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Espace 1100 Jeanneau
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Espace 1100 Jeanneau

Jeanneau's Espace 1100 represents the French builder's approach to compact sailing, designed for sailors seeking an accessible entry point into the sailing world or those preferring a manageable boat for day sailing and short coastal adventures. This modest sailboat reflects Jeanneau's philosophy of creating user-friendly vessels that don't compromise on sailing performance within their intended scope. The Espace 1100's design emphasizes simplicity and ease of handling, making it particularly well-suited for beginners learning the fundamentals of sailing or experienced sailors wanting a low-maintenance boat for relaxed outings. Its compact dimensions make it practical for trailer sailing, opening up opportunities to explore different waters and reducing ongoing marina costs. While detailed specifications remain limited in available documentation, the boat's name suggests it falls into the smaller end of Jeanneau's range, likely optimized for protected waters, coastal day sailing, and sailing instruction. The French manufacturer's reputation for combining practical layouts with decent sailing characteristics suggests the Espace 1100 would offer a good balance of stability and responsiveness for its intended use as a versatile small sailboat.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 36.09 ft / 11.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.50 ft / 9.60 m
Beam 12.14 ft / 3.70 m
Max Draft 6.07 ft / 1.85 m
Displacement 13,669 lb / 6,200 kg
Ballast 4,850 lb / 2,200 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 624 ft² / 57.97 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
First Built 1987
Last Built 1992
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.43
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 35.48
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 195.23
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 22.94
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.03
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.52 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 8.19 pounds/inch
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