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Meridian38' Bristol 38.8 1985

The Bristol 38.8 is a high quality, solidly built boat that has withstood the test of time. Designed by Ted Hood and built by Bristol Yachts in Bristol Rhode Island, Meridian is an outstanding example of a centerboard cruising boat. Hood knew more about designing centerboard cruising boats than anyone and he designed a winner in the 38.8, considering it one of the two most successful designs to ever come out of his shop.

A truly beautiful boat, Meridian is turn-key and ready to sail today. Well maintained, she is clean, neat and shows well.

With her centerboard up she draws just 4 feet 6 inches, great for the shoal waters of the Chesapeake Bay. On the other hand, if your sights are set across the ocean, the 38.8 is capable of taking you anywhere in the world. Designed with blue water cruising in mind, the 38.8 is a stable and well-mannered boat that has completed many ocean crossings.

Seeing is believing, don't miss the virtual tour, video tour and slideshow links below, and call for a showing today!

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 69,000

Chester, Maryland, United States

• LOA: 38 ft 4 in
• Display Length: 38 ft
• Beam: 12' 1"
• Water Capacity: 100 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 36 gals
• Engine Details: Universal Atomic Diesel 5444
• Engine 1: 1984 4684.00 HRS 44.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - MEDIA:

To view media files on Meridian type or cut and paste these links (case sensitive) into your web browser:

Virtual Tour: www.bit.ly/B388VIRTUAL

Walkthrough Video: www.bit.ly/B388VIDEO

Slide Show: www.bit.ly/B388SLIDE

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - WALKTHROUGH:

The cockpit is spacious and provides plenty of room to sail the boat with a full crew, as well as a great space to entertain at anchor or dockside. It features a pedestal helm with a teak and stainless wheel, binnacle mounted compass, throttle and gear shift, wheel lock, Garman chart plotter, stainless steel hand hold and folding teak table with cup holder. The engine control panel is found next to the helm under the port bench. Depth, speed and wind instruments are mounted on the cabin-top above the companionway, with the autopilot controls found at the helm starboard side. Two teak trimmed cubby lockers are found midway on the port and starboard sides. An emergency bilge pump is located on the aft well bulkhead, port side, with the 30 amp electrical and water hookup found at the stern, starboard side. A swim ladder is a also located at the stern along with a tender on davits, which incorporate a flagstaff mount and stern light.

Seating for 7 is provided by port and starboard benches and a stern bench with cushions. Lockers are found under the benches, including a propane locker and a sail locker. Two Lewmar 55 two speed self-tailing winches are mounted forward on the coaming port and starboard for head sail trim. The mainsheet traveler is cabin top mounted.

The cockpit is protected from the elements by a full enclosure, that includes interchangeable screen panels.

Moving forward the deck, surrounded by a teak toe rail, is protected by stainless steel bow and stern railings connected by dual lifelines running the length of the boat port and starboard. Gates are found at the cockpit, port and starboard and at the stern. Rub rails run the length of the boat, port and starboard.

Teak hand holds run along the cabin top, port and starboard, along with two, center mounted opening hatches, one mid-way the other forward. Two dorade boxes are found port and starboard on the forward cabin top with an additional two cabin top mounted midship.

The anchor is roller mounted at the bow. There is also an anchor locker, with wash down spigot, at the bow, and electric windless and a through deck fitting to the chain locker. Cleats are found port and starboard at the bow, midship and the stern.

The double spreader, keel stepped rig is supported by wire standing rigging and a roller furler. Two 2 Lewmar 40 two speed halyard winches are mounted on the mast, port and starboard, along with a spinnaker pole. Inside and outside foresail tracks run along the port and starboard side decks and four scuppers are found just forward of the cockpit, two port two starboard.

With teak joinery, paneling, a teak & ash sole and blue upholstery, the inviting and spacious main cabin defines the look and feel of a classic sailing yacht. Entering the cabin from the cockpit companionway, the U-shaped galley is found to port and the nav station to starboard, with a quarter berth behind. A port settee with seating for three extends fore and aft along the length of the salon forward of the galley. On the starboard side forward of the nav station a second settee provides seating for an additional three people. A dining table is deck mounted between the settees, and features 2 folding leaves, a bottle well, with flatware trays. Shelves and storage lockers run the length of the salon above both settees, with a flat screen center mounted over the shelf on the starboard side. Teak hand holds are mounted overhead above both settees, and fiddles run the length of the cabin below the port/windows. Two reading lamps are mounted on the forward bulkheads, port and starboard, with additional lights mounted above the shelves on the port and starboard sides. Ventilation is provided by an overhead opening hatch with a solar fan, three opening portlights, three dorade vents, and the companionway hatch. Four fixed port/windows run along the side of the cabin two port, two starboard. A 12 vdc outlet is found at the shelving on the port side behind the settee. The settees are 78 inches long, headroom 78 inches.

NAV STATION

Found in the aft starboard side of the main cabin the forward facing nav station features a teak, lift top nav table, with 4 drawers underneath, VHF radio, EPIRB, mounted Garman hand held GPS, AM/FM radio CD player, battery charger control panel, 120 vac outlet, 12 vdc receptacle, windless breaker, and an overhead 12 vdc lamp. The electrical control panel is mounted on the aft bulkhead directly behind the nav station.

QUARTER BIRTH

The quarter berth extends aft of the nav station and features shiplap paneling and a shelf running its length with a lamp mounted forward next to the nav station. The berth is 79 inches long.

