Gib'Sea 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

M. Joubert·1978 – 1984·~387 hulls·Gilbert Marine
Gib'Sea 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.89' · 8.5 m
Displ.
6,174 lbs · 2,800 kg
First year
1978

The Gib’Sea 28, introduced in 1978 by Gibert Marine, serves as a quintessential example of the French "findesiècle" approach to family cruiserracers. Designed by JeanClaude Meyran, this 28foot masthead sloop was engineered during an era when manufacturers were transitioning from heavy, narrow hulls to more voluminous, beamier designs to accommodate the growing demand for interior comfort. With a production run that spanned through the early 1980s, the 28 became a staple of the European coastal cruising scene. It was followed by the Gib’Sea 282, which utilized a modified hull and updated deck mold, but the original 28 remains favored by traditionalists for its robust construction and predictable manners.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 11,101
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Germany (50.0%) · United Kingdom (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gib'Sea 28 listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 11,6361050.0%
United Kingdom$ 10,5661150.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Oday 2828.25'$ 9,8002710
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,123229
Gib'Sea Gib'Sea 37$ 64,900219
Gib'Sea 4342.67'$ 80,2851610
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Gibert 9633.16'$ 22,88684
Seal 2828'$ 5,71784
Gib'Sea 28You are here$ 11,10121

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gib'Sea 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gib'Sea 28 over the past 12 months is $11,101. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gib'Sea 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Gib'Sea 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gib'Sea 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gib'Sea 28 has decreased by 4.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gib'Sea 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gib'Sea 28 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (50.0%), United Kingdom (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Gib'Sea 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Oday 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.