1985 Bristol 38' (11.58 m) 38.8
Tracy's Landing, Maryland, United States
Rigel
The Bristol 38.8 is an extraordinarily well-built cruising sailboat and is one of the best performing Bristol models. It is deal for extended cruising offshore or coastal cruising.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: BTY00052L585
$ 77,500 USD
€ 67,587 Euros
$ 107,078 CAD
£ 58,062 GBP
Description
ACCOMMODATION
As you come down the companionway you are struck by the high quality and quantity of teak cabinetry. The varnished teak & holly sole and varnished cabinets are highlighted by the natural light from the many ports and hatches and give a feeling of being in a traditional solidly built boat.
To starboard is a long quarter berth that stretches under the cockpit.
The U-shaped galley is immediately to port is equipped with a three-burner propane stove located centrally and a double deep stainless sink facing forward. A top loading fridge/freezer faces aft. There is plenty of storage with louvered door cabinets and custom teak holders for cups and glasses and knives.
The main salon is amidships and features straight settees to port and starboard. The both settees pull out to form double berths or can be used as (single) sea berths. The varnished teak drop-leaf table is along the center-line, with bottle and cutlery storage in a compartment in the center of the table. The Bristol 38.8 has outstanding storage space with compartments under the settees as well as two cabinets and bookshelves on both port and starboard. There is also a deep hanging locker and four additional drawers to starboard.
Forward of the main salon to port is the head compartment, trimmed in teak. A manual head, sink, four cabinets, large mirror on the bulkhead shower curtain and two opening ports providing ventilation to the head, complete the layout.
Forward of the head is the master cabin fitted with a v-berth with a removable filler that can be stored above the berth when not needed. There is a hanging locker, four drawers and sliding cabinets above the berth on either side. A large opening hatch directly over the berth provides ventilation and natural lighting.
ENGINE
- Nanni - 50HP w/ 1260 Hours
- Propeller – MaxProp Feather
- Alternator – Balmar 130A + Standard 70A
TANKAGE
Fuel - 37g
Water - 100g
Holding - 15g
ELECTRICAL
- Battery Charger/Inverter Maxum 2000A Pure Sine Wave
- Reverse Cycle AC & Heat
- Bulkhead Mounted Diesel Heater
- Webasto Diesel Hydronic Heater
- House Batteries - Two Lifeline 4D
- Engine Battery - Odyssey PC-2150 100AH Deep Cycle AGM
ELECTRONICS
- Autopilot – Simrad AP24
- Chart Plotter – Garmin
- Radar – Garmin
- Depth/Speed/Wind - Three Garmin MFDs
- VHF – Garmin
- AIS - Garmin
- Stereo – Dual Electronics with Bluetooth
SAILS & RIGGING
- Mainsail – Ullman
- Genoa – 135% Ullman
- Asymmetrical Spinnaker
- Staysail
- Genoa Furling System - ProFurl
- Rigid Boom Vang
- All Halyards, Mainsheet & Reefing Lines lead aft to cockpit
- Winches – 2 Lewmar 48 ST - Primaries, 2 Lewmar 40 ST, 2 Lewmar 40 Mast Secondaries in Cockpit
- Whisker Pole
GALLEY
- Stove – Hillerange 3 burner propane with oven
- Fridge - 12V Keel Cooled
- Sink – Double stainless steel
- Microwave – Quasar
PLUMBING
- Water heater – 6 gallon
- Pressurized water system
- Foot pumps in galley
- Holding tank – 15 gallon fiberglass
- Separate shower stall
- Raritan PHII manual head
DECK & COCKPIT
- Primary Anchor – Rocna w/ Chain
- Windlass – Maxwell Electric w/ foot switches
- Anchor washdown system
- Cockpit table
- Davits – Kato
- Outboard motor lift
- Dodger, Bimini, Connector (2023)
- Cockpit Cushions
- Docklines & Fenders
- Life jackets, Horn, Flares
ADDITIONAL
- Centerboard Pennant Renew
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: BTY00052L585
Official Number: 692273
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 38' 3'' (11.66 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1985
Beam: 12' 1''
LOD: 38'
LWL: 30' 6''
Draft Max: 10' 6''
Draft Min: 4' 6''
Cabins: 3
Sleeps: 5
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Displacement
Fuel Tank: 37 Gallons (140.06 Liters)
Fresh Water: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Holding Tank: 15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)
Displacement: 19150
Ballast Weight: 9000 lbs
Designer: Ted Hood
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Nanni
- Engine Model: 50
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 50.00
- Power KW: 37.29
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1260.00
- Hours Date: 03-07-2025
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
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Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Dale R Davis.
We look forward to working with you!

Integrity Yacht Sales
PO Box 479
Deale MD 20751 USA
Phone: 1-703-395-7649
Email: dale@integrityyachtsales.com
Website: https://integrityyachtsales.com
Integrity Yacht Sales is a premier yacht brokerage on the US East Coast, headquartered in Deale, MD. Customer centric, attentive, and experienced, we specialize in helping clients achieve their dreams: sailboats, trawlers, powerboats, and more.

Dale R Davis
Yacht Broker
PO Box 479
Deale MD 20751 USA
Office: 1-703-395-7649
Cell: 1-703-395-7649
Email: dale@integrityyachtsales.com
A Marine Veteran, former University Professor, CEO of a NASDAQ Listed Company, Venture Investor, and owner of Integrity Yacht Sales, Dale is an avid sailor who cruises extensively on the Chesapeake Bay and has completed multiple offshore passages to Cuba, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and New England.
He has owned and refit a number of classic blue-water yachts, and specializes in offshore capable yachts and has particular experience with Cabo Rico, Hinckley, Valiant, Pacific Seacraft, Island Packet, Bristol, Shannon, Passport, Morris, and Rustler.
Dale particularly enjoys representing buyers in their search for a high-quality bluewater yachts.
If you are looking to buy or sell a great sailboat, then contact Dale at dale@integrityyachtsales.com or
703-395-7649