Gib Sea 282
Description
The Gib Sea 282 (also styled Gib'Sea 282) is a compact French family cruiser designed by Joubert/Nivelt (Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt) and built by Gibert Marine (Gib'Sea/Gibert Marine) in France from 1988 to 1993. With production in the low hundreds (exact figures vary but limited for this model), it's a fiberglass monohull masthead sloop that stands out for its surprisingly spacious and practical interior in a ~28 ft package—often featuring an aft cabin (a rarity at this size), open-plan saloon, V-berth forward, galley, enclosed head, and berths sleeping 4–6 comfortably (headroom ~6 ft+). It's praised for forgiving, seaworthy handling (balanced, stable, and capable in mixed conditions, including Irish Sea/North Sea/Baltic/Med passages per owner reports), good light-air performance from its rig, and family-friendly appeal—ideal for coastal/lake cruising, weekends, or short overnights. Keel options include fin keel (~4.5–5.3 ft draft) or lifting keel/centerboard (draft down ~5.3–6.2 ft, up ~2 ft for shallows/trailering). Auxiliary is typically a small inboard diesel (e.g., Yanmar 2GM20 18 hp).
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert/Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gibert Marine |
| Length | 27.580 ft |
| LOA | 27.580 ft |
| LWL | 23.250 ft |
| Beam | 9.840 ft |
| Displacement | 6174 lb |
| Ballast | 2100 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.230 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.790 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 34.12 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.09 ft |
| p | 29.20 ft |
| e | 11.16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.12 ft | 9.09 ft | 29.20 ft | 11.16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Gib Sea 282 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 29.2 ft - (8900 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.16 ft - (3402 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.65 ft - (9342 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 30.89 ft - (9415 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 168.46 ft² |
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Gib Sea 282 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 28.25 ft - (8611 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.72 ft - (3572 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.21 ft - (7684 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.45 ft - (3185 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 147.6 ft² |
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Gib Sea 282 - GENOA
| Luff | * 33.54 ft - (10223 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.42 ft - (4395 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.92 ft - (9729 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.64 ft - (4157 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 228.73 ft² |
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Gib Sea 282 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 33.54 ft - (10223 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.86 ft - (9406 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 377 ft² |
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Gib Sea 282 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 33.54 ft - (10223 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.36 ft - (4987 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.36 ft - (4987 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 466 ft² |
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