1978 Bristol 28 Channel Cutter (North Carolina)
Exterior Photos
The long bowsprit set up for the jib, along with the staysail and mainsail, sits on fully refitted standing and running rigging. The hull saw osmosis repair with TotalBoat epoxy, four coats of Interprotect 200e barrier coat and Coppercoat, plus a professionally rebuilt rudder with new bronze pintles and gudgeons.
Deck Photos
On deck are a new Harken Ocean furler, manual windlass, and the ground tackle including a new 45‑pound Mantus anchor with new ⅜” galvanized chain and ⅝” rode, plus a used danforth‑style anchor. Halyards are routed to the cockpit with serviced mast winches, and the mainsail is handled by new lazy jacks and a new stack pack.
Interior Photos
The galley is outfitted with a 4 GPH Little Wonder water maker, a 40 quart Engel fridge/freezer, a built‑in Dometic fridge, an air fryer, and an electric stove top/griddle. At the navigation station you’ll find Starlink Standard and a new Airmar depth sounder, knot meter, and temperature reader.
Cabin Photos
The sleeping areas feature new saloon upholstery and new cabin fans.
Head Photos
The head is fitted with an Airhead composting toilet.
Other Photos
Mechanical updates include new motor mounts, exhaust elbow, cutless bearing, stern tube packing, diesel tank, filters, impeller, starter solenoid, coolant service, oil change, and a cleaned heat exchanger. Electrical upgrades include four 100‑ah Vatrer lithium batteries, an 80+ amp alternator, new breaker panel, a 3000‑watt Renogy inverter, six 100‑watt solar panels with individual Victron charge controllers, a Victron Bluetooth shunt, new marine‑grade tinned wiring, a new battery charger, and a 500‑watt mini inverter.
