1981 Bristol 40 for Sale – 40 ft – Chestertown, MD, United States

If you are seeking a classic cruising sailboat in this size and price range, you will have a tough time finding one as gorgeous, well-maintained and upgraded as Whistler. This 1981 Bristol 40 keel/centerboard sloop is hull 130 of 149 built, and she benefits from years of continuous attention. The Bristol 40 is a well-regarded Ted Hood design, and is a carefully planned, well-constructed and sturdily built vessel that can take you anywhere in classic style. The Cruising Club of America declared the Bristol 40 to be one of the best monohull cruising vessels of all time. This boat is the perfect coastal cruiser for a couple. Notable features and upgrades include:

New sails and running rigging

Newer Raymarine electronics with radar

Dockside water-cooled heat/AC system

Electric head with freshwater flush

Centerboard keel: draft 4’ board up or 7’ 10” board down

Please see full listing and call broker for more details.

All exterior brightwork in excellent condition

Anchor Windlass: Lewmar windlass with foot buttons at bow and up/down control at helm

Bow roller forward with plow anchor with chain/rope rode

Canvas Bimini

Canvas Dodger

Canvas Hatch covers

Canvas Mainsail Cover

Centerboard cable replaced around 2010

Centerboard full keel with encapsulated lead ballast

Cockpit cushions

Cockpit with full lazarette storage both port and starboard

Deck: 3x polished stainless steel dorade vents

Deck: lifelines replaced 2021

Deck: transom mounted swim ladder

Hull is solid fiberglass, with Navy Blue Awlgrip paint

Lifesling

LPG locker on aft deck

Mast: steaming light / flood light

Masthead anchor and running lights

Running lights on deck are LED

Steering cables replaced around 2010

Varnished cockpit boards, hatch boards & toe rail

Varnished rub rail keeps the topsides looking good

Varnished teak hatch covers