Bristol 35.5 Sailboat Model

measures: 27.5"L x 42"H x 10"W
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Clinton Pearson, the creator of the Bristol 35.5 began his boat making career in 1955 by building fiberglass dingheys in his garage. That orginal company he started, sold out in 1961 due to cash flow problems resulting from rapid expansion. Clinton continued to unhappily work for the large company until 1964. The Bristol Yacht Company began in 1966 when Clinton bought out a troubled sailboat maker. This new company was located in Bristol, Rhode Island on land owned by Clint, where his home and barn was also located. Across from the barn was a small marina and travellift.

Among the first Bristol Yacht Models were the 27 designed by Alberg and the 29 designed by Halsey Herreshoff. Herreshoff's early designs featured cutaway keels and long overhangs. His later designs were more performance driven. Early Bristols offered a lot of value for their price, including large galleys and cockpits with seats made for sleeping. The interiors featured formica and mahogany trim.

The second series of boats carried a decimal at the end of the names as well as a repeat of the second model number (29.9, 33.3, 35.5, 38.8). Most of these second generation yachts were born from the design team of Ted Hood, an America's Cup Designer. His designs were mostly centerboard boats that aimed at perfomance.

The more recent designs, as in the Bristol 35.5 was created by Dieter Empacher, who was once employed by Ted Hood. Most Bristol Yachts were heavier than comparible sailboats. These boats could be raced, but were designed more for comfort and cruising. The Bristol Yacht company closed it's doors in 1997.

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