The galley is found in the aft port section of the main cabin and features a U-shaped counter top with a double stainless steel sink mounted in the counter between the galley and the salon. The sink features pressurized hot and cold water, pressurized filtered cold water and a foot pump operated cold fresh water spigot. A top access locker completes this counter space. An overhead mounted microwave and overhead light are found above this counter. The gimbled stove is found along the port side, under a slide away counter top, with an overhead mounted light above. A third countertop extends along the aft bulkhead and features a large top loading refrigerator/freezer and a rack of cupholders. Storage lockers can be found above the aft countertop and running length of the galley along the port side as well as under the sink. A 120 vac outlet is mounted next to the storage locker above the aft counter top, with a fan and paper towel holder found above on the aft bulkhead. Headroom 76 inches.

FORWARD CABIN

The private forward cabin features teak joinery and appointments and a teak & ash sole. Access is found at the forward starboard side of the salon. A v-berth, with a drawer and 2 lockers underneath is found in the forward section of the cabin. Storage lockers run the length of the v-berth, port and starboard sides. Chain locker access is found all the way forward. A storage rack for the berth cut out is mounted above the berth. A hanging locker with shelf atop, along with a chest of drawers with countertop and locker behind is found in the aft starboard side of the cabin. There is an opening port above the hanging locker. Additional ventilation provided by an overhead hatch with solar fan. A fan is mounted on the aft port bulkhead. Two lamps are mounted port and starboard on the aft bulkheads. The v-berth is 83 inches long, headroom 74 inches.

The head is found on the port side between the salon and forward cabin. The head features two sections. The sink and countertop are found in the first, the second, which houses the head, doubles as a shower stall. The porcelain sink features hot and cold running water. Storage lockers are found above and below the sink, with a 120 vac outlet right side. A large mirror is mounted on the aft bulkhead to the left of the sink, with a towel rack underneath and a light above. The door leading to the salon is found opposite the sink. The manual marine toilet is found in the forward section of the head. The shower wand is mounted behind the head, where a storage locker is also found. A lamp is mounted on the forward bulkhead. A teak grate is integrated into the deck over the shower sump. Ventilation is provided by two opening ports, an overhead dorade vent and two louvered sections in the door, top and bottom.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

The engine compartment is found under the cockpit sole and is accessed under the salon companionway stairs and via the quarter berth.

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - ACCOMODATIONS:

Meridian can sleep up to ten people. The forward cabin sleeps two. The port and starboard salon settee make into a double berths, for good friends or children. The quarter berth likewise will sleep two in close quarters. Overflow accommodations for two can be provided in the cockpit.

Forward Cabin:

- V-berth, sleeps 2, 83 inches

Salon Settees:

- Port settee converts to a double berth, sleeps 2; 78 inches

- Starboard settee converts to a double berth, sleeps 2; 78 inches

Quarterberth:

- Accommodates two in close quarters; 79 inches

- Two people; at anchor

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - COCKPIT:

The cockpit is in the stern of the boat and features a U layout including:

- Bench seating for 7 passengers; 3 port, 3 starboard, 1 aft

- Pedestal helm

- Folding cockpit table

- Cupholder; 3 cups

- 4 Lockers under the bench seats; one for propane

- 2 Cubby lockers

- Companionway to salon; center forward

- Full enclosure, with interchangeable screen pannels

- Swim ladder; transom mounted center

- 2 Scuppers

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - HELM:

- Edson pedestal helm with:

  * Teak and stainless destroyer wheel

  * Gear shift and throttle

  * Ritchie magnetic binnacle compass

  * B&G chartplotter

* B&G multi function display

* 2 B&G multi function displays (mounted above salon companionway)

  * VHS radio mount

  * Folding teak cockpit table

  * Teak cup holder; 3 cups

  * Stainless steel binnacle hand hold

- Engine instrument panel; mounted at helm under port bench seat

- Engine stop pull; mounted at helm under port bench seat

- Systems monitor panel; mounted at helm under port bench seat

- Lewmar windless control; mounted at helm under port bench seat

- Autopilot control, mounted at helm, starboard coaming; model Garman GHC 20

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - MAIN CABIN:

The main cabin is entered from the cockpit, four steps down via a center companionway. It includes the salon, nav station, galley and quarter berth and features:

- Teak joinery and appointments throughout

- Teak & Ash sole

- 4 Fixed port/windows; 2 port, 2 starboard

- 3 Opening ports; 1 port, 2 starboard

- 1 Overhead opening hatch, center mounted

- Companionway hatch w/hatch boards

- Hand hold fiddles running the length of the cabin, port and starboard side

- 3 Dorade vents

The salon is found in the forward section of the main cabin ahead of the galley and nav station and features:

- Port settee; seats 3; converts to a double berth; 78 inches

- Starboard settee; seats 3; converts to a double berth; 78 inches

- Deck mounted teak dining table with two folding leaves, bottle well, with flatware trays

- Shelving and two storage lockers run length of salon above the port settees

- 2 Storage lockers frame a flat screen TV above the starboard settee

- 3 Front access lockers behind each settee (some utility)

- 3 Front access lockers, under each settee (some utility, water tank & refer compressor port side,

 AC starboard side)

- Chest of drawers (4) with countertop and locker above; forward of the starboard settee

- Overhead hand holds over settees, port and starboard side

- Stereo speakers

- 2 Lamps, forward bulkhead mounted, port and starboard

- 1 Light, overhead mounted over bookshelf, port side

- 12 vdc outlet, port side book shelf

- AC Control panel; forward bulkhead , starboard side

- AC register, chest of drawers side panel

- Lock box, under starboard settee forward

- Headroom 78 inches

+ NAV STATION:

The Navigation Station is located in the aft starboard side of the main cabin and features:

- Standard forward facing navigation table with lift top and 4 drawers underneath

- Shelving at chart table along vessels starboard side

- Ample Power Company Energy Monitor II, battery charger monitor

- Garman GPSmap 78 hand held GPS with desktop mount

- iCom VHF Marine Radio GPS

- Pains Wessex Mcmurdo Precision 460 GPS EPIRB

- Miscellaneous charts & divider

- Inverter/Windless switch

- Overhead light; 12 vdc

- 120 vdc outlet

- 12 vdc receptacle

- AC and DC electrical control panel and Datamarine log control panel, aft bulkhead mounted,

 behind nav station

The galley is located in the aft port side of the main cabin and features a U configuration with sink forward, stove along the vessels port side, under counter refrigerator/freezer aft:

