Bristol 47.7 Center Cockpit

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Introduced in 1975, the Bristol 47.7 had a long (19 year) production run thanks to its smart looks, superior construction and sailing ability. These boats have held up well and the timelessness of their design has kept up demand. FRANCES has seen all of the upgrades required to give the next owner decades of sailing enjoyment. She functions and looks like a modern yacht. Some of her highlights are below. More photos and listing details will be coming soon.

New Fuel Tanks Port and Starboard 2023
New Standing Rigging 2021
New Running Rigging 2021
New Sea Frost Refrigeration 2022
New Dodger 2022 Sunbrella Parchment
New Interior Cushions 2021
New North Sails 2021
Repower 2005
Awl Grip Hull 2017
Bow Thruster
ICW compatible airdraft
Shoal draft, ICW friendly

Bristol 47.7 Center Cockpit Boat Specs

Dimensions

Tanks

Boat Name:

Frances

LOA:

47'0"

Fresh:

167 gallons

Boat Make:

Bristol

LWL:

37'4"

Fuel:

93 gallons

Boat Model:

47.7 Center Cockpit

Beam:

13'3"

Boat Designer:

Dieter Empacher/Ted Hood

Boat Builder:

Bristol Yachts Inc (USA)

Boat Year:

1985

Maximum Draft:

11'0"

Hull Material:

Fiberglass

Minimum Draft:

4'1"

Bridge Clearance:

62'5"

Keel:

Centerboard

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.

Vessel Overview:

FRANCES features the preferred full varnished teak interior with varnished teak and holly sole. It is evident that the builder paid careful attention to matching the wood grains as the panels in the teak cabinetry are particularly even in color and depth of grain. The owners have been diligent about keeping up the interior varnish and have used Epifanes rubbed effect varnish on the sole and drawer fronts which provides just the right amount of sheen without being gaudy. As a serious cruising vessel, the 47.7 was designed with superb natural light and ventilation She boasts six large opening ports, ten smaller opening ports, two large hatches, and 2 smaller hatches, as well as 4 polished stainless steel dorades. Most opening ports and hatches are fitted with screens. 3 recent reverse cycle air conditioning units (2014) provide plenty of zoned heating or cooling as the climate dictates.

The forward cabin features a large V-berth with filler. The filler neatly stows on the underside of the headliner and has been varnished to match the interior brightwork. Below the berth there is storage in three lockers. The hull is lined with full-length varnished teak ceilings which means even the insides of the lockers are finished in varnished teak. Chain locker access is located at the fwd bulkhead. Aft of the port V there is a 4 drawer bureau with an additional locker outboard while opposite to starboard is a hanging locker. Private access to the forward head is to port. The Forward Head features a manual W.C. currently plumbed to a holding tank with Y valve. Teak grate in head. The head has an ensuite shower, porcelain sink vanity with pressure H&C water, and generous storage.

The Main Salon features an L settee to port which makes out to a double berth. There are two barrel chairs opposite. Salon upholstery was replaced in 2021 (Sunbrella Canvas Air Blue). Storage is voluminous; forward of the barrel chairs is a countertop with a locker and shelves below as well as another locker outboard. There are deep lockers behind the chairs and a second row of lockers above with bookshelves. This arrangement is mirrored to port while below the settee there is even more storage in drop face lockers. Aft of the L-settee is a cabinet with top loading freezer box, outboard of which is a bar cabinet. Dining is from a large drop leaf varnished teak table.

Aft of the Salon and to starboard, convenient to the Companionway and Salon, is the U shaped Galley featuring generous counter space with a tile back splash, deep double basin stainless steel sink with pressure H&C water and manual fresh water pumps, top and front load well-insulated refrigeration box fitted with Sea Frost 12V Fridge. Cooking is on a three burner Force 10 stainless steel propane gimbaled stove with oven. A microwave is located above the stove. Storage is abundant in several lockers and drawers as well as racks for spices and cups.

Aft of the Salon and to port is the walk-through to the private aft cabin. Access to the machinery compartment and electrical panels is inboard while outboard is an extensive Navigator's Station with full vessel electronics, stowage for manuals, flip top chart table, below is a set of drawers and navigator's seat. Aft of the Nav. Station is a generous wet locker.

The Primary Stateroom, is aft and features a true full-sized queen berth with a custom inner spring mattress. There is voluminous storage to P&S with 4 lockers with shelves and 5 large drawers to port along with 3 drop face lockers and a generous cedar lined hanging locker while to starboard there are 2 large drawers, 3 lockers with shelves and 2 drop face lockers. Just off the stateroom to starboard is a large Primary Head featuring a separate stall shower with seat, electric Raritan Elegance Head with new hoses 2023.

The interior of FRANCES is superb throughout and shows like a yacht several years newer.

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.

Electrical:

Wired for both 12 Volt DC and 110 Volt AC service. An 8KW Westerbeke genset provides 110v electrical service when off the dock. The low hour genset has approximately 1,152 hours. Xantrex Inverter charger

Switch panel with breakers
Volt & Amp meters
2 90 amp alternators
(4) 8D batteries (2 house, 2 inverter bank) new 2022
1 Grp 24 generator start battery new 2022
12-volt outlet at Nav. Station
110 Volt AC
Switch panel with breakers
110 Volt outlets
Water heater Raritan 12 Gal (also Eng. Supplied)
New domestic fresh water pump 2023
Xantrex battery charger
50 amp shore power connection along with two 30 amp connections for when 50 amp service is unavailable.

Mechanical:

Westerbeke diesel was new in 2005 and turns a 3-blade recently reconditioned Max Prop on a stainless steel shaft through a 2.74:1 reduction gear. The Marine gear is a ZF 25M and was replaced in 2020. The engine is equipped with a water separator which greatly decreases exhaust pulsing and ensures quiet operation. New fuel tanks 2023.

Spurs line cutter new 2022
New cutlass bearing with custom puller 2022
Racor fuel filter
Electric oil change pump for main and gen
2 electric bilge pumps
1 manual bilge pump
16,000 BTU main salon 2014
12,000 BTU unit Master S/R 2014
12,000 BTU unit FWD S/R 2014
Exhaust Water Separator on main engine
New heat exchanger and exhaust elbow + DeAngelo exhaust components 2017
New engine mounts 2015
Max Prop

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.

Raymarine RC320 Chart plotter
Raymarine E120 display (Navigation station)
Raymarine ST 7001 Autopilot

Mounted over companionway:

Raymarine ST 60 Wind
Raymarine ST 60 Speed
Raymarine ST 60 Depth

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.

Engine 1

Make:

Westerbeke 82-B

Model:

U4469E-401

Year:

2005

Engine Type:

Inboard

Power:

82 hp

Fuel Type:

Diesel

Hours:

2475

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.

Frances | Bristol 47.7 Center Cockpit | Sailboat

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Bristol 47.7 Center Cockpit Boat Specs

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