The Gib'Sea 51 is a spacious French cruising sailboat designed by J&J Design and built by Gib'Sea (later absorbed by Dufour) in the 1990s. Conceived from the outset as "the most spacious cruising yacht in her size," the 51 features a distinctive raised "dolphin nose" bow, extensive below-deck volume, and layouts of up to five cabins and five heads that made her a charter-market staple in the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The deep cockpit and shoal-draft fin keel option extended her cruising range into thinner waters. Though production ended with Gib'Sea's absorption into Dufour, the 51 has had a long second life in the charter fleet and on the ARC.
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What is the Gib'sea 51's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Gib'sea 51 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 21.89. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Gib'sea 51's comfort ratio?
The Gib'sea 51 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.68. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Gib'sea 51 safe for offshore sailing?
The Gib'sea 51 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.99. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Gib'sea 51?
The theoretical hull speed of the Gib'sea 51 is 8.74 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Gib'sea 51 weigh?
The Gib'sea 51 has a displacement of 31,967 and a length overall (LOA) of 51.0.
Who designed the Gib'sea 51?
The Gib'sea 51 was designed by J&J Design, first built in 1993.