Ecume DE Mer Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Group Finot·1968 – 1979·~1,335 hulls·Chantier Malliard
Ecume DE Mer drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Displ.
4,000 lbs · 1,814 kg
First year
1968

The Ecume de Mer is widely regarded as one of the most significant production sailboats of the 1970s, a vessel that effectively bridged the gap between pure racing pedigree and family cruising comfort. Designed by the legendary JeanMarie Finot of FinotConq, this 7.9meter (26foot) sloop was the catalyst for the designer's storied career and a cornerstone of the Chantier Mallard shipyard’s success. Launched in 1969, the boat gained immediate international fame by winning the Quarter Ton Cup in 1970 and 1972, proving that a lightweight, massproduced fiberglass hull could dominate the racing circuit. With over 1,300 units built between 1969 and 1980, it became a symbol of the French "sailing revolution," offering a seaworthy platform that punched far above its weight class in offshore conditions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,444
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-32.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Switzerland (50.0%) · Germany (25.0%) · Netherlands (25.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Ecume DE Mer listings span 3 countries. Switzerland leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Germany and Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Switzerland$ 6,0392150.0%
Germany$ 8,0261025.0%
Netherlands$ 6,8631125.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2083919
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4482513
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,038125
Comar Comet 910$ 17,448127
Dehler Duetta 8628.21'$ 13,958125
Friendship 2222'$ 9,247129
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,050114
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,945107
Pearson 10M33'$ 15,00050
Mallard DE MerYou are here$ 7,44442

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Ecume DE Mer cost?+
The median asking price for a used Ecume DE Mer over the past 12 months is $7,444. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Ecume DE Mer sailboats are for sale?+
2 Ecume DE Mer listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Ecume DE Mer prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Ecume DE Mer has decreased by 32.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Ecume DE Mer sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Ecume DE Mer listings over the past 12 months are Switzerland (50.0%), Germany (25.0%), Netherlands (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Ecume DE Mer?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Westerly Merlin 28, Saffier 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.