2002 Dufour 43' (13.11 m) Gib’sea 43
St. Croix Marine CTR, Virgin Islands (US)
Marissa
2002 Dufour Gib’Sea 43 – Proven Liveaboard Cruiser 4-Cabin Layout, Extensive Updates
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: Port Washington, NY
- Cruisers / Sloop
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: DUFZ09821102
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| New mainsail |
| Flexible forward cabin |
| SeaDek in cockpit |
| house and start batteries |
| cabin sole |
| Notable Upgrades: New mainsail, cabin sole, cockpit Seadek, cutlass bearing, dripless shaftseal, house and start batteries |
| Tenders: 2023 9.9 Mercury 4 stroke outboard. No dinghy. |
Exceptional Cruising Value
$ 58,000 USD
€ 50,470 Euros
$ 79,382 CAD
£ 43,600 GBP
Description
This 2002 Dufour Gib’Sea 43 is a spacious, capable cruising yacht that has been thoughtfully maintained and continuously upgraded. Since 2007 she has been lightly sailed as part of a liveaboard sailing school program, benefiting from consistent care, knowledgeable oversight, and routine improvements. Her versatile four-cabin layout, generous headroom, and strong sailing performance make her equally well suited for private ownership, charter service, or continued instructional use.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: DUFZ09821102
Official Number: 1214155
LOA: 42' 6'' (12.95 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2002
Beam: 14'
LOD: 43'
LWL: 35' 7''
Draft Max: 5' 5''
Draft Min: 5' 5''
Cabins: 4
Sleeps: 8
V Berths: 7
Heads: 2
Head Room: 6' 4''
Crew Cabins: 1
Maximum Speed: 7.5 Knots
Cruise Speed: 6.5 Knots
Range NMI: 500
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
Bridge Clearance: 54'
Fuel Tank: 66 Gallons (249.84 Liters)
Fresh Water: 150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Displacement: 22763 lbs
Ballast Weight: 6188 lbs
Seating Capacity: 8
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JH3E
- Engine Year: 2002
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 56.00
- Power KW: 41.76
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 7100.00
- Hours Date: 02-26-2026
- Serial Number: E24299
- Engine Location: Middle
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodation
The interior is bright, welcoming, and exceptionally functional, offering a true four-cabin layout ideal for family cruising or accommodating guests. The forward V-berth and (2) aft double cabins provide comfortable private accommodations, while the port-side bunk cabin—currently configured for crew—can easily be converted into a spacious single master suite. The layout is practical, airy, and designed for extended liveaboard comfort.
• (4) Private cabins with doors and hanging lockers
• (2) Enclosed heads, each with separate shower stall
• Refinished cabin sole
• Interior upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting
• Excellent ventilation throughout
Interior Comforts and Amenities
• All interior and exterior lighting upgraded to energy-efficient LED
• Fans installed throughout the vessel
• 12V Adler-Barbour refrigeration system (2017)
• Stereo system with speakers in salon and cockpit
• Gimbaled (2)-burner propane stove with oven
• New hot water heater
Electronics and Navigation
• Garmin chart plotter
• Raymarine autopilot
Electrical Systems
• (2) New AGM Group 8 house batteries
• (1) New starting battery
• Battery isolator
• Battery switches
Deck and Hull Equipment
• Dodger and bimini for cockpit protection
• Offshore safety package including Type I life jackets and throwable ring buoy
• VHF radio with AIS
• (4) Lewmar winches
• All sail controls led aft for full cockpit handling
• Primary plow anchor with 200’ of 3/8” chain
• 12V anchor windlass
• Secondary CQR anchor with chain and nylon rode
Sails and Rigging
Well equipped for short-handed sailing with all major controls led aft to the cockpit for ease of handling.
• New Doyle mainsail with (3) reef points (never used)
• StackPack mainsail handling system with lazy jacks
• 125% roller-furling headsail
• (4) Lewmar winches
• Standing rigging (replaced in 2016 and lightly sailed since)
Mechanical Equipment
• Manual bilge pump
• Automatic bilge pump
• Shower sump pumps
• Refrigerator water discharge pump
Safety Equipment
• Type I life jackets
• Throwable ring buoy
• Fire extinguishers
Engine Information
• 2002 Yanmar 4JH3E naturally aspirated diesel engine
• Fresh water cooled with straight shaft drive and bronze (3)-blade propeller
• Equipped with new dripless shaft seal and cutlass bearing
• Recent oil change completed
Tankage
• (1) Diesel tank – 66 gallons
• (2) Fresh water tanks – 150 gallons total
• (2) Holding tanks – 30 gallons total
• All tanks are plastic
Owners Comments and Boat History
In 2007, l purchased the boat from Moorings in St. Maarten. The boat was used each winter for ASA sailing classes in the BVI and USVI by Port Sailing School. I own Port Sailing School. The boat was sailed from the USVI to Florida in 2017 prior to hurricane Irma and Maria and returned back in December 2017.
Marissa has been well maintained as a sailing school boat. It was critical to have the boat ready for our 7 day liveaboard classes. Four weeks per winter months. A captain/ instructor and a mate taught the students. She sails very well off shore in ocean conditions. Reefing is easy. The dual helms make visibility easy. The boat can be sailed by one person.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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