Occasionally we come across an older boat that simply makes us stop and stare.
It has details that we aren't sure similar boats have or had. It shows in a glamorous yet truly functional manor.
Introducing "Robin", a 1984 Bristol 38.8.
Now, so many Bristol 38.8's have withstood the test of time and have been maintained and well cared for, "Robin" is at the peak of that list. Yes, her varnish gleams and yes, her stainless teardrop dorade vents sparkle, those are the things we expect.
Then you start to look a little closer, you notice the inmast electric furling mainsail, the new maxwell anchor windlass, the handsome white dodger and bimini that accentuate the flag blue hull. Her electronics, her new electric winches, her galley, her plumbing, her electrical, ...the list goes on and on.
If you are serious about a Bristol 38.8 you have found your next boat.
Review the list here and then let's talk.
Sails, rigging and Canvas
- New Vectra Mainsail (2018)
- New Dacron Genoa (2017)
- Hood Spinnaker
- Hood In-Mast Electric Furling System (new electric motor, 2024)
- Double Spreader Rig
- New Harken MKII Roller Furler (1997)
- New Lewmar Ocean EVO Winch, Port - 12 Volt (2019)
- New Lewmar Ocean EVO Winch, Stbd - 12 Volt (2019)
- New Lewmar Ocean EVO Secondary Winch, Port (2024)
- New Lewmar Ocean EVO Secondary Winch, Stbd (2024)
- Lewmar Stainless Steel Traveler
- Genoa Track, Port and Stbd
- Spinnaker Track, Port and Stbd
- New Running Rigging (2022)
- New Hall Spar Boom Vang (2025)
- New Dyneema Centerboard Pennant (2026)
- New Mainsail and Jib Halyards (2026)
- New Dodger (2018)
- New Bimini (2019)
- New Faircloud Canvas Winter Cover/Frame (2022)
- New Ship Shades (2026)
- New Binnacle Cover (2023)
- New Companionway Boards Cover (2023)
- New Edson Helm Elk Hide Cover (2021)
- New Fender Covers (2021)
Engine and Mechanicals
- Universal Marine Diesel, Model 5444 - 2,462 hrs (August 2026)
- New Steering Pedestal Connector (2023)
- Repacked Shaft Packing Gland (2018)
- New Prop Shaft (2018)
- New Cutlass Bearing (2018)
- New Transmission and Throttle Cables (2018)
- New Fuel Fill Hose (2018)
- New Exhaust Hose, Engine to Muffler (2018)
- New Engine Seawater Pump and Hoses (2019)
- New Engine Seawater Strainer (2021)
- Heat Exchanger Serviced - Gaskets and End Caps (2025)
- New Fuel Hoses (2019)
- New Engine Room Vent Hoses (2021)
- Maxwell VW10 Electric vertical anchor windless with capstan (2026)
Electronics
- New Garmin GPSMap XSV Chartplotter (2018)
- New Garmin GMR 18 XHD Radome (2022)
- New Garmin Speed & Depth (2018)
- New Garmin GNX Wind (2022)
- New Garmin Autopilot (2018)
- ACR CAT II EPIRB (2022)
- New Standard Horizon GX2400 GPS/VHF, NMEA 2000/AIS/GPS (2022)
- New Standard Horizon RAM4X (SSM-72H) Wireless Remote (2022)
- Ritchie Magnetic Compass
- New JVC Radio / Wi-Fi Connect (2021)
- Alpine Speakers, Salon
Electrical
- Installed Ground Wire, Deck Fitting/Tank (2018)
- New Windlass Foot Switch (2018)
- 30 Amp Shore Power
- Shore Power Cord
- New Xantrex Solar Flex Panels, (2) 110 Watt (2023)
- New Xantrex MPPT Charge Controller (2023)
- New Xantrex MPPT Charge Controller Display / Nav Station (2023)
- 110 Volt Breaker Panel
- 12 Volt Breaker Panel
- 110 Volt Outlets
- 12 Volt Outlet
- 12 Volt Lighting
- 12 Volt LED Navigation Lights, Refurbished (2021)
- Battery Charger: 40 Amp
- New Alternator (2018)
- (2) 8D AGM Batteries - House
- (1) Group 31 Battery - Start
- New Battery Wiring (2018)
- New Guest Battery Switch - Start (2018)
- New Guest Battery Switch - House (2018)
- New Parallel Battery Switch (2018)
- New 3-Stage Voltage Regulator (2018)
Plumbing
- All Seacocks Serviced (2018)
- New Holding Tank Vent Hose (2018)
- New Anchor Locker Drain Hose (2018)
- New Isotemp Stainless Steel 11-Gallon Water Heater (2021)
- New Propane Solenoid/Control (2018)
- New Propane Gauge and Hoses (2018)
- New Propane Tanks, (2) 5-Gallon (2022)
- New Force 10 Three-Burner Stove, Oven, Broiler (2018)
- Graco Model K-H Marine Head - Complete Rebuild (2022)
- New Head Hoses (2019)
- New Holding Tank Manual Overboard Pump (2021)
- New Symmons Cockpit Shower (2021)
- New Galley Faucet (2021)
- Seafrost BD 12v refrigeration (2023)
- New Head/Lav Faucet (2021)
- New 12-Volt Whale IC Bilge Pump (2024)
- New 12-Volt Jabsco Fresh Water Pump (2024)
- New 12-Volt Jabsco Shower Sump Pump (2024)
- New Life Sling (2021)
- Teak Cockpit Drink Holder
- Teak Cockpit Grate
- New Custom Teak Drop-Leaf Cockpit Table (2024)
- (4) Stainless Steel Dorades
- Cockpit Cushions
- Mast Painted (1998)
- New Stainless Steel Lifelines (2019)
- New Gate Stanchions (2019)
- Cove Stripe, Awlgrip Gold (2019)
- Boot Stripe, Awlgrip Off White (2019)