Description
1978 Bristol Channel Cutter BCC 28'
location: Luperon, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
1978 Bristol Channel Cutter BCC
A true classic, this beauty has been well maintained and sailed far with her previous owner. Anyone who is keen on offshore sailing knows that Bristol Channel Cutters are proven winners in their class. A Lyle Hess design, (who is known for designing Serrafyn, one of Lin and Larry Pardey's most famous boats) there is so much attention to detail and historical attributes to Suits Us. The previous owner, an exquisite cabinet maker, has meticulously maintained and repaired things along the way. She has put so much care and love into her boat and it shows. Mahogany being refurbished and replaced in 2020, keeping Suits Us to a traditional style and look, while accentuating her character. She is moored in Luperon, Dominican Republic, which is known for it's excellent protection from hurricanes in the Caribbean.
Notes: An earlier, racing version (IOR Half Ton) of the BRISTOL 29.9 with less stern overhang.
Designer Halsey Herreshoff
Builder Bristol Yachts
Association Half Ton Class
# Built 8
Keel Fin
Rudder Skeg
Dimensions
Length Overall 37.75ft 8.5 m
Max Draft 4.83ft
Beam 10.08ft
Length at Waterline 26.25ft 7.3 m
Displacement 2,994 kg
Ballast 1,361 kg
Accommodations:
6' headroom
Single Berths 4 : 2 berths in main salon + double berths in V-berth
Heads 1
ample storage
ash and mahogany tongue and groove interior
birdhouse with hatch
stereo with 4 speakers
3 caframo fans
3 brass gimbal mounted lanterns
Boston ship clock
Boston barometer
Galley
2 burner alcohol stove
2 x 4 gallon alcohol storage tanks
manual freshwater foot pump
refrigeration with freezer
Navigation/ Electronics
Furuno Radar 18 miles
Raytheon Raystar 390 GPS
Raytheon Raynav 575 GPS/Loran
Icom m4025 VHF
Icom IC M710 SSB
Autohelm ST4000 autopilot
Sunto Bulkhead Compass
Tri-color Nav and anchor lights
PROPULSION
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 3gm30f
Engine Type Inboard
Drive Type Direct Drive
Fuel Type Diesel
Electrical and Mechanical
Electrical
12v and 110v
Six 6 volt batteries in 2 banks
True charge 40 with display panel
ampair wind generator
3 110v outlets
1500w inverter
complete service records and history book
Sails/Rigging
Total Sail Area 34.4 m²
Mainsail Sail Area 14.4 m²
Foresail Sail Area 20 m²
Forestay Length 12 m
Hull Speed 7.6 kn
Classic: 6.57 kn
Sail Area/Displacement 16.9
Ballast/Displacement 45.5 >40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length 212.7 200-275: moderate
Comfort Ratio 18.7 <20: lightweight racing boat
Capsize Screening 2.1 >2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Tiller Steering
7 Barient Winches
5/16" shroud rigging
Stainless Steel Chainplates
Keel stepped mast
Staysail 118 sq. ft. 2 reef points
Working roller furler jib 195 sq. ft.
Mains'l 254 sq. ft. 3 reefs
Equipment
35 lb. CQR w/110 ft 5/16 chain
Simpson Lawrence 9510 high speed anchor windlass
35 lb. Danforth w/ 20 ft. 3/8 chain & 100' 3/8 rode
Guzzler 500 manual bilge pump
3 blade propeller
Raw water washdown
4 dive tank holders
Large canvas tent covering whole boat
Small cockpit tent
wind clothes
cockpit cushions
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank 1 X 45 Gal
Fuel Tank 1 X 38 Gal
Holding Tank Yes
