Gib'sea 106 info?

[Rob_Webb]

Gib\'sea 106 info?

Guys, it's the usual request for info on a prospective purchase - I'm looking at an early 80s Gib'sea 106s (36') that seems to be fundamentally sound but needs some cosmetic TLC to bring her up to scratch. I know nothing about these craft and would welcome comments/advice/experience and any pointers on special things to look out for. The boat in question has made it from Europe to NZ which must be a positive sign of seaworthiness, especially for a 36-footer, but any contributions gratefully received!

Rob

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[Sybarite]

Re: Gib\'sea 106 info?

I passed my honeymoon on one.... (or rather on the 105 which is essentially the same).

They have a reputation of being good sailing boats especially in hard going (to which I can attest). They are big beamy boats which we found comfortable but they are not finished to luxury standard.

We sailed a keel boat (which I prefer) but there are a lot of centre-boarders about.

John



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[Stevie_T]

Re: Gib\'sea 106 info?

I have a friend who had one and ran it as an RYA school yacht for years. Was quite a sturdy and relatively heavy displacement (for a French boat). Sailed well in heavy weather. He came across the channel once or twice in a F9 without too much bother and every year took it to West Coast Spain and Portugal, he swore by it and I sailed her myself many times and was equally impressed.

Faultless at close quarters (fin keel) available with either two aft cabins or the Master version with owners aft cabin.

Eventually she was lost in a storm, but that was when a crew had borrowed her and lost her on rocks in a F11 (I am told)

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