Gib'Sea 92 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

31' · 9.45 m

Disp.

7,495 lbs · 3,400 kg

First year

1985

The Gib’Sea 92, introduced in 1986, arrived at a definitive moment for the French shipyard Gibert Marine. Designed by the renowned naval architecture firm JoubertNivelt, this 30foot cruiser was engineered to succeed the earlier Gib’Sea 90, reflecting a shift toward increased interior volume and more predictable handling for the family cruising and burgeoning charter markets. The yacht features the hallmark aesthetic of 1980s French boatbuilding: a wedgeshaped coachroof, a functional masthead sloop rig, and a robust fiberglass hull that prioritized stability over extreme lightair performance. While the brand would eventually be absorbed by Dufour, the Gib’Sea 92 remains a representative example of the "golden age" of French production yachts, balancing a respectable turn of speed with the amenities required for extended coastal passages.