BRISE DE MER 31 (LC)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.68 ft |
| LWL | 26.25 ft |
| Beam | 10.4 ft |
| Draft | 5.12 ft |
| Displacement | 6,614 lb |
| Ballast | 2,205.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 36.74 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.55 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 31.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.51 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 410.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 248.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 423.2 sq ft |
About the BRISE DE MER 31 (LC)
This version (LC) has a longer coach roof. See BRISE DE MER 31.
The Brise de Mer 31 (LC) is a classic French cruiser designed by Finot and built by Chantiers Le Guen-Hemidy in France. Production records indicate a single build year of 1970, with the total number of hulls built remaining unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a manageable 30.68 ft LOA and moderate displacement of 6614.0 lb. The fleet's prevalence of outboard engines like Yamaha and Mercury suggests it is well-suited for shallow-water cruising and easy maintenance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.22 and a displacement/length ratio of 163.24, the boat offers moderate stability suitable for coastal passages but lacks the heavy displacement typically associated with serious bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other early 1970s European fin-keel sloops of similar length, such as the O'Day 30 or Pearson 303, which share the era's emphasis on comfort ratios around 16.38. These designs offer similar masthead sloop rigs and beam dimensions near 10.4 ft, targeting the same recreational cruising market.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BRISE DE MER 31 (LC) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.68ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BRISE DE MER 31 (LC)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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Used sails that fit the BRISE DE MER 31 (LC)
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