Overview

 If you are seeking a super family boat for Island cruising then look no further!    She stands tall compared to the other production boats in her class.   If you want a spacious sailboat with lots of crew accomodations, but can't afford a catamaran, this might be the boat for you!

 

The Gib'Sea 43 was awarded the Cruising World's Boat of the Year Award for Best Production Boat under $200,000 for the year 2001. This did not happen accidentally as the Dufour Gib'Sea 43 was designed and developed after extensive consultation with boat buyers and users around the world.  The result is uncluttered space, a light and airy interior finished in fine teak, volume and more volume, superior headroom throughout, and defined and superb technical and engine access.

Descriptions

Accommodations

Belowdecks you will find uncluttered space, well lit and ventilated interior finished in fine teak, massive space and superior headroom throughout.  The forward part of the boat is convertible from two separate cabins into a single cabin. The bulkhead folds, the upper bunk of the guest cabin lowers to form a settee and the forward cabin door can be removed to be put in place in the mast bulkhead for a proper forward owners suite 

 

Vessel Walkthrough

Starting forward is the double v-berth cabin. Aft to port of the double v-berth is the upholstered settee and hanging locker above. Aft of the v-berth cabin to starboard is an over/under berth and has private access to the forward walkthrough.

The forward head unit is located aft to port of the forward cabin; sink unit is located aft to outboard with a vanity mirror above. The head is located forward and above the head to outboard is a cupboard for storage. There is also a shower fixture at the sink.

Aft of the forward cabins and head unit is the bright an open  main saloon, to starboard is an L-shaped settee to outboard surrounding an oblong dining table, there is also an l-shaped bench settee centerline providing more seating for the dining table. The dining table can convert into an additional double berth if needed. Above to outboard are cupboards and shelving units for storage.

To port of the main saloon is the U-shaped galley which has the stove located to out board, refrigerator and work top space aft and forward a twin stainless steel sink. There are storage cupboards both above and below the units.

The aft head unit is located aft of the galley, it is a good size with lots of storage cupboard above, head aft and sink forward with circular vanity mirror above.

The aft port cabin has private access to the head unit, a double berth fore and aft, hanging locker forward to port and shelf above. The starboard aft cabin also has a double berth fore and aft, hanging locker forward starboard and shelves above the berth to outboard.
The interior is well lit and ventilated with plenty of overhead hatches and port lights and the general cosmetics of the boat are in good condition.

Galley

• New Microwave 2009
• 2 burner propane range with oven
• Large top opening fridge
• H&C Pressure water system

 

 

Sails and Rigging

 

Semi-battened Mainsail Anodized aluminum deck stepped mast w/ double swept back spreaders  Profurl Furling genoa Spare genoa halyard Four mast sheaves of aluminum (2) Lewmar CST speed winches

Electronics

• Raymarine A 70 Chartplotter
• Raymarine Wind instrument
• Raymarine  Depth/Speed
• RaymarineST 6001 Autopilot
• Standard Horizon VHF
• Compass
• Sony cd/stereo

 

Deck and Hull

Dual helms Bow anchor roller Side stanchions & lifelines Cockpit table Life ring/horseshoe (1) Propane tank Navigation lights Sugar scoop swim platform Electric windlass w/ chain gypsy and rode drum Delta anchor w/all chain rode

Bow and pulpit rails Bimini top Cockpit cushions Life jackets Vented propane locker Fenders and Dock lines Spreader lights Swim boarding ladder Hullside buffed and polished Bottom paint 3/2011- 2 coats Petit Ultima SR40

Electrical and Mechanical

 

• !20v AC rewired 2009 with new panel
• 12K BTU AC unit for salon /fwd cabins
• Prewired for 6K BTU aft cabin A/c
• 2000w inverter/charger
• 480ah battery bank (Trojan)
• Battery monitor
• Charging isolator
• 90A alternator (55A original as backup)
• New starter (original was rebuilt as backup)
• Fuel polisher and extra fuel filter/water separator
• New fresh water pumps
• Both heads rebuilt
• New hot water heater

 

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.