bristol 31.1 sailboat review

BRISTOL 31.1 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 31.1. Built by Bristol Yachts and designed by Ted Hood, the boat was first built in 1983. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 9.45. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.59. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel.

BRISTOL 31.1 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 31.1 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the bristol 31.1.

BRISTOL 31.1 was designed by Ted Hood.

Who builds BRISTOL 31.1?

BRISTOL 31.1 is built by Bristol Yachts.

When was BRISTOL 31.1 first built?

BRISTOL 31.1 was first built in 1983.

How long is BRISTOL 31.1?

BRISTOL 31.1 is 7.54 m in length.

What is mast height on BRISTOL 31.1?

BRISTOL 31.1 has a mast height of 10.61 m.

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Bristol 31.1

The bristol 31.1 is a 31.0ft masthead sloop designed by ted hood and built in fiberglass by bristol yachts since 1983..

The Bristol 31.1 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very 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 31.1

The Bristol 31.1 was one of the last smaller sailboats produced by the company, with about 36 built from 1985 to 1994. Ted Hood’s design is a mixture of old and new — a beamy racer-cruiser with a very long fin keel and a separate rudder with partial skeg. It also gives a nod to older Bristols by offering a centerboard option and plenty of teak trim.

This was the period when Bristol evolved into a top-quality all-around builder, so everything from the teak and mahogany interiors to the gear is excellent. The 31.1 pays more attention to comfort than the older Bristols.

Source: BristolYachts.org. Image Credit: Florida Yachts International

LOA: 31.00 ft LWL: 24.75 ft Beam: 10.17 ft Draft: 5.30 ft Displacement: 11200.00 lbs Ballast: 4500.00 lbs Hull type: Fin with rudder on skeg Hull construction: FG Rigging type: Masthead Sloop

Bristol 31.1 for sale in the last 12 months

Below you'll find the latest Bristol 31.1 listings for the last 12 months. We compare the listing price with boats listed in the past and the color coding indicates if the price is good (green = below the average listing price) or more on the expensive side (red = seller is asking more than the average listing price).

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31' bristol 31 1 racers and cruisers.

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"Cloe", a Bristol 31.1 combines the classically modern design of Ted Hood with the meticulous craftsmanship of Bristol Yachts in a responsive yet comfortable racer-cruiser. With her efficient hull design, the 31.1 features the graceful lines and comfortable layout which provide an uncramped, uncluttered feeling when above or below decks. This proven design epitomizes the obsessive concern for quality of workmanship and structural integrity built into every Bristol Yacht.  Cloe's centerboard give you the option of getting a little deeper into your favorite gunkholes.

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Sleeps Six.  V-berth forward, enclosed head next aft to port.  Head features a shower, vanity and two doors, one opening to the forward cabin, the other opening to the passageway to the main cabin.  Main cabin has settees, port and starboard, each of which extends to form a double berth.  Teak dining table drops down from the forward bulkhead and has storage area for liquor bottles and two leaves.  Galley is aft to starboard, reverse-facing sit-down nav station opposite to port.  Varnished teak interior, teak and holly cabin sole, teak ceilings along inside of hull in forward cabin.

• Hot & Cold Pressure Water in Head and Galley
• Shipmate 3 B urner Propane Stove and Oven
• 2 x Propane Tanks Remote Solenoid Switch
• Raritan Water Heater
• Edson Pedestal Steering
• Harken Roller Furling
• Lewmar Self Tailing Winches
• Dodger in Excellent Shape
• North Roller Furling Genoa
• North Mainsail
• SS Swim Ladder on Transom
• 4 Life Jackets
• Horseshoe Bouy
• Standard Horizon DSC+ VHF Radio
• 2 Fortress Anchors with Appropriate Rode
• Whale Gusher MAnual Pump
• Electric Bilge Pump
• 2 Batters With Switch

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Bristol Yachts

Clint Pearson launched Bristol Yachts in the fall of 1964 after he stepped out of the presidency of the Pearson Yachts, which had become a division of Grumman Allied Industries. After purchasing the assets of Sailstar Yachts, another manufacturer of small sailboats in the area, he also bought the Poppasquash Point boat yard and the land on Franklin Street to establish a manufacturing plant. Here he built the first new models like the Bristol 27, designed by Carl Alberg. 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 between 1965 and 1997 when the company ceased production. HIN for Bristol Yachts: BTY

Associations

• Bristol 27 Site
• Half Ton Class
• Boatbrochure.com (orig. brochures and manuals)
• Bristol 29 Owners (USA)
• Carl Alberg
• Clifford Swaine
• David Pedrick
• Dieter Empacher
• Halsey Herreshoff
• John G. Alden

39 sailboats built by Bristol Yachts

Sailstar Bristol 24 Corsair

Bristol 19 (Sailstar Corinthian 19)

Bristol 22 Caravel

Bristol 29.9

Bristol 35.5

Bristol 41.1

Bristol 38.8

Bristol 47.7

Bristol 27.7

Bristol 43.3

Bristol 33.3

Bristol 48.8

Bristol 54.4

Bristol 31 XL

Bristol 3800

Bristol 56.6.

