1980 Bristol 45.5 Aft Cockpit

The Bristol 45.5 has a large, comfortable and cleverly designed interior that will suit your needs whether competing with your best buddies or weekend gunkholing with family and friends.  The 45.5 can be divided into two separate quarters:  Cockpit Companionway to the aft Quarter Berths, private head and Nav Station, and a Deck Companionway dropping to the Saloon and Forward Berth which also has a private Head.  Or, left open when there is no need for that kind of privacy.

Otherwise, beginning at the bow, is a large and comfortable Vee Berth with plenty of room to get dressed. (Anchor Well access is at the very bow)  A private entry to the forward Head on port of the cabin's entrance gives a still greater feel of privacy.  There is lots of storage with a combination hanging locker, bureau and cabinets on both port and starboard sides complimented by cabinets running along both hull sides above the berth.  A  large opening hatch and 2 fixed ports plus a good many 12V lights give the forward berth good light and ventilation.  

A larger Forward Head with doors to the Saloon and forward Berth follows aft with a commode, sink, shower and Corian counters plus a very nice large teak mirror.  An opening port and a dorade keeps air moving while florescent cabinet lights and an LED ceiling light complete the head's practicality, 

The Saloon is uniquely comfortable with an "L" shaped convertible sofa/bed that pulls out to make a comfortable double berth on port and 2 very comfortable stuffed swivel chairs to starboard.  A pipe berth stored in the forward cabin fits over the swivel chairs for an additional berth. There are cabinets & shelves on both hull sides.  A large opening hatch, 5 fixed ports, a single dorade  plus lots of electric lights provide air and light.

Following aft on starboard is the Galley with double sink, 3 Burner Force 10 stove with Oven, a large Adler Barbour 12V Fridge and Microwave.  Across on starboard is a large freezer with Grunnert Cold Plates.  Both sections have storage over and under counters.  An opening port and hatch over the stove let cooking heat escape.  There is plenty of work area.

A separate Saloon Companionway is entered forward of Dodger which as discussed earlier provides a private entrance for owners and guests if necesarry 

.A bulkhead at the aft end of the Galley opens to Quarter Berths on either side of the Cockpit Companionway.  The Navigation Station is just forward of the starboard berth and the private aft head is just forward of the port berth.

The Nav Station features a large desk.  The Electrical Panel is within easy reach on the hull side.

The Aft Head is comfortable in size and has a separate Shower Stall..  There is another hanging locker and bank of drawers just outside the head's entry.

The Engine Access is under the Companionway and oil checks and day day inspections are conducted through a door in the port berth.  There is also access from the starboard  side, and of course, removing the steps clears the front of the Perkins Diesel.

Three steps up the Companionway to the Cockpit which is large and long enough for sailing, entertaining and napping.  It is protected by a reinforced bimini and a dodger with an aft handrail plus a Connecting Panel.  There is a beautiful teak grate sole and a teak drinkholder and table hang on the binnacle.  The lazerettes are large and there are two teak trimmed coaming boxes for your other stuff.  An opening in the stern pulpit with a fold down swim ladder make getting on and off the stern easy.

Daring is a classic, well designed yacht that will always be appreciated.

• Screens
• Curtains
• Teak and Holly Sole
• Hot/Cold Pressure Water
• Force 10 3-Burner Stove w/Oven 
• Propane Hoses & Gauges '13
• Sharp Microwave
• ESPAR Heater (Not Operational)

Daring, this 1980 Bristol 45.5 has both a 12 Volt Ship and a 120 Volt Shorepower Systems.

• 5 Batteries: 2 House Banks with 2-8D Batteries in each Bank  & 1 Engine Start Bank with 1 4D Start Battery Fall '16
• Mastervolt 50 Amp Battery Charger  Spring '17
• Heart Inteface 1800 Inverter
• 50' - 30 Amp Shorepower Cord

The Bristol 45.5 is a single spreader, high aspect Sloop Rig.with HOOD IN-Mast FURLING (Manual Out & Electric In)

• Harken Headsail Furling System '13
• 150% Dacron Genoa
• 150% Kevlar Genoa
• 130% Dacron Genoa
• Working Jib
• Storm Trysail
• Dacron Main '04
• Original Hood Mainsail
• Doyle 1.5oz Spinnaker
• Spinnaker Pole
• Whisker Pole
• Headstay Replaced '13
• Hydraulic Adjustable Backstay
• Running Rigging Replaced '12 & '13
• 2-Lewmar 65 ST Primaries
• 2-Lewmar 32 ST Electric Tailing Winches
• Lewmar 48 2Spd ST Winch
• Lewmar 42 2Spd ST Winch 

• Ritchie Compass at Helm
• Clock and Barometer
• B&G Hydra 330 Knot Depth Wind and Temp - in pod mounted over companionway with Repeater at Nav Station
• Northstar 941X GPS
• Furuno Radar at Helm '13
• Furuno Navnet at Helm
• Neco Autopilot
• Simrad RS35 VHF Radio with Remote Mic & AIS Receiving Compatibity '14
• EPIRB (Serviced 6/2016)
• Flat Screen TV on Wing-Out Arm

• Perkins 4.236 Fresh Water Cooled 85HP Diesel
• Heat Exchanger & Manifold End Plate '13
• Fuel Injection Pump Rebuilt '13
• Fuel Tanks Replaced '04
• Fresh Water Tanks and Hoses '04
• Commodes Rebuilt '14
• Waste Hoses Replaced '14
• Max Prop

• Hull Solid Glass.  Precautionary Sandblasted and Barrier Coated '08 (No Blisters)
• Hull Awlgripped '14
• Teak Refinished '16
• Ideal Electric Windlass
• 55# Plow Anchor w/chain and 3-strand nylon rode
• Anchor Davit with Roller at Bow
• 2 Backup Danforth Anchors
• Fresh & Saltwater Washdowns
• Bimini with Strengthening Struts & Sighting Window
• Dodger w/Aft Handrail
• Teak Cockpit Grate
• Teak Cockpit Table and Drink Holder on Binnacle
• Cockpit Cushions
• Dinghy Davits
• USCG Saftey Package
• MOB Lifesling
• 2 Horseshoe Rings
• Bosun's Chair
• Fenders and Dock Lines
• 6-Man Switlik Life Raft (Serviced 6/2016)