On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:36:46 +0000, Larry wrote:

(Geoff Miller) wrote in
:

Does the English city of Bristol have some significance
in yachting with implications of a vessel's being in
first-class condition? If so, what's the story behind
that?



I read the references in the other answers. I doubt anyone in the yacht
sales business knows anything about Bristowe and the history behind the
use of it.

All they know is if you put Bristol in the ad, it sells better. That's
enough for them, even if it's a lie. Being a nebulous term with no real
meaning, it probably can't be used against them at the court hearing,
either.

Plaintiff - "He said it was in Bristol condition!"

Judge - "Bristol? What the hell does that mean??!"

See my point? Case dismissed.

Undoubtedly true. Look at all the terms used in selling - Grand
Tourismo.... Trawler Yacht.... one could go on and on and on and....
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)