Bristol 38.8 EXTENSIVELY UPGRADED, CAPABLE BLUEWATER CRUISER!

Designed as a capable and comfortable round the world cruising yacht, the Bristol 38.8 remains highly sort after. Boasting incredible build quality, impressive sailing performance in all conditions, with a lifting centerboard adding versatility, and a spacious interior, the Ted Hood design ticks all the boxes! This vessel is a superb example of the design and has certainly proven its capability. Purchased by the current experienced owners in 2012 in new England USA, they undertook an extensive refit and enjoyed the very best of the cruising life, sailing the vessel halfway around the world to its current home in Hobart. Fitting the vessel out for safety, comfort, and to be easily managed by a couple, the upgrades include:

2012 - 59HP 4JH4AE Yanmar Diesel Engine With Dual Racor Filters And Extensive Spares,
2013 - 3m Fiberglass Rib With 9.8hp Tohatsu 4 Stroke Outboard, Upgraded Anchorman 1Kw Windlass With 20kg Rocna anchor 60m X 10mm Chain and 60m rope rode, Seafrost air/water 12v fridge system, Digital radar with MARPA target tracking and Class B Ais system, 2off new Furling Headsails,
2014 - Doyle Staysail With Karver Removable Furling System, Spectra 12v solar-powered Water Maker with Z-ion sterilization system, 2017 - Raymarine Evolution Autopilot,
2018 - Oversized Furlex double track furling system, SSB HF Radio with DSP noise cancelling plus DSC and Vara data capability, Hydrovane wind autopilot and auxiliary rudder,
2021 - 325Ah Lithium Phosphate (LiFePO4) House Batteries, with 600W Solar with MPPT Regulator and Bluetooth Interface,
2022 - 170A Balmar XT marine grade alternator with external regulator

Whether you want to enjoy the onboard comforts to utilise the vessel as a water front apartment, or fulfil your most ambitious cruising aspirations, this is a vessel that is ready for its next adventure!

Stepping inside, the quality of the interior craftsmanship is immediately evident. The traditional teak fitout presents in good condition and gives a warm and welcoming ambience. There is a generous central folding leaf dinette with seating for 8 in comfort on the neatly upholstered settees. The well appointed U-shaped galley is to port and is ideal for preparing meals underway. With a generous top loading fridge/freezer, 2 burner gas stove with oven, double bowl stainless steel sink with H/C pressurised water, filtered drinking water, salt water, and detergent dispenser, it is fully equipped for the long range cruiser! The accommodation is ideal for a couple, with plenty of room for occasional guests. The master cabin is forward and features a large double v-berth, wardrobe, and private access to the spacious bathroom. Aft is a single pilot berth. The settees also pull out to convert to two honeymoon doubles when additional accommodation is required. The dual access bathroom has a H/C shower, vanity, and NEW electric toilet with holding tank. The package is complete with a traditional chart table which will please the traditional sailor, and doubles as an excellent work space for a liveaboard. The Chart area contains the SSB and VHF radios, eight USB charging points and an upgraded stowable sea.

Outside, the spacious cockpit is very well protected with a spray dodger, bimini with infill, and side covers. Complete with comfortable cockpit cushions and fold out dinette, this is also a great space for entertaining and alfresco meals onboard. This vessel has been superbly set up to be easily managed shorthanded and features the mainsail in a boom bag with lazy jacks, furling headsail and stay sail, autopilot and windvane steering systems, and excellent electronics for serious Bluewater cruising. The lifting centreboard allows access into shallow anchorages, with the draft reduced to 1.4m with the board up. With the board down (2.3m draft) the vessel performs exceptionally well up wind, making it a versatile all-rounder.

This vessel is powered by the 59HP Yanmar Diesel Engine which was installed in 2012. This provides easy and economical cruising at 5-6knots. This has been professionally set up with dual racor filters, and comes with an impressive inventory of spares.

Whether you want to cruise the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania, or sail around the world, this Bristol 38.8 really can do it all with safety and comfort! Well equipped, and ready to be enjoyed, it presents an excellent opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. For more information please call Jo Breen on 0432031100 or John Radonic on 0459322862.

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.