Gib'Sea 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·2000 – 2004·~60 hulls·Gib'Sea/Dufour
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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.67' · 13.01 m
Displ.
22,763 lbs · 10,325 kg
First year
2000

The Gib’Sea 43 represents a pivotal era for Gibert Marine, emerging shortly after the shipyard’s acquisition by Dufour Yachts in the late 1990s. Designed by the prolific J&J Design studio, the 43 was engineered to be a "spacefirst" cruiser, specifically targeting the burgeoning Mediterranean charter market and large families. Unlike the performanceoriented designs of earlier Gibert Marine vessels, the 43 prioritized volume, ease of maintenance, and modularity. Its high freeboard and wide beam, carried well aft, reflect a design philosophy that favors stability and internal living area over raw windward speed. This model is often recognized by its distinctive "dolphin nose"—an integrated bowsprit that serves the dual purpose of housing the anchor away from the stem and providing an attachment point for offwind sails.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 80,261
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Greece (50.0%) · Croatia (18.8%) · France (12.5%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gib'Sea 43 listings span 5 countries. Greece leads with 8 listings (50.0%), followed by Croatia and France.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 75,6088550.0%
Croatia$ 80,2613218.8%
France$ 115,1562012.5%
United Kingdom$ 94,1792212.5%
United States$ 58,000116.3%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS42.13'$ 129,0007227
Gib Sea Classic 4343'$ 87,2403119
Gib'Sea Gib'Sea 37$ 64,900219
Gib'Sea 43You are here$ 80,2611610
Roberts Mauritius 43$ 55,732168
Swan 4342.78'$ 93,056154
Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser42.98'$ 128,8811310
Gib'Sea 33-132.45'$ 52,34496
Gibert 9633.16'$ 22,88284
Contest 4342.65'$ 190,76486
Gulfstar 4343.33'$ 44,90073

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gib'Sea 43 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gib'Sea 43 over the past 12 months is $80,261. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gib'Sea 43 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Gib'Sea 43 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gib'Sea 43 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gib'Sea 43 has decreased by 2.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gib'Sea 43 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gib'Sea 43 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (50.0%), Croatia (18.8%), France (12.5%).
05Do Gib'Sea 43 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Gib'Sea 43 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Gib'Sea 43?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS, Gib Sea Classic 43, Gib'Sea Gib'Sea 37. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.