Gib'Sea 35-1 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

34.45' · 10.5 m

Disp.

11,685 lbs · 5,300 kg

First year

1977

The Gib’Sea 351, introduced in 1977 by the French shipyard Gibert Marine, represents a pivotal era in European production boatbuilding. Conceived by the celebrated naval architect Philippe Harlé, this model was designed as a robust, seakindly cruiser capable of handling both extended coastal hops and spirited offshore passages. In the late 1970s, French shipyards were locked in a fierce battle for dominance in the emerging familycruising market, and Gibert Marine leveraged Harlé’s extensive experience with legendary ocean voyagers to produce a yacht that emphasized physical safety and structural longevity over the racinginfluenced designs of the day. Constructed in Marans, France, the Gib’Sea 351 stands as a testament to the era of overbuilt handlaid fiberglass, carving out a reputation among cruising traditionalors for its steady handling and reassuringly solid hull.