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  • 1982 Bristol 38.8
1982 Bristol 38.8
US$69,000
Freeport, Maine
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with clear sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water under a clear blue sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat interior with wooden finish and cozy seating area.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat deck with rigging and calm waters in the background.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water under a partly cloudy sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with cloudy sky background.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with clear sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water under a cloudy sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat docked with a couple embracing on deck.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat named Merlin on calm waters.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat named Merlin anchored in a calm bay under a blue sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with clear blue sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower curtain.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower curtain.
1982 Bristol 38.8 boat bathroom sink with wooden cabinet and colorful towels.
Engine compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with visible engine components.
1982 Bristol 38.8 engine compartment with visible hoses and belts.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat electrical panel with wooden trim.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on a trailer for maintenance.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on stands in a yard with green grass and trees.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat covered for winter storage on stands in snowy yard.
Orange Revere Offshore Commander 2.0 life raft bag with inflation instructions.
Storage compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with equipment and supplies.
Storage compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with tools and cleaning supplies.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht interior with wooden navigation desk and seating.
Interior cabin of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden furnishings.
1982 Bristol 38.8 engine compartment with fuel filter and heater switch.
Storage compartment in a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden trim and plastic containers.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht interior with wooden furnishings and blue cushioned seating.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat interior with wooden cabinetry and cushioned seating.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht kitchen with stove, sink, and wooden cabinetry.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht kitchen with a stainless steel three-burner stove.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht kitchen with double sink and stove
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht interior with wooden cabinetry and knife storage.
Interior of 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden table and cushioned seating.
Interior of 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wood paneling and nautical decor.
Bilge compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with pump and hoses.
Interior wiring and bolts of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat.
1982 Bristol 38.8 electrical components, Newmar and Heart Interface equipment.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat docked at a marina.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat deck with rigging and winches.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat cockpit with beige canopy and clear windows, docked at marina.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat bow on calm water.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat deck with coiled ropes and winch.
Garmin navigation system on a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat steering wheel and helm station.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with a scenic background.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with clear sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water under a clear blue sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat interior with wooden finish and cozy seating area.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat deck with rigging and calm waters in the background.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water under a partly cloudy sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with cloudy sky background.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with clear sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water under a cloudy sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat docked with a couple embracing on deck.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat named Merlin on calm waters.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat named Merlin anchored in a calm bay under a blue sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with clear blue sky.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower curtain.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower curtain.
1982 Bristol 38.8 boat bathroom sink with wooden cabinet and colorful towels.
Engine compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with visible engine components.
1982 Bristol 38.8 engine compartment with visible hoses and belts.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat electrical panel with wooden trim.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on a trailer for maintenance.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on stands in a yard with green grass and trees.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat covered for winter storage on stands in snowy yard.
Orange Revere Offshore Commander 2.0 life raft bag with inflation instructions.
Storage compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with equipment and supplies.
Storage compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with tools and cleaning supplies.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht interior with wooden navigation desk and seating.
Interior cabin of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden furnishings.
1982 Bristol 38.8 engine compartment with fuel filter and heater switch.
Storage compartment in a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden trim and plastic containers.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht interior with wooden furnishings and blue cushioned seating.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat interior with wooden cabinetry and cushioned seating.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht kitchen with stove, sink, and wooden cabinetry.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht kitchen with a stainless steel three-burner stove.
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht kitchen with double sink and stove
1982 Bristol 38.8 yacht interior with wooden cabinetry and knife storage.
Interior of 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wooden table and cushioned seating.
Interior of 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with wood paneling and nautical decor.
Bilge compartment of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat with pump and hoses.
Interior wiring and bolts of a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat.
1982 Bristol 38.8 electrical components, Newmar and Heart Interface equipment.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat docked at a marina.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat deck with rigging and winches.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat cockpit with beige canopy and clear windows, docked at marina.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat bow on calm water.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat deck with coiled ropes and winch.
Garmin navigation system on a 1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat steering wheel and helm station.
1982 Bristol 38.8 sailboat on calm water with a scenic background.
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  • 1982 Bristol 38.8

1982 Bristol 38.8 | 38ft

Freeport, Maine

US$69,000

2700 hours

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engine

Engine

Universal MD5444

power

Total Power

44hp

engineHours

Engine Hours

2700

boatClass

Class

Sail Cruiser

length

Length

38.25ft

year

Year

1982

boatModel

Model

38.8

capacity

Capacity

-

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Boat Details

Description

This classic Bristol 38.8 is both comfortable and capable.

