1988 Bristol 47' _{(14.33 m)}

FULL SPECS

Overview

Designed by Ted Hood and built to the highest standards by Bristol Yachts, Figment features a shoal draft, heavier displacement hull form with efficient centerboard that combine to provide excellent upwind performance, comfortable motion in a seaway and tremendous interior volume for a yacht this size. Centerboard configuration offers a minimum draft of 4’-11” with board up and a maximum draft of 11’ with board down. She is well equipped for extended shorthanded cruising, and her interior is immaculate.

With a history of caring ownership and updating, value added recent additions such as 2020 Sidepower Bow Thruster, 2021 replacement of fuel and water tanks, new electronics, cabin sole and countertops in heads and galley, new standing rigging, new Kato Davits, and more (read on); Figment is truly a boat that is hard if not impossible to match.  

Accommodations

FIgment sleeps four in two staterooms, plus two in the main salon. The interior is generously appointed with hand-rubbed satin-finished teak with louvered doors and locker fronts throughout and a varnished solid teak and holly cabin sole with gloss finish. Numerous hatches and opening portholes provide very nice light and ventilation throughout. All overhead hatches have hinged screens with teak frames. Tasteful décor throughout including beige Ultraleather in the main salon, all in excellent condition.

• Deck hatches refurbished (frames and glass), 2021

Forward Cabin

The forward cabin has a large V-berth with a seat in the middle and a filler cushion that can be used to create a double berth. There is a hanging locker and extensive storage space throughout, including twin bureaus and multiple lockers above the berths on each side. A large opening hatch and two opening portholes provide great light and ventilation. Forward of the cabin is access to a divided chain locker.

Forward Head

The enclosed head with shower is aft and to port, with access from the forward stateroom or from the main salon. There is an electric toilet, vanity with sink, shower and custom oval teak-framed mirror. A ventilator and opening porthole provide light and ventilation. Flooring, sink and countertops replaced 2018.  

Main Salon

The main salon has twin barrel chairs to starboard, with multiple storage lockers outboard. An L-shaped settee to port extends to a double berth when needed for extra guests. There is a drop-leaf table just off center with useful utensil/bottle storage in the middle, easily accommodating six guests when fully opened. There are louvered-door storage compartments above and outboard, as well as enclosed storage behind the settee seat back. Clock and barometer included.

Galley

The U-shaped galley is aft to starboard, conveniently located next to the companionway. There is extensive countertop area and abundant storage throughout. Custom-made dish and glass racks.

Other features:

• Shipmate 3-burner propane stove with oven and solenoid safety valve
• GE microwave oven
• New SS fridge and freezer with front loading; 3 fridge units and 1 freezer (2021)
• Double stainless steel sinks with pressure hot and cold water and water filter
• New countertops (2021)
• New teak and holly sole in the galley (2021)
• Dishes, glasses, utensils etc. all included

Nav Station

The forward-facing navigation station is in the passageway to port, featuring a large chart table with storage under and flush-mounted electronics. Electrical panels and large access doors to the engine and generator are inboard, opposite the nav station, with additional access panels on all sides for exceptional accessibility.

Master Cabin

The aft stateroom has a centerline queen berth with an abundance of louvered-door front storage compartments and drawers on both sides, and a large hanging locker to port. Custom mattress with memory foam. Natural light and ventilation are provided by three opening portholes and a large deck hatch.

Master Head

The private aft head is to starboard with electric toilet, vanity, new sink, new floors and separate shower stall. Two opening portholes provide light and ventilation.  Flooring, sink and countertops replaced 2018.

