Gib'Sea 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Michel Joubert·1975 – 1980·~189 hulls·Gilbert Marine (FRA)
Gib'Sea 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
25.75' · 7.85 m
Displ.
4,409 lbs · 2,000 kg
First year
1975

The Gib’Sea 26, launched in the late 1970s by the French yard Gilbert Marine, stands as a hallmark of the "pocket cruiser" era. Designed by the prolific duo JoubertNivelt, this 7.9meter (26foot) sloop was engineered to bridge the gap between small daysailers and more substantial offshore cruisers. During a period when French boatbuilding was aggressively expanding, the Gib’Sea 26 gained a reputation for its robust construction and surprisingly spacious accommodations. It was produced in significant numbers until the early 1980s, eventually paving the way for the modernized Gib’Sea 77, which shares much of the same hull DNA and design philosophy.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 11,629
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-30.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Ireland (66.7%) · United Kingdom (33.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gib'Sea 26 listings span 2 countries. Ireland leads with 2 listings (66.7%), followed by United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 13,3482066.7%
United Kingdom$ 8,0791133.3%

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
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1093916
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Victoria 2626'$ 23,5602212
Gib'Sea Gib'Sea 37$ 64,900219
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,765176
Gib'Sea 4342.67'$ 80,2801610
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Gib'Sea 33-132.45'$ 52,35796
Gibert 9633.16'$ 22,88584
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Gib'Sea 26You are here$ 11,62931

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gib'Sea 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gib'Sea 26 over the past 12 months is $11,629. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gib'Sea 26 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Gib'Sea 26 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gib'Sea 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gib'Sea 26 has decreased by 30.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gib'Sea 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gib'Sea 26 listings over the past 12 months are Ireland (66.7%), United Kingdom (33.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Gib'Sea 26?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Sadler 26, Victoria 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.