Well maintained and has enjoyed numerous upgrades.

Currently in the water and available for your inspection.

Contact Information
Please contact Kristofer Grimnes at 207-798-9287
Other Details

Accommodations

Entering the boat down the companionway - you are immediately greeted by a bright varnished teak & holly sole, abundant varnished cabinetry throughout and brilliant natural light from the clear ports and hatches.

The Galley is immediately to port in a u-shaped arrangement. It is equipped with a three-burner stove located centrally, a double deep stainless sink facing forward with mixing faucet and separate spray nozzle. There is also a water filter for drinking water. A deep refrigerator is facing aft fitted with 12V refrigeration. There is plenty of storage with louvered door cabinets and custom teak holders for cups and glasses and knives.

To starboard and also aft is a long quarter berth that stretches under the cockpit. The berth also doubles as a seat for the fixed nav-desk that faces forward. The nav desk opens for chart storage and there is a set of four drawers for storage.

The main salon is amidships and features straight settees port and starboard, which pulls out for a wider berth. A beautifully varnished teak drop-leaf table is along the center-line, with bottle and cutlery storage in a compartment in the center of the table. Storage space is abundant in the main salon with storage compartments under the settees, two cabinets and bookshelves on both port and starboard. There is also a deep hanging locker and four further drawers to starboard. All of the cabinets and lockers have chromed hinges and beautiful teak louvered doors which were an upgrade from Bristol. The brilliant teak & holly sole is in excellent condition.

Forward of the main salon to port is the head compartment that is trimmed in teak also. There is a 2021 C-Head Composting Toilet, porcelain sink, four cabinets, large mirror on the bulkhead. Two opening ports provide ventilation to the head.

All the way forward is the master cabin that is fitted with an offset v-berth that has a removable filler that can be stored above the berth when not needed. There is a hanging locker, four drawers and sliding cabinets above the berth on either side. There is a large opening hatch directly over the berth that provides ventilation and natural lighting. Each berth is equipped with a variable speed fan.

Sails & Rigging

  • 2020 Mack Pack sail bag and lazy jacks
  • 2020 New mast step
  • 2021 replaced standing rigging, including shrouds, stays and roller furler (Harken Ocean MKIV)
  • 2021 Replaced Halyards (main, genoa and spinnaker) and topping lift.
  • 2022 Tides Marine Sail Track
  • 2022 Cleaned and stitched genoa and main sails.
  • Nav Tec hydraulic back stay
  • Stainless Steel chain plates rebedded in 2020
  • Lewmar 48 primary winches, oversized
  • Lewmar 40 cabin top winch (two speed main halyard)
  • Lewmar 40 two speed halyard winch on starboard side of the mast
  • Harken Roller Furler
  • 165% Genoa High Cut 1997 excellent condition
  • Dacron Mainsail (triple stitched) with two deep reefs 1997 excellent condition
  • Asymmetrical Spinnaker with sock
  • #1 Genoa
  • Working Jib
  • Storm Jib
  • Dodger- 2015
  • Cockpit awning with zippers on sides and back
  • Large sunshade
  • Spinnaker Pole

Electrical and Mechanical

  • Switch panel with breakers
  • Volt & Amp meters
  • 2019 and 2022 Replaced Batteries
  • 120 Volt AC
  • Switch panel with breakers
  • Volt & Amp meters
  • 30 amp shore power connection aft
  • 50' 30 amp shore power cord
  • Water heater (also engine supply)
  • Universal 5444 4 cylinder 44hp diesel auxiliary engine
  • Fixed 3 bladed propeller with weed deflector
  • 12v and 110v outlets throughout
  • 175W inverter
  • 300w inverter Heart Interface
  • Link 20 battery monitor
  • Newmar 30 Amp charger
  • Trojan T-105 x 4 batteries
  • Engine panel with custom LED alarm indicators
  • Racor water LED
  • Starter function LED
  • Glow plug function LED
  • Secondary Blower
  • 2020 New transmission with oil cooler
  • 2020 Balmar Battery Monitor
  • 2020 replaced engine hoses, including exhaust and raw water.
  • 2021 LED masthead anchor/tricolor light
  • 2021 LED Steaming Light
  • 2021 Replaced Mast Wiring

