Gib'Sea 116 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

40.33' · 12.29 m

Displ.

16,500 lbs · 7,484 kg

First year

1984

The Gib’Sea 116, launched in the mid1980s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of French production yachts, marking a transition from the narrow, performanceoriented hulls of the 1970s to the highvolume cruising designs that dominate the modern market. Designed by the renowned naval architect Rob Humphreys, the 116 was engineered to balance the requirements of the burgeoning Mediterranean charter industry with the performance expectations of private owners. Measuring 11.6 meters (approximately 38 feet), the vessel gained immediate attention for its ability to pack significant living accommodations—including a rare fourcabin layout—into a hull that remained remarkably stiff and capable in a seaway. Unlike the earlier "flush deck" aesthetics of the era, the 116 utilized a raised coachroof to maximize interior headroom while maintaining a clean, functional deck profile.