Gib'Sea 352 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Gib'Sea 352 means looking at a 1988-launched Joubert-Nivelt cruiser that Gibert Marine built. She is a 34' 7" sloop with a 27' 10" waterline and a 4' 0" standard draught (a 5' 7" keel was also offered), aimed originally at charter use but with an owner's "Master" layout that makes a credible family boat. Most survivors carry the Yanmar 3GM30 diesel rated at 28 BHP.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two interior plans dominate the used fleet. The Master version has one large aft cabin and a larger aft heads, keeping the forecabin generous. The charter version splits the aft section into two cabins around a big outward-facing chart table and a roomy saloon, but pushes a compact heads forward and shrinks the forecabin; its twin aft cabins are only a little smaller than the Master's single. A practical trade for the twin layout is much reduced cockpit locker space, so inspect stowage needs against the plan you choose.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 352s commonly carry a furling main, bimini, swim platform, cockpit shower, and autopilot — gear that signals a charter-life past and eases day sailing. For a buyer, the autopilot and furling main reduce crew workload, while the cockpit shower and swim platform suit warm-water cruising; a bimini extends shelter at anchor and under way. Beyond those, expect nothing unusual in the standard inventory.
What to Inspect
The fleet is near-uniform in machinery: almost all Gib'Sea 352s seemed to be fitted with Yanmar 3GM30 engines anchor, so confirm the specific 3GM30 and its service history rather than assuming interchangeability. Check the chosen keel version — shallow 4' 0" or deep 5' 7" — for straightness and bonding at the hull flange, and on twin-cabin boats verify that the reduced cockpit locker area has not been overloaded or modified to compensate.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Italy, France, the Netherlands, the United States, and Spain. For a buyer, the short checklist is: decide Master versus charter layout against your stowage and cabin needs, confirm the keel draught and the Yanmar 3GM30's records, and treat the common furling, canvas, and cockpit comfort gear as baseline rather than upgrade. The 352 rewards the shopper who wants Joubert-Nivelt space without the prevalence of the larger French marques.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Gib'Sea 352. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $52,437 | — |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $52,437 | 0.0% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $42,999 | -18.0% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $48,068 | +11.8% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $22,140 | -53.9% |
Where they're listed
Gib'Sea 352 listings appear across 4 countries. France has the most listings with 3 (37.5%), followed by Italy and Spain.
Country view
8 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $22,140 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Italy | $52,437 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Spain | $42,999 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Netherlands | $43,698 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallberg-Rassy 352 | 34.75' | $ 80,933 | 93 | 23 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 32.2 | 31.17' | $ 46,464 | 30 | 6 |
| Gib'Sea 334 | 32' | $ 47,551 | 11 | 1 |
| Gibert 96 | 33.16' | $ 20,961 | 11 | 3 |
| Gibert 352You are here | — | $ 43,320 | 8 | 0 |
| Gibert 372 | 35.76' | $ 43,087 | 7 | 3 |