1986 Bristol 31.1 3'6" draft

The Bristol 31.1 combines the classically modern design collaboration of Ted Hood and Dieter Empacher with the meticulous craftsmanship of Bristol Yachts. One of the most renowned New England boat builders, Bristol Yachts were known and highly respected for their beautifully perfect teak joinery, wonderful fit and finish and quality of construction. It’s no small coincidence that, even to this day, people refer to a perfect yacht as being in “Bristol” condition.

This proven design epitomizes the obsessive concern for quality of workmanship and structural integrity built into every Bristol Yacht. The hull design with the tapered stern and overhangs gives the 31.1 a smoother, more seaworthy ride with a respectable motion comfort ratio of 29.28.

Our offering is a wonderful example of these fine yachts. One of a few built with the much-sought after keel/centerboard option, she is perfect for exploring the many shallow cruising grounds of the East Coast and Bahamas. Venture has lived and explored the waters from Maine to the Chesapeake. She has the optional tall teak toe rail with upgraded integral stainless steel chocks. This upgrade not only makes her more handsome than the standard model but safer on deck as well. Stainless steel dorades atop teak dorade boxes help complete this picture of classic elegance. Whether under sail, at anchor or coming into the yacht club, this little yacht’s graceful lines will turn heads and put a smile on the faces of those admiring her.

Venture's current owners have lovingly cared for her and kept her shiny and proud during their stewardship. They were unexpectedly presented with an opportunity to move up into another beautifully maintained 37’ yacht of close personal friends and with mixed emotions decided to do so. They sailed her to Annapolis and she now sits in our yard awaiting her new owners. She is certainly worthy of your inspection and won’t disappoint. Call for an appointment to come see her today!

Forward stateroom: Starting forward, there is a door for access to the chain locker. The 6’7” V berth has drawer and locker storage below it. Aft of it on starboard is a hanging locker, with a fiddled shelf above. On port is an entrance to the head. Both hullsides are lined with rich teak staving; above are shelves that run the length the length of the berth, with sliding rattan doors enclosing them. Headroom in this cabin is 6’2”. For lighting and ventilation there is an overhead hatch, two opening ports and two reading lights. A bi-fold door provides privacy from the rest of the boat.

Head: The head is located on port and just aft of the forward stateroom, with access from forward and the saloon. There is a manual head and a sink cabinet forward of that, with storage beneath the sink cabinet, behind the head and along the hullsides. There is a shower wand on a diverter at the sink that stows within one of the cabinets along the hull. A mirror is mounted on the aft wall and there are two reading lights, an opening port and a dorade vent for lighting and ventilation.

Saloon: For a 31’ boat, the saloon on the Bristol 31.1 is surprisingly spacious. Lending to that is the dinette table (which folds up against the forward bulkhead when not in use) and the 6’4” headroom. There are 6’3” long settees on either side; either can pull out to convert to a 34” wide berth. There is a generous amount of storage behind both seat backs, while above there are louvered door cabinets with fiddled shelving between the cabinets. Teak staving lines the hullside in the back of the shelving areas, creating a richly finished look. Throughout the saloon and galley area, there is one overhead hatch, two fixed lights, three opening ports and a dorade vent. There are also two reading lights.

Nav station: The nav station is on port and aft facing from the settee. The chart table is sized to fit a chart book and has storage beneath the lid. Additionally, along the hull is shelf storage with sliding rattan front doors. The electrical panel is directly above and the ice box is aft of the chart table top.

Galley: The galley is L-shaped and on starboard.The stove is located along the hullside of the L; aft of that on the other leg of the L is counter space, with a dry bin locker beneath an access lid and then a deep single sink to the right of that.

