Full disclosure: I'm a friend of the guy who owns the storage building seen in the video and now the unique Bristol 40 orphaned inside. But that means I've had a good look at the boat as it is today and believe that it really is a GEM for the right buyer. I've also looked at many current listings for B40's and none has the teak super structure -- i.e. decks, cockpit seating, cabin and coaming sides, toe and rub rails, etc -- that appear to be original on this particular boat. While the standard Bristol 40 is a good sailboat, this center-board yawl seems to be one-of-a-kind, and was obviously the pride and joy of the last real owner/operator, who had already done several competent repairs before he passed away unexpectedly in 2018. I have a lot more to say about this boat, but further comments will have to wait because my own boat gets launched tomorrow.

@boatfools

10 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more, Ben. Thanks for chiming in. And good luck with your launch tomorrow!

@BenEllisonPanbo

8 күн бұрын

I have some thoughts on the bulkhead repairs. The very rotten section between the aft head and cockpit locker looks fairly easy to replace as it's relatively small and seems only fastened with a few screws. But the damaged chainplate bulkhead shown in the video and the ends of the aft cockpit bulkhead could repaired with penetrating epoxy and added marine plywood. I've done this sort of the "plenty good enough" repair on several boats over the last 50 years and they've held up fine for many miles at sea. While Git Rot in a horse syringe was my technique back in the 70's, I've recently had good results with TotalBoat Penetrating Epoxy.

@thomaswbennett4857

8 күн бұрын

Thank you for the reply. I hope your boat launch is uneventful. When you have the time, some of that additional history would be welcomed.

@BenEllisonPanbo

8 күн бұрын

@@thomaswbennett4857 The yard pushed launch to tomorrow, not surprising considering all the storm damage it and other Maine waterfront facilities suffered this winter. But that meant some research time today and I really lucked out. It now seems very likely that this particular Bristol 40, always named Coriolis, went as a bare hull to the renowned E.M. Crosby Boatworks in Osterville MA and that's who crafted all the teak superstructure and below decks joinerwork. She's truly one of a kind.

I was very excited when you showed the exterior from the ground ... I absolutely love Bristols!!! I was as disappointed as you at the condition on the interior. I really think that $35k is high on the asking price considering all of the costs involved to bring her up to snuff. Bulkhead repairs, modernizing the electronics, sails, replacing cook top, starter battery, house batteries, solar charging system, and full set of running rigging. Then there are the unknowns like refrigeration, engine, transmission, stuffing box, through hulls, fuel tank (emptied 5 years ago?), water tanks (m/t or full of algae), all plumbing lines (dry rotted from disuse?), and missing hatch in coach top. Combine all that with all of the bright work and dead lights to be completed, and you have a major project for the next 1 - 2 years and probably upwards of $20 - $30K. It's a beautiful boat if you had the time and money, and i don't believe that I've ever seen another one with the wood finished coach top, but I believe that it's going to need someone with both the time, money, and a large barn to put it in for the refit. Did you mention the year?

@sallyb3

11 күн бұрын

$10 k at the most

@robertscholz4486

11 күн бұрын

@@sallyb3 I think your estimate is a little low. The bulkhead repairs alone between the marine plywood, epoxy, fiberglass cloth, primer, paint, fresh stainless bolts for the chain plate will likely be over $1000. House batteries and starter batters with solar panel, charger, inverter at least $1500. Good new set of sails (main, jib, mizzen) $5000 -- that's without storm jib and trisail. New electronics Chart plotter, radar, AIS transceiver, Epirb -- $2500 (that's reusing the old stereo). Rebuild kit for the Westerbeake about $3000 (sitting 5 years with unknown hours -- silly not to rebuild). That's about $13000 already without dealing with the main electrical panel rebuild, refrigeration rehab, plumbing, transmission service, thru hulls, new cook top (or good used), steering system (age of cables and quadrant condition unknown). Then there is the new running rigging and professional check of the standing rigging (looked good in video), stuffing box service, and all of the various bright work, interior paint and finish work.

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

You hit the nail on the head: The asking price is $35k. I reckon there’s room for negotiation. She’s a 1980. Definitely an ideal boat for someone with DIY skills. Thanks for watching!

