Bristol 29 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29' · 8.84 m

Disp.

8,400 lbs · 3,810 kg

First year

1966

The Bristol 29, introduced in 1966, represents a significant pivot point in the history of Bristol Yachts. While the company’s earlier success was built on the traditional, fullkeel designs of Carl Alberg, the Bristol 29 was the first production model penned for the builder by Halsey Herreshoff. This transition brought a more modern approach to the underwater profile, moving away from the heavy, longkeel shapes of the early 1960s toward a more balanced, cutaway forefoot design. According to technical documentation maintained by the Chesapeake Bristol Club, approximately 169 units were produced between 1966 and 1971. The model was offered in two distinct configurations: a fixed full keel and a keelcenterboard version, the latter of which became a staple for sailors navigating the thin waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Bahamas.