Bottom is almost finished which will complete the retrofit!
Posted by ezbigdawg7@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 13 comments
Purchased the boat in January (Bristol 41.1 CC). 9 months and $45k later, the refit is almost complete. New chainplates and lifelines. Prop shaft, steering cable and centerboard cable replaced. New engine room fire suppression system. New aft head. All new electronics including radar and AIS and upgraded autopilot Rewire the 12v system with new chargers and battery isolation. Strip bottom to the gel, barrier coat and hard bottom copper paint.
Now it’s time for the cosmetic work (blood, sweat and tears). And sailing, lots of sailing.
I cannot recommend these vendors enough. All were extremely good and all local to Corpus Christi: Gulfstream Marine, Coastal Bend Yacht Services and North Shore Boat Works. Thanks to them all!
Rosenbachgold@reddit
Was the 45k for the refit or total? How much was the boat before ?
ezbigdawg7@reddit (OP)
She’s a 1984 and has been all over the Med, Caribbean and U.S.
ezbigdawg7@reddit (OP)
45k was refit only. I’m embarrassed to say how much I stole it for. Survey said it was worth 45k but I subtracted the estimated cost to repair all recommendations and offered 25k. Owner accepted the offer.
Fullsleaves@reddit
I did not know that Bristol made a center cockpit, let the adventure begin
andypersona@reddit
Friend of mine has one. Nice topside paint job!
ezbigdawg7@reddit (OP)
That is what sold me on this boat! The aft cabin is large with a separate wet head to port.
StarshipSausage@reddit
Great boat, fellow Corpus Christian here. I think your boat was in front of mine for the refitting. Looks fun, hopefully I will see you out there soon :)
ezbigdawg7@reddit (OP)
I look forward to it!
feastu@reddit
I friggin love this generation of Bristols. Ted and Dieter really drew some fantastic lines.
Whole-Quick@reddit
These Bristols are great cruising boats - solidly built, well designed, nice custom hardware where it counts, lovely interior joinery work and more.
The center board gives you decent performance to windward and the ability to get into skinny water.
Good on you for doing the refit to this fantastic classic up to date. I hope you have some grand adventures sailing her.
ezbigdawg7@reddit (OP)
Thank you! I hope to be taking her to The Bahamas by the end of the year.
cool_hand_legolas@reddit
she’s gorgeous!! enjoy
Tricky-Yellow-5349@reddit
Looks great!!!