Dufour Gib’Sea 43 (cruising sloop) known for its volume, comfort, and sea behavior. Solid boat, well maintained. Inspection available with very limited use since its launch.
Version 4 cabins - 2 bathrooms. The 4th cabin (forward peak with bunk beds) has been converted into a technical room / can be restored to the original configuration.
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Model: Dufour Gib’Sea 43
Year: 2001
Design category: A
Type: monohull cruising sloop
L.O.A.: 12.20 m
Beam: 4.19 m
Hull: solid polyester laminated with structural inward mold
Hull/deck connection: glued and screwed
ENGINE / PROPULSION
Engine: Volvo Penta MD22L (diesel inboard)
Power: 50 hp
Hours: approx. 1,350 h (+ approx. 4 h since overhaul)
Transmission: Volvo reverse gear 2.23 + shaft
Propeller: bronze fixed three-blade
RECENT MAINTENANCE
Antifouling: June 2025
Engine overhaul: completed
Genoa: serviced
HULL / APPENDAGES / UNDERWATER
Fairings: no significant impact or deformation observed
Valves and seacocks: good condition observed externally
RIGGING / SAILS
Rig: aft-stayed
Mast: aluminum with furling genoa (original), 2-stage spreader support
Standing rigging: stainless steel wire, good apparent condition
Running rigging: acceptable condition
Main sail: on furling boom
Genoa: on furler
Genoa roller: Facnor
Winches: self-tailing
ELECTRONICS / NAVIGATION
Fixed VHF: Navicom RT450 DSC
Log/depth sounder: Raytheon Tridata (log + sounder)
Wind/speed indicator: Raytheon
GPS/plotter: Humminbird Helix 7
Autopilot: Raytheon (display to be replaced)
GPS: MLR FX312
Navtex: Clipper
Course compass:
Comfort: watch + barometer
Audio: Alpine stereo (CD radio) + speakers
ELECTRICITY / ENERGY
System: 12 V
Batteries: 1 x 110 Ah (engine) + 2 x 140 Ah (service)
Battery switch/coupler: yes
Charge distributor: yes
Battery monitor: yes
Alternator: yes
Charger: yes
Inverter: yes
Electrical panel with protections
Solar panels: yes
COMFORT / LAYOUT
Long galley port side: stainless steel double sink, storage, stove + oven (good condition)
Pressurized freshwater system
Bathrooms: sink, showerhead, manual marine toilet (functional)
Blackwater tanks: yes
Joinery / varnish / paneling / flooring: good condition
Interior upholstery: good condition
DECK / EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Complete anchoring equipment
Electric windlass with remote control
Sun awning
Bathing ladder
Dinghy + outboard motor
Full cockpit cushions
Photo file + additional inventory available upon request. Visits by appointment