Forward Counter:

- Double stainless steel sink featuring:

  * Hot/cold pressurized water spigot

  * Cold pressurized filtered water spigot; SEAGULL IV water microfiltration system

  * Cold foot pump spigot

- GE Microwave oven; overhead mounted; 120 vac; model JES636WD 001

- Counter top with top access storage locker

- Over counter locker

- Under sink locker (utility)

Port Side Stove/Counter:

- Gimbled Shipmate propane stove/oven; 3 burner

- Retractable countertop

Aft Counter:

- Top loading refrigerator; Alder Barbour Super Cold Machine

- Cup rack; 12 cups

- Locker, top mounted

- 120 vac outlet, top mounted

- Light; overhead mounted; 12 vdc

- Hella-Turbo fan, aft bulkhead mounted

- Paper towel holder, aft bulkhead mounted

- Acurite indoor-outdoor temperature gauge, aft bulkhead mounted

- Assorted dishes, cups, cookware, flatware, cutlery and cleaning supplies

- Marinetics LPG solenoid switch; companionway ladder

- Headroom 76 inches

+ QUARTER BERTH:

The quarter berth is located behind the nav station in the starboard aft section of the salon and features:

- Berth for 2; 79 inches long

- Shelving running the length of the berth along the starboard side

- Lamp mounted forward next to the nav station; 12 vdc

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - FORWARD CABIN:

The forward cabin is located in front of the salon and head and features:

- Bench seat, at V

- Locker under bench seat

- Drawer and locker under port berth

- AC return register under starboard berth

- 4 Top mounted storage lockers, 2 port, 2 starboard, running the length of the berth

- Chest of drawers (3) with countertop and locker above; starboard aft

- Hanging locker with shelf atop; starboard aft

- 2 Lamps; aft bulkhead, port and starboard, 12 vdc

- Hella turbo fan; aft port bulkhead; 12 vdc

- Opening overhead hatch

- AC register, hanging locker, forward side

- Chain locker access; forward of v-berth

- SCAD Tech Solo Tank Monitor panel; under v-birth port side

- Lewmar windless breaker, above chest of drawers

- Headroom: 78 inches

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - HEAD:

The head is located forward of the main cabin on the port side and includes:

- Raritan manual marine head

- Counter with porcelain sink and pressurized hot and cold running water

- 2 Lockers above counter

- Locker; under sink

- Shower wand with hot & cold water controls and mount; behind toilet

- 2 towel hooks

- Towel rack; aft bulkhead

- Mirror; aft bulkhead

- Light; aft bulkhead mounted; 12 vdc

- Lamp; forward bulkhead mounted; 12 vdc

- 120 vac outlet; right of sink

- 2 Opening ports

- Dorade vent

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - RIG:

- Masthead sloop rig

  * Aluminum double spreader mast w/internal halyards

  * Aluminum boom

  * Aluminum spinnaker pole

  * Spartite mast/partner seal system

- Stainless steel wire standing rigging

- Hood Seafurl 3250 roller furler

- Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster; model A370-A-12

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - SAILS & CANVAS:

- Main Sail

- 135% Genoa

- Storm Jib

- Main sail cover - white

- Full cockpit enclosure

 * Dodger - white

 * Bimini - white

 * Dodger/Bimini connector white

 * Curtains, eisenglass w/white canvas

 * Screen pannels

- Full winter cover; end of life but available for a template

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - DECK & HULL:

- Hull, solid laminate fiberglass

- Deck, fiberglass composite with balsa wood core

- Anchor locker, with washdown spigot, foredeck access

- Chain locker, v-berth access

- Plow anchor; bow pulpit mounted

- Danforth anchor, stowed in anchor locker

- Lewmar Ocean 1 Gypsy/capstan electric windless, with manual handle

- 2 Lewmar 55, two speed, self-tailing winches, cockpit coaming mounted, port and starboard

- 1 Lewmar 43, two speed, self-tailing winches, cabintop mounted at cockpit

- 2 Lewmar 40 two speed, self-tailing winches; mast mounted port& starboard

- 3 Winch handles

- Centerboard winch; cabin top at cockpit, port side

- Centerboard winch handle

- 2 Inboard genoa tracks and cars, port and starboard

- 2 Outboard genoa tracks and cars, port and starboard

- Headsail sheets

- 3 Masthead halyards

- 2 Spreader flag halyards

- Nedof Marine bosun's chair

- 4 Dorade vents

- 2 Cabin top hatches, with solar fans

- 6 Opening ports

- 4 Fixed port/windows

- Companionway teak hatch boards - 3; with stow away sleeve

- Companionway hatch boards, painted white - 2

- 2 Teak hand holds, cabin top mounted, port & starboard

- Ships bell, stowed

- 8 Cleats; 2 at bow, 2 midship, 4 at stern

- Propane tank, cockpit locker starboard side aft

- 3 Cockpit lockers

- 4 Deck scuppers

- 2 Cockpit scuppers

- Stainless steel bow pulpit and stern rail, connected by double life lines with port & starboard

 gates at cockpit

- Rub rails, length of boat, port and starboard

- Tender davits, transom mounted

- Navigation, running & anchor lights

- Fuel fill; cockpit sole, port side aft

- Waste pumpout; mid-deck port side

- Water fill; bow, starboard side

- Dock water hookup, transom (non-functional)

- Dock lines

- Boat hook

- Washdown hose

- Assorted lines

- Assorted cleaning supplies

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - ELECTRONICS:

