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FLEUR DE MER

FLEUR DE MER

Chantier Malliard๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทยท Design: Group Finot
1972โ€“1975100 built
$1.7K โ€“ $4.5K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA31.5 ft
LWL22 ft
Beam10.83 ft
Draft5.58 ft
Displacement11,464 lb
Ballast4,410.2 lb
Hull speed1.34ยทโˆšLWL6.3 kn

About the FLEUR DE MER

Shallow draft: 4.92'.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Fleur de Mer is a robust 31.5 ft cruising sloop designed by Group Finot and built by Chantier Malliard (FR) between 1972 and 1975, with a total production of 100 hulls. Its design emphasizes stability and comfort, evidenced by a high displacement of 11464.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 29.86.

Best for:
This boat is ideally suited for coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize a stable, comfortable motion over high-speed performance, making it a strong candidate for couples or families seeking a reliable bluewater platform.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 11464.0 lb, a low capsize ratio of 1.92, and a fin keel, the Fleur de Mer is well-regarded for its offshore suitability and ability to handle heavy weather with confidence.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 32 and the Oyster 32, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics and offshore-oriented hull forms from the same era.

Performance

Comfort29.9
Capsize1.92
SA/Disp18.0
Disp/Len481
Bal/Disp38.5

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 31.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.7K โ€“ $4.5K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the FLEUR DE MERyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind โ€” 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
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