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4/27/14

How to send a photo to this list.

Here's an example of posting an image. At the bottom of any message you receive from the list,

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How to send a photo to this list.

Here's an example of posting an image. At the bottom of any message you receive from the list,

4/27/14

Henning Christensen, David Lloyd2

Apr 19

Bristol 40 "Give Away"

Hello Henning Christensen, We are sorry to hear about your health issues, and hope you find peace in

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Bristol 40 "Give Away"

Hello Henning Christensen, We are sorry to hear about your health issues, and hope you find peace in

Apr 19

Rob Jackson, … Scott Rosenthal5

Apr 10

Sliding cane doors in galley

Amazing how different all our boats are inside. On Willow, I have caned sliding doors on a plastic

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Sliding cane doors in galley

Amazing how different all our boats are inside. On Willow, I have caned sliding doors on a plastic

Apr 10

Mar 30

Re: [Bristol39-40] Digest for bristol39-40@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Scott, my Bristol 40, cruising model is for sale. asking $ 60000, worth way more, completely remade,

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Re: [Bristol39-40] Digest for bristol39-40@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Scott, my Bristol 40, cruising model is for sale. asking $ 60000, worth way more, completely remade,

Mar 30

Scott Rosenthal

Mar 29

Centerboard Winch

Hi, I have the centerboard winch in the starboard locker (see photo). I have to replace the wire rope

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Centerboard Winch

Hi, I have the centerboard winch in the starboard locker (see photo). I have to replace the wire rope

Mar 29

Scott Rosenthal

Mar 7

Hull Line Drawings, Redux

Hi, I did manage to get hold of the line drawings for our boats. Ted Fontaine, who worked with Ted

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Hull Line Drawings, Redux

Hi, I did manage to get hold of the line drawings for our boats. Ted Fontaine, who worked with Ted

Mar 7

Rob Jackson, … Dana Nordstrom7

Jan 23

Ah cool On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM Dana Nordstrom <northernde...@gmail.com> wrote:

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Ah cool On Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM Dana Nordstrom <northernde...@gmail.com> wrote:

Jan 23

Scott Rosenthal, … David Lloyd4

12/1/25

Half-Hull Model

There is a few nice old boats in Panama I saw that just need some TLC I just did an off shore with

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Half-Hull Model

There is a few nice old boats in Panama I saw that just need some TLC I just did an off shore with

12/1/25

Scott Rosenthal, Dan Stadtlander3

11/20/25

Hull Line Drawings

Sounds great—thanks! From: 'Dan Stadtlander' via Bristol39-40 [mailto:bristol39-40@

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Hull Line Drawings

Sounds great—thanks! From: 'Dan Stadtlander' via Bristol39-40 [mailto:bristol39-40@

11/20/25

Larry and Lisa Crowder, … Jim Lamb12

11/4/25

A new Bristol 39 owner with a couple of questions

I appreciate your note and information about the genoa, much appreciated. Larry On Wed, Oct 29, 2025

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A new Bristol 39 owner with a couple of questions

I appreciate your note and information about the genoa, much appreciated. Larry On Wed, Oct 29, 2025

11/4/25

10/28/25

Bristol 39 may be for sale

I have a Bristol 39 near St. Michaels Md. Alot of work has gone into her, (new Canvas dodger,

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Bristol 39 may be for sale

I have a Bristol 39 near St. Michaels Md. Alot of work has gone into her, (new Canvas dodger,

10/28/25

Scott Rosenthal, … Henning Christensen11

9/2/25

Engine Seawater Priming

I appreciate your thinking about this. The pump works well once I establish prime. Leaving the boat

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Engine Seawater Priming

I appreciate your thinking about this. The pump works well once I establish prime. Leaving the boat

9/2/25

maurice...@gmail.com, … Rob8

3/13/25

Thanks Scott. None of that occurred although to be honest neither i nor the adjuster went up the mast

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Thanks Scott. None of that occurred although to be honest neither i nor the adjuster went up the mast

3/13/25

robjac...@gmail.com

11/14/24

Hello All, Has anyone replaced their teak toe rails with aluminum? Mine are definitely leaking and I

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Hello All, Has anyone replaced their teak toe rails with aluminum? Mine are definitely leaking and I

11/14/24

10/30/24

Re: [Bristol39-40] 4 E-TICKETS available

Apologies to the group, this looked legit and obviously was not. Removed from the group On 30 Oct,

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Re: [Bristol39-40] 4 E-TICKETS available

Apologies to the group, this looked legit and obviously was not. Removed from the group On 30 Oct,

10/30/24

maurice...@gmail.com, … Dan Hinckley12

10/22/24

In Boom Roller Furlers

We had the Strong Track plus a Dutchman, always worked very nicely. On 22 Oct, 2024, at 07:10,

