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Bristol Yachts

Clint Pearson launched Bristol Yachts in the fall of 1964 after he stepped out of the presidency of the Pearson Yachts, which had become a division of Grumman Allied Industries. After purchasing the assets of Sailstar Yachts, another manufacturer of small sailboats in the area, he also bought the Poppasquash Point boat yard and the land on Franklin Street to establish a manufacturing plant. Here he built the first new models like the Bristol 27, designed by Carl Alberg. In one year 172 Bristol 27’s were built. There was also the Bristol 29 designed by Halsey Herreshoff, the Bristols 32 and 39 designed by Ted Hood, and Bristol 34 designed by John Alden Assoc.. Later ‘second generation’ models included the 31.1, 35.5, 41.1, 45.5, 47.7 and then larger custom boats. In total, 4400 Bristol Yachts were produced between 1965 and 1997 when the company ceased production. HIN for Bristol Yachts: BTY

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39 sailboats built by Bristol Yachts

Sailstar Bristol 24 Corsair

Bristol 19 (Sailstar Corinthian 19)

Bristol 22 Caravel

Bristol 29.9

Bristol 35.5

Bristol 41.1

Bristol 38.8

Bristol 47.7

Bristol 27.7

Bristol 43.3

Bristol 33.3

Bristol 48.8

Bristol 54.4

Bristol 31 XL

Bristol 3800

Bristol 56.6.

Corinthian 19 (Alberg)

Bristol 27-2

Bristol 27 (Weekender)

Bristol 45.5 CC

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Bristol 31.1

Bristol 43/44

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Bristol Yachts owned by Clinton Pearson was one of the first successful builders of fiberglass sailboats. Starting in 1964 with a Carl Alberg design, the Bristol 27, Bristol sailboats were also designed by John Alden, Halsey Herreshoff, Paul Coble, Dieter Empacher and Ted Hood. All these famous designers contributed to the basic idea of building tough and no-nonsense cruising sailboats, many of which are still seen today cruising worldwide. Bristol Yachts were built until 1997 keeping alive the tradition of a sea kindly design for safe and comfortable cruising. Contact Us for more Bristol Yachts info and to see one of the Bristol sailboats for sale listed below.

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Bristol for Sale

info » $199,000

46 Trumpeter

Bristol 45.5 Aft Cockpit for Sale

Trumpeter info » $169,900

Bristol 43.3 Center Cockpit for Sale

info » $170,000

41 Maratime

Bristol 41.1 Aft Cockpit for Sale

Maratime info » $99,000

Bristol 40 for Sale

Caiden info » $42,500

40 Balandra Rose

Bristol Yawl for Sale

Balandra Rose info » $44,900

info » $45,000

info » $61,000

Kate info » $56,000

38 Meridian

Bristol 38.8 for Sale

Meridian info » $69,000

Merlin info » $78,000

38 Sea Fever

Sea Fever info » $95,000

28 Jolie Brise

Bristol Channel Cutter Sam L Morse for Sale

Jolie Brise info » $129,500

28 Adventure

Bristol Channel Cutter Lyman Mo for Sale

Adventure info » $150,000

35 Good News II

Bristol 35.5 for Sale

Good News II info » $50,000

Bristol 35.5 Centerboard for Sale

info » $55,000

35 SOJOURNER

Bristol 35 for Sale

SOJOURNER info » $24,500

33 Dawn Treader

Bristol 33.3 for Sale

Dawn Treader info » $44,900

30 TIMELESS

Bristol Sloop (Hull #40) for Sale

TIMELESS info » $15,000

30 Sea Otter

Bristol 29.9 for Sale

Sea Otter info » $19,800

Iolare info » $15,000

Bristol Channel Cutter for Sale

Jolie Brise info » $75,000

28 Stravaigin II

Bristol Channel Cutter BCC 28 for Sale

Stravaigin II info » $126,000

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Corporate History:

The Bristol Yacht Company was established by Clinton “Clint” Pearson. Clint and his cousin Everett Pearson began construction of fiberglass dinghies in 1955 in their garage in Seekonk, MA on County Street. Within a years’ time the newly established Pearson Yachts employed hundreds of people. Fast corporate expansion resulted in cash flow difficulties. The cousins raised capital by selling an equity position in Pearson to Grumman Allied Industries in 1961. Clint left in 1964 and acquired a distressed sailboat builder, Sailstar, in West Warwick, RI. He moved into the abandoned Herreshoff boatyard. Carl Alberg designed the company's first boat, a Bristol 27. Clint decided to change the company’s name to Bristol Yacht Company in 1966, thus phasing the Sailstar brand name out of existence. The boat yard was eventually located on Popasquash Road, in Bristol, RI. The facilities included a giant outbuilding on land owned by Clinton and where his home was located as well. Across the road from the outbuilding was a small marina and travel lift. Owing to bankruptcy the company was closed in 1997.   Resources for Bristol Yacht and Bristol Sailboat owners and future owners

• Bristol Owners Association
• Bristol Yachts Wikipedia Article
• Bristol29 restoration site
• Bristol 41.1 Review  

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The Bristol 32 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The  Bristol 32, an ultra-heavy displacement sloop,  was designed by Ted Hood &  Dieter Empacher  and built in the USA by Bristol Yachts Inc.

Published Specification for the Bristol 32

Underwater Profile:  Long keel

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  32'0"  ( 9.8m)

Waterline Length:  22'0"  ( 6.7m)

Beam:  9'6"  ( 2.9m)

Draft:  4'8"  ( 1.4m) *

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop **

Displacement:  10,800lb (4,899kg)

Designer:  Ted Hood & Dieter Empacher

Builder:  Bristol Yachts Inc. (USA)

Year First Built:  1966

Year Last Built:  1983

Number Built:  322

* Centreboard version also available, drawing 3'6" with board up and 7'6" with it down.

** Also available as a ketch or yawl

Published Design Ratios for the Bristol 32

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  15.3

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  36.1

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  453

4. Comfort Ratio:  33.3

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.7

Read more about these  Key Performance Indicators...

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Bristol 32

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of just 15.3 suggests that the Bristol 32 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 36.1 means that the Bristol 32 is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 453, tells us the Bristol 32 is firmly in the ultra-heavy displacement category. Load her up as much as you like and her performance will be hardly affected, not that it was ever startling. Few if any sailboats are built to this displacement category these days - but they remain popular with some long-distance sailors.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 33.3 suggests that crew comfort of a Bristol 32 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 indicates that a Bristol 32 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Any Questions?

What other versions of the Bristol 32 were built?

There were three versions of the Bristol 32 built: a sloop, a yawl and a ketch. The sloop was the most common, with 322 units built between 1966 and 1983. The yawl and ketch versions had different mast heights and sail areas.

What is the accommodation like in the Bristol 32?

The Bristol 32 has a traditional layout with a V-berth forward, followed by a head compartment with a hanging locker opposite, a main saloon with settees and a fold-down table, and a galley and a quarter berth aft. The interior is finished in teak and has a classic feel.

What sail plan and rigging options are available for the Bristol 32?

As mentioned above, the Bristol 32 was available as a sloop, a yawl or a ketch. The sloop had a masthead rig with a single spreader and a roller furling genoa. The yawl and ketch had similar rigs but with shorter main masts and additional mizzen masts. The sail area varied depending on the rig type, from 43.3 m² for the sloop to 51.1 m² for the ketch.

What keel options are available for the Bristol 32?

The Bristol 32 had two keel options: a fin keel or a keel/centerboard. The fin keel had a draft of 1.4 m and a ballast of 1,769 kg. The keel/centerboard had a draft of 1.1 m with the board up and 2.3 m with the board down, and a ballast of 1,814 kg.

What is the Bristol 32 like to sail?