Corinthian 19 (Alberg)

Bristol 27-2

Bristol 27 (Weekender)

Bristol 45.5 CC

Bristol 45.5

Bristol 51.1

Bristol 31.1

Bristol 43/44

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Bristol 41.1

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Hi Out there. Anyone with a bristol 41.1 center cockpit? Just purchased one.  

Sorry to say no, but I will confess to some serious envy. You wouldn't mind posting photos I hope? You've found the Bristol Owners' Assoc. webpage, right? Bristol Owners' Association Home Page Since there were only about 100 made, you're in a rare league.  

Me too. At least if the inspection goes well. Obviously I think you made a good decision.  

Hi and sorry for the extreme delay in responding as I have been out of town. I will dig up some pictures and post them soon. I am very excited and happy with my new purchase. As soon as the centerboard issue is fixed, we will be in the water!  

What a great boat.l. I have looked at a few now but have not found one that worked out. I currently sail a Bristol 32. I really admire the 41.1cc.  

Thank You very much. It really is a great boat and am currently updating it. Finally got back into the water this weekend. I am constantly impressed with the way Bristols are built. I am doing much of the renovation myself and am getting a firsthand glance at the quality.  

Yes the quality of construction is good on all Bristols but it seems to be particularly excellent on the decimal series boats. Just had the bottom stripped (due to lack of adhesion of the old paint) and painted on mine, not one single solitary blister on the whole bottom. Then you hear about 5 year old Beneteaus with blisters and cracking gelcoat.  

We are looking at purrchasing a 1988 CC Bristol 41.1. Is there anything I shoulkd be looking for?, Hohw do you like yours. I know the Thread is older, but hopefully you still visit. Dave  

We have a Bristol 45.5 which is very similar. Have a particular look at the tankage. The quality of the materials is exceptional - our water tanks are Monel, but there are issues with the welding and attachment of hose fittings. On the 45.5, there were two very large fuel tanks that generally have had to be replaced and replacement is a very costly undertaking since you need to take apart a lot of the interior to get the old tanks out. Other than that, I am not aware of issues particular to these boats so it is more a general question of the quality/upkeep of a particular boat. Also look at where the anchor windlass is located. Our windlass was way forward, in front of the ondeck locker. This meant that the chain fell onto the slope of the overhang and it was not steep enough to fall backward into the chain locker so it castled and jammed. Someone had to be in the v-berth to pull the chain backward with a boat hook as it came in. That was a major PITA. We bought a new windlass and positioned it just after of the decklocker so the chain has about 4' to drop. Also, gets the weigtht back which is a good thing.  

Hi Dave . Yes I do occasionally review old posts. First of all, I love the boat and am constantly in awe of the quality of construction. Having owned the boat for two years now, I would agree that the water and fuel tanks should be closely examined. Look at the pennant at the centerboard, and wear of the gelcoat in the decks. I also had issues with welds failing at the bow and stern rails causing me to ave to remove and rewelded and then reattach. The plumbing system is antiquated too and probably needs to be removed and updated. Has the boat you're looking at been repowered?  

The great thing about the 41.1 is that the fuel tanks are under the aft berth which is cheaper and easier to replace. I love the 45 and seriously looked into buying one but leaky fuel tanks in the keel and the extreme cost to replace them killed the deal.  

She is a recently reposwer boat with a 56 HP Yanmar. I actually like the setup of the 41.1 better than the 45. Thanks for the info on the decks, and fuel tanks. I had heard they were expensive to redo because of their location. She is in good condition and appears to be a well put together boat. What issues with pumbing have you found. Dave Dave  

It does appear that the Bristols can have the same issues with water penetration into the cored decks as other brands. I found some history of soft deck around the chainplates on my 31.1 and have just re-sealed them, after finding rainwater leaking in. So I'd keep an eye out for leaks and consider starting a rolling re-sealing of all deck fittings, which is what I plan to do this summer. Certainly if you find any leaks below, stamp on it straight away before the core suffers.  

Hi Dave. The plumbing in my boat was copper tubing. I had some bad repairs that were unacceptable to me so i ripped it all out and started over adding and subtracting to my taste. I do not like the setup for the forward head and thus removed and patched where the old faucet was and put in new sinks and corian counters with new hardware that is more functional. I also added a fresh water washdown in the anchor locker and added a shower at the stern.  

Hi, Old thread I see but thought I would chime in. Better late than never! I own a 1981 41.1 cutter, aft cockpit. Rebuilt her from bottom to top as she had been rode hard and put up wet. We replaced almost everything but I do love this boat. She is tough, forgiving and pretty!  

beautiful boats  

Agree. Nice boat. Ted Hood designed some nice boats. The Bristol 41.1 Sailboat : Bluewaterboats.org  

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