The Gib Sea 96 is a 33.16ft masthead sloop designed by Joubert - Nivelt and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) between 1984 and 1987.
The Gib Sea 96 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gib Sea 96 | ||
| Length | 33.16 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 18.16 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30.23 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 189.74 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.18 | ||
| Capsize | 2.12 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.58 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 475 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 262.40 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 212.99 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40 ft | ||
| J | 13.12 ft | ||
| P | 36.10 ft | ||
| E | 11.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 65 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 | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |