Considering a 22 ft Caravel built by Bristol

GySgt · #1 (**permalink**) 06-21-2007

Ok gang, the old Marine is looking at this boat for my 1st boat. Any one have comments positive or negitive about the manufacture? I will have it surveyed for sure. Just wondering if it will be a good boat for the Sf Bay to practice my basic Keel boat lessons.

22 foot Bristol Sailboat

(And no Giu I will not send you a photo of my mug for you to photo shop)

USCGRET1990 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-21-2007

Well...I'm no expert, but it looks just perfect to me!

TSteele65 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-21-2007

It might be worth it for the slip alone!

GySgt · #4 (**permalink**) 06-21-2007

LOL, me too. It should be good to learn on, I am looking at that and a Dufour 24 footer

GySgt · #5 (**permalink**) 06-21-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSteele65

It might be worth it for the slip alone!

I agree, that slip/Marina is only 10 mins from my house, and the same Marina I take my lessons at.

Bardo · #6 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007

Gunny,

I have a Bristol 29, and have been very happy. The Bristols are known to be very well built in the "classic glass" style. My boat is a 1969 model and has not major issues with the hull or any other important system. Good luck!