The Gib Sea 43 is a 42.67ft masthead sloop designed by J&J Design and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) between 2000 and 2004.
60 units have been built.
The Gib Sea 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. 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 43 | ||
| Length | 42.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 14 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.38 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 27.18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 222.41 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.68 | ||
| Capsize | 1.98 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.75 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22763 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6188 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.01 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 969 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 54.17 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 66 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 150 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.42 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) | ||
| Designer | J&J Design | ||
| First built | 2000 | ||
| Last built | 2004 | ||
| Number built | 60 |