Bristol 34
Built by Bristol Yachts
Production 1971-1978
Number built - 70
Formerly called the Bristol 33

Take a bow!

The performance is great. Halsey Herreshoff does remarkable things with bows...with sterns... and fast modern hulls he he ties the ends together with. The Bristol 34, reminiscent of his winning SORC 41, is taut and exceptionally well balanced. The deep forefoot make her point higher... for unexcelled preformance to windward. Off the wind? Extremely fast! Sail one!

Lucky seven!

The seven the 34 will accomodate... in spaciousness unusual for most boats in the 35-foot range. She's longer, lower... yet roomier. Both Standard and Dinette models sleep seven. All features and craftsmanship are in the Bristol tradition. Check such things as the navigator's station; the large, enclosed head with optional shower; the center hatch for full ventilation; and the optimal use of space for storage. Note how teak is used for the cabin sole and interior handrails. In fact, take a long, leisurely look at the 34's features and consider them in terms of years of comfortable, convenient living under sail. Great, arn't they? Check "Additional Features".

Large, convenient cockpit...

Plenty of room for cruising comfort or racing. Edson steerer, standard equipment, is connected to skeg rudder... for better handling. Lift-up hatches. Generous sail area. Line storage (hatch above). Engine located under cockpit sole, is much more accessible ... stays dry.

Bristol 34 Standard Equipment:

Hull & Deck:

Molded high-impact fiberglass reinforced polyester resin... largely woven roving, strongest material available. Thicknesses vary to suit structural sdmands. Deckhouse, deck and cockpit are integrally molded. Contrasting non-skid pattern molded into deck, seats, and cabin top. Exterior trim is teak.

Deck hardware/spars & rigging:

All deck hardware is stainless steel, chrome-plated bronze, or corrosion-resistant aluminum alloys. Standard equipment includes: anodized aluminum mast & boom; genoa track with block on slide only; anchor roller stemhead; #8 Lewmar chrome winches (2); #40 Lewmar chrome winches (2); #1 Lewmar wire reel winch; bow pupit; stern rail; lifelines & stanchions.

Engine Installation:

30 HP Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine with proper control equipment. Diesel options available. Fuel tank has 25 gallon capacity.

Electrical System:

Running lights; spreader lights (pair); masthead light; interior lights(9); dockside power (110-volt shore power (6) outlets); extra battery with 4 way switch.

Additional features:

Standard features not mentioned previously include: hot&cold pressure water system (with shower); three burner stove with oven; vinyl mattresses; bilge pump (manual); bilge pump (electic); 5" Ritchie compass; sink; ice chest; and other items shown on plan and elevation drawings.

Bristol 34 Specifications:

Designer:     Halsey C. Herreshoff
Builder:       Bristol Yachts
LOA:          34' 3"
LWL:         26'
Beam:        10' 5"
Draft:(keel)  5' 6"
CB Draft:   4" (board up) 7' 6"(board down)
Displacement: 11,500#
Sail Area:  529 sq. ft.

This page was developed with the idea of exchanging information between Bristol owners, if you want to know how to do something or have any other questions this will provide a means of contacting others. Additionally if anyone has suggested links or information which they feel may benefit others, feel free to contact me.

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