- B&G Chartplotter

- 3 B&G multi-function displays

- Garman hand held GPS; model GPSmap 78

- Garman GHC 20 Autopilot

- iCOM vhf marine radio; nav station mounted; model IC-M324G

- iCOM vhf marine radio; helm mounted; IC-M304

- LG 20 inch Flatscreen TV; model 20LS7D-UK

- Sony CD/DVD player; model DVP-F21

- Sony MD/CD stereo radio; model CDX-C460

- Altec Lansing powered audio system; model bx1121

- 2 Altec Lansing stereo speakers

- 2 AUVIO stereo speakers

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - ELECTRICAL:

- 12 vdc electrical system with distribution panel

- 120 vac electrical system with distribution panel

- 4 120 vac outlets, GFI protected

- 12 vdc lighting in all cabins

- Lifeline AGM deep cycle house battery; model GPL-4DA

- Odyssey Extreme AGM Cranking Battery; model ODX-AGM27M

- Xantrix Freedom Marine 15 Inverter/Charger

- 30 Amp shore power receptacle; transom, starboard aft

- 2 30 Amp shore power cables

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - MECHANICAL:

- Universal Atomic Diesel 5444 diesel engine, 44HP, fresh water cooled

- Dripless shaft seal

- Racor 500FG fuel filter/water separator

- 2 Groco raw water strainers, bronze

- Dometic PML500L seawater pump

- Surflow Smart Sensor 5.7 house water pump; 5 gpm

- Jabsco Bilge Pump; model 36600

- Raritan K1 manual bilge pump; model K504/5

- Par shower sump pump; model 36251-2

- Gusher Galley MK 3, fresh water foot pump

- Marine Air Systems 16.000 BTU reverse cycle air-conditioning unit; model VCD16K/1

- Raritan marine water heater, 6 gallons, 120 vac; model R6

- Alder Barbour Super Cold Machine marine refrigeration unit

- Jabsco Automatic Water Pressure System; model 12573-2000

- Seagull IVX-1F Drinking Water Enhancement System

- Groco Sweetank Holding Tank Odor Neutralization System

- Various spare parts, electrical, mechanical, deck, rigging, plumbing

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - SAFETY:

- Kidde FyreWatch automatic engine room fire suppression system (inspection due)

- Kiddie dry chemical fire extinguisher; Type B:C Size 1

- Xintex Propane Fume Detector

- First aid kit

- Lifesling 2 overboard rescue system

- Signal whistle

- Radar reflector

- Assorted life jackets

+ BRISTOL 38.8 - MERIDIAN - TENDER:

- AB RIB Tender; 9 ft; 2015

- Honda, 2 HP, 4 stroke outboard; model BF2D

- Inflation pump

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Merlin 1982 | 38' Bristol 38.8 Sailboat for Sale

1982 bristol, 38' (11.66m) 38.8 - merlin, this classic bristol 38.8 is both comfortable and capable. well maintained and has enjoyed numerous upgrades. currently in the water and available for your inspection..

• Freeport Maine United States
• Fiberglass Hull

$ 78,000 USD

€ 72,426 euros $ 105,306 cad.

• EMAIL BROKER

Description

This classic Bristol 38.8 is both comfortable and capable.

Well maintained and has enjoyed numerous upgrades.

Currently in the water and available for your inspection.

LOA: 38' 3" (11.66 Meters)

Type: Sail - Used

Beam: 12' "

Bridge Clearance: 58' "

Draft Max: 10' 3"

Draft Min: 4' 6"

Maximum Speed: Knots

Cruise Speed: Knots

• Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 36 Gallons (136.27 Liters)

Fresh Water: 90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)

Holding Tank: Gallons ( Liters)

Full Details

Descriptions, accommodations.

Entering the boat down the companionway - you are immediately greeted by a bright varnished teak & holly sole, abundant varnished cabinetry throughout and brilliant natural light from the clear ports and hatches.

The Galley is immediately to port in a u-shaped arrangement. It is equipped with a three-burner stove located centrally, a double deep stainless sink facing forward with mixing faucet and separate spray nozzle. There is also a water filter for drinking water. A deep refrigerator is facing aft fitted with 12V refrigeration. There is plenty of storage with louvered door cabinets and custom teak holders for cups and glasses and knives.

To starboard and also aft is a long quarter berth that stretches under the cockpit. The berth also doubles as a seat for the fixed nav-desk that faces forward. The nav desk opens for chart storage and there is a set of four drawers for storage. 

The main salon is amidships and features straight settees port and starboard, which pulls out for a wider berth. A beautifully varnished teak drop-leaf table is along the center-line, with bottle and cutlery storage in a compartment in the center of the table. Storage space is abundant in the main salon with storage compartments under the settees, two cabinets and bookshelves on both port and starboard. There is also a deep hanging locker and four further drawers to starboard. All of the cabinets and lockers have chromed hinges and beautiful teak louvered doors which were an upgrade from Bristol. The brilliant teak & holly sole is in excellent condition.

Forward of the main salon to port is the head compartment that is trimmed in teak also. There is a 2021 C-Head Composting Toilet, porcelain sink, four cabinets, large mirror on the bulkhead. Two opening ports provide ventilation to the head.

All the way forward is the master cabin that is fitted with an offset v-berth that has a removable filler that can be stored above the berth when not needed. There is a hanging locker, four drawers and sliding cabinets above the berth on either side. There is a large opening hatch directly over the berth that provides ventilation and natural lighting. Each berth is equipped with a variable speed fan.

