Dufour Gib’Sea 43 (cruising sloop) recognized for its volume, comfort, and sea behavior. Healthy boat, well maintained. Expert assessment available with very low usage since its commissioning.
Version 4 cabins - 2 bathrooms. The 4th cabin (bow with bunk beds) has been converted into technical space / can be reverted to 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: monolithic polyester laminate with structural moulding
Hull-deck connection: glued and screwed
MOTORIZATION / PROPULSION
Engine: Volvo Penta MD22L (inboard diesel)
Power: 50 hp
Hours: approx. 1,350 h (+ approx. 4 h since overhaul)
Transmission: Volvo reverse gear 2.23 + shaft
Propeller: fixed bronze three-blade
RECENT MAINTENANCE
Antifouling: June 2025
Engine overhaul: completed
Genoa: serviced
HULL / APPENDAGES / UNDERWATER
Waterlines: no significant damage or deformation observed
Valves and seacocks: good condition observed externally
RIGGING / SAILS
Rig: headstay
Mast: aluminum with furler for genoa (original), 2 sets of spreader bars
Standing rigging: stainless steel single forestay, apparent good condition
Running rigging: acceptable condition
Main sail: on mast roller
Genoa: on roller
Genoa roller: Facnor
Winches: self-tailing
ELECTRONICS / NAVIGATION
Fixed VHF: Navicom RT450 DSC
Depth/speed: Raytheon Tridata (depth + speed)
Wind/speed indicator: Raytheon
GPS/chartplotter: Humminbird Helix 7
Autopilot: Raytheon (display to be replaced)
GPS: MLR FX312
Navtex: Clipper
Heading compass
Comfort: watch + barometer
Audio: Alpine car radio (CD) + speakers
ELECTRICITY / POWER
System: 12 V
Batteries: 1 x 110 Ah (engine) + 2 x 140 Ah (service)
Battery switch / coupler: yes
Battery charger/distributor: yes
Battery monitor: yes
Alternator: yes
Charger: yes
Inverter: yes
Electrical panel with protections
Solar panels: yes
COMFORT / LAYOUT
Long galley on port: stainless steel sink with 2 bowls, storage, stove + oven (good condition)
Pressurized fresh water
Washing facilities: washbasin, shower, manual marine toilet (functional)
Black water tanks: yes
Joinery / varnishing / finishings / flooring: good condition
Interior upholstery: good condition
DECK / EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
Complete anchoring equipment
Electric anchor windlass with remote control
Sun awning
Dinghy + outboard motor
Full cockpit cushions
Photo dossier + additional inventory available on request. Visits by appointment