@MarketingStrategies28

8 күн бұрын

​@@boatfools It would look great in my basement of the new house next to the pool as maybe a bar or kids bedroom. Or in a bar with sunkin floor. Absolutely love it. But we are in NZ

@jthompsoniii

6 күн бұрын

$35k is WAY too much !!!

Nice Bristol, perfect for a person with time and money. Thank you for showing us this very nice Barn find Yawl.

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

Yep! And, as always, thanks for tuning in!

UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF 05/15/2024: So, new information is emerging about this Bristol. She was custom finished by Chester Crosby at the Crosby Yacht Yard in Osterville, MA, circa 1980. Crosby Yacht Yard has been building boats since 1850 and the yard is still going strong to this day. So, we believe she was built as she is now - lots of teak and custom woodwork. Thank you @BenEllisonPanbo for your sleuthing! Great, great information!

Everyone has excellent comments..for this beautiful boat 🚢 even owner of the channel reasons very well with comments Special person indeed Projects yes 🎉

@boatfools

8 күн бұрын

Yes! And more details are emerging as to the boat’s history which I will be posting in the description and in the comments. Great stuff!

Another cool boat, the topside wood was amazing. Hopefully she finds a good home. Also, I want to be the first one to say that Canadian Ken is not from Canada, I haven't heard him say "eh"once :)

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

Ha! We’ll discuss this issue. You make an excellent point!!!

A nice project boat. Will be beautiful when done.

I love the Bristol 40 Yawl. I had the broker who was working with me on an endeavor 32 that didn’t work out in Maryland go take a peak at a 1977 Bristol 40 yawl for sale for $80K in Annapolis and he says it shows as good as the photos. It has been extensively refit. Check it out if you get time. I’m flying back in a couple weeks to see it personally if not under contract and I’ve also lined up several others. My hesitation is not knowing much about sailing a yawl? Seems to be an extra layer of complexity, more cost to maintain the standing and running rigging, etc? But absolutely gorgeous boat!

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

I’ll take a look for it! Beautiful boats. The yawl is a nice set up and gives you many options based on wind conditions. You will love it! Keep me posted and I’ll see if I can find the one you’re looking at!

@jpkatz1435

7 күн бұрын

Yawl/katch mizen offers terrific teaching oppertunity for a green crew member to "learn the ropes". And it's easier boat handling, when it's boisterous, to douse the main and proceed under jib and jigger.

Thankyou 😊

You all did a great job on this beautiful Bristol ,especially being a blind fine! You can obviously see the owners love for his treasure. Could be he bought it up from FL to bring it up to his level of finish before putting it back in the water. Just wish I was a bit younger. Certainly an interesting layout with some effort would be a true barn fi e like you say! FWCS fair winds ca..⛵️

@boatfools

8 күн бұрын

Many thanks for your kind words! Some interesting history is being uncovered which I am posting above and in the description below. Thanks for watching!

Having rebuilt three boats now and on my 4th, a European canal barge house boat, I wouldn't pay more than $5k for this one... All the chain plates shown from under deck all had gaps and no sealant oozing out so it follows water ingress is more than a possibility... Which will effect the deck directly around those chain plates on the deck... There goes the lovely teak deck... There is $50k to spend here to make a very nice classic yawl... Beautiful as it may be, it is in need to a lot of money...

@boatfools

10 күн бұрын

No one has said this would sell for $35k - that is the asking price. And no one said it would be inexpensive to get her up to snuff. It will definitely require money, effort, and time. But that’s basically the point. She’s a beautiful old boat that someone will hopefully fall in love with and have the ability (financially/skill-wise) to get her going again. Clearly she was in the middle of some big renovations when the owner passed away. In short, after a survey, a FMV will be established between a buyer and the seller. Appreciate your comments! And thanks for watching!

@colinboniface194

10 күн бұрын

@@boatfools I think despite the condition, she is a magnificent yacht... She is not a total loss... She would be a mission... I can visualize her sailing the pacific with dignity...

@boatfools

10 күн бұрын

Agreed! She spent some time on the west coast. No idea for how long but she sailed some Pacific waters at one time. Hopefully again!