Sails & Rigging

• 2020 Mack Pack sail bag and lazy jacks
• 2020 New mast step
• 2021 replaced standing rigging, including shrouds, stays and roller furler (Harken Ocean MKIV)
• 2021 Replaced Halyards (main, genoa and spinnaker) and topping lift.
• 2022 Tides Marine Sail Track
• 2022 Cleaned and stitched genoa and main sails.
• Nav Tec hydraulic back stay
• Stainless Steel chain plates rebedded in 2020
• Lewmar 48 primary winches, oversized
• Lewmar 40 cabin top winch (two speed main halyard)
• Lewmar 40 two speed halyard winch on starboard side of the mast
• Harken Roller Furler
• 165% Genoa High Cut 1997 excellent condition
• Dacron Mainsail (triple stitched) with two deep reefs 1997 excellent condition
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker with sock
• Working Jib
• Dodger- 2015
• Cockpit awning with zippers on sides and back
• Large sunshade
• Spinnaker Pole

Electrical and Mechanical

• Switch panel with breakers
• Volt & Amp meters
• 2019 and 2022 Replaced Batteries
• 120 Volt AC
• 30 amp shore power connection aft
• 50' 30 amp shore power cord
• Water heater (also engine supply)
• Universal 5444 4 cylinder 44hp diesel auxiliary engine
• Fixed 3 bladed propeller with weed deflector
• 12v and 110v outlets throughout
• 175W inverter
• 300w inverter Heart Interface
• Link 20 battery monitor
• Newmar 30 Amp charger
• Trojan T-105 x 4 batteries
• Engine panel with custom LED alarm indicators
• Racor water LED
• Starter function LED
• Glow plug function LED
• Secondary Blower
• 2020 New transmission with oil cooler
• 2020 Balmar Battery Monitor
• 2020 replaced engine hoses, including exhaust and raw water.
• 2021 LED masthead anchor/tricolor light
• 2021 LED Steaming Light
• 2021 Replaced Mast Wiring

Electronics

• Alpha Auto pilot linear drive below deck
• Garmin 4208 GPS Map Color Chart Plotter -2015- in navpod at helm
• Garmin GPS 75
• 2020 Garmin Radar
• ICOM VHF with DSC 2017
• Raymarine wind, depth, knotmeter 2017
• Kenwood CD player and radio with two pair of speakers, salon or cockpit with VHF feed 

Hull & Deck

Solid fiberglass hull with vinylester resin in the outer most laminates. Fiberglass decks with molded in nonskid and balsa coring for added stiffness and weight reduction. One of the nice build details in the Bristol 38.8 is that the factory cut back the coring in way of primary deck penetrations and back filled with epoxy greatly mitigating the chances of moisture getting to coring in the event of a leak.

The exterior of the Bristol 38.8 is as nicely detailed as the interior. A generous cockpit with large sail locker to port and lazarette aft provides ample room for storage and seating. Wide side decks allow for ease of movement fore and aft. Varnished teak cockpit coamings, toe rails, grab rails and brow on the house give the yacht a look of elegance. Double stainless steel bow and stern rails and stanchions with double lifelines and gates P&S. A flip down stainless swim/boarding ladder is at the stern.

• Stern swim ladder with teak steps
• Sea cocks replaced throughout with backing pads
• Tall toe rail package
• Custom rub rail with solid ss striker, re-bedded 2015
• Recent Awl Grip (Super Jet Black) double boot stripe
• Cetol finish on exterior teak, professionally stripped and recoated, 2016
• 3 burner propane stove with thermostat controlled oven
• 2 20# propane tanks 
• Sentry gas vapor detector
• 12v refrigeration system
• Custom storage in cabinets
• Custom carving knife storage 
• Emergency manual bilge pump
• Foot pumps at galley sink fresh/raw water
• H/C pressure water
• High water bilge pump
• Sump bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump in cockpit
• Cockpit shower, hot and cold

Ground Tackle

• Maxwell 800 Electric Windlass with capstan and wildcat
• 35# CQR type anchor 100' chain 100' nylon rode
• Stainless Steel Danforth Anchor with 150' nylon rode
• Custom stem fitting with double bow rollers.
• 2020 45# Spade Anchor

Additional Information

• 2022 Propane Tanks replaced,10 lbs. each
• 2021 Composting Toilet
• 2020 Sunbrella Cockpit Cushions
• 2019 6-person liferaft
• 2019 Fairclough Canvas Winer Cover 
• Built in Hooka diving system, with 50' air hose
• Variable speed fans in owners, salon and quarter berth
• SERS diesel cabin heater bulkhead mounted
• Lee clothes
• Cockpit cushions
• Additional short nav desk cushion
• Harnesses and jack lines
• Fenders with covers
• Clock and Barometer
• Trawler lamp
• Extensive documentation of the ships systems

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Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

• Engine Make: Universal
• Engine Model: MD5444
• Engine Year:
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Drive Type: Direct
• Power HP: 44.00
• Hours: 2700.00

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38' bristol 38 8 sloop sloop.

First time ever on the market!

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SPIRIT is a single owner, exceptionally well-maintained, Bristol 38.8 sloop.  Hull #79 of this popular yacht, she is reported to be the very last 38.8 to ever leave the Bristol Yachts shed.  Built to uncompromising standards with the finest materials, the 38.8 is a beautiful cruising sailboat capable of taking you around the world, or around the bay, in comfort and style.

Her original owner has taken incredible care of Spirit and his pride of ownership is evident in every corner of this yacht.  This Bristol 38.8 is magnificently built and attracts high praise both on anchor and under sail.  If you are in the market for a yacht under forty feet that was built and maintained to the highest standards, look no further.

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Beginning forward is a private Master Stateroom that accommodates two.  To port is an offset double berth with a filler that stores conveniently above when not in use.  The berth is upholstered in a Hunter Green fabric. To starboard is a small settee with storage underneath.  Aft of the settee is a hanging locker and bureau with shelf and three drawers.  Additional storage is provided for in eight overhead lockers with louvered doors, as well as under berth storage.  Natural light and ventilation are provided for via a Bomar overhead hatch and a stainless steel opening port. 

