Bristol 29.9 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Halsey Herreshoff·1977 – 1986·~216 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 29.9 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.92' · 9.12 m
Displ.
8,650 lbs · 3,924 kg
First year
1977

The Bristol 29.9, launched in 1977 and produced until 1986, marks a pivotal era in the history of Bristol Yachts. Moving away from the narrowbeam, Albergstyle traditionalism that defined its early years, the company commissioned legendary designer Ted Hood to create a more modern, voluminous, and performant 30foot cruiser. With approximately 200 hulls built, the 29.9 successfully targeted the "sweet spot" of the coastal cruising market, offering a level of interior volume and structural robustness that few competitors in its size class could match. Unlike its predecessor, the Halsey Herreshoffdesigned Bristol 29, the 29.9 was significantly beamier and utilized a more efficient underbody, making it a "secondgeneration" Bristol that remains a favorite on the used market for its "overbuilt" reputation and elegant lines.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 11,700
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+45.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bristol 29.9 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 14 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 11,700141100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4375937
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7615226
Bristol 35.535.5'$ 39,7004219
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Bristol 41.141.14'$ 69,999206
Bristol Channel Cutter37.75'$ 139,000166
Bristol 29.9You are here$ 11,700141
Bayfield 2929'$ 15,8791310
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 29.9 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 29.9 over the past 12 months is $11,700. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 29.9 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bristol 29.9 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bristol 29.9 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bristol 29.9 has increased by 45.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bristol 29.9 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bristol 29.9 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Bristol 29.9 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bristol 29.9 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 35.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bristol 29.9?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Hallberg-Rassy 29, Bristol 35.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.