Gib Sea 96
Description
The Gib'Sea 96 (also styled Gib Sea 96 or Gib'Sea 96 Master in some listings) is a solid French family cruiser-racer designed by Joubert/Nivelt (Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt) and built by Gibert Marine (Gib'Sea/Gibert Marine) in France from 1983 to 1987. With production in the moderate range for the era (likely several hundred hulls, though exact counts vary), it's a fiberglass monohull masthead sloop that blends good sailing performance (well-balanced, points well upwind, reasonably fast downwind, and forgiving in mixed conditions) with surprisingly comfortable accommodations for its ~33 ft size—making it a popular choice for coastal cruising, family weekends, or occasional offshore passages. The interior is practical and roomy: typically, 2 cabins (including a generous aft cabin in "Master" versions), saloon with convertible settees, compact galley, enclosed head (often with shower), berths sleeping 4–6 comfortably (headroom ~1.85 m / 6 ft+), and teak/mahogany finishes for warmth. Auxiliary power is usually a small inboard diesel (e.g., Volvo Penta 2002 18 hp or similar).
Construction Details
| Designer | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Builder | Gibert Marine |
| Length | 33.160 ft |
| LOA | 33.160 ft |
| LWL | 27.250 ft |
| Beam | 10.830 ft |
| Max Draft | 5.910 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.12 ft |
| p | 36.10 ft |
| e | 11.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 13.12 ft | 36.10 ft | 11.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Gib Sea 96 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36.1 ft - (11003 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.8 ft - (3597 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.35 ft - (11384 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 37.59 ft - (11457 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 219.71 ft² |
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Gib Sea 96 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.33 ft - (4977 mm) |
| Leech | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.83 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.41 ft - (4392 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.92 ° |
| Area | * 244.94 ft² |
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Gib Sea 96 - GENOA
| Luff | * 39.99 ft - (12189 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.25 ft - (6477 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.54 ft - (11442 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.68 ft - (5998 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 393.46 ft² |
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Gib Sea 96 - GENOA
| Luff | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.42 ft - (5614 mm) |
| Leech | 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.49 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.12 ft - (5218 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.5 ° |
| Area | * 331.7 ft² |
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Gib Sea 96 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22 ft - (6706 mm) |
| Leech | 39 ft - (11887 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 676 ft² |
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Gib Sea 96 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.99 ft - (12189 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.62 ft - (7199 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.62 ft - (7199 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 803 ft² |
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