Aft of the master and to port, doors from both the master stateroom and the main salon lead to a large and user friendly Head.  The vanity has a grey fleck Corian counter with a white Corian under mount sink.  Hot and cold water are provided for via a single lever mixing faucet.  There is storage behind and below the vanity.  The toilet is a manual flush pump Raritan with holding tank that has both an overboard discharge and a deck pump out.  Hand held shower with separate sump pump.  A nice touch is the large oval cherry mirror mounted opposite the vanity.  Natural light and ventilation are provided for via two stainless steel opening ports and a dorade vent. 

The Main Salon features port and starboard settees that both extend for form double berths.  The settees are upholstered in a Pine Green fabric that has a muted Hopscotch effect. The storage will amaze you; there are both lockers and book cases above both settees and storage behind the settee back cushions.  The dining table is fix mounted with drop leaves and can accommodate six comfortably for dining and entertainment.  There is a storage well in the center of the dining table for silverware and beverage bottles.  On the starboard side of the Main Saloon, forward of the settee, is a hanging locker and bureau with three drawers. 

The U-shaped Galley is conveniently located to port at the base of the companionway, allowing the chef to be in close communication with both the cockpit and guests lounging in the main saloon.  Facing forward on the centerline is a polished Scanvik double stainless steel sink with mixing faucet and separate filtered water tap.  Facing outboard is a gimbaled stainless steel Force Ten three burner LPG stove with oven and broiler.  The large, well insulated, stainless steel ice box with Adler Barbour refrigeration faces aft.  The counters in the Main Saloon and the Galley are green Corian. 

To starboard at the base of the companionway is a full size forward facing Nav. Station.  The Nav. table has storage for charts, navigation tools, instruments, and much more.  Flush mounted at the Nav. Station is the monitor for the Raytheon R20XX radar, the Sea 156 VHF, and the Heart Interface Link 2000 Control Panel.  Above the Nav. Station is the shipââ?¬â?¢s electrical panel with both AC & DC circuit breakers and Windlass breaker.  Just aft of the Nav. Station is a large quarterberth, the forward end of which serves as the seat for the navigator.   The quarterberth is upholstered in the same Hunter Green fabric as the master. 

Natural light and ventilation are provided in the Main Saloon, Galley and Nav. Station via four large, and three smaller, stainless steel opening ports, a Bomar overhead hatch and the companionway.  The overhead hatches are screened. 

The interior of this yacht is finished with select cherry hardwoods installed in exceptional Bristol fashion, paying strict attention to detail.  The bulkheads are finished with a hand rubbed effect satin varnish and the trim is finished with high gloss varnish.  Below deck, the mast features a Hunter Green Ultra Suede cover.

The hull is painted white Awlgrip with a navy blue cove stripe and double boot stripe and lighter blue bottom.  The decks are white on the smooth surfaces with beige non skid.  All teak, including the high toe rail with integrated bow, midships and stern chocks, is finished in high gloss varnish and is in exceptional condition. 

The hull is constructed of hand laid solid fiberglass and the deck is hand laminated fiberglass with end grain balsa/fiberglass construction.  The deck rests on a three inch recessed flange molded into the hull and is attached to the hull with stainless steel fasteners at three inch intervals alternating between the deck and the toe rail. 

Stainless steel bow pulpit with single anchor roller.  Ground tackle consists of a 35 lb. CQR anchor with chain and rode. Side stanchions with double lifelines lead to a stern pulpit with gate and swim ladder that has teak steps.  Boarding gates both port and starboard.  Lewmar Low Profile Electric Windlass with deck mounted controls.  Teak and stainless steel outboard motor bracket mounted on the stern pulpit.  Four teak dorade boxes with chrome ventilators (two with stainless steel sheet guards), Teak cockpit table and cup holder, teak flag pole, closed cell cockpit cushions, cockpit shower, dodger with elk hide wrapped grab bar and cockpit awning.

Equipped for the cruising yachtsperson with a custom Hall Spars Carbon Fiber Mast (painted white) stepped on the keel, with an aluminum boom.  Double spreader masthead rig with stainless steel wire rope standing rigging.

Sails, from Maine Sailing Partners, include full batten mainsail with lazy jacks, 135% Genoa, 90% Genoa and an Asymmetrical Spinnaker with sock.

• Harken Roller Furler
• Navtec Hydraulic Backstay
• Harken Traveler mounted on coach house forward of the Sea Hood
• Antal Track on the Mast for BatCars
• Inboard Genoa Track
• Hall Quick Vang
• Harken #53CSTE Self Tailing Electric Primary Winches
• Harken #44CST Self Tailing Main Sheet and Main Halyard Winches
• Oversize Centerboard Winch
• Lewmar stoppers in cockpit for all halyards and reefing lines
• Volvo Model MD22L 50 HP diesel engine
• Racor fuel filter
• Engine alarms
• Raw sea water strainer
• Three bilge pumps, two electric and one manual
• Whitlock Steerer with single lever engine control
• 110 Volt (AC) and 12 Volt (DC)
• Bass Panel with 20 12 Volt (DC) breakers and 8 110 Volt (AC) breakers
• 110 Volt (AC) Dockside Power with 50-foot power cord
• Inverter ââ?¬â?? Freedom 20 with Link 2000 Control Panel
• Two Alternators ââ?¬â?? one 135 amp Balmar and one 55 amp Heart interface
• Two Twelve Volt Batteries with Parallel Switch
• Xintex Propane Sniffer
• Pressure gauge on the Propane Tank
• Ritchie 6-inch Pedestal Mounted Compass
• Sea 156 VHF
• Raytheon R20XX Radar with monitor flush mounted at Nav. Station
• SeaTalk mounted above the companionway in the seahood
• Knot meter with log
• Depth with Alarm
• Wind direction and Speed
• Garmin model 210 GPS Plotter with Differential mounted on pedestal
• Autohelm 6000 Autopilot mounted on pedestal
• Sirius Stereo with Bose Speakers
• Fairclough Winter Cover (new in 2014)
• Dodger (new in 2013)
• Sail Cover (new in 2013)
• Binnacle Cover (new in 2013)
• Life Sling (new in 2013)

The Bristol 38.8 combines the graceful lines of a modern Ted Hood design and the meticulous craftsmanship of Bristol Yachts.  At anchor or underway, this fine vessel attracts the highest praise not only for her appearance but also for the manner in which she moves and responds with special quickness and grace.  Built into every Bristol Yacht is an obsessive concern for quality workmanship and structural integrity.

