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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

Associations

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  • Half Ton Class
  • Boatbrochure.com (orig. brochures and manuals)
  • Bristol 29 Owners (USA)
  • Carl Alberg
  • Clifford Swaine
  • David Pedrick
  • Dieter Empacher
  • Halsey Herreshoff
  • John G. Alden

39 sailboats built by Bristol Yachts

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Sailstar Bristol 24 Corsair

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Bristol 19 (Sailstar Corinthian 19)

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Bristol 22 Caravel

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Bristol 29.9

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Bristol 35.5

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Bristol 41.1

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Bristol 38.8

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Bristol 47.7

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Bristol 27.7

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Bristol 43.3

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Bristol 33.3

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Bristol 48.8

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Bristol 54.4

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Bristol 31 XL

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Bristol 3800

Bristol 56.6.

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Corinthian 19 (Alberg)

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Bristol 27-2

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Bristol 27 (Weekender)

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Bristol 45.5 CC

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Bristol 45.5

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Bristol 51.1

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Bristol 31.1

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Bristol 43/44

1974 Bristol 32 cover photo

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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

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  • Bristol 41.1 Review  

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History of Bristol Yachts

Founded in 1966, Bristol Yachts quickly established itself as a pioneer in the boat manufacturing industry. Based in the maritime heartland of Bristol, Rhode Island, the company was the collaborative enterprise of Clint Pearson, one of the co-founders of Pearson Yachts, another prominent name in the yachting industry. As with most endeavours, the initial focus was on a single design, the Bristol 27, but over the years, this expanded to encompass a vast range of power and sailing yachts, each exemplifying the Bedford tradition of quality and innovation.For a time, Bristol Yachts was a dominant force in the industry, with up to twenty models in their line. In the 1980s, under the stewardship of Clint and Jan Pearson, the firm notably pivoted from producing small to mid-sized sailboats to focus more on larger yachts. This period saw the introduction of the much-acclaimed Bristol 35.5, 38.8, and the 45.5 which are still revered in the community. Unfortunately, due to an array of challenging market conditions, Bristol Yachts had to cease production in 1997. However, the lasting impact of their exceptional workmanship and design continues to be appreciated by boating enthusiasts around the globe. Today, their quickly recognisable yachts still grace waters everywhere and are very much sought after in the second-hand boat market.

What types of boats do Bristol Yachts build?

Bristol Yachts manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Sloop .

How much does a boat from Bristol Yachts cost?

Used boats from Bristol Yachts on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £14,200 GBP to £92,300 GBP with an average price of £37,400 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Bristol Yachts, for example the model, age and condition.

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