1978 Bristol 29.9 for Sale – 30 ft – Atkinson, NH, United States

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Key Features of This Yacht

Manufacturer

BRISTOL

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Length

30 ft

Year

1978

Model

29.9

Boat Type

Sail

Vessel Description

Designed by Halsey Herreshoff, and built by Bristol Yachts Shipyard, RANGER II is a one-owner, well-loved, meticulously maintained, timeless classic that proves that age does not define condition.    She is powered by the original YANMAR 2QM15 with 2300 hrs, and has a fully battened mainsail, furling genoa, and a spinnaker, and she is equipped with VHF, GPS, radar, plotter depth sounder, and wind/speed meter.  RANGER II comfortably sleeps 6 and has a forward cabin with a V-berth.  The Galley has a 2-burner stove and an icebox, and there is a manual head.    The cabinetry is immaculate and there is plenty of storage throughout. More than $19,000 in upgrades have been made over the years including:
 

2024

  • Compass rebuilt and compensated

2023

  • Custom gooseneck

2022

  • Wireless wind/speed meter
  • New switch panel, rewired electrical system

2019-2023

  • Replaced winches, mainsail, main and halyard

2021-2020

  • Replaced fathometer, knot meter, VHF and chart plotter

2021

  • Replaced battened mainsail, genoa & stackpack (Doyle)

2018

  • Cockpit cushions
  • Custom dodger 
  • Over-sized standing rigging, new shroud & chain plates

2017

  • Tides Marine sail track& bottom fittings

 

Bristol 29’s are extremely well built and stand up to the time test. Truly a turn-key boat, and solid choice for a couple or small family cruising in style and comfort.

Additional Information

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Yacht Specification

Vessel Name

RANGER II

Length

30 ft

Beam

10.17 ft

Manufacturer

Bristol

Model

29.9

Year Of Vessel

1978

Boat Type

sail-day

Fresh Water Tank

65 gal

Holding Tank Capacity

15 gal

Fuel Type

Diesel

No. of Fuel Tanks

1

Fuel Capacity

17 gal

Main Engine Hours

2300

Main Engine Model

2QM15

Main Engine Make

YANMAR

Main Engine Horsepower

1 X 15

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About 1978 Bristol 29.9

This 1978 Bristol 29.9 is a premium sail category boat currently located in Atkinson, NH, United States. This vessel is designed for efficient sailing. With a beam of 10.17 ft and a fuel capacity of 17 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.

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Merri-Mar Yacht Basin, Inc