Contact the listing broker, Andrew Savage, for additional information. Cell #:617-851-1133, e-mail: [email protected]

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Bristol 38.8 (1982) for sale in Freeport, United States

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This classic 1982 Bristol 38.8 offers a wealth of features and upgrades, with an abundance of varnished cabinetry, a U-shaped galley, spacious settees, a master cabin with an offset V-berth and a head compartment trimmed in teak. On deck, the vessel is fitted with a 2020 Mack Pack sail bag and lazy jacks, 2021 replaced standing rigging and halyards, Tides Marine Sail Track, 2021 LED masthead anchor/tricolor light and a 2019 Fairclough canvas winter cover. Powered by a 44hp Universal 5444 4-cylinder diesel engine, other fitted equipment includes a Garmin 4208 GPS Map Color Chart Plotter, Raymarine wind, depth and knotmeter, Knebwood CD player/radio with VHF feed, 35 lb CQR anchor, Maxwell 800 Electric Windlass, Hooka diving system and a 2019 6-person liferaft. Ideally suited for short-handed sailing and comfortable cruising, this Bristol 38.8 is worth serious consideration.

About this Bristol 38.8

This classic Bristol 38.8 is both comfortable and capable.

Well maintained and has enjoyed numerous upgrades.

Accommodations

Entering the boat down the companionway - you are immediately greeted by a bright varnished teak & holly sole, abundant varnished cabinetry throughout and brilliant natural light from the clear ports and hatches.

The Galley is immediately to port in a u-shaped arrangement. It is equipped with a three-burner stove located centrally, a double deep stainless sink facing forward with mixing faucet and separate spray nozzle. There is also a water filter for drinking water. A deep refrigerator is facing aft fitted with 12V refrigeration. There is plenty of storage with louvered door cabinets and custom teak holders for cups and glasses and knives.

To starboard and also aft is a long quarter berth that stretches under the cockpit. The berth also doubles as a seat for the fixed nav-desk that faces forward.  The nav desk opens for chart storage and there is a set of four drawers for storage. 

The main salon is amidships and features straight settees port and starboard, which pulls out for a wider berth. A beautifully varnished teak drop-leaf table is along the center-line, with bottle and cutlery storage in a compartment in the center of the table. Storage space is abundant in the main salon with storage compartments under the settees, two cabinets and bookshelves on both port and starboard. There is also a deep hanging locker and four further drawers to starboard. All of the cabinets and lockers have chromed hinges and beautiful teak louvered doors which were an upgrade from Bristol. The brilliant teak & holly sole is in excellent condition.

Forward of the main salon to port is the head compartment that is trimmed in teak also. There is a 2021 C-Head Composting Toilet, porcelain sink, four cabinets, large mirror on the bulkhead. Two opening ports provide ventilation to the head.

All the way forward is the master cabin that is fitted with an offset v-berth that has a removable filler that can be stored above the berth when not needed.  There is a hanging locker, four drawers and sliding cabinets above the berth on either side. There is a large opening hatch directly over the berth that provides ventilation and natural lighting.  Each berth is equipped with a variable speed fan.

Sails & Rigging

• 2020 Mack Pack sail bag and lazy jacks
• 2020 New mast step
• 2021 replaced standing rigging, including shrouds, stays and roller furler (Harken Ocean MKIV)
• 2021 Replaced Halyards (main, genoa and spinnaker) and topping lift.
• 2022 Tides Marine Sail Track
• 2022 Cleaned and stitched genoa and main sails.
• Nav Tec hydraulic back stay
• Stainless Steel chain plates rebedded in 2020
• Lewmar 48 primary winches, oversized
• Lewmar 40 cabin top winch (two speed main halyard)
• Lewmar 40 two speed halyard winch on starboard side of the mast
• Harken Roller Furler
• 165% Genoa High Cut 1997 excellent condition
• Dacron Mainsail (triple stitched) with two deep reefs 1997 excellent condition
• Asymmetrical Spinnaker with sock
• Working Jib
• Dodger- 2015
• Cockpit awning with zippers on sides and back
• Large sunshade
• Spinnaker Pole

Electrical and Mechanical

• Switch panel with breakers
• Volt & Amp meters
• 2019 and 2022 Replaced Batteries
• 120 Volt AC
• 30 amp shore power connection aft
• 50' 30 amp shore power cord
• Water heater (also engine supply)
• Universal 5444 4 cylinder 44hp diesel auxiliary engine
• Fixed 3 bladed propeller with weed deflector
• 12v and 110v outlets throughout
• 175W inverter
• 300w inverter Heart Interface
• Link 20 battery monitor
• Newmar 30 Amp charger
• Trojan T-105 x 4 batteries
• Engine panel with custom LED alarm indicators
• Racor water LED
• Starter function LED
• Glow plug function LED
• Secondary Blower
• 2020 New transmission with oil cooler
• 2020 Balmar Battery Monitor
• 2020 replaced engine hoses, including exhaust and raw water.
• 2021 LED masthead anchor/tricolor light
• 2021 LED Steaming Light
• 2021 Replaced Mast Wiring

Electronics

• Alpha Auto pilot linear drive below deck
• Garmin 4208 GPS Map Color Chart Plotter -2015- in navpod at helm
• Garmin GPS 75
• 2020 Garmin Radar
• ICOM VHF with DSC 2017
• Raymarine wind, depth, knotmeter 2017
• Kenwood CD player and radio with two pair of speakers, salon or cockpit with VHF feed 

Hull & Deck

Solid fiberglass hull with vinylester resin in the outer most laminates. Fiberglass decks with molded in nonskid and balsa coring for added stiffness and weight reduction. One of the nice build details in the Bristol 38.8 is that the factory cut back the coring in way of primary deck penetrations and back filled with epoxy greatly mitigating the chances of moisture getting to coring in the event of a leak.

