1981 Bristol 41'
12.50 m1981 Bristol 41' 41.1cc
- 12.50 m
- Diesel
- Sail
- Center Cockpit
1981 Bristol 41.1cc
41' (12.50 m) Endless Summer
Endless Summer is a well-maintained lightly used Bristol 41.1 center cockpit which offers timeless lines, sleeps up to six, two heads, reverse-cycle heating/air conditioning throughout and more. This is a solid, proven cruiser known for its build quality, seaworthiness, and ease of handling.
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Center cockpit with centerboard |
| Fisher Panda 4kw generator |
| 3 Blade bronze Max Prop w/Prop Speed and line cutter |
| 2 Jabsco Electric freshwater heads |
| 2-zone AC and heat |
1981 Bristol 41' 41.1cc
- 12.50 m
- Diesel
- Sail
- Center Cockpit
$ 85,000 USD
$ 117,684 CAD*€ 73,077 Euros*£ 63,177 GBP*
Description
The Bristol 41.1 is a Ted Hood design that marked an important evolution for Bristol Yachts. Introduced in 1981, it moved away from the traditional full-keel cruisers of the 1960s toward a more versatile, performance-oriented hull with a centerboard and Hood’s Stowaway mast system—offering both shallow-water access and capable bluewater stability.
Built in Bristol, Rhode Island to high standards, the 41.1 earned a reputation as a gentleman’s cruiser. It features heavy hand-laid fiberglass construction, substantial structural bulkheads, and interior joinery finished to a level often associated with more expensive builds.
Endless Summer is a well-maintained example, lightly used by her second owner and currently located in Mamaroneck, New York. A major refit was completed in 2000 at Ted Hood’s Little Harbor yard. The comfortable center-cockpit layout offers timeless lines and sleeping accommodations for up to six, with two private cabins, a salon, two heads, and reverse-cycle heating and air conditioning throughout.
This is a solid, proven cruiser known for its build quality, seaworthiness, and ease of handling.
LOA41'
LOA Inch1''
LOA12.52''
Beam12'
Beam Inch8''
Draft Max Feet10'
Draft Max Inch5''
Draft Min Feet4'
Draft Min Inch6''
Fuel Tank (Gallons)100
Fuel Tank (Liters)378.54
Fresh Water (Gallons)180
Fresh Water (Liters)681.37
Holding Tank (Gallons)20
Holding Tank (Liters)75.71
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Endless Summer
41'1" (12.52 Meters)
Sail-Used
1981
12'8"
31'6"
10'5"
4'6"
2
6
2
7.7 Knots
Diesel
Fiberglass
Gelcoat
Displacement
100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
180 Gallons (681.37 Liters)
20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
26500
Ted Hood
Bristol Yachts
Off White
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Westerbeke
- ModelEngine Model: W58
- YearEngine Year: 1981
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 58.00
- Power KWPower KW: 43.25
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 1100.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Fischer Panda
- Generator Model: 4KW
- Generator KW: 4.00
- Generator Hours: 100
Full Details
Accommodations
The interior of Bristol 41.1 “Endless Summer” is a showcase of traditional New England craftsmanship, dominated by satin-finished teak and a layout designed for long-term cruising. This 2-cabin / 2-head layout provides excellent privacy and comfort whether you’re cruising as a couple or with family and friends.
Make your way down the companionway into the bright, open and airy salon with a generous 6'4" headroom and heavy-duty ceiling-lined ports which welcome warm natural light, complementing the teak joinery. Salon settees line both port and starboard with a folding teak table that hugs the port settee for easy interior dining.
Continuing forward, a full electric head with a shower is located to port, with access from the salon as well as from the forward cabin. Just beyond lies the forward cabin with a comfortable sleeping berth with ample storage compartments.
Reversing back into the salon, a dedicated navigation station is tucked underneath the companionway hatch to port — perfect for plotting your next course. Glance back to the starboard, you’ll find the thoughtfully designed walk-through galley, connecting the private aft master stateroom, (a highlight of this celebrated center cockpit layout) to the salon. This spacious aft cabin features a large double berth and its own private freshwater electric head with shower.
