Brise DE Mer 34 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

33.96' · 10.35 m

Disp.

9,921 lbs · 4,500 kg

First year

1975

The Brise de Mer 34 is a quintessential example of the rugged, aluminumhull cruiser movement that emerged from France in the late 1970s. Designed by the prolific JeanMarie Finot of Groupe Finot and primarily constructed by the Le Guen Hemidy (LGH) shipyard, this model was engineered for sailors who prioritized structural integrity and longdistance capability. Unlike the massproduced fiberglass boats of its era, the Brise de Mer 34 utilized AG4 MC aluminum, a material choice that allowed for a light yet incredibly stiff hull capable of handling the rigors of highlatitude sailing and ocean crossings. The design reflects a transition in naval architecture where the performanceoriented lines of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) were adapted for the cruising sailor, resulting in a vessel that is both seaworthy and surprisingly nimble.