1985 Bristol 38'

11.58 m
$ 77,500 USD
PO Box 479, , 20751USADeale MD 20751 USA

1985 Bristol 38.8

38' (11.58 m) Rigel

The Bristol 38.8 is an extraordinarily well-built cruising sailboat and is one of the best performing Bristol models. It is deal for extended cruising offshore or coastal cruising.

Flag of Registry: United States

Tracy's Landing, Maryland, United States
   Vessel ID: 2828639

$ 77,500 USD

$ 111,518 CAD*
€ 70,993 Euros*
£ 59,880 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

ACCOMMODATION

As you come down the companionway you are struck by the high quality and quantity of teak cabinetry. The varnished teak & holly sole and varnished cabinets are highlighted by the natural light from the many ports and hatches and give a feeling of being in a traditional solidly built boat.


To starboard is a long quarter berth that stretches under the cockpit.


The U-shaped galley is immediately to port is equipped with a three-burner propane stove located centrally and a double deep stainless sink facing forward. A top loading fridge/freezer faces aft. There is plenty of storage with louvered door cabinets and custom teak holders for cups and glasses and knives.


The main salon is amidships and features straight settees to port and starboard. The both settees pull out to form double berths or can be used as (single) sea berths. The varnished teak drop-leaf table is along the center-line, with bottle and cutlery storage in a compartment in the center of the table. The Bristol 38.8 has outstanding storage space with compartments under the settees as well as two cabinets and bookshelves on both port and starboard. There is also a deep hanging locker and four additional drawers to starboard.


Forward of the main salon to port is the head compartment, trimmed in teak. A manual head, sink, four cabinets, large mirror on the bulkhead shower curtain and two opening ports providing ventilation to the head, complete the layout.


Forward of the head is the master cabin fitted with a v-berth with 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. A large opening hatch directly over the berth provides ventilation and natural lighting. 


ENGINE

  • Nanni - 50HP w/ 1260 Hours
  • Propeller – MaxProp Feather
  • Alternator – Balmar 130A + Standard 70A



TANKAGE

Fuel - 37g

Water - 100g

Holding - 15g


ELECTRICAL

  • Battery Charger/Inverter Maxum 2000A Pure Sine Wave
  • Reverse Cycle AC & Heat
  • Bulkhead Mounted Diesel Heater
  • Webasto Diesel Hydronic Heater
  • House Batteries - Two Lifeline 4D
  • Engine Battery - Odyssey PC-2150 100AH Deep Cycle AGM


ELECTRONICS

  • Autopilot – Simrad AP24
  • Chart Plotter – Garmin
  • Radar – Garmin
  • Depth/Speed/Wind - Three Garmin MFDs
  • VHF – Garmin
  • AIS - Garmin
  • Stereo – Dual Electronics with Bluetooth


SAILS & RIGGING

  • Mainsail – Ullman 
  • Genoa – 135% Ullman
  • Asymmetrical Spinnaker
  • Staysail
  • Genoa Furling System - ProFurl
  • Rigid Boom Vang
  • All Halyards, Mainsheet & Reefing Lines lead aft to cockpit
  • Winches – 2 Lewmar 48 ST - Primaries, 2 Lewmar 40 ST, 2 Lewmar 40 Mast Secondaries in Cockpit 
  • Whisker Pole


GALLEY

  • Stove – Hillerange 3 burner propane with oven
  • Fridge - 12V Keel Cooled
  • Sink – Double stainless steel
  • Microwave – Quasar

 

PLUMBING

  • Water heater – 6 gallon
  • Pressurized water system
  • Foot pumps in galley
  • Holding tank – 15 gallon fiberglass
  • Separate shower stall
  • Raritan PHII manual head

 

DECK & COCKPIT

  • Primary Anchor – Rocna w/ Chain
  • Windlass – Maxwell Electric w/ foot switches
  • Anchor washdown system
  • Cockpit table
  • Davits – Kato
  • Outboard motor lift
  • Dodger, Bimini, Connector (2023)
  • Cockpit Cushions
  • Docklines & Fenders
  • Life jackets, Horn, Flares


ADDITIONAL

  • Centerboard Pennant Renew


LOA38'

LOA Inch3''

LOA11.66''

LOD38'

Beam12'

Beam Inch1''

Draft Max Feet10'

Draft Max Inch6''

Draft Min Feet4'

Draft Min Inch6''

Fuel Tank (Gallons)37

Fuel Tank (Liters)140.06

Fresh Water (Gallons)100

Fresh Water (Liters)378.54

Holding Tank (Gallons)15

Holding Tank (Liters)56.78

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Rigel

HIN/IMO

BTY00052L585

38'3" (11.66 Meters)

Sail-Used

Year

1985

12'1"

30'6"

10'6"

4'6"

Cabins

3

Sleeps

5

Heads

1

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Hull Shape

Displacement

37 Gallons (140.06 Liters)

100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)

Displacement

19150

Designer

Ted Hood

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Nanni
  • ModelEngine Model: 50
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 50.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 37.29
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 1260.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
  • Hours DateHours Date: 03-07-2025
  • Engine Quantity1
  • Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Dale R Davis We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Dale R Davis. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Dale R Davis.

    Rigel 38ft Bristol Yacht For Sale
    Dale R Davis
    Yacht Broker

    PO Box 479

    Deale MD 20751 USA

    1-703-395-7649