The Gib Sea 262 is a 25.26ft fractional sloop designed by Groupe Graal and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) between 1990 and 1994.
160 units have been built.
The Gib Sea 262 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gib Sea 262 | ||
| Length | 25.26 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.68 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.76 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.06 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 26.40 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 255.12 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.34 | ||
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.21 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.76 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6261.12 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1653.46 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.32 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 340.03 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 149.51 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 190.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 32.51 ft | ||
| J | 9.19 ft | ||
| P | 31.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.11 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 10 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 13 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 20 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Groupe Graal | ||
| First built | 1990 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 160 |