- Beam: 15' 0''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 11' 0''
Dieter Empacher lead navel architect at the Hood Design Group designed a powerful and high-volume hull form with heavy weather prowess. The Bristol 56.6 is regarded as a masterclass in American yacht design and construction. The versatile lead keel/centerboard configuration allows for shallow-water cruising without sacrificing up wind performance. The displacement-to-length ratio places it firmly in the "heavy cruiser" category. Underway the vessel exhibits a predictable, soft-motion hull that excels in offshore. A go anywhere cutter rigged cruiser that can be handled with minimal crew. The timelessly stylish lines, overbuilt fiberglass layup and world-class interior joinery make the Bristol 56.6 an exceptional vessel for the discriminating Yachtsman.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. This boat may be listed with another yacht broker.
Construction Material Solid Fiberglass Hull
Keel Type Lead 5'6" with the board up 11' centerboard down
Ballast 20500 lbs (Lead)
Sail Area / Displacement (SA/D) Ratio 13.44
Ballast / Displacement Ratio 31.06
Displacement / Length Ratio (D/L) Ratio 312.8
Comfort Ratio 54.33
Capsize Screening Formula 1.53
Hull Speed 9.04 knots
Rig Type Cutter
P (Main Luff) 59 ft
E (Main Foot) 20 ft
I (Foretriangle Height) 68 ft
Forestay Length (est) 71.78 ft
J (Foretriangle Base) 23ft
Sail Area 1372 sq ft
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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