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Bristol Yachts 40

Masthead Sloop · Modified Full Keel · 1970–1986

Specifications

LOA

12.24 m

LWL

8.39 m

Beam

3.28 m

Draft (max)

1.64 m

Displacement

7974 kg

Ballast

2948 kg

Rig

Masthead Sloop

Hull

Modified Full Keel

Comfort ratio

36.7

Capsize screening

1.66

Hull speed

7.0 kn

SA / displacement

15.4

Sail area

60.1 m²

Designer

Ted Hood

Builder

Bristol Yachts Inc., Bristol Yachts

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