1972 Bristol 40

The timeless elegance of a varnished teak and mahogany interior on a classic yacht is hard to resist, especially in one as well kept as Kate. The Bristol craftsmanship is top notch and the layout has an equal measure of sea-going function and comfort. All lighting has been replaced with LED Danish Frigast Cabin Lights. All ports have been rebedded and lenses replaced as needed. The large overhead hatch was custom built to replace the original fiberglass hatch. All cushions have been re-upholstered and renewed with Tempur-Pedic foam.

Going forward from the companionway is a classic main cabin layout with a dinette to port (converts to double), and a large settee/sea-berth to starboard with outboard storage lockers, as well as a fantastic chart drawer beneath. Main cabin equipment includes a Dickerson diesel-fired cabin heater, a nicely varnished dining table, a stereo system, and a 12v fan. The cabin sole is varnished teak and holly (solid wood, not veneer).

Continuing forward to starboard is a stack of drawers and a double hanging locker. Opposite is a large, enclosed head accessible from either the main cabin or the forward cabin.

The head contains a sink, pull-out shower, and manual head with a Y-valve for overboard discharge. A new macerator pump is installed as well as a new holding tank. There is a dedicated shower sump in the bilge, and several storage drawers and lockers.

The V-berth has a seat between the two berths as well as an insert to convert the berth into a double. There are ample drawers and lockers in this area, as well as a full-length shelf on both sides. Forward of the V-berth is access to the rode/chain locker.

The galley is aft to port of the companionway steps and the Nav Station/ice box is across to starboard.

The Galley is located to port of the companionway steps, with ice box and counter space to starboard

• 3-burner LPG stove & oven
• H/C pressure water
• New 11-gallon H/W heater
• New water tanks
• Large stainless steel sink with H/C faucet and foot pump
• Engine-driven Sea-Frost refrigeration in large ice box to starboard

• Raymarine Depth sounder
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Simrad autopilot
• Ritchie Binnacle Compass

• Well-maintained Westerbeke 40 inboard diesel rebuilt in 2004, showing 2705 hours on the meter
• Recent transmission, engine mounts, hoses etc.
• Engine-driven sea-frost refrigeration
• 3-blade fixed prop
• NEW steering cable
• manual bilge pump in cockpit

Hull

• Solid fiberglass hull awlgripped in midnight blue
• Centerboard full keel with encapsulated lead ballast. 
• Centerboard cable replaced 2023
• Steering cable replaced 2023

Deck

• Decks painted with an off-white non-skid
• Bow roller forward housing a Stainless Steel plow anchor with Stainless chain rode
• Forward hatch replaced with custom made, Hinckley-style hatch
• three polished stainless steel dorade vents
• Side-mount swim ladder
• Large cockpit with full lazarette storage both port and starboard.
• LPG locker on aft deck
• Uncluttered binnacle with recent Ritchie compass and and classic wood wheel
• (2) Polished stainless steel cowl vents on aft deck.
• Teak cockpit table and drink holder
• NEW custom teak grate over the cockpit sole
• Cockpit cushions
• Dodger & Bimini
• Custom shade awning by Downs Sails
• All exterior brightwork in excellent condition

Rig

• Keel-stepped, masthead sloop rig
• jib furler
• (2) Lewmar 48 S/T primary winches

Sails

• New mainsail, 2023
• 135 Genoa, 2005

• Adequate dock lines and fenders
• Fire extinguishers
• 12V fan

The company 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.