Gib'Sea 242 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Groupe Graal·1987 – 1993·~200 hulls·Gilbert Marine
Gib'Sea 242 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
23.13' · 7.05 m
Displ.
3,527 lbs · 1,600 kg
First year
1987

The Gib’Sea 242, launched in 1987 by the French shipyard Gibert Marine, represents a pivotal era in pocket cruiser design where builders began squeezing "big boat" amenities into hulls under 25 feet. Designed by the esteemed naval architecture firm JoubertNivelt, the 242 was the logical successor to the earlier Gib’Sea 24, aiming to provide a more modern aesthetic and a more sophisticated interior layout. During its production run, it gained a reputation as a "grand petit bateau" (big little boat), catering to sailors who prioritized coastal cruising comfort without the overhead of a large yacht. Its hull, characterized by a relatively wide beam for its length (2.48m) and a modern fractional rig, allowed it to bridge the gap between a spirited daysailer and a legitimate weekend cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,518
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+27.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (80.0%) · Austria (20.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gib'Sea 242 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (80.0%), followed by Austria.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 5,4514180.0%
Austria$ 9,3081120.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 25.724.57'$ 38,9653512
Gib'Sea Gib'Sea 37$ 64,900219
Hanse 34233.96'$ 75,6311914
Gib'Sea 4342.67'$ 80,2851610
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,054114
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,948107
Beneteau First 23523.33'$ 9,758103
Gib'Sea 33-132.45'$ 52,36096
Gibert 9633.16'$ 22,88684
Gib'Sea 242You are here$ 5,51852

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gib'Sea 242 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gib'Sea 242 over the past 12 months is $5,518. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gib'Sea 242 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Gib'Sea 242 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gib'Sea 242 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gib'Sea 242 has increased by 27.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gib'Sea 242 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gib'Sea 242 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (80.0%), Austria (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Gib'Sea 242?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 25.7, Gib'Sea Gib'Sea 37, Hanse 342. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.