Gib'sea 402 Information, Review, Specs

Boat drawing
Make
Gib'Sea
Model
402
Number Built
80
Production Year(s)
1987 - 1991

The search results provide good information.

  • Designer: Joubert-Nivelt. Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt are renowned French maritime architects.
  • Variations: "Cruising and racing versions" mentioned, along with a "Shallow draft: 1.5m/4.92'" option. The also provides max_draft_ft (6.56 ft) and min_draft_ft (4.92 ft), confirming this.
  • Sailing Performance/Handling: Described as a "high performer" and "stable/stiff" with "good righting capability". Owners report it's "well mannered, roomy and tough" and "used to go really well in heavier airs with one reef in main and full headsail". Also described as "solidly built" with "sea going capabilities".
  • Accommodations/Layout: "1 forward double cabin 2 aft double cabins". "Three double cabin layout". "More spacy than 73% of all other designs". Described as "spacious interior". Liveaboard tours show practical layouts.
  • Owner's Perspectives: Owners praise its solid construction and seaworthy design. Generally considered "under rated" and "reliable frills-free boats". Common issues aren't explicitly listed in the snippets beyond general renovation potential mentioned for older models.

I have enough information to construct the article following the specified structure.

Final check of calculated ratios:

  • SA/D: 21.09 (Good light air performance, likely a nimble boat)
  • B/D: 0.38 (Close to 0.40, indicates good stability)
  • D/L: 217.06 (Medium-light cruiser, leaning towards performance)

These ratios align with the search snippets describing it as a "high performer" and "stable/stiff".

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Measurements

Construction & Hull

Construction Material
Fiberglass (Solid)
Hull Type
Monohull Sailboat
Keel Type
Fin
Rudder
1x Spade
Ballast
6283 lbs
Displacement
16534 lbs
Water Capacity
92 gal
Fuel Capacity
40 gal

Engine

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Model
4108
Engine Type
Engine HP
Engine Count
1
Drive Type
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hover over a measurement
IJPE FS LOALWL

Rig & Sails

Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
P (Main Luff)
-
E (Main Foot)
-
I (Foretriangle Height)
-
J (Foretriangle Base)
-
Forestay Length (est)
-
Main Sail Area
-
Foretriangle Sail Area
-
Total Sail Area (Reported)
854 sqft
Total Sail Area (Calc)
-

Dimensions

LOA
40.68 ft
LWL
32.48 ft
Beam
12.63 ft
Draft
6.56 ft
Max Headroom
-
Air Draft
-

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.64 kn
Pounds per Inch Immersion
1