Bristol 41.1 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used market for a Bristol 41.1 means looking at a Ted Hood-designed center-cockpit cruiser built from 1981 to around 1994, with a shoal-draft keel-centerboard version that suits island hopping and a heavily built hull that has aged into a refit-friendly classic. Most boats you will encounter are owner three-cabin layouts, though both layout types appear, and ex-charter examples are common enough that their history deserves a close look.
Layouts on the Used Market
The dominant used configuration is the owner three-cabin arrangement with a center cockpit, which keeps the aft stateroom private and the saloon forward of the helm. A rarer aft-cockpit version exists for buyers who prefer a traditional deck plan. Ex-charter boats are a common presence in the population, so verify logbooks and outfit changes against the wear a charter life imposes on woodwork and rigging.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Buyers will commonly find chartplotters, radar, air conditioning, autopilots, inverters, furling mains, and biminis already fitted — a cluster that means most boats are set up for self-sufficient tropical cruising without immediate expense. Often-seen additions such as diesel heating, freezer, hardtop, dodger, dinghy davits, and life raft extend that capability toward colder or longer passages. Less common but worth noting as owner upgrades are electric winches, AIS, hot water, cockpit shower, and spinnaker — nice-to-haves rather than baseline gear.
What to Inspect
The keel-centerboard configuration is the headline inspection item, since the board must raise for shoal draft and seal cleanly when down centerboard configuration for versatility in shallow waters. On any example, examine the centerboard trunk for water intrusion and the pennant for wear, and confirm the board moves freely. Beyond that, the builder's solid-fiberglass approach means the hull itself is straightforward, but the woodwork described on these boats rewards a careful check for deferred varnish and joinery repair.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for the Bristol 41.1 is the United States. For a shopper, the short list is: confirm centerboard operation and trunk condition, favor an owner three-cabin center-cockpit example unless an aft cockpit is preferred, scrutinize any ex-charter history, and verify the commonly fitted electronics and climate gear are functional before counting them in the price.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bristol 41.1. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 3 | $79,900 | — |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $125,000 | +56.4% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $104,000 | -16.8% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $94,950 | -8.7% |
| Oct 25 | 4 | $62,450 | -34.2% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $45,000 | -27.9% |
| Mar 26 | 3 | $40,000 | -11.1% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $64,900 | +62.3% |
| May 26 | 3 | $85,000 | +31.0% |
| Jun 26 | 7 | $75,000 | -11.8% |
| Jul 26 | 4 | $99,000 | +32.0% |
Where they're listed
Bristol 41.1 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 26.
Country view
26 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $75,000 | 26 | 11 | 100.0% |
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