Used Gallant 53 Sailboats for Sale

The Gallant 53 stands as a testament to classic ocean-going yacht design and robust construction, emerging as a pioneering large-scale fiberglass production yacht of its era. Conceived as a capable offshore cruiser, it quickly earned a reputation for its solid build quality and excellent sailing characteristics, making it a revered choice for serious voyaging enthusiasts. Designed by the celebrated Dutch naval architect E.G. Van de Stadt and meticulously built by Southern Ocean Shipyard Ltd. in Poole, Dorset, the Gallant 53 is particularly famous for its role in Dame Naomi James' historic single-handed circumnavigation of the world in 1977.