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• DSC VHF Radio with cockpit command mic
• B&G Radar (2019)
• B&G Chartplotter (2019)
• Simrad AP 25 autopilot with remote (refurbished 2019)
• Autohelm sailing/depth instruments
• Fusion stereo with cockpit speakers

Electrical System

• 12 VDC, 110 VAC systems with breaker panel opposite nav station
• Westerbeke 8 kw generator with sound shield 
• (4) House/engine/generator batteries 
• Twin engine alternators, 55 and 90 amp
• Promarine battery charter
• Kenyon KP 1510 AC/DC inverter
• (2) 30 amp shore power inlets with one shore cable
• Danish reading lights and 12 volt fans throughout interior
• (3) 12 volt outlets
• Courtesy night lights
• Spreader lights, deck light, masthead tri-color/strobe
• Electric horn on spreader with foot switch at helm

Engine/ Mechanical Equipment

• Westerbeke 70 hp diesel engine 
• Soft engine mounts with CV joint and thrust bearing
• Overheat and oil pressure alarms
• Racor fuel filter
• Maxi 3-blade feathering prop
• CruiseAir reverse cycle, two-zone air conditioning (24,000 BTU)
• Raritan hot water heater (new 2009)
• Sea Recovery watermaker (not in service)
• Salt and fresh water deck washdown with hot/cold water aft
• (2) Automatic electric bilge pumps
• (1) Manual bilge pump
• Raritan electric toilets with two holding tanks and bypass, pump-out for each
• Numerous spare parts

Sails and Rigging

Rigging:

• Hood Stoway electric furling double spreader mast
• Wire standing rigging (2018)
• Hood roller furling genoa
• Whisker pole stored on mast
• Solid boom vang (2021)
• Mainsheet traveler
• Insulated backstay for SSB antenna

Sails:

• Hood roller furling mainsail (2012)
• Hood 120% furling genoa (2012)

Lewmar Winches:

• (2) #65 ST primary winches
• (2) #46 ST mainsheet/outhaul winches
• (1) #43 ST genoa furling/secondary winch
• (2) #46 ST halyard winches on mast
• (1) Centerboard hoist winch

Hull and Deck

The hull is constructed of hand-laid solid fiberglass, and the deck is hand-laid fiberglass with end grain balsa core. Hull is white Awlgrip with dark blue double boot stripes, gold cove stripe and blue bottom. Deck is white with pale blue non-skid. There is also a rubrail with stainless striker. Centerboard configuration offers a minimum draft of 4’-11” with board up and a maximum draft of 11’ with board down.

Additional features

• Kato Dinghy Davits (2022)
• New centerboard cable (2021)
• Ideal anchor windlass, refurbished 2021
• Twin 45 lb CQR anchors, each with 20’ of chain and 300’ nylon rode
• Bow and stern pulpits
• Stainless bow, midship and quarter chocks with cleats
• Side stanchions with lifelines and boarding gates
• Stern gate with fold-down S/S swim ladder with teak treads
• Inboard genoa tracks
• S/S genoa turning blocks
• Dodger with heavy-gauge clear panels
• Bimini top with side enclosures
• Varnished teak toe rail, drip rail, grab rails, cockpit trim, companionway hatch boards
• Teak cockpit table and drink holders
• (2)  Varnished teak dorade boxes with chrome cowl vents and S/S guards
• (11) Opening port lights
• (4)  Deck hatches with screens
• Outboard motor bracket and hoist
• Cockpit cushions, white
• Fenders/docklines
• (2) 10-lb propane tanks in separate deck locker
• Propane System and Locker refurbished 2020
• (4) Fire extinguishers
• (8) Lifejackets
• Lifesling
• Horseshoe life ring
• Man overboard pole
• Flare kit
• Fog bell

Broker Remarks

Designed by Ted Hood and built to the highest standards by Bristol Yachts, Figment features a shoal draft, heavier displacement hull form with efficient centerboard that combine to provide excellent upwind performance, comfortable motion in a seaway and tremendous interior volume for a yacht this size. Her draft of less than five feet allows access to less-crowded cruising grounds normally limited to much smaller yachts. Figment has had very caring owners and has seen constant attention since launched. She is well equipped for extended shorthanded cruising, and her interior is immaculate.

As previously stated, the boat has been maintained in excellent condition and has been updated. Just in the last 5 years, she has been updated tastefully throughout taking this boat from an 8 to a solid 10! This is a rare opportunity, to own a boat of great pedigree, that has been cared for equally as well as she was built. Figment awaits you in Annapolis.  

Exclusions

• Dinghy and Outboard
• Personal effects