1983 BRISTOL YACHTS 45' for Sale in Oriental, North Carolina
Classic Blue Water Cruiser With Recent Major Equipment Upgrades; An Outstanding Value This Bristol 45.5 is an excellent example of Ted Hood’s well renowned, master design. This classic is even better with numerous equipment upgrades (including 2024 Northern Lights Generator, repowered with 2019 Beta Marine Beta 50, many more major updates see complete list of 2019-2024 upgrades below). With her under 5’ of draft with the board up the Bahamas are open to explore. Her 11’ of draft with the board down powers her up wind like a freight train, as when she completed a circumnavigation as AINIA captained by Bruce Clark. Bruce found her to be fast, seaworthy, and exceptionally well built. Whether staying near shore or sailing across the ocean, you and your friends will cruise in beauty and comfort. The Bristol 45.5 is renowned for her incredible woodwork throughout the interior. The large master stateroom aft features a queen berth athwartship with storage beneath, bureau, and multiple hanging lockers. Master head has separate shower stall and vanity. Forward guest cabin with large V-berth with forward head featuring two convenient entry doors. 16,000 BTU air conditioner will cool you down during hot summer days. Galley features many upgrades including (2022) Frigoboat keel cooled refrigeration unit and (2022) Dickinson Mediterranean stove with oven. With her many recent upgrades (see complete list below), was surveyed and appraised in May of 2024 at $145,000 (survey available for review). She is an excellent value at $137,900 and ready to sail.
General Features
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
United States
Designer
Bristol Design Team
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Boat Type
Sail
Category
Cruising Sailboat
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 Gal
Fresh Water Tank
90 Gal
Model
50
Engine Hours
599 H
Fuel Type
Diesel
Horsepower Per Engine
50 HP
Cruise Speed
7 KN
Top Speed
9 KN
Range
110 NM
Measurements
OVERALL LENGTH
45 FT
DRAFT
9 FT
DRY Weight
60,000 LB
BEAM
13 FT
About Oaksmith Yachts
We know what it feels like to need to know what's past that next hill. To stare across an ocean and want to see what's out there. To wonder what's in that bay or on that island past that next point. To only have a day or a week to explore what should take months. We know what it's like to not be able to afford to let the weather stop you. We know what it feels like and we have a solution.