The Bristol 32 is a heavy displacement sailboat that is stable, comfortable and seaworthy. It is not very fast or agile, but it can handle rough weather and long passages well. It is easy to sail single-handed or with a small crew, and it has good balance and steering response. It performs best in moderate to strong winds, as it is slightly underpowered in light airs.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Bristol 32?

The average cost of a secondhand Bristol 32 depends on the condition, age, equipment and location of the boat. According to some online listings, the price range can vary from $10,000 to $40,000 USD

Is this boatbuilder still in business?

No, this boatbuilder is not still in business. Bristol Yachts was founded in 1966 by Clint Pearson, who also founded Pearson Yachts. The company produced several models of sailboats until it ceased operations in 1997 due to financial difficulties.

What other sailboats have been created by this designer?

The designer of the Bristol 32 was Ted Hood, who was also an accomplished sailor and sailmaker. He designed many other sailboats, such as the Hood 38, the Little Harbor series, the Wauquiez Hood 38, the Bristol Channel Cutter, the Robinhood series and the Ted Hood Yachts series. He also collaborated with Dieter Empacher on some designs, such as the Bristol 35.5 and the Bristol 41.1.

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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Pearson yachts history.

The year was 1953. It started, naturally enough, with an idea.

In 1953 Everett Pearson, who had his first boat at 8 years old, was a Junior at Brown University and his cousin Clinton was in the Navy. They had been sailing all their lives and on spring vacation they built a plug for an 8' dinghy and started molding fiberglass boats that summer. Clinton came out of the Navy in 1955 and Everett went in and was based out of Newport. At that time Clinton started building an 8' dinghy and a 15' runabout behind the house out in Seekonk Massachusetts where he experimented before considering commercial production. Clint ran the operation pretty much by himself from 1955-1957 as Pearson Plastic Corporation. Then when Everett got out of the service in 1958 production began with classic models such as the sporty Marauder runabout and the Plebe sailing and Cub rowing dinghy. Within a year and a half the boys had moved up to 15' boats, all being built and sold out of their garage. "Clint and I ended up getting a line of credit from the bank for $2,500 each. That's all the bank would give us, initially. We built that up with lines of credit from our vendors."

Clinton and Everett and fellow Brown alumnus Fred Heald eventually worked out of headquarters located in the basement of a textile building in Bristol, Rhode Island. "We couldn't even stand up straight while working on boats because of overhead sprinkler pipes". They experimented with glassing techniques and resin formulae as they went along. They became proficient at the art of lofting fiberglass runabouts and dinghies. They built the 8' dinghy and runabouts of 15'-20' until 1959", apparently changing the brand from Pearson Plastic to Peerless Boats by Pearson .

Up to 1961 were the toughest years of the business, as they used a timeclock and logged 93 hour weeks for four years. Everett said "It was a lot of work and a lot of fun. Selling the runabouts was a real rat-race, kind of like selling used cars, it was a real chore to survive while you bang the boats out in the spring and take them to the show to sell in the fall in a cyclical pattern. We really couldn't see the forest for the trees as to where we were really going. By the summer of 1958 Tom Potter, who worked for American Boat Building in East Greenwich, asked if the cousins, now working out of an empty textile mill in Bristol, Rhode Island, would consider building a fiberglass boat that would sell for less then $10,000. Carl Alberg did the design and the Triton was born. Tom had been with American Boat who was building the Vitesse 40' Yawl, which became the Block Island 40 '. Tom walked in with the plan and we jumped at it! We thought that this would be a goal and a real challenge for us." It was 1959 and the start of the Triton project and Pearson Yachts Incorporated .

