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Jamie Birch
Preferred Yachts
1978 Bristol 35' (10.67 m) 35.5 Centerboard
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, United States
This 1978 Bristol 35.5 is a wonderful example of a well-maintained and loved vessel. She has many notable upgrades. Her 39hp Yanmar diesel engine, installed in 2003, with approx. 1386 hours and all new canvas in 2021 are just a couple examples.
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: BTY355200878
Description
A Very Clean & Well-Maintained Shoal Draft/Centerboard Sloop!!
The Bristol 35.5 is a remarkable yacht. Her lines are stunning, her sailing performance exemplary, construction excellent, and interior spacious and attractive. Well-kept Bristol 35.5's have always been in demand and will continue to be.
This particular 1978 Bristol 35.5, "Talisman", is a wonderful example of a well-maintained and loved vessel. She has many notable upgrades. Her 39hp Yanmar diesel engine, installed in 2003, with approx. 1386 hours and all new canvas in 2021 are just a couple examples.
Most importantly, "Talisman" is a shoal draft model with a centerboard, providing a 3' 9" draft with the board up, which allows access to anchorages that would normally be unavailable to boats of this size.
This boat is ready to sail away! Call/Text/Email today to set up a showing!
Dimensions
Length Overall: 35.5ft
Max Bridge Clearance: 54ft
Min Draft: 3.75ft
Max Draft: 5.75ft
Beam: 10.83ft
Cabin Headroom: 6.25ft
Length at Waterline: 27.5ft
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank: 100 Gal
Fuel Tank: 30 Gal
Holding Tank: 30 Gal
Engine
Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Model: 3JH3E
Engine Year: 2003
Total Power: 39hp
Engine Hours: 1386
Engine Type: Inboard
Fuel Type: Diesel
Galley
- 2-Burner Propane Stove
- S/S Sink
- Hot/Cold Water Pressure
- Ice Box
- Storage
Electronics
- Raymarine ST4000+ Autopilot
- Autohelm Wind-Depth-Speed
- Raytheon SL70 Radar
- Northstar 951X GPS Navigator
- Standard Horizon ECLIPSE+ VHF
- West Marine VHF75 Handheld
- Jensen MS2013BT Stereo w/ Bluetooth
- (2) Cockpit Speakers
- Richie 5.5" Compass
Mechanical / Electrical
- 2003 Yanmar 3JH3E 39hp Diesel Engine w/ approx. 1386 hours
- Mercury 6hp 4-Stroke Outboard Engine
- Heart Interface Link 2000 Inverter/Charger
- (2) House Batteries & (1) Engine Start Battery
- Pump Cycle Monitor for bilge pump
- Raritan Manuel Head
- Macerator Pump
- (2) Solar Fans
- Shore Power
- Water Heater
- 30-Gallon Fuel Tank
- 30-Gallon Holding Tank
- (2) 50-Gallon Freshwater Tanks, each
Sails / Rigging
- 110% Roller Furling Jib
- 130% Roller Furling Jib
- Furlex Roller Furler
- Quantum Mainsail
- Spinnaker w/ Sock
- Harken Hardware
- (2) Lewmar #44 Two-Speed, Self-Tailing Winches
- (5) Winch Handles
Deck / Hull / Cockpit
- Stainless Steel 35# CQR Anchor w/ 100' chain & 100' rode combo
- Lewmar Electric Winch
- Last Bottom Job in 2020
- (2) S/S Dorades
- Screens for ports, hatches, & companionway
- NEW Canvas (Bimini, Dodger, Sail Cover, etc.) - October 2021
- Full Boat Canvas Cover (for winter storage)
- Cockpit Cushions
- Teak Cockpit Table
- Edson Steering Wheel w/ Lock
Safety
- Horseshoe Throwable
- (6) Standard Life Jackets
- (2) Self-Inflating PFD's
- (2) Fire Extinguishers
- (2) Dinghy Oars
Disclaimer
Preferred Yachts 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.
Co-Brokerage Agreement
Preferred Yachts offers this listing on a 50-50 split with corresponding Florida licensed brokerages. Brokers unlicensed in Florida must contact listing broker to make arrangements that comply with Florida law.
Specifications
HIN/IMO: BTY355200878
LOA: 35' 6'' (10.82 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1978
Beam: 10' 10''
Draft Max: 5' 9''
Draft Min: 3' 9''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
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Jamie Birch
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1110 3rd Street South
Floating Office on North Ramp
St Petersburg FL 33701 USA
Office: 1-727-527-2800
Cell: 1-317-750-8664
Email: Jamie@PreferredYachts.com
Jamie Birch grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, and graduated from Indiana University in May of 2013 with her bachelor’s degree in marketing. After graduation, she moved down to St. Petersburg, Florida to pursue her dream of working and living on the water. Jamie grew up boating with family friends on various lakes in Michigan, where she first developed her love for boating and the water. With an education and background in sales and marketing, as well as two sales-related internships in college, she decided to gear her sales and marketing experience towards something she loves. Jamie has been a full time yacht broker since 2013.