The Gib Sea 522 is a 52.49ft cutter designed by Joubert - Nivelt and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) since 1986.
The Gib Sea 522 is a light 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 bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gib Sea 522 | ||
| Length | 52.49 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.09 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.53 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.97 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.33 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 194.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 30.28 | ||
| Capsize | 1.89 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 42.32 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.53 ft | ||
| Displacement | 33000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.72 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Cutter | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1215 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 681.73 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 533.21 sq.ft | ||
| I | 67 ft | ||
| J | 20.35 ft | ||
| P | 60.25 ft | ||
| E | 17.70 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 80 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 132 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 343 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Joubert - Nivelt | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |