1981 Bristol 40'

12.19 m
$ 75,000 USD
78 First Ave, , 07716Atlantic HIghlands New Jersey 07716

1981 Bristol 40 sloop

40' (12.19 m) Whistler

40

Chestertown, Maryland, United States
   Vessel ID: 2829891

$ 75,000 USD

$ 107,891 CAD*
68,666 Euros*
£ 57,950 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

If you are seeking a classic cruising sailboat in this size and price range, you will have a tough time finding one as gorgeous, well-maintained and upgraded as Whistler. This 1981 Bristol 40 keel/centerboard sloop is hull 130 of 149 built, and she benefits from years of continuous attention. The Bristol 40 is a well-regarded Ted Hood design, and is a carefully planned, well-constructed and sturdily built vessel that can take you anywhere in classic style. The Cruising Club of America declared the Bristol 40 to be one of the best monohull cruising vessels of all time. This boat is the perfect coastal cruiser for a couple. Notable features and upgrades include:

  • New sails and running rigging
  • Newer Raymarine electronics with radar
  • Installed cabin plug-in water-cooled heat/AC system
  • Electric head with freshwater flush
  • Centerboard keel: draft 4’ board up or 7’ 10” board down

Whistler is under winter cover now, but will be commissioned for the season and launched soon. See full listing and call broker for even more details!

LOA40'

LOA12.19''

LOD40'

Beam10'

Beam Inch9''

Draft Max Feet7'

Draft Max Inch10''

Draft Min Feet4'

Fuel Tank (Gallons)31

Fuel Tank (Liters)117.35

Fresh Water (Gallons)130

Fresh Water (Liters)492.1

Holding Tank (Gallons)10

Holding Tank (Liters)37.85

TypePower

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Whistler

HIN/IMO

BTY001301181

Power-Used

Year

1981

10'9"

27'6"

7'10"

Heads

1

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

31 Gallons (117.35 Liters)

130 Gallons (492.1 Liters)

10 Gallons (37.85 Liters)

Displacement

17580

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Westerbeke
  • ModelEngine Model: 4-108
  • YearEngine Year: 1981
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Power HPPower HP: 40.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 29.83
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 2432.00
  • Engine Quantity1
  • Full Details

    Hull and Deck

    All exterior brightwork in excellent condition

    Anchor Windlass: Lewmar windlass with foot buttons at bow and up/down control at helm

    Bow roller forward with plow anchor with chain/rope rode

    Canvas Bimini

    Canvas Dodger

    Canvas Hatch covers

    Canvas Mainsail Cover

    Centerboard cable replaced around 2010

    Centerboard full keel with encapsulated lead ballast

    Cockpit cushions

    Cockpit with full lazarette storage both port and starboard

    Deck: 3x polished stainless steel dorade vents

    Deck: lifelines replaced 2021

    Deck: transom mounted swim ladder

    Hull is solid fiberglass, with Navy Blue Awlgrip paint

    Lifesling

    LPG locker on aft deck

    Mast: steaming light / flood light

    Masthead anchor and running lights

    Running lights on deck are LED

    Steering cables replaced around 2010

    Varnished cockpit boards, hatch boards & toe rail

    Varnished rub rail keeps the topsides looking good

    Varnished teak hatch covers

    Interior

    Cabin & V-berth Heat & Air Conditioning: dockside water-cooled heat/AC – 2022

    Cabin bookshelves

    Cabin drawer storage under settees

    Cabin floor refinished 2022

    Cabin folding dining table

    Cabin heater: Propane heater

    Cabin salon settees double as sea berths

    Cabin TV: flat screen TV

    Cabinet storage lockers

    Dome lights are all selectable red/white

    Galley 3-burner propane stove/oven

    Galley refrigerator: Isotherm water-cooled 12v DC - 2021

    Galley SS sink with freshwater faucet

    Head hoses upgraded in 2022

    Head Shower

    Head sink with vanity

    Head storage lockers

    Head toilet: Raritan Electric freshwater flush with control panel – 2022

    Interior lights all retrofitted with LED’s

    Pumps: automatic electric bilge pump (manual one out of service)

    Quarter berth

    V-berth drawer storage

    V-berth forward cabin with filler cushion

    Ventilation in main cabin: large overhead opening hatch and opening ports

    Ventilation in V-berth: 2x opening window ports

    Water heater: on-demand propane-fired hot water heater

    Sails & Rigging

    Main: Bacon full batten mainsail with lazy jacks - 2023

    Jib: Bacon 135% roller furling genoa – 2023

    Downwind: Doyle asym sail tacks to bow

    Running rigging all replaced - 2023

    2x Lewmar 48 primary winches - 2007

    2x Lewmar 42 secondary winches

    2x Lewmar 24 cabin-top winches

    Harken cabin-top traveler

    2x SS horn cleats for jib sheets

    Electronics

    VHF: fixed-station ICOM VHF with cockpit RAM mic and hailer horn for auto fog horns                

    Stereo with cabin & cockpit speakers

    Autopilot: Raymarine wheel pilot – 2018

    Radar: Raymarine wifi radar new in 2023, with radome in mast cage

    MFD: Raymarine Axiom 9 at helm with Radar – GPS – AIS

    Instruments: bulkhead mounted Raymarine i70’s

    Mechanical

    2,431 hours on well-maintained Westerbeke 40hp diesel

    Rebuilt out of boat at 1100 hours including new engine mounts

    Transmission rebuilt 2013

    Three-blade fixed bronze propeller

    Alternator & water pump new 2024

    Dripless shaft seal

    2x house batteries Group 24 new 2022

    2x engine batteries Group 24 new 2023

    Shore power system

    Battery charger

     

    Disclaimer

    The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Robert Thuss We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Robert Thuss. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Robert Thuss.

    Whistler 40ft Bristol Yacht For Sale
    Robert Thuss

    78 First Ave

    Atlantic HIghlands New Jersey 07716