1980 Bristol 35.5
Rochester, NY
Hull #72 of 183, this 1980 Bristol 35.5 is a Ted Hood-designed classic that has spent over 20 years sailing the fresh waters of Lake Ontario. Named Wilemar, she is powered by a Westerbeke 50 inboard diesel with a direct drive system and 3-blade propeller, showing 1800 hours of use. The engine has been maintained by On-Site Marine and is a well-built boat with flawless exterior brightwork.
Specifications
Key Features
- Fresh water use on Lake Ontario for over 20 years
- Westerbeke 50 inboard diesel with 1800 hours
- Engine professionally maintained by On-Site Marine
- Direct drive system with 3-blade propeller
- Flawless exterior brightwork
- Hull #72 of 183 built — a verified Ted Hood design
- Fiberglass construction
Description
The Bristol 35.5 is a Ted Hood-designed classic, produced from 1978 to 1996 with 183 hulls built. This example — Hull #72 — was completed in 1980 and is named Wilemar.
Her current owners brought her to Lake Ontario over 20 years ago, and she has been sailed exclusively in fresh water since then. Overall, the boat has seen little use in recent years.
**Engine & Mechanical**
Wilemar is powered by a Westerbeke 50 inboard diesel engine featuring a direct drive system and a 3-blade propeller. The engine has been well maintained by On-Site Marine and is reported to be strong, with 1800 hours of total use.
**Condition**
The exterior brightwork is described as flawless. The boat is noted to have good bones and is considered a very capable coastal cruiser.
Wilemar is ready for a new owner who can appreciate her virtues as a seaworthy, classic fiberglass sailboat with a proven pedigree.
Additional Details
Disclaimer
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.
Upgrades & Maintenance
- Engine maintenance by On-Site Marine
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