Sleeping capacity: The boat offers 2 cabins which can accommodate up to 4 guests as well as two additional berths in the saloon, for a total of up to six sleeping guests.
- 2-zone air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat
- Salon wall-mounted Seth Thomas Bronze Barometer
- Smart TV with DVD player
- Stereo with CD changer
- Internal and external speakers
Galley
- Force 10 gimbaled 3-burner LPG stove with oven and broiler
- 1.5 cu ft. Magic Chef microwave oven
- Seafrost top and side-loading refrigeration (new 2025)
- Stainless-steel sink basin with easy-access engine hatch below
- Magna BBQ grill mounted on stern rail
Heads
- (2) Jabsco electric freshwater marine heads
- Wash basins and showers
Hull, Deck and Cockpit
- Hull in off-white gelcoat
- 2 cabin-top dorade vents on forward deck
- Lewmar folding helm wheel
- Stainless-steel swim ladder on transom
- Folding cockpit table on helm binnacle
- Fishtray and p/s seats on aft deck
- Aft deck hot and cold shower
- (2) stern seats with cupholders
- Upgraded through-hull valves and hoses
- Westerbeke engine monitoring panel near helm binnacle
Electrical
- Electrical system rewired with new panel, breakers and switches
- (6) AGM batteries (5 house, 1 engine)
- Fisher Panda 4KW Freshwater-cooled diesel generator w/ approx. 100 hours
- All lights converted to LED including spreaders
- 60-amp Inteli-Power model PD2160 marine converter / charger
- (2) 30-amp Shore power inlets with cords
- Heart Interface Freedom Inverter and battery charger
Electronics
- Furuno Navnex Vx2 Navionics Gold Chartplotter
- Garmin GPS Map 545S
- Ritchie Compass
- Standard Horizon VHF
- KVH wind instrument repeater display
- Furuno GaAs FET front end 8-tone daylight high-sensitivity marine radar display
- Slyvox 24” Smart TV with DVD player at nav desk
- Standard Horizon VHF Radio
- Furuno model #1834c Radar
- Robertson AP300x Auto pilot
- JVC Stereo with cassette and CD exchanger
- Internal and external Fusion speakers
- Bose speakers in salon cabin
- Raytheon Radar deflector on mast
Sails and Rigging
Sails
- Mainsail
- Genoa
- Working Jib
- 2 Spinnakers
Rigging
- Hood Stowaway electric in-mast furling
- New running rigging
- New roller furler head sail
- (2) Lumar 55 self-tailing main winches
- (2) Lewmar 42 2-speed on the mast
- (1) Lewmar 48 portside stem mainsail winch
- (1) Lewmar 40 outhaul winch in cockpit
- New lifelines (2025)
Engine and Mechanicals
- Westerbeke W58 Diesel with 1100 hours
- Max Prop with line cutters coated with Prop Speed
- Dripless shaft seal
- Oil change pump and manifold system for engine and generator
- Fisher Panda 4KW Freshwater-cooled diesel generator w/ approx. 100 hours
- Saltwater washdown pump
- Engine room heater for winter storage
- 2-zone air conditioning with reverse-cycle heat
Ground Tackle
Canvas, safety gear, miscellaneous
- Simpson stainless-steel dinghy davits
- West Marine 8ft hard-bottom dinghy w/ 3.5hp Johnson outboard
- Dodger and bimini in “Stone”
- Cockpit cushions in “Off White”
- Magma BBQ grill mounted on stern rail
- New lifelines (2025)
- Docklines and fenders
- Stainless-steel swim ladder on transom
- Aft deck hot and cold shower
- LED flares
- 3 Fire extinguishers
- Jimbouy throwable MOM on stern pulpit rail
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 Michael Beers We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael Beers. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael Beers.


