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For Sale: 1988 Gib’Sea 96 – Ready for Adventure

This 1988 Gib’Sea 96 is a well-equipped and updated cruiser, ideal for those looking to explore coastal or open waters. Located in Preveza, Greece, this vessel combines comfort and performance with recent upgrades to its electrical systems, rigging, and safety equipment, making it ready to sail. With three comfortable cabins and spacious outdoor areas, it’s a great choice for family or group cruising. The boat is ready for living aboard full time and it is equipped with everything needed for comfortable full-time cruising.

Key Features:

Engine: Powered by a Volvo Penta 2003 29 HP engine. The engine underwent a full rebuild and servicing in 2022 and has had approximately 350 hours of use since the rebuild. The engine has had regular servicing and maintenance to the manual instructions with oil, oil filter, and fuel filters replaced ahead of lifting in November 2024.
Accommodation: This Gib’Sea 96 comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests across 3 double cabins, including a forward cabin and two aft cabins. The saloon features two sofas and a folding table, providing a comfortable social area.
Galley: Equipped with an oven and 2-burner gas stove, a double stainless-steel sink, and a refrigerator, making meal preparation onboard convenient.
Specifications:

Length Overall: 10.11 m (33.2 ft)
Beam: 3.30 m
Max Draft: 1.70 m
Fuel Capacity: 176 liters
Water Capacity: 250 liters
Sails and Rigging:

Sails: This yacht is equipped with a battened mainsail, furling genoa, and asymmetric spinnaker, along with two staysails and a spare mainsail.
Rigging Upgrades: The standing rigging was replaced in 2024, and the running rigging was updated in 2023, ensuring durability and safety while at sea.
Electrical and Solar Power:

Solar Power: Features two 115W solar panels installed on a bimini arch, managed by a Victron Smart Solar Charge Controller for off-grid energy.
Battery Setup: Outfitted with new lithium service batteries (2023), a Victron inverter (2022), and updated DC and AC panels (2023) for efficient power management.
Navigation and Electronics:

Raymarine Navigation Suite: This yacht is equipped with a new Raymarine chart plotter with fish finder (2023), Raymarine wind instruments (2023), and an autopilot for safe and precise navigation.
Entertainment and Comfort: Includes a Smart WiFi TV and a Wallas diesel heater (2023) for comfort during cooler months.
Deck and Additional Features:

Anchoring: Equipped with a new Rocna 15kg anchor (2024) and a Bada electric windlass (2022) with 60m of chain, making anchoring easy and secure.
Cockpit and Comfort: The cockpit features new cushions (2023), a cockpit table, and a teak swim platform (2023) with a rain and deck shower for added comfort.
Tender: Comes with a 2.4m dinghy and a Honda 2HP outboard, perfect for shore excursions.
The hull: was painted orange in June 2023, and the anti-slip surfaces on the deck were renewed at the same time. The teak bumper around the boat was also renewed. Starboard window panelling renewed in 2024.
Safety and Extras:

Safety Equipment: Includes new life jackets (2024), flares, fire extinguishers, a fire blanket, handheld VHF, and two Rescue Me PLBs (2024), providing peace of mind while cruising.
Additional Upgrades: Recent upgrades include a saltwater deck wash system (2023), new mooring lines and reels (2024), and new holding tank (2022).
This Gib’Sea 96 is a well-maintained and extensively upgraded yacht, offering both comfort and performance for serious sailors. With its recent updates and readiness for long voyages, it’s a fantastic option for those seeking adventure on the water.

Contact us today to arrange a viewing or for more information!