Designed by renowned naval architect Ted Hood, this substantial 41-footer represents Bristol Yachts' commitment to building serious offshore cruising vessels during the 1980s and early 1990s. With its deep keel configuration and impressive 10,500-pound ballast, the Bristol 411 delivers the stability and seaworthiness that made Bristol's reputation among bluewater sailors. The masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling, while the boat's moderate sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 14.99 suggests a design prioritizing comfort and safety over outright speed. A comfort ratio of 38.06 indicates excellent motion characteristics in seaway conditions, making long passages more pleasant for crew. The capsize screening formula of 1.74 falls well within acceptable parameters for offshore work, reflecting Hood's conservative approach to hull design. Built during Bristol's heyday from 1981 to 1994, only 104 examples were constructed, making this a relatively exclusive design. The fiberglass construction typical of the era has proven durable, with many examples still actively cruising today. This boat excels at coastal and offshore cruising, offering the kind of solid, predictable sailing characteristics that inspire confidence in challenging conditions while maintaining reasonable performance in lighter air.
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What is the Bristol 411's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Bristol 411 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.99. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Bristol 411's comfort ratio?
The Bristol 411 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 38.06. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Bristol 411 safe for offshore sailing?
The Bristol 411 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.74. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Bristol 411?
The theoretical hull speed of the Bristol 411 is 7.74 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Bristol 411 weigh?
The Bristol 411 has a displacement of 26,530.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 41.14 ft.
Who designed the Bristol 411?
The Bristol 411 was designed by Ted Hood, first built in 1981.