La Taberna del Puerto

Porqué el fabricante cerró por bancarrota en el 97'
History: Bristol Yachts: formed in late 1966, Closed in 1997 (bankruptcy)
Si el tuyo se parece a este..pos este es.. :cunao: buen barco pardieces..
Juanca, invita la peña a copas virtuales, sobre eso no transigen...:brindis:
Un saludo
Dano (Malamar)

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Bristol 39 and Bristol 40
Built by Bristol Yachts
Production (39) 1966-1971
Number built - 58
Production (40) 1970-1997
Number built - 149

Here's some information (and opinions) on the Bristol 39/40 that I hope may inspire some dialogue.

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Despite some uncertainty in the press, I believe that the 39 and 40 are the same boat (or so nearly so it doesn't matter) so we can talk about the two together.
Practical Sailor, in its much quoted review of the Bristol 39/40 of April 1, 1989, says that 150 40s were built, many fewer 39s. My wife and I own Bristol 39 #47, a centerboarder named "Nottoway" built in 1970.
Designed for the demanding! The most discriminating cruising familes will be delighted with the Bristol 40. This auxiliary keel sloop measures up to the most exacting criteria. Check the Standard Equipment list against those of similar sized yachts. You owe it to yourself to see and sail (and own) one of these sleek beauties!

Bristol 40 Standard Equipment
Hull & Deck: Molded high-impact fiberglass reinforced polyester resin ... largely woven roving,strongest material available. Hull and deck thicknesses vary to suit structural demands. Deckhouse,deck and cockpit are integrally molded. Deck clamp and cove stripe molded with hull. Non-skid pattern molded into dec, seats and cabin top. Deck layout reflects careful planning. Opening hatch forward (hinged to open either forward or aft) is large enough to permit handling sailbags. Molded seahood is standard and molded rail from seahood to aft is perfect mount for a dodger. All rails, coamings and trim are teak ... furnished natural, sealed or varnished (as desired). Dorade boxes for cabin ventilation (forward) and engine room ventilator cowl scoops are mounted on Dorade boxes to prevent shipping water into engine room.
Cockpit: Cockpit seat hatches are scuppered. Molded winch bases with cockpit cutouts provide handy storage for winch handles. Main sheet traveler is mounted on fiberglass bridge.

Deck Hardware: All hardware is chrome-plated bronze, stainless steel or high strength alloys.

Interior: Designed to please! Main cabin has a convertible dinette to port with upper and lower berths to starboard. Fixed table with hinged extensions is standard. Main cabin bulkheads are in formica (teak or mahogany optional). Main cabin floor teak plywood or carpeted. Several storage drawers and a large chart drawer are also standard. Galley (aft) layout provides generous working space away from main passage. Galley includes pressurized hot and cold water faucets: cold water hand pump; 3 burner alcohol stove with oven; electric refrigerator; and storage drawers. Teak trim below decks. Large hanging area aft of refrigerator is perfect for wet gear and boots. Passageway between cabins has second hanging locker, a stand (5 drawer) with shelf and large caninet behind. Ampe head compartment ... with two (2) doors providing private access from either forward or main cabin. Head fitted with ten (10) drawers for storage and two (2) shelf compartments for linens. Entire head floor of molded fiberglass .. makes excellent shower facility and simplifies cleaning. Hot and cold pressure water system is standard for both wash basin and shower. Forward stateroom offers two(2) V-berths; dressing area; hanging locker; and separate access to spacious head.

Engine Installation: 25 HP Volvo diesel, MD2b, with reduction. Bronze propeller shaft runs in bristol-type rubber mounted shaft connected to engine with rattle-proof ball joints. Water temperature, oil pressure, and ammeter gauges are located on aft side of cabin house. Two bladed solid sailboat propeller. Oversized non-breakable fuel filter. Engine room exhaust blower ... as well as natural forced draft ventilation (Coast Guard appoved). Engine comaprtment is easily accessible ... with all switches and shutoff valves close at hand.

Electrical System: Heavy-duty system ... using alternator on engine and two (2) 12-volt marine batteries with four-way switch. Bow, stern and side running lights. Interior (8) lights. Courtesy night lights in cabin. 110-volt shore power ... with four (4) outlets.

Tanks: Pressure water system (8-gallon hot water heater has two stainless steel water tanks (130 gallons) with deck fill. fuel tank (monel) ... 25 gallon capacity.

Spars & Rigging: Anodized aluminum mast. Stainless steel standing rigging. Stainless steel wire halyards. Geared roller reefing with internal outhaul at gooseneck. Main boom downhaul.

Colors: Owner may specify colors (from standard color selections) to be molded into hull and deck and choose from a variety of available colors for boot-top, anti-fouling bottom paint, cove stripe and mattresses.

Specs according to a Bristol Yachts sales brochure:
Designer: Ted Hood
Builder: Bristol Yachts
LOA: 39'81/2"
LWL: 27'61/2"
Beam: 10'9"
Draft: (Keel) 5' 4 1\2", (CB up) 4' 0"
Displacement: 17,580#
Ballast: 6500#
Sleeping Capacity: 6
Sail area (sloop):2 694 sq. ft.