The Gib Sea 126 is a 44.69ft masthead sloop designed by Joubert - Nivelt and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) between 1981 and 1986.
87 units have been built.
It accomodates 10 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Gib Sea 126 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gib Sea 126 | ||
| Length | 44.69 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.32 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.14 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 108000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.64 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.42 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 229.46 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 26.35 | ||
| Capsize | 1.97 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.14 ft | ||
| Displacement | 19885.67 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6856.37 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.79 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 715.05 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 55.84 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 396.76 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 312.48 sq.ft | ||
| I | 46.92 ft | ||
| J | 16.93 ft | ||
| P | 44.32 ft | ||
| E | 14.11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 71.32 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 158.50 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.23 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 10 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Joubert - Nivelt | ||
| First built | 1981 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 87 |