Chantiers Le Guen-Hemidy Brise De Mer 31 Lc

Sailboat 30′ 8″ Since 1970

Overview

Builder
Chantiers Le Guen-Hemidy
Model
Brise De Mer 31 Lc
Type
Sailboat
Built
1970 on
Designer
Finot
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
ALU/FG
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
30′ 8″ (9.36 m)
Waterline length
26′ 4″ (8.02 m)
Beam
10′ 5″ (3.17 m)
Displacement
6,614 lb (3,000 kg)
Ballast
2,205 lb (1,000 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
411 sq ft (38.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
36′ 9″ (11.20 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 7″ (4.13 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 6″ (2.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
162

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
33%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.22

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
ALU/FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.