1980 Bristol 35.5C

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT:

✅ B&G Electronics Upgrade (Radar, GPS, AIS, VHF, Depth, Speed, Wind) in 2023

Garmin GPSMAP 640.

Standard Horizon Depth.

Standard Horizon Speed.

Raymarine Autohelm ST4000+.

West Marine VHF 150.

West Marine VHF 600 DSC.

Gemini compass.

AcuRite weather monitor.

DECK CONSTRUCTION

Molded FRP with plywood reinforcements and balsa core. The forward deck is surrounded by a teak toe

rail and is protected by stainless steel bow and stern railings connected by dual lifelines running the

length of the deck, port and starboard. Gates are found just forward of the cockpit, port and starboard.

Teak handholds run along the cabin top, port and starboard, along with two center mounted opening

hatches, one midway, the other forward. Two dorade boxes are found port and starboard of the mast.

The bow features a roller mounted anchor with a pass-through to the chain locker below. Cleats are

found port and starboard at the bow and stern. The single spreader, deck stepped rig is supported by

wire standing rigging and a roller furler. Two halyard winches are mounted on the mast. Jib tracks run

along toe rails on the port and starboard side decks with four scuppers, two port, two starboard found

just forward of the cockpit.

MATERIAL/CONDITION:

Molded FRP deck with balsa core and plywood reinforcements.

COCKPIT:

The cockpit is spacious and provides plenty of room to sail the boat with a full crew, as well as a great

space to entertain at anchor or dockside. It features a pedestal helm with a stainless wheel, binnacle

compass, throttle and gear shift, wheel lock, depth and speed instruments, and a stainless steel

handhold. The teak-lined coamings feature two cubbies on either side. The engine control panel is

found on the lower helm. The engine start/stop controls are located at the helm. Seating for seven (7)

is provided by port and starboard benches and a stern custom bench, which features a raised

helmsman's seat that doubles as a locker cover. Two (2) additional lockers are found under the port and

starboard benches. Winches are mounted forward on the coaming. The cockpit is protected from the

elements by a Bimini.

INTERIOR DESCRIPTION:

MAIN CABIN:

With teak joinery and appointments, tan cushions and a teak and ash sole, the spacious main cabin is a

warm and inviting space. Entering the cabin from the cockpit companionway, the galley is found to

starboard and the navigation station, with a quarter berth behind, to port. A settee with seating for

four (4) is found forward of the navigation station. On the starboard side forward of the galley, a settee

with seating for four (4) extends the length of the saloon. Storage lockers are found behind the settees

with additional storage below. A bulkhead mounted folding dining table is just starboard between the

settees. Shelves and storage lockers are found above both settees. Teak handholds are overhead

mounted above both settees (now painted white). There are two (2) overhead lights and two (2)

reading lamps mounted on the forward bulkheads, port and starboard. Ventilation is provided by an

overhead opening hatch, three (3) opening ports, dorade vents and the companionway. Four (4) fixed

port/windows are found in the aft section of the cabin: two (2) port, two (2) starboard.

CABIN BRIGHTWORK:

Satin varnish finish.

NAVIGATION STATION:

Found in the aft port side of the main cabin, the forward-facing navigation station features a teak,

lift-top navigation table, VHF radio and lamp. Storage drawers are built into the table base and there is

a locker above the table on the portside. Seating is provided by the end of the quarter berth.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Sleeps seven (7) people. The port saloon settee makes into a double berth and sleeps two (2), the

starboard saloon bench converts to a double and sleeps two (2), the V-berth sleeps two (2), and the

quarter berth sleeps one (1).

HEADS:

The head is found on the port side between the saloon and forward cabin. The head features a manual

marine toilet and a countertop housing a stainless steel sink with hot and cold running water and

shower wand. A mirror, soap dish, 120 VAC outlet and locker are found above the sink counter with

drawers and a locker underneath. Ventilation is provided by an opening port and a dorade vent.

GALLEY:

The galley is found in the aft starboard side of the main cabin and features a countertop with a stainless

steel sink mounted aft and a top-loading icebox aft. A 120 Volt refrigerator is retrofitted to where the

original galley cooktop was fitted. Lockers are found above the counter, with additional lockers found

under and behind the sink. The electrical panels are mounted on the aft bulkhead above the icebox,

with the battery bank switch and a 120 VAC outlet mounted below.

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com