Beautiful boat ..yes over 30 k ..with still alot of work required..sell it to Christian Williams ..he would luv that..boat ..currently sails a Beautiful Ericsson 38?.. That boat is beautiful..but requires heaps more work..sell it to the guy who own orange county choppers lol😂 Great boat 🚢..good video .

Having been in a few barns, the total lack of dust and barn dirt indicates someone has been keeping it clean. That person might have some insight into some of the concerns. It looks way too nice to be considered abandoned.

@boatfools

8 күн бұрын

You have a sharp eye. There is a tenant who lives in the apartment above and, per the building owner, during COVID lockdown the tenant asked if they could clean and tidy up the boat a bit. Boredom will make people do weird things! Read the responses from Ben Ellison. He’s introduced more intel on the boat. Including a HIN report update. Thanks for watching!

The fact that its a Yawl and has all the extra cabim wood work makes this one for the classic style. You wont be able to get deck teak like that very soon. This is the sort of boat Captain Q would have given you chapter and verse on. Yes theres work but with everything around it still there and probably materials and spare parts. 🤔🧙🏼‍♂️ I would say its an earner. Remove the head but keep the shower ... Its the perfect place to hang your foulies...and you might still be able to re instate a quaterbirth.

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

Hi Clive! Agree with you. And I like your shower idea. As soon as we found this boat, I thought of Captain Q. He would love it. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!

Great bluewater boat ..coastal ocean..over 2.5 metric ton ballast keel

@boatfools

5 күн бұрын

100%!

If it runs and you can find the sails and they are in good shape, I think 35K is a deal. If not, I'm not so sure since it will need a lot of money and work. Beautiful project boat though!

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

And thanks for watching!

Chain plates and bulkhead replacement along with conversion to lithium batteries and new instrumentatio, along with engine overhaul, if needed, will run the cost of getting this boat in the water and under way up around $100 K+, if you do most of your own work.

I love those Bristol 40 almost more than the Bermuda. But not worth $35k. I am passed $50k in repair & investment just from what we see in your video. All those Norsman type fittings on the mast are definitely an upgrade from original. Gorgeous boat.

@boatfools

8 күн бұрын

Maybe, maybe not. The market will decide FMV. But, alas, $35k is just the asking price. All is negotiable for anyone who's interested. The mast, itself was picture perfect - as was the hardware. Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching. I hope she finds a home!

Sigh...I would love to adopt this baby.

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

That makes two of us!

👍

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Post the link to the correct sail plan! I have great sails from an IOR (short boom/ save big $). The big bucks hard work is done on a great bones boat (if the chainplate is good). The old westerbeke were great if it turns(easy check). The hard work and $ + self tailers. Needs to be saved!

"We're trying to figure out if this boat is for sale, we heard it is." Technically speaking, aren't all sailboats for SAIL? ;)

I am struck by the sad aspect of this story. 😢 Tough that the original owner missed out on enjoying his boat esp. after doing all that work on her. About the boat itself, in view of the surprising amount of work still remaining to be completed I think my budget would run dŕy @ $25K.

@boatfools

7 күн бұрын

I completely agree with you re: the sad story. It is. He clearly loved this boat and was in the midst of a major overhaul. The new information we’ve learned is that she was custom finished at the Crosby Yacht Yard in Osterville, MA, circa 1980. As she sits is as she was created. Pretty neat. I’m hopeful someone will see the magic of this boat, take her on, and finish what was started. Thanks for watching!

A yawl with a centerboard you don’t see that every day sail it⛵️

Didnt take your shoes off!!?

@boatfools

8 күн бұрын

I’m wearing boat shoes… Canadian Ken? Not so sure…

$35k is too much. Currently the median price for a Bristol 40 on Yachtworld is about 55k. There is no way you will refit that boat and get her sailing for 20k. The sails along will run 10k. She is nice but for a boat that has been sitting, there are so many bits and pieces that will need to be replaced, serviced or upgraded. I would not pay more than $15k for her. That gives you a budget of 40k, and you will use all of it. And that is doing the majority of the work yourself. Pretty boat but a ton of work. But still far better than any "production boat" at any price.

@boatfools

10 күн бұрын

$35k is the asking price. As we all know no one will pay this amount. There will be a survey and negotiations and the FMV will be established. But, in short, I 100% agree with your last sentence! Thanks for tuning in!

You are a sucker for a pretty face. The hull is awl grip painted. It is also pretty clear that something happened to the hull which lead to the paint job. I say that because the rub rail is not original and the Bristol cove stripe is gone. The deck, cabin house and cockpit all look to have been rebuilt in wood, with glass over on the cabin top. The work was done well to a professional standard. The boat has also been rewired (battery switches and electrical panel not where they should be. Based on what I see on the interior of the boat it looks like the entire interior was gutted and rebuilt since the interior is totally non-standard. My guess is that the boat was badly damaged and possibly even sunk at some point and may even have been written off as a total loss and then subsequently rebuilt to what you see now. The spars look nice with shiny new mechanical fitting on the standing rigging. The areas of concern you saw (rotted bulkheads, etc.) are a major issue. Having those two bulkheads professionally rebuilt will cost a minimum of $10K by the time all the cosmetics are done to match the rest of the boat. A skilled DIY person could replace the bulkheads, but it would still be expensive and would take a fair amount of time. New sails would run $6K-7K+ and if they can't find the dodger, you are looking at another $2K-3K. I didn't see the water heater or the refrigeration compressor. Basically, given that the hull is pretty much the only thing that is actually Bristol 40, I think $35K is pretty steep for this boat. If a skilled DIY person bought the boat for say $15K it could be sailing for an all up cost of $30K-$35K, assuming the engine runs. If the engine is dead you can add $15K-$20K to that. The one thing this boat will never be is a Bristol 40.

@boatfools

11 күн бұрын

A HIN report was run on her and it came back clean. The survey from 2000 suggested that the Westerbeke had 1,800 hrs on it at that time. And, remember, the $35k is the asking price…

@BenEllisonPanbo

9 күн бұрын

The HIN is BTY401070880, which decodes as Bristol 40 number 107 with manufacturing date of August, 1980. And the 2000 survey describes the boat's construction as seen in this video and notes that the teak decks needed recaulking, which makes sense after 20 years. Apparently the starboard rub rail was damaged in about 2017, a main reason why the owner (since 2000 survey) rented to shop to do that and other repairs. "Coriolis" is definitely an unusual Bristol 40 but the evidence she was built that way in 1980.

@todddunn945

9 күн бұрын

@@BenEllisonPanbo What that sounds like is that either somebody bought a bare hull and finished it out themselves, or that the boat was trashed and rebuilt prior to 2000. It makes no sense that Bristol would have built the boat with a wooden deck and house rather than using their fiberglass deck mold. Note that I am not talking about the teak deck as the wooden deck. I am referring to the plywood deck over deck beams (clearly visible in the video) and the non-standard plywood cockpit.

@BenEllisonPanbo

9 күн бұрын

@@todddunn945 Right, there's no sign that a molded glass deck was ever on this hull. Purchased as a bare hull is certainly a possibility, but whoever built the wood deck and house was well skilled if not professional.

@johncavar2914

8 күн бұрын

Grasshopper ur on the money..cruel to be kind ..but what u say ..reality ..dollars required here and lots $

What a shame they never got to finish the boat and never enjoyed taking her sailing

@boatfools

4 күн бұрын

I know it. It’s definitely an unfortunate and sad story. Hoping this boat’s story has a better ending!

Not my cup of tea but I'm sure there are fans out there. Practically though, at 35k possibly 28 negotiated, I could see investing another 20k to bring this girl to life. Let's be honest here. that's less than buying a Dodge Ram these days so it's a no brainer. At worst you break even on the investment of have a great weekender on your hands. No way to go wrong with this. The engine would be the deciding factor for me.

@boatfools

8 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree with you more. Thanks for commenting and for watching!

Nice boat but it's going to need $50K or more in work and upgrades even with the next owner doing much of the work. $35K sale price way too much for a boat this old, needing a ton of work, and will only appeal to people with eclectic taste. Hope the right buyer comes along.

not for 30K plus

Resale value going down by the minute. Money pit for at least a year.

Nice 5000 dollar project boat if you have the time and money to through at it.