from the shrouds forward to the pulpit, also the cockpit sole forward of the pedestal, and the port cockpit bench. Use a roto-zip(or similar) with an "edge" attachment or jig, or a small 4-6" bladed circular saw to do your cutting. Use a palm sander with 50grit to remove what core the putty knife won't. In a larger area you can use a grinder with 50g on a sander attachment(LIGHTLY!). Properly bedded marine grade plywood will do instead of replacing with balsa. In curved areas, use 2 thinner sheets rather than 1 thick for ease of maintaining the curvature of the deck. There are LOADS of online videos at MAS products, West System, YouTube, etc. on how to do glasswork or recore on cockpit seats and decks. For a semi step-by-step that's VERY helpful, check out "Glissando" and all their projects. Glissando re-core: Pearson Triton #381 Glissando | Deck Recore Project   Hello everyone, I have been a little busy working on the Bristol so I have not posted anything for a while. I have done a lot more deconstruction than I thought I would have to. I have to replace the forward starboard bulkhead (rotted out at the chainplate), The most forward chainplate knee is rotted, the lower corner of the starboard v-berth is rotted. That is just a few of the issues I am having. On a happier note I started recoring the cabin roof. All of the core was wet. I am using 2 1/2" strips of plywood and West System Epoxy. I am wetting out the plywood and fiberglass and then mixing a batch with silica filler to bond it all. It seems to be strong enough as i have stood on the roof and it is not flexing. I am getting off the tug Thursday and will be at it again. I have both sides of the deck to do next to the cabin. I will not have this even close to finished for this season, but will take more time to do a good job for next year. Once this all starts coming togrther i will post some pictures. Happy sailing Don   ?             175.9K members Top Contributors this Month Bristol Specific Bristol 27's A project site that catalogs rebuilding a classic fiberglass sailboat in preparation for circumnavigation. My goal is to share knowledge gained during the process so that others may successfully complete similar projects. Read More ⇒ . 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Supported by Share full article By Nader Ibrahim and Peter Robins Reporting from London Aug. 8, 2024 After more than a week of sporadic far-right violence, a fever seemed to ease in Britain on Wednesday night. An unconfirmed list of more than 30 target sites associated with the migration system, widely circulated online, summoned few would-be rioters but drew a heavy police presence and large crowds of protective counterprotesters . During the previous days, racist and anti-immigrant rioting had flared in more than a dozen towns and cities across England and in Northern Ireland. Over 400 people were arrested, according to a police chiefs’ group. Many have gone to court. Some are already beginning prison sentences. The spark for the rioting was anger over a knife attack that killed three young girls and falsehoods that spread online about the perpetrator . Those participating in the riots have remained a small and strongly unpopular fringe, disowned even by politicians who seek to channel broader public misgivings about immigration. But that has not made the violence easy to stop. Here is a timeline of how the unrest developed. Monday, July 29 A stabbing attack that shocked the nation A knife-wielding attacker burst into a dance and bracelet-making class for young Taylor Swift fans in Southport, a coastal town in northwestern England. His assault killed three girls: Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9; Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7; and Bebe King, 6. Eight other children and two adults were seriously wounded. The police arrested Axel Rudakubana, a teenager from the nearby village of Banks. Under strict privacy rules for suspects under 18, the authorities initially identified him only by his age and where he lived, adding shortly afterward that he had been born in Cardiff, Wales. British news reports later indicated that his parents had come to the country from Rwanda, and that the family regularly attended church. Within hours of the attack, far-right accounts on social media began spreading a fictitious Arabic-sounding name for the killer and claiming that he was a Muslim asylum seeker who had illegally arrived in the country by boat. Tuesday, July 30 A riot in a town in mourning The next night, far-right activists called for a rally in Southport after a vigil for the three girls. The rally quickly turned to violence, with hundreds of rioters attacking a mosque near the scene of the stabbing. They hurled bricks, set cars on fire and injured more than 50 police officers. “I don’t give a [expletive] anymore. No — he’s killed three kids!” “Get back. Get back!” “There’s the fake news — left-wing fake news!” “Yeah.” Wednesday, July 31 A far-right rally in the heart of London Another violent far-right gathering followed in Whitehall, in the heart of London’s government district, resulting in more than 100 arrests. As they had in Southport, the demonstrators adopted the slogan “Enough is enough.” They borrowed another rallying cry — “Stop the boats,” meaning the small boats used by people smugglers to ferry migrants across the English Channel — from Britain’s former Conservative government . Shame on you! Shame on you! Angry crowds gathered that evening in Manchester, in northwestern England, and in the southern town of Aldershot, outside hotels that they believed were being used to house asylum seekers. The next day, at an initial court hearing, a judge took the unusual step of easing reporting restrictions about the stabbing suspect, allowing his name to be published. If the hope was to halt the violence, it did not appear to work. Friday, Aug. 2 Flames and counterprotests As the unrest grew, antiracist organizations and religious and community groups mounted a response. In Liverpool, the nearest large city to Southport, calls for a Friday-night rally outside a mosque brought out a far larger crowd of protesters to protect it. “Racist scum not welcome here!” “Say it loud, say it clear.” “Racist scum not welcome here!” “No, no — You’ve come over here to start a fight.” “Nazi!” Crowd: “Nazi scum, off our streets! Nazi scum, off our streets!” But violence continued to erupt. That night in Sunderland , an industrial port city in northeastern England, a far-right mob attacked police officers, looted stores, burned buildings and set a car on fire. Saturday, Aug. 3 The flames spread The weekend brought violence in a dozen towns and cities across England and in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as far-right rallies faced off against both riot police officers and counterprotesters. A library and a food bank were burned in Liverpool as far-right groups damaged and looted businesses, and in Hull, fires were set and storefronts smashed in the city center. A cafe owner in Belfast, Mohammed Idris, described to the BBC how rioters attacked his business — shouting, “Where is Mohammed?” — and then set it alight. Some counterprotesters in the city hurled insults at the rioters, while others chanted, “Refugees are welcome here.” In Bristol, in southwestern England, counterprotesters formed a ring around a hotel that far-right activists had targeted in the belief that it contained asylum seekers. Sunday, Aug. 4 Rioters storm a hotel On Sunday, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the riots as “organized, violent thuggery” and warned that anyone participating in the violence would “face the full force of the law.” Hours later, far-right groups in the northern town of Rotherham attacked a Holiday Inn that had been used to shelter asylum seekers, clashing with the police and appearing to set fires before some stormed into the building. Video showed a handful of people looking out of windows as a crowd of demonstrators surrounded the hotel, chanting, “Get them out.” “Get them out! Get them out! Get them out!” “Come on! Yes, man!” “Get them!” Monday, Aug. 5 A peaceful memorial A week after the knife attack, people in Southport held a vigil that could hardly have been more different from some of the scenes the previous Tuesday night. Even as unrest continued elsewhere in the country, families and children gathered around the flowers and toys that had piled up in tribute to the three girls killed. As evening came, they blew bubbles together . “It’s blowing kisses to those girls up there,” one woman attending told BBC local radio . Nader Ibrahim is a Times senior video journalist based in London. More about Nader Ibrahim Advertisement 410 IMAGES SailboatData.com BRISTOL 27 Pin on Bristol 27 Ideas Bristol 27: The Boat SPECS Bristol 27 COMMENTS BRISTOL 27 Find detailed information about the BRISTOL 27 sailboat, including hull type, rigging type, dimensions, displacement, ballast, construction, and more. See also sail area, sail ratio, comfort ratio, and other calculations for this classic design by Carl Alberg. Bristol 27 The Bristol 27 is a 27.16ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1966 and 1978. 337 units have been built. The Bristol 27 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. Bristol Yachts In one year 172 Bristol 27's were built. There was also the Bristol 29 designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the Bristols 32 and 39 designed by Ted Hood, and Bristol 34 designed by John Alden Assoc.. Later 'second generation' models included the 31.1, 35.5, 41.1, 45.5, 47.7 and then larger custom boats. In total, 4400 Bristol Yachts were produced ... Bristol27.com » B27 Technical Information Learn about the design, features, equipment and options of the Bristol 27, a 27-foot monohull, aft-cockpit, fiberglass, mast-head sloop sailboat. See line drawings, sail plan, sales brochure and image gallery of this classic yacht. Bristol 27 Learn about the Bristol 27, a classic monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Bristol Yachts from 1965 to 1978. 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BRISTOL 27 (WEEKENDER) Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 4249. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR) Bristol 27 Bristol 27 Illustration. Comments (0) Gary Shinn, previous owner of Hull #179 - Esperance, shared a beautiful illustration of his old Bristol 27. Gary is glad to offer prints of his illustration for sale. If you'd like a print, please e-mail me ([email protected]) and I can help connect you with Gary. Here's an image of Gary at the ... Bristol 27-2 The Bristol 27-2 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Dieter Empacher and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts since 1987. The Bristol 27-2 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. BRISTOL 27: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine 1 of 3. If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of BRISTOL 27. Built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1966. It has a hull type of Long Keel and LOA is 8.28. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.28. Bristol27.com » About Reader's that own a Bristol 27 should submit information about their boat to the contact e-mail above. Any information sent will be posted, but ideally the following information would be provided: + Photos - Images of your sailboat will really help to inform others and transmit ideas. Share any images you have and if there are a lot, I can ... Bristol 27 18. Bristol 27 Tampa, Fla. Jul 18, 2009. #1. I have a Bristol (1965) 27 ft. sailboat. There is very limitied information on this boat online. I have seen the Bristol owners website but I think most of the owners of 27's are dead. I have emailed them about the boat but get nothing back. BRISTOL 27.7 A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls. Bristol 27.7 Bristol 27.7 is a 27′ 3″ / 8.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built by Bristol Yachts between 1976 and 1980. Great choice! Your favorites are temporarily saved for this session. Sign in to save them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. BRISTOL 27-2 Blue Water Surf Value Rank (BWSVR) 4201. Capsize Comfort Value Rank (CCVR) Boat: 1978 Bristol 27.7 The 1978 Bristol 27.7 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 27.25 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 80 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 342 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 7000 lbs. 1967 Bristol 27 sailboat for sale in Massachusetts 4'. 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