Fractional Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1982–1984
Dimensions
LOA
29.69 ft
LWL
25.26 ft
Beam
10.5 ft
Max Draft
5.58 ft
Displacement
6,393 lbs
Ballast
2,205 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.26
(use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
26.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
177
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
34.5%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
559 sq ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—
Production
First Built
1982
Last Built
1984
Number Built
40
Notes: Originally intended for competition in the Solitaire du Figaro.(1989) (Single handed IOR 1/2 ton level racing during this period.)\nA tamer, cruising version, with masthead rig, the GIB'SEA 90, was introduced a year later.\nOf both versions it said that 40 were built.