Bristol Yachts 41.1

The Bristol Yachts 41.1 is a masthead sloop designed by Ted Hood and Dieter Empacher, built by Bristol Yachts from 1981 to 1994. This keel/centerboard cruiser has an LOA of 12.5 meters, a beam of 3.9 meters, and a draft of 3.0 meters, displacing 12,033 kg. Aboard *Sailing Into Oblivion*, an owner chose a 1983 Bristol 41.1 for offshore cruising after researching over 100 designs, prioritizing a ready-to-sail vessel.39:59 This owner replaced old head tubing and serviced the Perkins 4108 engine, which had approximately 1,200 hours.14:03 The owner also replaced legacy electronics with modern communication systems like the Iridium Go and maintained a minimalist setup to manage storage.33:24 When sailing coastal routes, the owner prefers to go around Georges Bank to avoid the Cape Cod Canal. *Be The Captain* identifies Bristols, including the 41, as good value for cruising, noting that older Perkins diesels can achieve over 14,000 hours with proper maintenance.53:02