Gib Sea 522
Description
The Gib'Sea 522 (also styled Gib Sea 522 or Gib'Sea Master 522) is a large French bluewater cruiser designed by Joubert/Nivelt (Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt) and built by Gibert Marine (Gib'Sea/Gibert Marine) in France starting in 1986. Production was limited (exact hull count not widely published but low, with many examples in charter trade or private ownership), making it a relatively rare classic from the late-'80s era. This fiberglass monohull cutter (some rigged as sloop variants) emphasizes seaworthiness, comfort, and volume for extended offshore cruising or liveaboard use—robust construction, good stability, and a powerful rig for strong performance in moderate/heavy airs (well-mannered and tough, with excellent righting capability if capsized). Key features include a center cockpit layout in many (e.g., "Master" versions with owner's suite), spacious accommodations (often 3–5 cabins sleeping 8–12 in charter configs, V-berth forward, large saloon, galley, multiple heads, teak finishes, and headroom ~6 ft+), plus ample storage and a "big boat" feel. Shoal-draft versions exist (draw ~6.58 ft / 2.00 m), and it's often seen with inboard diesel auxiliaries (e.g., Perkins M92B 85 hp or similar, with refits common).
Construction Details
| Designer | Joubert/Nivelt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gibert Marine |
| Length | 52.500 ft |
| LOA | 52.490 ft |
| LWL | 42.320 ft |
| Beam | 15.090 ft |
| Displacement | 33000 lb |
| Ballast | 11000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.530 ft |
| Year Built | 1986 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 66.97 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 20.34 ft |
| p | 60.24 ft |
| e | 17.72 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.97 ft | 20.34 ft | 60.24 ft | 17.72 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Gib Sea 522 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 60.24 ft - (18361 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.72 ft - (5401 mm) |
| Leech | * 61.93 ft - (18876 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 62.2 ft - (18959 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 546.47 ft² |
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Gib Sea 522 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 55.99 ft - (17066 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.72 ft - (8144 mm) |
| Leech | * 49.01 ft - (14938 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.39 ft - (7129 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 654.76 ft² |
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Gib Sea 522 - GENOA
| Luff | * 66.49 ft - (20266 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 32.66 ft - (9955 mm) |
| Leech | * 62.75 ft - (19126 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 30.51 ft - (9299 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 1014.28 ft² |
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Gib Sea 522 - GENOA
| Luff | 65 ft - (19812 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 30.58 ft - (9321 mm) |
| Leech | 61 ft - (18593 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 28.51 ft - (8690 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.33 ° |
| Area | * 926.44 ft² |
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Gib Sea 522 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 66.49 ft - (20266 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 33.56 ft - (10229 mm) |
| Leech | * 61.17 ft - (18645 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1674 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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