Bristol 35.5 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ted Hood·1978 – 1996·~183 hulls·Bristol Yachts
Bristol 35.5 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.5' · 10.82 m
Displ.
15,000 lbs · 6,804 kg
First year
1978

The Bristol 35.5 stands as a definitive example of the "second generation" of yachts from the Rhode Island builder, marking a transition from the narrowbeamed, Alberginspired designs of the 1960s to the more voluminous and performanceoriented cruisers of the late 1970s and 1980s. Designed by the legendary Ted Hood, the 35.5 was introduced in 1978 and remained in production for over a decade, with roughly 250 hulls completed. It was offered in two primary configurations: a deepkeel version and a highly popular keel/centerboard version, the latter of which allowed the boat to navigate the shallow waters of the Chesapeake and the Bahamas while maintaining offshore stability. As noted in editorial retrospectives by Practical Sailor, the 35.5 remains one of the most soughtafter models on the brokerage market for sailors seeking a "traditional" aesthetic paired with a hull capable of legitimate bluewater passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 39,700
Ask, not sold · 42 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
19
42 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (97.2%) · Mexico (2.8%)

Recent Listings

29 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bristol 35.5 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 35 listings (97.2%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

36 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 39,900351297.2%
Mexico$ 39,500112.8%

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
Catalina 35535.42'$ 220,0007521
Bristol 35.5You are here$ 39,7004219
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Little Harbor 4040.16'$ 40,750263
Moody 3534.5'$ 67,2572311
Bristol 38.838.25'$ 63,900209
Bristol 41.141.14'$ 69,999206
C&C Landfall 3534.92'$ 24,900176
Bristol Channel Cutter37.75'$ 139,000166
Bristol 29.929.92'$ 11,700141
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bristol 35.5 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bristol 35.5 over the past 12 months is $39,700. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bristol 35.5 sailboats are for sale?+
19 Bristol 35.5 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 42 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bristol 35.5 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bristol 35.5 has decreased by 4.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bristol 35.5 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bristol 35.5 listings over the past 12 months are United States (97.2%), Mexico (2.8%).
05Do Bristol 35.5 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Bristol 35.5 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 16.2% 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 35.5?+
Comparable models include Catalina 355, Dufour 35, Little Harbor 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.