Gib Sea 392
Description
The Gib'Sea 392 (also written as Gib Sea 392) is a spacious French family cruiser designed by Joubert/Nivelt (Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt) and built by Gibert Marine (Gib'Sea/Gibert Marine) in France from around 1990–1992. Production was limited (low hundreds estimated, similar to other Gib'Sea models), with many examples used in Mediterranean charter or private cruising for their generous volumes, strong seaworthiness, and practical layout. This fiberglass monohull masthead sloop features a fin keel with spade rudder for good upwind performance and balanced handling—forgiving yet capable in varied conditions, with a generous sail plan delivering excellent light-air performance. The interior stands out for its era: typically 3 cabins (often with owner's aft cabin), sleeping 6–8 comfortably (V-berth forward, large saloon with settees, galley, enclosed head(s), chart table, teak/practical finishes, and headroom ~6 ft+), plus ample storage and a "big boat" feel in a ~39 ft package. Auxiliary is usually a reliable inboard diesel (e.g., Perkins Prima M50 ~48 hp or similar).
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert/Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gibert Marine |
| Length | 39.000 ft |
| LOA | 39.000 ft |
| Beam | 13.090 ft |
| Displacement | 20000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.730 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.95 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.99 ft |
| p | 45.02 ft |
| e | 12.43 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.95 ft | 14.99 ft | 45.02 ft | 12.43 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Gib Sea 392 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 45.02 ft - (13722 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.43 ft - (3789 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.05 ft - (14036 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.28 ft - (14106 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 288.22 ft² |
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Gib Sea 392 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 42.49 ft - (12951 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.6 ft - (5974 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.38 ft - (11393 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.24 ft - (5255 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 366.27 ft² |
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Gib Sea 392 - GENOA
| Luff | * 50.45 ft - (15377 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.98 ft - (7309 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.73 ft - (14548 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.48 ft - (6852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 567.08 ft² |
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Gib Sea 392 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 50.45 ft - (15377 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.73 ft - (7538 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.41 ft - (14146 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 936 ft² |
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Gib Sea 392 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 29.21 ft - (8903 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.03 ft - (3362 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.53 ft - (7477 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 59.97 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.99 ft - (2740 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 131.33 ft² |
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