1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit

US$132,500

Oriental, North Carolina

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat docked at a marina with scenic background.

Sailing yacht Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit, 1986, cruising under clear skies.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat docked, featuring sleek design and blue hull.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit interior with blue seating and wooden table.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden table and cushioned seating.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit interior with wooden table and cushioned seating.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with blue seating and wooden cabinetry.

Navigation station of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht with control panels and clock.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with navigation equipment and manuals.

Control panel of a 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with gauges and switches.

Cozy interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with blue cushions and wooden cabinetry.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden cabinetry and nautical decor.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht with wood finish and kitchen amenities.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit galley with stove and wooden cabinetry.

Stainless steel stove and oven in 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht kitchen.

Stainless steel stove in 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht kitchen.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit kitchen with wooden cabinetry and built-in oven.

Interior compartment of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat, featuring wooden and metal elements.

Interior view of a 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with storage compartments.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wood cabinetry and control panels.

Stainless steel double sink in 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht kitchen.

Wooden interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht with drawers and cabinets.

Cozy cabin interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with wooden finish and bedding.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit interior with wooden cabinetry and cozy sleeping area.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden cabinetry and storage compartments.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit bathroom with wooden cabinets and sink.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit, featuring a compact shower area.

Shower area in 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with blue curtain.

Open cabinet in 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit, showing interior plumbing and storage.

White door inside 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht, featuring a simple handle.

Wooden bathroom interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with sink and fire extinguisher.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit bathroom with wooden cabinetry and compact sink.

White bathroom sink with chrome faucet, Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit, 1986 model.

Wooden interior storage space on a 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat.

Wooden interior detail of a 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit interior with cozy sleeping area and wooden cabinetry.

Cozy cabin interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with sunlight streaming in.

Cozy cabin interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with comfortable bedding.

Wooden interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with fire extinguisher and patterned cushion.

Interior cabin of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit sailboat with wooden finish.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden shelves and nautical rope.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden cabinetry and soft lighting.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden cabinetry and cushions.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit bathroom with wooden cabinets and blue shower curtain.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit bathroom with wooden cabinets and round mirror.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit with wooden cabinets and round mirror.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht with wood finish and compact bathroom.

Interior of 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit yacht with wooden finish and blue seating.

1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit | 41ft

Name: 1986 Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit
Brand: Bristol
Price: 132500 USD
Availability: InStock

Oriental, North Carolina

US$132,500

$2,500

3374 hours

Own this boat for $1,007/month

Customize

Engine

Perkins 154

Total Power

62hp

Engine Hours

3374

Class

Sail Cruiser

Length

41ft

Year

1986

Model

43.3 Center Cockpit

Capacity

Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.

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Boat Details

Description

AQUARIUS is a fine example of a Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit, a yacht that dreams are made of. She is a classic Ted Hood design that has been impeccably maintained and comes with 31 years of detailed records. She is comfortable, sea kindly, and safe. With her centerboard up, her 4-foot-6-inch draft is a perfect fit for shallow waters. The owner stateroom has the highly desirable in-line, on-center island berth with private head and separate shower. AQUARIUS, with her Flag Blue hull and tan deck, is a luxurious head-turner. She has been continuously updated and is ready to take you wherever your heart desires.
As an example of her updates, in June 2025 a new transmission was installed and her rigging was professionally inspected. She was hauled out and the bottom painted in January 2025. Both alternators were replaced in 2024.
From the year 2021 through 2023, the following equipment was added or replaced.

Raymarine radar
Raymarine Axiom+ 12 chart plotter integrated with the autopilot and radar
VHF radio with AIS receiver integrated with chart plotter
Mainsail
Engine driven compressor
Maxi prop rebuilt
Drive shaft and cutlass bearing
Raymarine wind, speed, depth instruments
Three thru-hull seacocks
Diesel engine injectors
Engine oil pressure and temperature gauges

In 2020, AQUARIUS was refit:

Topsides Awlgriped in Flag Blue
Three batteries
Autopilot
Both HVAC units
Regulator
Battery charger
Engine wiring and switches, starter, raw water pump
Water heater
Electrosan
Propane stove with oven
Pumps: two for aft shower, one for forward shower, one for refrigerator pump out/bilge pump, one deck wash down pump, added second bilge pump amidships with high water alarm, fresh water pump and accumulator

Special features include:

Large dining table
Centerboard
Anchor windlass
Separate shower stall in the aft head
Modified cutter rig
Winterizing systems for the engine, both air conditioning units, both heads, anchor wash down hose
Freezer/refrigeration system
Engine coolant overflow tank
Two air conditioning zones
Offshore cruising gear, such as, SSB antenna, parachute anchor, storm trysail rig, tether hooks in the cockpit, masthead running lights, MOM module, EPIRB
Wooden wheel
Centerboard sheave access
Owners manual customized for AQUARIUS
Epoxied bottom

AQUARIUS is like new in so many ways. Her detailed descriptions are worthy of your time to read. She is a must see if you are looking for a spacious and comfortable classic design sailing yacht. The current slip is available for rent short or long term. Call today to schedule a private showing.

