GIB'SEA 262
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.26 ft |
| LWL | 22.21 ft |
| Beam | 9.68 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft |
| Displacement | 6,261 lb |
| Ballast | 1,652.9 lb |
| Material | 12.0 |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 32.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 31.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.1 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 355.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 149.5 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 254.2 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 5 |
| Water | 26.4 L |
| Fuel | 6.6 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the GIB'SEA 262
Keel-centerboard version also available. BU .6m/1.97' BD 1.65m/5.41'
The Gib'Sea 262 is a compact, performance-oriented coastal cruiser designed by Groupe Graal and built by Gilbert Marine in France. With a production run of 160 hulls between 1990 and 1994, this vessel represents a specific era of European fractional sloop design.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, appealing to sailors who prioritize agility and ease of handling over heavy offshore endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 6261.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.1, the boat is primarily designed for coastal use rather than extended bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Beneteau First 26 and the O'Day 26, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, beamy hulls, and a focus on short-handed coastal performance.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25.26ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GIB'SEA 262yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a GIB'SEA 262? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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