• Tasco 3 burner LPG stove with oven
• Two 6LB LPG tanks
• Bass LPG solenoid control
• Dedicated LPG locker vented overboard
• Single stainless steel sink
• Hot and cold pressure water mixer
• Whale manual fresh water pump
• Icebox w/Adler Barbour 12v refrigeration
• Teak dish organizer
• Teak paper towel holder

• Single stainless steel sink
• Hot/cold pressure water with shower wand diverter
• Non-skid sole with teak shower grate
• Raritan PSII manual head
• Y-valve for overboard discharge
• Manual overboard discharge pump

• Raritan 6 gallon hot water heater
• Raw water wash-down pump and hose
• Par diaphragm fresh water pump
• Shurflo accumulator tank
• Jabsco wash-down pump
• Par electric diaphragm bilge pump
• Raritan manual bilge pump

• Flag Blue Awlgripped hull
• Two toned gelcoat deck
• Internal cast lead ballast, cast in place and covered with fiberglass
• Optional centerboard for 3’6”/7’0” draft
• Bottom painted (May2015)
• Skeg hung rudder
• Single bow roller
• 35# CQR anchor with approximately 25 of 5/16” chain plus nylon rode
• Six mooring cleats
• High teak toe rail with custom integral stainless steel chocks and stem head fitting
• Double vinyl life lines
• Port and starboard boarding gates
• Teak dorade boxes w/Nicro stainless steel cowls and dorade guards
• Teak grab rails
• Two Bowmar hatches
• Two fixed lights
• Six cast aluminum opening ports
• Dodger (2016)
• Bimini w/connector

• Harken MKII roller furler masthead rigged
• Aluminum single spreader keel stepped mast and boom
• 1x19 SS wire rigging with swaged fittings & leather boots
• Lazy jacks
• Mechanical boom vang
• Lewmar 16CH Genoa winch on mast
• Lewmar 8CH main halyard winch on coach roof
• Lewmar 2SP43CHST primary winches
• Mainsheet control at helm
• Inner and outer Genoa tracks
• Spinnaker halyard
• Wire to rope main and jib halyards
• Doyle full batten main (good condition)
• Doyle 130% Genoa (good condition)
• Doyle 100% jib (good condition)
• ATN spinnaker tacker
• Asymmetrical spinnaker with sock (good condition)
• Total SA: 478 sq. ft.
• I= 40.75
• J= 13.58
• P= 34.83
• E= 10.50

• Universal M-18 14HP engine w/ engine hours
• Engine access from both lazarettes, providing good all-around access
• Racor 500 fuel filter
• Hurth transmission
• Fixed 3 blade propeller
• Edson steering pedestal
• Stainless steel destroyer wheel
• Dual lever engine controls
• Ritchie compass

• Marinco 30A shore power connection w/cord
• Bass 120V/12v electrical panel
• 120V volt & amp meters
• 12v volt & amp meters
• 120V receptacles throughout
• Freedom 10 battery charger/1000W inverter (2001)
• Link 2000 battery monitor
• Guest battery selector switch
• Five Lifeline GPL-4C AGM batteries (2007)
• Balmar 60A alternator
• Balmar MC-612 charge regulator
• 12v receptacles at nav and helm
• Hella fan in galley

• Simrad RB715A 4Kw radar dome- mast mounted w/stainless steel guard (no display)
• Simrad MGL-3DGPS WAAS antenna
• C-Map chart chips from Canada to Wilmington, NC to Bermuda
• Simrad WP30 wheel autopilot interfaced with the GPS
• Simrad wind, speed, depth instruments mounted above companionway
• ICOM IC-M502 VHF w/DSC at nav
• ICOM Command Mic at helm

• Kato Marine dinghy davits
• Stainless steel swim ladder
• Cockpit cushions
• Jim Buoy horseshoe life ring
• Outboard motor pad
• Fenders and dock lines
• Masthead static dissipater
• Brass oil lamp
• Brass clock and barometer
• Windex
• Clinometer (aka "Tilt-O-Meter")

Owner’s personal effects and any items not specified in this listing

Potential purchasers should assume that any items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his/her agents or his/her surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. This vessel is subject to sale, price and inventory changes or withdrawal from market without notice.