Copyright 1997- Douglas H. Axtell
Last update 08/24/2006
Bristol 22
Caravel
Built by Bristol Yachts
In production from 1968 to 1978
Number built - 325
Bristol 22 Sloop "Revelation"
Pleasure cruiser:
You can't beat Halsey Herreshoff's Caravel for cruising accommodations. She
sleeps four in the standard model, five in the dinette version comfortably in
her spacious interior ...two more in her roomy, self-bailing cockpit. Dinette
converts to double berth or a recreation area for children or adults. And the
Caravel has an enclosed head (something usually found only on big boats).
Hanging locker for clothes Large storage area; underneath berths, lazarette,
lockers, bins. self draining icebox. Stainless steel sink.
Built for Speed:
The Caravel has trim, graceful lines. She's a sure handling family boat, a fine
class racer that gives you maintenance-free performance. Fin keel. Spade rudder.
High aspect rig. 100 percent fore triangle. Low wetted surface. Quality control
includes tank testing.
Hull and Deck:
Single unit molded fiberglass hull. Fiberglass deck and deckhouse, with non-skid
surface. Foam flotation. Antifouling bottom paint.
Deck hardware:
High-tensile strength aluminum alloy deck fittings...all quality items. Options
include running lights.
Spars and rigging:
Anodized aluminum, with roller reefing as standard equipment.
Specifications:
Designer: Halsey Herreshoff
LOA: 22'0"
LWL: 19'6"
Beam: 7'9"
Draft: 3'6" fin keel
Draft (centerboard): 2'6" CB up, 4'4" CB down
Ballast: 1150 lbs
Displacement: 2850 lbs
Sail Area: 206 sq. ft.
I = 26, P = 22,P2=26.0, J = 9, E = 8
Other Bristol Sailstar boats: Conquest 19, Corinthian 19, Corsair 24, Courier
26.
These documents were provided by Eric Matteson and Larry Hawkins.
This information was generously provide by a Bristol 22 owner, so that people
purchasing and/or restoring a Bristol 22 will have access to some of the
original documentation. Contributions of information or projects and
improvements are posted, as are email links if the owner desires.