The exterior of the Bristol 38.8 is as nicely detailed as the interior. A generous cockpit with large sail locker to port and lazarette aft provides ample room for storage and seating. Wide side decks allow for ease of movement fore and aft. Varnished teak cockpit coamings, toe rails, grab rails and brow on the house give the yacht a look of elegance. Double stainless steel bow and stern rails and stanchions with double lifelines and gates P&S. A flip down stainless swim/boarding ladder is at the stern.

• Stern swim ladder with teak steps
• Sea cocks replaced throughout with backing pads
• Tall toe rail package
• Custom rub rail with solid ss striker, re-bedded 2015
• Recent Awl Grip (Super Jet Black) double boot stripe
• Cetol finish on exterior teak, professionally stripped and recoated, 2016
• 3 burner propane stove with thermostat controlled oven
• 2 20# propane tanks 
• Sentry gas vapor detector
• 12v refrigeration system
• Custom storage in cabinets
• Custom carving knife storage 
• Emergency manual bilge pump
• Foot pumps at galley sink fresh/raw water
• H/C pressure water
• High water bilge pump
• Sump bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump in cockpit
• Cockpit shower, hot and cold

Ground Tackle

• Maxwell 800 Electric Windlass with capstan and wildcat
• 35# CQR type anchor 100' chain 100' nylon rode
• Stainless Steel Danforth Anchor with 150' nylon rode
• Custom stem fitting with double bow rollers.
• 2020 45# Spade Anchor

Additional Information

• 2022 Propane Tanks replaced,10 lbs. each
• 2021 Composting Toilet
• 2020 Sunbrella Cockpit Cushions
• 2019 6-person liferaft
• 2019 Fairclough Canvas Winer Cover 
• Built in Hooka diving system, with 50' air hose
• Variable speed fans in owners, salon and quarter berth
• SERS diesel cabin heater bulkhead mounted
• Lee clothes
• Cockpit cushions
• Additional short nav desk cushion
• Harnesses and jack lines
• Fenders with covers
• Clock and Barometer
• Trawler lamp
• Extensive documentation of the ships systems

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Iconic 'little blue boat' that calls Montrose Bay home up for sale after family makes tough decision

For almost 50 years a little blue boat has been moored on the River Derwent in Hobart's northern suburbs by the side of a busy highway.

It is known affectionately by many Tasmanians as "the little blue boat", and has floated alone next to the Brooker Highway at Montrose Bay over the decades.

Sea Breeze, its official name, was built by Robin Attrill in his Montrose backyard in the early 1970s.

His son Colin Attrill said the boat was launched at Macquarie Wharf in 1976.

"It's been on the mooring in Montrose Bay ever since, and that's why it's such an iconic little blue boat," he said.

Tasmanians curious about 'little blue boat'

The boat is an object of fascination for Brooker Highway motorists and foreshore walkers due to it seemingly never moving.

Colin Attrill said it was "absolutely amazing" the number of people who would stop and talk to him about the boat when he was launching the dinghy to go and check on it.

"The number of people that talk to me that are walking past and go 'that boat has been there forever' and 'it was there when I was going to school or every day when I've been driving to work'," he said.

"Some people say they've never seen it move. Well it used to move all the time.

"Of late it's slowed up, we're all busy and dad has slowed up. We lost mum and once that happened it impacted on family activities."

Tough decision to sell

Its owner is now 91 and the boat has not been sailed for about 10 years.

Colin Attrill said the family had recently made the tough decision to try to sell the boat.

"Dad isn't well and he's gotten old, which we all do, and the boat's got old," he said.

"Anyone who knows about a timber boat knows that they need maintenance."

Mr Attrill said the family used to put the boat on the slip at least once a year to clean and antifoul it, and do any repairs.

"But the past few years Dad has been unable to do anything, and the boat unfortunately has just sat on the mooring," he said.

He said the family decided it was time for the boat to have a new owner.

"Nobody is using it, it needs a new owner who will give it the time and get the enjoyment out of it that we had growing up," he said.

"It's a great boat, and there are many years left. Wooden boats just last."

'Next phase' for the boat

The Attrill family is full of passionate sailors and Robin's brother Peter represented Australia in sailing at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952 — Tasmania's fifth Olympian and the first to represent the state in sailing.

When Robin finished building the 25-foot river cruiser, known by the family as The Breeze, it was used for trips away around Hobart.

"We used to have family trips down the channel, down to Cygnet, down to Dover, and all places in between fishing and weekends away," he said.

"We also used to go to events in Hobart like the Hobart Regatta, the Sandy Bay Regatta. We'd be down the river at any chance, or up the river. She made it to New Norfolk a couple of times.

"The boat was all over the place, wherever we could."

Mr Attrill said it would be a sad day when the boat left Montrose Bay after almost 50 years.

"We will see where it goes and where it ends up and what's the next phase for the boat," he said.

Over the years its owner has been keeping a watchful eye on it just a matter of metres away, across the Brooker Highway from his Montrose home of more than 70 years.

"He's always been there. He'd open the blinds in the morning in the kitchen and look out the window and there's the boat," son Colin said.

"It's always been a part of his life."

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