Wibo 990 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

32.5' · 9.91 m

Disp.

11,684 lbs · 5,300 kg

First year

1984

The Wibo 990 represents the evolution of the G. van Wijk Shipyard’s philosophy, bridging the gap between the compact 930 and the larger bluewater cruisers like the 1100. Launched primarily during the 1970s and early 1980s, this 9.9meter (approximately 32.5foot) steel monohull was designed to offer significant internal volume and a seakindly motion that appealed to the "doityourself" cruiser. Because G. van Wijk specialized in providing hulls and decks for home completion, the Wibo 990 became a staple of the European canals and coastal waters, offering a robust, heavydisplacement alternative to the burgeoning fiberglass market. It is characterized by its multichine hull, a design choice that simplified steel construction while providing a stiff, stable platform for offshore passages.