BRISTOL 45.5 CC
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.25 ft |
| LWL | 37.25 ft |
| Beam | 13.16 ft |
| Draft | 11 ft/ 4.92 ft min |
| Displacement | 34,660 lb |
| Ballast | 15,000.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 57 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 18.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18 ft |
| FLforestay | 18.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,024.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 535.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 910.9 sq ft |
About the BRISTOL 45.5 CC
Sloop or ketch. Center cockpit layout shown here. See BRISTOL 45.5 for aft cockpit version.
The Bristol 45.5 CC is a heavy-displacement cruising sloop designed by Ted Hood and built by Bristol Yachts Inc. in the USA, with production limited to the year 1979. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in the source data, the vessel is characterized by its substantial displacement of 34660.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 43.66, indicating a stable, motion-dampened platform.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for serious coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance. Its heavy displacement and full keel design make it particularly well-regarded by owners seeking a safe, predictable passage-making vessel.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 34660.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.62, and a full/long keel, the Bristol 45.5 CC is highly capable offshore, offering exceptional stability and safety in heavy weather conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Bristol 44.7 and other Ted Hood designs from the late 1970s, such as the Bristol 39.5, which share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and cruising-oriented layouts. It also competes with the Cal 40 and O'Day 42, though the Bristol offers superior build quality and a more robust hull form.
Direct variant of the BRISTOL 45.5 CC
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the BRISTOL 45.5 CC, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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