Pearson Cousins on the Privateer

Pearson Corporation added several new boats in 1959, including what was to become the flagship 28' Triton auxiliary cruising boat rigged either as a sloop or yawl. The line, then known as Peerless boats were made of fiberglass. The Peerless Triton was offered with alternate interior arrangments as well as the choice in rig. She is said to have room equal to that of a 25' boat of wooden construction through space-saving advantages of fiberglass. She has full headroom under the cabin trunk and bunks for four or six. Power is a Universal Atomic Four of 25 hp. She has an enclosed head, stainless stell sink, fully insulated molded fiberglass icebox, air foam mattresses and a 12-volt lighting system.

The Pearson Triton was designed by Carl Alberg at the request for a "28-footer that sleeps four". It became one of the first fiberglass auxillary sailboats in the country. The design was brought to the Pearsons who worked with Alberg to adapt it to the fiberglass construction which resulted in a roomy interior unlike any comparable wooden boat of its size on the market at the time. They had the opportunity to bring hull #1 to the New York Boatshow in 1959. In preparation for the boat show Everett said "We worked 3 1/2 days straight to get the first boat ready for the show and slept aboard. We loaded it at 2 AM, rode the truck to NYC, the engine still not wired!" At that time, Pearson was down to less than 10 employees and could not come up with the cash for the $1500 balance of the display fee for the NYC Show until a family friend came up with a $3000 loan to get them there. They came back from the Show with 18 cash deposits, all sales direct - no dealers. "We came close to never having our boats." But the Triton went viral at that show with orders upwards of $170,000, so the loan was paid back and the company was off and running.

The success of the Triton not only launched Pearson Yachts but also the career of the designer Carl Alberg. Eventually about 750 Tritons would be produced. A quote on Pearson's work in developing construction standards for fiberglass: "We designed the hull laminate from the waterline down so that the boat, laid over on its side with the entire weight of the boat resting on the keel and one square inch of the hull would yield not more than 1/2 inch and produce no structural damage to the boat".

The Company

In the early 1960's, Pearson Yachts, working in partnership with several famous designers, built a reputation for fine quality construction with sound designs and outstanding beauty and performance. They attracted the attention of Grumman Allied Industries who in 1961 bought a controlling interest in the company and brought stability to the fledgling company. And so began an era of continued steady growth. Everything grew bigger, including the boats themselves. There was a full line of powerboats, and a series of increasingly large and innovative sailing yachts. Among the powerboats was the 34-foot Sunderland; among the sailing auxilliaries, the Invicta 37 and the Rhodes 41.

In true entrepreneurial spirit, Clinton left the company in 1964, bought out Sailstar and formed Bristol Yachts, who's first design was Alberg's Bristol 27. Everett left in 1966 to form Tillotson Pearson Inc. (TPI) in industrial applications and boats which included brands such as Freedom, J-Boats, Rampage and Alerion.

In 1964 Pearson Yachts had hired a young Naval Architect by the name of Bill Shaw who had sharpened his design skills at the prestigious firm of Sparkman & Stephens, including serving as chief designer of the Americas Cup defender Columbia . He had also exercised hands-on experience building boats in the Far East. He combined the scientific mind of the engineer, the creative eye of the artist, and the realism of the builder and sailor. At Pearson Yachts he carried on the Pearson legacy by leading an in-house design team for a long line of production models at their newly built 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This location was one of the most prolific boatbuilding operations of their time, providing affordable yachts to the booming market.

To this day, Pearson boats continue to sail the world's oceans and are readily available on the resale market. For a new generation of sailors it is an excellent opportunity for getting started in yacht ownership. Sadly the company closed its doors in 1991 in conjunction with a major recession in the boat building industry, and no more Pearson Yachts were produced. For more history you will find links below to interesting articles on the web.

Perhaps to you a new Pearson Yacht is the finalization of a dream, an escape, family fun afloat. Or perhaps it's a shelf full of trophies. To us, however, each Pearson Yacht is a reflection of the philosophy that there's no place in boating for anything less than the highest integrity and quality. As one of the pioneers in fiberglass sailboat construction, all the experience we have goes into every yacht that comes out of the Pearson yard. Design, construction, performance... all combine to produce a yacht that will continue to do whatever you ask of her. No one deserves less. — Pearson Yachts Inc.

