The Boat
The Bristol Channel Cutter has been my dream boat for over 15 years. I’m not sure now where I learned about the boat, but once I saw the pictures and plans I knew it would be the boat I would get someday. They usually aren’t cheap, but after a long search, I managed to find one that was in a bit of disrepair for a price I could almost afford.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Designer: | Lyle C. Hess |
| Length, Overall |
37′ 9″ |
| Length on Deck | 28′ 1″ |
| Length, Waterline |
26′ 3″ |
| Beam |
10′ 1″ |
| Draft |
4′ 10″ |
| Displacement | 14,000 lbs. |
| Ballast, Solid Lead | 4,600 lbs. |
| Total Sail Area | 637 sq. ft. |
| Headroom | 6′ 1″ |
| CAPACITIES |
|
| Water | 45 & 25 US Gallons |
| Fuel | 45 US Gallons |
| Waste | 15 US Gallons |
| DESIGN/SAILING CHARECTER | |
| Range Of Positive Stability | up to 133 degrees |
| Immersion Factor | 900 lbs per inch of immersion |
| Capsize Screen | 1.67 |
| Hull Speed | 6.92 Knots |
| Sail Area to Displacement Ratio | 18.53 |
| Displacement To Length Ratio | 347 |
| Hull Strength | 25,000 psi at the waterline |