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In Boom Roller Furlers

We had the Strong Track plus a Dutchman, always worked very nicely. On 22 Oct, 2024, at 07:10,

10/22/24

Scott Rosenthal, Dan Stadtlander3

10/17/24

Additional Cockpit Lockers

Thanks, Dan. That schedule works well since I'm not about to cut a big hole in the cockpit seat

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Additional Cockpit Lockers

Thanks, Dan. That schedule works well since I'm not about to cut a big hole in the cockpit seat

10/17/24

robjac...@gmail.com, Scott Rosenthal6

10/5/24

robjackson56@mac.com

No else has chimed in, so I'll gently wade into this… I have metal, I've always had metal for

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robjackson56@mac.com

No else has chimed in, so I'll gently wade into this… I have metal, I've always had metal for

10/5/24

Rob Jackson, … Scott Rosenthal16

9/29/24

Great find! There's no such thing on these boats as, “out of sight, out of mind”. From: bristol39

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Great find! There's no such thing on these boats as, “out of sight, out of mind”. From: bristol39

9/29/24

Scott Rosenthal, laughing...@gmail.com3

8/21/24

Thanks for asking. No, I never did anything about this. My latest thoughts are to cut a door into the

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Thanks for asking. No, I never did anything about this. My latest thoughts are to cut a door into the

8/21/24

Scott Rosenthal

3/12/24

Hi, Has anyone removed the nav station without destroying it? If so, how did you do it? Regards,

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Hi, Has anyone removed the nav station without destroying it? If so, how did you do it? Regards,

3/12/24

Scott Rosenthal, Henning Christensen3

12/5/23

Free Electrical Panels

Cool—they're yours. Let's take this conversation off the group. sc...@sltf.com From:

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Free Electrical Panels

Cool—they're yours. Let's take this conversation off the group. sc...@sltf.com From:

12/5/23

Scott Rosenthal, … Jack4

11/24/23

Mizzen Sail Cover Question

Interesting idea about the clothesline—thanks! From: bristo...@googlegroups.com [mailto:bristol39-

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Mizzen Sail Cover Question

Interesting idea about the clothesline—thanks! From: bristo...@googlegroups.com [mailto:bristol39-

11/24/23

robjac...@gmail.com

8/31/23

Raymarine a95 MFD & a70

I had a short on my 1967 B39 Aeolus that affected the nav lights, stereo and Raymarine components.

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Raymarine a95 MFD & a70

I had a short on my 1967 B39 Aeolus that affected the nav lights, stereo and Raymarine components.

8/31/23

Eric Takakjian, … Mark6

8/8/23

Rig tension on Bristol 40

Thanks for the tip Mark that's a good point On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 4:16 PM Mark <threewall@

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Rig tension on Bristol 40

Thanks for the tip Mark that's a good point On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 4:16 PM Mark <threewall@

8/8/23

G-Bub, … Win Winthrop5

4/10/23

Bristol through hulls

Hello All, Win here, yes the through hulls were grounded. Yesterday I found another spot where it was

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Bristol through hulls

Hello All, Win here, yes the through hulls were grounded. Yesterday I found another spot where it was

4/10/23

G-Bub, … Matthew Thomson3

3/31/23

Bristol 40 Sloop Sails

You should be able to loop the battens and tape them into a ring. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On

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Bristol 40 Sloop Sails

You should be able to loop the battens and tape them into a ring. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On

3/31/23

3/27/23

Sails available

Hello, this is Win, we want your sails. Please call me at 941 730 7732. Great to hear from you. Best

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Sails available

Hello, this is Win, we want your sails. Please call me at 941 730 7732. Great to hear from you. Best

3/27/23

Win Winthrop, Scott Rosenthal2

3/19/23

Bristol 40 from 79

Welcome! What a cool idea and project, with a lifetime of upcoming memories. Regards, Scott 1980 B40

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Bristol 40 from 79

Welcome! What a cool idea and project, with a lifetime of upcoming memories. Regards, Scott 1980 B40

3/19/23

Scott Rosenthal

2/18/23

Free Cockpit Cushion Covers

Hi, I just replaced my cockpit cushions. I didn't like the flow-through foam (always had a soggy

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Free Cockpit Cushion Covers

Hi, I just replaced my cockpit cushions. I didn't like the flow-through foam (always had a soggy

2/18/23

Scott Rosenthal, … Jack12

2/2/23

Headstay Deck Fitting

Here's a section of the write-up I did for my local sailing club: I removed the anchor roller

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Headstay Deck Fitting

Here's a section of the write-up I did for my local sailing club: I removed the anchor roller

2/2/23

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