Bristol 40 "Give Away"
Henning Christensen
Bristol 40-39 forum:
Good day all I’m reaching out to this group because I’m in a situation where I have to part with my Bristol 40. Cancer has got a hold on me, so the boat has to enjoy a new owner. It has been posted on various online forums without any serious buyers.
If you know of someone that would be interested to become owner of a Bristol 40, please forward this email.
My name is Henning Christensen, I have had this Bristol for 8 years. During those years, I had prepared the boat for an Atlantic crossing. In the same period I have had 3 turns at the hospital and now I realize that it is time to “give away” this lovely vessel. Asking $20K.
The Ted Hood designed Bristol 40, 1980 is available in Ft Lauderdale, FL. The vessel is Coast Guard documented with Florida registration. The dock can not be transferred to a new owner. There are live aboard slips in the “Isle of Venice area”.
She has a full keel and sloop rig. Many recent upgrades have been completed by current owner who is a retired marine engineer. Extensive inventory and thoughtful upgrades.
Survey valuation dated November 2025: $40,000.
Geico insurance will accept the survey with new owner until May the 6, 2026.
Westerbeke
40, refurbished fuel injection pump, injectors, and raw water pump;
30G
clean alu. fuel tank NEW
in
2024
:Three
blade fixed propeller, propeller shaft, stuffing
box, clutch
and cutlass bearing; Lewmar windlass Gen 1, Wireless control,
refurbished 2024;
Wind
pilot: Holland
wind vane, new; and
Raymarine
Evolution wheel drive autopilot, new;
Sea Hawk Sharkskin bottom
paint 2024;
Original pedestal with renewed steering chain and
Ritchie power damp compass 2025;
Custom hard spray hood 2025;
Custom bracket for chain roller and plow anchor 2024;
Custom
stainless handrails on doghouse for enhanced safety at sea and
stowage;
Dutchman sail flaking system, Mainsail modified no
batten with negative leech for safety in offshore conditions;
Ampair
towing alternator, 12
V, 100 W;Renogy
solar panels (2 x 175 watt) arranged on aluminum frame above helm for
rain catchment;
Renogy DC
charge controller;Renogy battery monitor for house and start
batteries with Bluetooth;
Icom IC-M506 VHF connected to hailer
and NMEA network;
Garmin GPS map 741connected to Garmin GMR
24 radar
and NMEA network;
Vesper / Garmin
AIS transponder
connected
to NMEA network;
Airmar: Chirp transducer/B744V, new
2024
(depth, speed and temp)
connected to NMEA 2000. via
Actisense
module DST-2-C.
Most instruments have connectivity to Active
Captain via WiFi; LED lights throughout vessel;
Dometic
Cold Machine refrigeration; Force 10 3-burner stove, galley
wares;
2
jack lines;1 safety harness; 2 adult life vests / 2 child life vests
type II;
2
Fire
extinguishers; serviced
Oct. 2025
First
Aid kit; Large array of tools and spares.
The
brightwork has been neglected. Blisters
repaired in
Oct. 2018: Port side, all blisters repaired, Starboard side 2/3 of
the blisters repaired. Haul out 2024 : No new blisters on Port or
Stb. side.
No further development of the blisters on Stb.side. The
sole in front of the galley shows damage from condensed water from the
fridge / freezer.
David Lloyd
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