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Bristol 45.5
Bristol · 1979–1989
Bristol 45.5
Bristol · 1979–1989
LOA 45.25ft
Beam 13.16ft
Disp. 34,660lbs
Ballast Ratio 43%
D/L Ratio 299
CSV 1.62
MCR 43.7
SA/D 14.9
Rudder Spade
Keel Centerboard
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom
Ted Hood design. Centerboard — 4.9ft board up, 11ft board down. Same design DNA as Little Harbor line. Excellent comfort ratio (43.7) and capsize screening (1.62). Balsa-cored deck.
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Score Breakdown
Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.
Rudder Type Spade · 20% weight ·
30 pts
Keel Type Centerboard · 10% weight ·
30 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.43 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight ·
50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.62 · 10% weight ·
98 pts
D/L Ratio 299 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
Motion Comfort 43.7 · 10% weight ·
100 pts
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