42' Bristol Trawler

[rgano]

Probably 270 HP total boat. I have a few weeks worth of cruising experience in a Bristol 42. Rounded chines and will roll at the pier with little inducement. Handled a head seas well. Poor visibility through the too-high forward windows at the lower station. Did not enjoy the slider doors port and stbd.

 

[Godabitibi]

Yes I allredy spotted the too high windshields. I would replace them with longer ones down to the level of the dash. My thoughts too about total of 270hp.

 

[seaclusion]

Did you ever look at that boat? Was it truly twin 270 hp Perkins?

 

[Mako]

Windless, are you in a position to change out your engine, or is that not a consideration?

 

[STB]

Seclusion,

It was almost certainly 270 hp total. None in that line were 270 hp each. 135ho was common.

 

[Dashash]

Hi all. Just checking in as a (somewhat) new-to-me 1980 Bristol 42 owner. Purchased her about 15 months ago. Any current Bristol 42 owners still out there?

I haven't taken her on many long trips yet as work is all-consuming these days. Would love to hear others' experiences with their Bristols.

Cheers!

 

[bear4cashie]

I am trying to locate my father's previous trawler, can you share some information or pictures of her. mandyfogle@me.com. Her previous boat name was JONA V - thank you.