GIB'SEA 522
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 52.49 ft |
| LWL | 42.32 ft |
| Beam | 15.09 ft |
| Draft | 8.53 ft |
| Displacement | 33,000 lb |
| Ballast | 10,998.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 67 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 20.35 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 60.25 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.7 ft |
| FLforestay | 20.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,257.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 681.7 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,158.9 sq ft |
About the GIB'SEA 522
Shoal draft version draws 6.58'. Often seen in the charter trade. A MASTER version was also available.
The Gib'sea 522 is a robust, heavy-displacement cruising yacht designed by Joubert/Nivelt and built by Gib'sea (FRA) in 1986. With a displacement of 33000.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 30.28, this vessel is engineered for stability and seakeeping rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for experienced coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize comfort and safety over speed, particularly those seeking a cutter rig for versatile sail handling.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.89 and a high displacement-to-length ratio of 194.37, the Gib'sea 522 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, offering exceptional stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 52 and the Hallberg-Rassy 43, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, European build quality, and a focus on safe, comfortable offshore passage making.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the GIB'SEA 522 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 52.49ft 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 522yet 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 522? 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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Used sails that fit the GIB'SEA 522
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