Pearson History on the Web

The pearson era.

The Pearson cousins began the modern era of fiberglass production sailboats…

View details at GoodOldBoat.com »

25 Years of Pearson Yachts

It all started, naturally enough, with an idea. The year was 1955…

View original document here »

PearsonInfo.net

A wealth of information compiled by Dan Pfeiffer…

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National Triton Association

"Design me a 28-footer that sleeps four" was the request….

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Pearson Yachts Inc.

Pearson Yachts was a manufacturer of fiberglass sailboats…

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Pearson Triton 28

The Pearson Triton’s launch at the 1959 National Boat Show in New York…

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Pearson 26 by John Kretschmer

This early fin keel and spade rudder coastal cruiser makes a great first big boat…

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Pearson 26 by Practical Sailor

When Bill Shaw in 1970 drew the lines for the Pearson 26, Pearson Yachts had been in business for 14 years…

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Pearson Yachts was founded in 1959 in Rhode Island…

Pearson Yachts 1958-1990

It was the 28' TRITON sailing auxiliary that put the company on the map…

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The National Pearson Yachts Owners Association from the 1990's…

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The Pearson Current

The NPYOA archive of newsletters called The Pearson Current …

View issue archival at Archive.org »

Everett Pearson speaks at New England Triton Assocation

Let's Clear the Air:

Pearson Yachts win races, too!

They're not just for cruising. Down below you might think so. All that comfort is deceiving. But take another look topside. Notice the rakish sweep from stem to stern. The flowing lines of true racing craft. Pearson boats race. And race to win!

In the East, a Pearson Wanderer, Ariel, and Coaster swept the top three spots in Class B-2 of the famous Off Soundings Race.

On the Great Lakes, a Vanguard took Class D of the Port Huron-Mackinac Race, a Triton first place in Class C of the Trans-Erie and Interstate Races. On the western scene, Pearson performed with equally dramatic success. On Puget Sound, an Alberg 35 took top honors in the Winter Spring Series. And for the second year in a row, the Alberg 35 Adelante was first place winner at the Maple Bay, B.C. Regatta, again taking the coveted Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy.

Results like this speak for themselves!

If you have a particular idea about the kind of boat you'd like to race — and the kind of races you'd like to win — think about a Pearson yacht. Comfortable. Beautiful. Racy! And simple to acquire.

Pearson Yachts Inc. 1966

Name Your Pleasure

Pearson makes it.

Small, big or in-the-middle. The new line of Pearson Yachts has a lot of different boats to make a lot of different people happy.

Take the competitive racer who wants a fast racing craft and wants to day sail, too. The skipper who wants to compete and win in fleet and handicap racing. The family who wants to cruise with safety and comfort on an overnight or weekend. The sailor who chosses to cruise for extended periods on the open water. Different people with different needs. Calling for a different kind of boat.

Take the competitive racer who wants a fast racing craft and wants to day sail, too. The skipper who wants to compete and win in fleet and handicap racing. The family who wants to cruise with safety and comfort on an overnight or weekend. The sailor who chooses to cruise for extended periods on the open water. Different people with different needs. Calling for a different kind of boat.

Pearson builds a lot into every boat. More performance, more comfort, more safety, more quality extras. More boat for the money.

Name your pleasure.

Motor Boating/January 1968

Preference is Personal

It comes in many shapes and sizes.

Our designers recognize the motivating impulses that prompt sales. We build in comfort for cruising... speed for racing... seaworthiness for safety... lasting value for satisfaction. We cater to many tastes. Industry's broadest line of fiberglass sailboats is proof! Day-Sailers • Auxiliaries • One Designs. Choose from over fifteen designs and models. All with custom features at "production-line" costs. Easy to own with new Lease-Purchase plan. Visit your Pearson dealer soon or write: Pearson Yachts, Bristol, Rhode Island.

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