Gib Sea 106
Description
The Gib Sea 106 (also styled Gib'Sea 106 or sometimes referred to as Gib'Sea 37 due to its ~37 ft LOA) is a popular French family cruiser-racer designed by Joubert/Nivelt (Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt) and built by Gibert Marine (Olivier Gibert Marine, France) from 1984 to around 1987–1991. Approximately 350–400 hulls were produced (exact numbers vary slightly across sources), many in the charter fleet (especially Mediterranean) for its affordability, roomy layout, and reliable performance. This fiberglass monohull masthead sloop emphasizes comfort and versatility: forgiving handling, good light-to-moderate wind capability from its generous sail plan, and practical accommodations (typically 2–3 cabins sleeping 6–8, V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, enclosed head, teak/practical trim, and headroom ~6 ft+). Keel options include standard fin (~5.9 ft / 1.8 m draft) or variants like centerboard/lifting keel for shallower access; auxiliary is usually a small diesel (e.g., Volvo Penta 2003 28 hp or Yanmar equivalent).
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert/Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gibert Marine |
| Length | 37.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.080 ft |
| LWL | 29.920 ft |
| Beam | 11.830 ft |
| Displacement | 10600 lb |
| Ballast | 3750 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.920 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.90 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13 ft |
| p | 42 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.90 ft | 13 ft | 42 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Gib Sea 106 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 43.13 ft - (13146 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.4 ft - (13228 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 271.44 ft² |
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Gib Sea 106 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 37.4 ft - (11400 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.55 ft - (5959 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.93 ft - (8208 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 104.08 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.53 ft - (4124 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 30.07 ° |
| Area | * 252.96 ft² |
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Gib Sea 106 - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.41 ft - (13536 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.6 ft - (7193 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.26 ft - (10747 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 143.38 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.64 ft - (5681 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 21.69 ° |
| Area | * 413.84 ft² |
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Gib Sea 106 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 44.41 ft - (13536 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.45 ft - (6538 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.86 ft - (12454 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 714 ft² |
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Gib Sea 106 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 44.41 ft - (13536 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 883 ft² |
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