1987 Bristol 47'
14.33 m1987 Bristol 47' 47.7
1987 Bristol 47.7
47' (14.33 m) Ranger
Looking for a classic bluewater cruising sailboat? Ranger is a Ted Hood-designed Bristol 47.7 with a cutter rig, 2-cabin/2-head layout, low-hour Volvo diesel, bow thruster, generator, and approximately $90,000 in recent upgrades including new rigging and B&G electronics.
| FEATURES: |
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| Ted Hood-designed Bristol 47.7 with classic aft-cockpit configuration |
| Approximately $90,000 in recent upgrades |
| New standing and running rigging |
| Complete B&G electronics suite (2024) |
| 2-cabin, 2-head layout ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard use |
| Notable Upgrades: Standing Rigging Replaced Running Rigging Replaced Complete B&G Electronics Suite (2024) Approximately $90,000 Invested in Recent Upgrades |
Description
Ranger is a beautiful, aft-cockpit example of the Bristol 47.7. Ted Hood’s design exudes the appearance of a classic sailing yacht. Her cutter rig and sturdy build quality make this a perfect long range cruiser or liveaboard boat. The current owner has completed $90,000 of recent upgrades including replacing the standing rigging, replacing the running rigging, and all new electronics. Ranger offers a beautiful and spacious 2-cabin, 2-head layout also features a convertible salon offering space for plenty, but can be sailed single-handed with her in-mast furling mainsail and roller-furling headsail. This yacht is ready to go on its next adventure. Will you be on board?
Key features include:
- Volvo Penta TAMD31-AHP inboard diesel engine (448 hours)
- Northern Lights TF/3 18 5KW generator (low hours)
- All new B&G suite of electronics (2024)
- Vetus bowthruster
- 2-zone reverse cycle air conditioning (9,000 BTU unit aft, 16,000 BTU unit forward)
Please contact Matt Lambert with YaZu Yachting regarding co-brokerage opportunities.
LOA47'
LOA Inch4''
LOA14.43''
Beam13'
Beam Inch2''
Draft Max Feet11'
Draft Min Feet4'
Draft Min Inch11''
Bridge Clearance Feet65'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)40
Fuel Tank (Liters)151.42
Fresh Water (Gallons)173
Fresh Water (Liters)654.88
Holding Tank (Gallons)20
Holding Tank (Liters)75.71
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Ranger
47'4" (14.43 Meters)
Sail-Used
1987
13'2"
37'3"
4'11"
2
Diesel
Fiberglass
Yes
40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
173 Gallons (654.88 Liters)
20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
34660
Ted Hood
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- ModelEngine Model: TAMD31-A
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Power HPPower HP: 130.00
- Power KWPower KW: 96.94
- Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 488.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Lights
- Generator Model: TF/3 18
- Generator KW: 5000.00
Full Details
ACCOMMODATIONS
GALLEY
- Shipmate 3-burner propane stove with oven
- Top-loading icebox
- Stainless steel double sink
- Microwave
- Formica countertops
- Hot/cold pressurized water
- Foot pump at galley sink
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRONICS
- New NMEA 2000 backbone (2024)
- Autopilot – B&G (2024)
- Depth – B&G – (2024)
- Speed – B&G – (2024)
- Wind – B&G – (2024)
- Chartplotter – B&G – (2024)
- Radar – B&G – (2024)
- VHF – B&G – (2024)
- AIS – B&G – (2024)
- Stereo – MS-RA70 Marine Stereo
ENGINE & MECHANICAL
- Volvo Penta TAMD31-AHP inboard diesel engine (448 hours)
- 3-blade MaxProp feathering propeller
- Dripless shaft seal
- Vetus bowthruster
- 2-zone reverse cycle air conditioning (9,000 BTU unit aft, 16,000 BTU unit forward)
- Northern Lights TF/3 18 5KW generator (low hours)
SAILS & RIGGING
- Hood in-mast furling mainsail (good condition)
- Hood roller-furling genoa (good condition)
- Hood double genoa (very good condition)
- Hood storm staysail (very good condition)
- Harken headsail roller-furling (2025)
- Standing rigging replaced (2024)
- Running rigging replaced (2024)
- (2) whisker poles
DECK & COCKPIT
- 55Kg plow anchor with chain and rode
- Electric windlass
- (2) Lewmar 65ST primary cockpit winches (serviced 2024)
- (2) Lewmar 55 secondary cockpit winches (serviced 2024)
- (1) Lewmar 44ST cabintop winch (serviced 2024)
- (1) Antal 226ST centerboard winch (serviced 2024)
- Canvas dodger with bimini and connector (2021)
- Cockpit cushions (2024)
- Deck shower (hot/cold)
- Dinghy outboard motor lift
MISCELLANEOUS & SAFETY
- Miscellaneous maintenance and repair spares
- Flares
- Lifejackets
- Boarding ladder
PLUMBING & TANKAGE
- Seaward 6 gallon water heater (2025)
- Foot pump at galley sink
- (1) electric flush head with Electroscan MSD
- (1) manual flush head with Electroscan MSD
- Hot/cold deck shower
- Aluminum fuel tank (40 gallon capacity)
- Stainless steel fresh water tanks (173 gallon total capacity)
- Plastic waste holding tanks (20 gallon total capacity)
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 Matt Lambert We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Matt Lambert. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Matt Lambert.