Contact Information

Please contact Julie Rahm, CPYB at 252-675-5237

Other Details

Accommodations and Layout

Stepping down the companionway ladder, find a desirable split floor plan with the main salon, galley, and nav station separating two private staterooms, each with a private head. The forward cabin features a large V-berth with filler piece and hanging locker. A head with separate shower is adjacent aft to port with access from both the forward cabin and main salon.
The main salon includes an L-shaped settee to port that converts to a double berth. A straight settee to starboard also extends for sleeping and is equipped with a lee cloth. Both salon berths are excellent for sleeping at sea. A fixed teak dining table with large fold up leaves is on the centerline with storage for silverware and liquid refreshments. Numerous storage compartments below and behind the settee, and a hanging locker to starboard provide ample storage.
The galley is to starboard aft of the main salon. Create meals as if you were home with the three-burner propane stove with oven. A double stainless steel sink is on the centerline and drains well on either tack. Refrigeration is supplied by a Sea Frost engine-driven compressor for use at sea and a 110V compressor to use at the dock with shore power. A third of the refrigeration compartment is a freezer that will make ice. The other two-thirds is a refrigerator that is cooled by cold air from the freezer compartment. A small fan in the refrigerator side keeps the temperature even. Numerous drawers and lockers provide storage for food and dishware.
Aft to port in the main salon is the large, rear-facing navigation station. Engine access is easy with four separate access doors to the engine room. To starboard, a passage through the galley leads aft to the spacious owners cabin with a centerline queen berth and private head with a separate shower stall. Two hanging lockers, numerous drawers, and other storage spaces provide plenty of room for necessities aboard.
The interior is richly finished in varnished teak throughout the boat. Floorboards are solid teak and holly inlay with sufficient hatches to assess the water tanks and the entire bilge area. Numerous opening ports, hatches, and fans provide fresh air flow and comfort throughout the interior.

Electronics

Raymarine Axiom+ 12-inch Chart Plotter at the Helm (2020)
Raymarine Wind, Speed, Depth (2025)
Raymarine Autopilot (2020)
Raymarine Radar (2020)
VHF Radio with AIS Receiver with Command Mic in the Cockpit
Stereo/CD Player with Salon and Stateroom Speakers
Hull and Masthead Nav Lights (Can Toggle Between the Two for Coastal or Ocean Cruising)

Mechanical

Perkins 4-154, 62 hp, 3374 hours, Inboard Diesel Engine
3 Blade Feathering Maxi-Prop
ZF Marine ZF 25 M Transmission, Serial No. 30183716 (2025)

Electrical

110V AC System with Battery Charger
12V DC System with Two House and One Engine Strat Battery
Two Marine Air-Conditioning Units
Pressure Water System
Hot Water Heater
Electro-San Sanitation System for Aft Head (Legal for Direct Overboard Discharge in Most Waters)

Deck and Hull

Flag Blue Hull
Bimini and Dodger
Bow Raw Water Wash Down Pump
Varnished Teak Toerails, Eyebrows, Handrails, Cockpit Trim, Steering Wheel, Cockpit Table, and Dorade Boxes
Lewmar Winches
45-Pound CQR Anchor with 250 Foot Chain
Danforth Style Secondary Anchor with Rope/Chain Rode
Two Large Storage Compartments Accessed on the Aft Deck
Block and Tackle System for Handling Dinghy Motor
Deck Lights

Rigging and Sails

Modified Cutter Rig
July 1, 2025 Rigging Inspection by Zimmerman Marine Available; All Standing Rigging Parts Found to be Good.
Mast Mounted Radar Reflector
Para-Tech 18-Foot Parachute Sea Anchor with 400 Feet of Nylon Rode and Customized Chain Rig to Attach to Bow to Prevent Chafing of the Nylon Rode

Sails

Doyle Full Battened Mainsail with Stackpack (2022)
110 Genoa high cut
110 Genoa deck sweeper
Staysail
Cruising Chute
Storm Trisail with Mast Track and Halyard Block
Carbon Fiber Whisker Pole Attached to the Mast on a Track

Additional Equipment

MOM Module
EPIRB
Awning that Attaches to the Bimini to Shade the Aft Deck
P-Avon 6 Man Open Ocean Life Raft (Expired, Last Repacked in 2015) with Deck Storage Rack

Disclaimer

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.