The Gib Sea 442 is a 43.31ft masthead sloop designed by Michel Joubert and built in fiberglass by Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) between 1987 and 1994.
81 units have been built.
It accomodates 12 people in 4 cabins plus salon.
The Gib Sea 442 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gib Sea 442 | ||
| Length | 43.31 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.29 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.38 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 86600 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 24.86 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.80 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 28.01 | ||
| Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 35.76 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.38 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21605.28 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8598.02 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.01 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1205.02 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 65.62 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 770.16 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 434.86 sq.ft | ||
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Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 50 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 52.83 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 171.71 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.30 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 4 | ||
| Nb of berths | 12 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gib'sea/Gibert Marine (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Michel Joubert | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1994 | ||
| Number built | 81 |