93′ Germán Frers – CNB fast cruising racing sloop ‘Bristolian’ for sale in England
93′ Germán Frers – CNB fast cruising racing sloop ‘Bristolian’ for sale in England
From the Mari-Cha stable of high quality performance yachts, this Germán Frers fast cruising / racing sloop ‘Bristolian’ with her timeless elegance grasps the attention of all sailors whether racing or cruising.
The clean working deck, spacious guest friendly cockpit and inimitable style and energy of ‘Bristolian’s’ lightweight Nomex honeycomb interior, designed by Francois Catroux, reinforces the brief given to Germán Frers to achieve a marriage of a luxury cruising yacht with racing thoroughbred; a pedigree which with her constantly updated specification continues to prove her well maintained condition and performance ability on the race track.
Recent results include:
2013 Newport Bucket – Overall winner
2014 Caribbean 600 – 23rd out of 51 starters
2014 Antigua Sailing Week – 3rd in Class
2014 Frers Cup Trapani, Sicily – 2nd overall
2014 Maxi World Cup, Sardinia – 3rd Maxi Racing division
2014 Middle Sea Race – 39th out of 117 starters
2014 RORC Main series – IRC Zero 4th out of 40
“This 90’ Germán Frers design still rocks! She’s a Bucket winner indeed!” Hank Halstead, Bucket Director
In addition to her carbon rig and regularly updated standing and running rigging, ‘Bristolian’ benefits from a sail inventory overhaul over the last two years from North Sails which includes all new 3Di Mainsail, 3Di Racing jib, 3Di Furling jib, 3DL Jib top, Spinnaker staysail, A2, A3 and A5.
Since her last change of owner in 2012, this Germán Frers fast cruising / racing sloop ‘Bristolian’ has been professionally maintained by the best in the industry including Lyman and Morse in Maine, Pegaso Yachts in Genoa, and Marine Power Services and Antigua Rigging in the Caribbean.
During the winter 2014 / 15 she completed a full rig and rudder out refit and boom / spreader repaint.
Other recent upgrades include:
- New canvas work including main awning, crew and main companionway spray hoods etc. finish the on deck appearance.
- Raymarine AIS950 class A AIS transceiver.
- New Mastervolt Gel house batteries.
- New Cummins Onan secondary generator.
Bristolian sleeps eight in four guest cabins plus four crew and benefits from all the domestic equipment and conveniences demanded of a modern yacht.
Personal inspection is encouraged to fully appreciate ‘Bristolian’.
VAT paid and British registered for secure transfer of Title.