The Bristol 56.6 represents the pinnacle of the Rhode Island builder’s "second generation" philosophy, blending the robust, overbuilt heritage of Clint Pearson’s yard with the sophisticated performance-oriented naval architecture of the Ted Hood design group. Often regarded as the flagship of the Bristol line alongside the nearly identical 54.4 and later 57 models, the 56.6 was conceived as a high-end semi-custom performance cruiser. It was designed to cater to a demographic that demanded blue-water capability, a shallow-draft centerboard configuration for Caribbean cruising, and an interior finish that rivaled European contemporaries like Hinckley or Little Harbor.
Used Bristol 56.6 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Bristol
- Model
- 56.6
- Builder
- Bristol Yachts
- Designer
- Dieter Empacher
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1986 - ??
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