Gib'Sea 26 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 11,394
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
2
Ireland (66.7%) · United Kingdom (33.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gib'Sea 26 listings appear across 2 countries. Ireland has the most listings with 2 (66.7%), followed by United Kingdom.

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

Country view

3 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Ireland$ 13,0782066.7%
United Kingdom$ 8,0251033.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,031247
Grampian 2626'$ 7,50080
Gib'Sea 26You are here$ 11,39430

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 $11,394. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gib'Sea 26 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where 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%).
04Do Gib'Sea 26 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Gib'Sea 26 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.0% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
05What should I look at instead of a Gib'Sea 26?+
Comparable models include Sadler 26, Grampian 26. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.