Le Guen-Hemidy Brise De Mer 34

Sailboat 34′ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Le Guen-Hemidy
Model
Brise De Mer 34
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975–1984
Designer
Finot
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
ALU
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
34′ (10.36 m)
Waterline length
28′ 5″ (8.66 m)
Beam
11′ 2″ (3.41 m)
Displacement
9,921 lb (4,500 kg)
Ballast
4,189 lb (1,900 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
551 sq ft (51.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
43′ 8″ (13.30 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 9″ (4.50 m)
P (mainsail luff)
38′ 7″ (11.75 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ (3.35 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.1

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

Displacement / length
193

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

Ballast ratio
42%

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

Capsize screening
2.08

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
ALU

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