Gib'Sea 77 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · centerboard

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.08' · 7.95 m

Disp.

3,968 lbs · 1,800 kg

First year

1979

The Gib’Sea 77, launched in the late 1970s by Gibert Marine, represents a quintessential example of the "pocket cruiser" era that defined the French boatbuilding boom. Designed by the prolific naval architecture firm of Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt, the 77 was intended to bridge the gap between a spirited day sailer and a capable coastal cruiser. Measuring approximately 7.68 meters (roughly 25 feet), it was part of a cohesive range that sought to maximize interior volume without sacrificing the sailing characteristics required for the choppy waters of the Atlantic coast. The model was produced during a period when Gibert Marine was establishing its reputation for robust, handlaid fiberglass hulls, a legacy that eventually saw the yard absorbed by Dufour Yachts.