The Gib Sea 84 is a 27.75ft masthead sloop designed by Joubert - Nivelt and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) between 1982 and 1988.
250 units have been built.
The Gib Sea 84 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gib Sea 84 | ||
| Length | 27.75 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.98 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 33.21 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 217.27 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.02 | ||
| Capsize | 2.18 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.32 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6172 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2050 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.47 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 335 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 190.22 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 145.24 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.12 ft | ||
| J | 11.15 ft | ||
| P | 29.52 ft | ||
| E | 9.84 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 14 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 25 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 | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 250 |