What Bristols are asking right now
14 live by-owner listings state an asking price. The middle half asks $15,000 to $64,900, median $40,000, about $476 per foot. A broker at 10% of that median takes $4,000 — on YachtBazar that stays with you.
The Bristol price ladder, cheapest to dearest
| Asking | Listing | Length | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000 | 1974 Bristol 40 — 40ft | 40 ft | 143 |
| $12,000 | 1973 Bristol Herreshoff design — 28ft | 28 ft | 143 |
| $14,000 | 1973 Bristol 35 Sloop Sailboat | — | 96 |
| $15,000 | Bristol 35 Sailboat | — | 34 |
| $18,500 | 1977 Bristol 29.9 - Electric Powered- Ready to Sail! | — | 8 |
| $20,000 | 1978 Bristol Trawler 42' Offshore | 42 ft | 23 |
| $22,500 | 1978 Bristol 35.5 | — | 43 |
| $40,000 | 1981 Bristol 35.5 | — | 23 |
| $42,500 | 1974 Bristol 40 | — | 34 |
| $54,900 | 1977 Bristol trawler 42.5 loa 45 | — | 140 |
| $64,900 | 38' Bristol 38.8 | 38 ft | 144 |
| $72,900 | 1984 Bristol 38.8 — 38ft | 38 ft | 143 |
| $89,900 | 1984 Bristol 38.8 | — | 14 |
| $99,900 | 1981 Bristol 41.1 Center Cockpit | — | 57 |
Who you would be listing against
Of the 14 live Bristol listings, 14 are private owners and 0 are brokers or dealers; 4 first appeared in the last 30 days.
Half have been up 57 days or less, a quarter more than 143. Time on the market so far, not time to a sale — sold boats leave the catalog.
Where Bristol listings are concentrated
Florida (4), Massachusetts (2), Maryland (2), Connecticut (1), New Hampshire (1). Buyers search by state, so a boat lying where the brand is thin can be the only one on the page.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I ask for my Bristol?
Live by-owner Bristol listings ask $15,000 to $64,900 through the middle half, median $40,000, about $476 per foot. Those are asking prices on active listings, not closed sales.
Do I need a broker to sell a Bristol?
No. 14 of the 14 live Bristol listings here are private owners. Listing is free and there is no commission.
How long do Bristol listings stay up?
Half of the Bristol listings live today have been up 57 days or less. That is time on the market so far, not how long a sale takes — sold boats leave the catalog.