Gib'Sea 35-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Gib’Sea 35, and its slightly later iteration the 352, represents a significant chapter in the history of Gibert Marine. Launched in the mid-1980s, this model was designed by the prolific naval architecture firm Joubert-Nivelt, a partnership renowned for balancing the aesthetic requirements of French production boats with hulls capable of competitive offshore performance. The boat was positioned as a robust family cruiser, bridging the gap between the smaller coastal cruisers and the larger offshore "Master" series. It arrived at a time when French boatbuilding was transitioning toward high-volume production, yet the 35-1 maintains a level of structural heft and woodwork quality that predates the more minimalist interiors of the late 90s. Built in Marans, France, the hull features a solid fiberglass laminate below the waterline, a characteristic that has contributed to its longevity on the second-hand market.