Electronics

  • Alpha Auto pilot linear drive below deck
  • Garmin 4208 GPS Map Color Chart Plotter -2015- in navpod at helm
  • Garmin GPS 75
  • 2020 Garmin Radar
  • ICOM VHF with DSC 2017
  • Raymarine wind, depth, knotmeter 2017
  • Kenwood CD player and radio with two pair of speakers, salon or cockpit with VHF feed

Hull & Deck

Solid fiberglass hull with vinylester resin in the outer most laminates. Fiberglass decks with molded in nonskid and balsa coring for added stiffness and weight reduction. One of the nice build details in the Bristol 38.8 is that the factory cut back the coring in way of primary deck penetrations and back filled with epoxy greatly mitigating the chances of moisture getting to coring in the event of a leak.

The exterior of the Bristol 38.8 is as nicely detailed as the interior. A generous cockpit with large sail locker to port and lazarette aft provides ample room for storage and seating. Wide side decks allow for ease of movement fore and aft. Varnished teak cockpit coamings, toe rails, grab rails and brow on the house give the yacht a look of elegance. Double stainless steel bow and stern rails and stanchions with double lifelines and gates P&S. A flip down stainless swim/boarding ladder is at the stern.

  • SS dorades
  • Stern swim ladder with teak steps
  • Sea cocks replaced throughout with backing pads
  • Tall toe rail package
  • Custom rub rail with solid ss striker, re-bedded 2015
  • Recent Awl Grip (Super Jet Black) double boot stripe
  • Cetol finish on exterior teak, professionally stripped and recoated, 2016

Galley

  • 3 burner propane stove with thermostat controlled oven
  • 2 20# propane tanks
  • Sentry gas vapor detector
  • 12v refrigeration system
  • Custom storage in cabinets
  • Custom carving knife storage

Plumbing

  • Emergency manual bilge pump
  • Foot pumps at galley sink fresh/raw water
  • H/C pressure water
  • High water bilge pump
  • Sump bilge pump
  • Manual bilge pump in cockpit
  • Cockpit shower, hot and cold

Ground Tackle

  • Maxwell 800 Electric Windlass with capstan and wildcat
  • 35# CQR type anchor 100' chain 100' nylon rode
  • Stainless Steel Danforth Anchor with 150' nylon rode
  • Custom stem fitting with double bow rollers.
  • 2020 45# Spade Anchor

Additional Information

  • 2022 Propane Tanks replaced, 10 lbs. each
  • 2021 Composting Toilet
  • 2020 Sunbrella Cockpit Cushions
  • 2019 6-person liferaft
  • 2019 Fairclough Canvas Winer Cover
  • Built in Hooka diving system, with 50' air hose
  • Variable speed fans in owners, salon and quarter berth
  • SERS diesel cabin heater bulkhead mounted
  • Lee clothes
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Additional short nav desk cushion
  • MOB pole
  • Harnesses and jack lines
  • Fenders with covers
  • Clock and Barometer
  • Trawler lamp
  • Wind scoop
  • Extensive documentation of the ships systems

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The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Propulsion

Engine Make:Universal

Engine Model:MD5444

Total Power:44hp

Engine Hours:2700

Engine Type:Inboard

Drive Type:Direct Drive

Fuel Type:Diesel

Propeller Type:3 Blade

Propeller Material:Bronze

Specifications

Dimensions

Length Overall:38.25ft

Max Bridge Clearance:58ft

Max Draft:10.25ft

Min Draft:4.5ft

Beam:12.08ft

Length at Waterline:30.58ft

Miscellaneous

Hull Material:Fiberglass

Tanks

Fresh Water Tank:90 gal

Fuel Tank:36 gal

Holding Tank:

Accommodations

Guest Heads:1

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1982 Bristol 38.8 | 38ft

Freeport, Maine

US$69,000

2700 hours

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Own this boat for $524/month
Tax information
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