BRIO (JEANNEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.65 ft |
| LWL | 18.2 ft |
| Beam | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 3.61 ft |
| Displacement | 2,646 lb |
| Ballast | 1,167.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
About the BRIO (JEANNEAU)
Updated version of LOVE LOVE (1971). Keel/cb version also available. Disp: 1250 kg / 2,756 lbs. Min Draft: .7m / 2.3 ft
The Jeanneau Brio is a compact, lightweight 21.65 ft sloop designed by Philippe Harlé and built by Jeanneau in 1979. With a displacement of 2646.0 lb and a fin keel, it represents a specific era of small, performance-oriented European production cruisers.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing, light cruising, or as a trailerable project boat for owners seeking a low-cost entry into sailing. Its light displacement and small size make it ideal for single-handers or couples who prioritize ease of handling and storage over heavy-weather comfort.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 2646.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 12.89, and a capsize ratio of 2.37, the Brio is not designed for extended bluewater passages and is best restricted to protected coastal waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the O'Day 22 and the Pearson Ensign, as they share similar dimensions, light displacement characteristics, and a focus on recreational coastal use. The Brio's masthead sloop rig and fin keel also align it with other late-70s European designs like the Beneteau First 21.
Direct variant of the BRIO (JEANNEAU)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataEstimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.65ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BRIO (JEANNEAU)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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