Beg-Meil
Description
The Beg-Meil is a French-inspired traditional dayboat and open sailboat designed by renowned naval architect François Vivier in the early 2000s, drawing from Brittany's historic fishing and workboat heritage (named after the coastal village of Beg-Meil in Finistère). First launched as "Pepito" in Carnac, France, in July 2005, it's an evolution of Vivier's popular Ilur design, sharing the same hull shape but with enhancements for safer, more comfortable sailing—such as half-decks to reduce water ingress in rough seas and increased flotation (100 gallons). Available as plans-built or kit for amateur builders, it emphasizes glued lapstrake (clinker) plywood construction for affordability and ease, though professional fiberglass versions (e.g., by Icarai) exist. The gaff sloop rig and pivoting steel centerboard make it versatile for solo or short-handed crews (1–3 people) in protected coastal waters, bays, or lakes, suitable for daysailing, racing, or light fishing. I
Construction Details
| Designer | Francois Vivier |
|---|---|
| Builder | Icarai |
| Length | 17.000 ft |
| LOA | 16.910 ft |
| LWL | 13.450 ft |
| Beam | 5.580 ft |
| Displacement | 662 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.020 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.820 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6 ft |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.75 ft | 6 ft | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Beg-Meil - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 13.12 ft - (3999 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7.68 ft - (2341 mm) |
| Leech | 12.24 ft - (3731 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 117.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.03 ft - (2143 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 1.65 ° |
| Area | * 46.1 ft² |
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Beg-Meil - 4-SIDED SAIL
| Luff | 9.84 ft - (2999 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.78 ft - (3591 mm) |
| Leech | 20.57 ft - (6270 mm) |
| Head | 10.89 ft - (3319 mm) |
| Diagonal | 14.4 ft - (4389 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 83 ° |
| Area | 132.08 ft² |
| Comments | Gaff main with 3 leech battens, loose footed |
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