Dufour Gib'Sea 43 (sailboat) for sale

Dufour Gib’Sea 43 (cruising sloop) well known for her generous volume, comfort and seaworthy handling. Sound, well-maintained boat. A survey report is available, with very limited use since it was issued.4-cabin / 2-head layout. The 4th cabin (forepeak with bunk beds) has been converted into a technical/storage room (possible to revert to the original configuration).
MAIN SPECIFICATIONSModel: Dufour Gib’Sea 43Year: 2001Design Category: AType: cruising monohull sloopLOA: 12.20 mBeam: 4.19 mHull: solid GRP monolithic laminate with structural linerHull/deck joint: bonded and screwed
ENGINE / PROPULSIONEngine: Volvo Penta MD22L (inboard diesel)Power: 50 hpEngine hours: approx. 1,350 h (+ approx. 4 h since last service)Drive: Volvo gearbox ratio 2.23 + shaftPropeller: fixed 3-blade bronze
RECENT MAINTENANCEAntifouling: June 2025Engine service: completedGenoa: serviced
HULL / UNDERWATER / APPENDAGESUnderwater areas: no major impacts or deformations observedSeacocks and through-hulls: good condition observed externally
RIG / SAILSRig: mastheadMast: aluminium in-mast furling (original), double spreadersStanding rigging: 1x19 stainless wire, good apparent conditionRunning rigging: acceptable conditionMainsail: in-mast furlingGenoa: furlingGenoa furler: FacnorWinches: self-tailing
ELECTRONICS / NAVIGATIONFixed VHF: Navicom RT450 DSCLog/Depth: Raytheon Tridata (log + depth)Wind sensor/anemometer: RaytheonChartplotter/GPS: Humminbird Helix 7Autopilot: Raytheon (display to be replaced)GPS: MLR FX312Navtex: ClipperCompassComfort instruments: clock + barometerAudio: Alpine radio/CD + speakers
ELECTRICAL / ENERGYSystem: 12 VBatteries: 1 x 110 Ah (engine) + 2 x 140 Ah (service)Battery switches / combiner: yesCharge splitter: yesBattery monitor: yesAlternator: yesBattery charger: yesInverter: yesElectrical panel with breakersSolar panels: yes
INTERIOR / COMFORTPortside galley: double stainless sink, storage, stove + oven (good condition)Pressurized fresh waterHead(s): washbasin, shower, manual marine toilet (working)Holding tank: yesWoodwork / varnish / headlining / floors: good conditionInterior upholstery: good condition
DECK / OUTDOOR EQUIPMENTComplete anchoring gearElectric windlass with remote controlSun awningSwim ladderDinghy + outboardFull exterior upholstery: cockpit cushions
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