Dufour Gib'Sea 37 2002
Description
The Dufour Gib'Sea 37 is a French sailboat designed by Michel Dufour as a family-oriented coastal cruiser-racer, offering a balance of performance for club racing and comfortable accommodations for weekend overnights on lakes or protected waters. It features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel (bulb optional) and spade rudder for responsive handling, a wide beam for stability, and a fractional sloop rig for efficient sail trim in moderate winds. The design emphasizes value with a moderate displacement/length ratio for stable yet agile motion and a high ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts, with a comfort ratio suitable for short coastal passages. Introduced in 2001 by Dufour Yachts in La Rochelle, France, under the affordable Gib'Sea sub-brand (launched in 1977 for entry-level cruisers), the Gib'Sea 37 was a popular evolution of earlier models like the Gib'Sea 36, targeting budget-conscious families during the early 2000s fiberglass market. Production ran until 2004, with approximately 200 units built, emphasizing practical layouts and seaworthiness. The 2002 model year introduced minor refinements like improved deck hardware and optional Volvo Penta engines.
Construction Details
| Designer | Michel Dufour |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dufour Yachts |
| Length | 37.000 ft |
| LOA | 37.000 ft |
| LWL | 30.510 ft |
| Beam | 12.170 ft |
| Displacement | 1302 lb |
| Ballast | 3978 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.920 ft |
| Year Built | 2001 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 41 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 ft | 12 ft | 41 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Dufour Gib'Sea 37 2002 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.21 ft - (12866 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.32 ft - (12899 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 253.459 ft² |
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Dufour Gib'Sea 37 2002 - GENOA
| Luff | * 43.33 ft - (13207 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.07 ft - (5813 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.17 ft - (12549 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.04 ° |
| Area | * 389.94 ft² |
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Dufour Gib'Sea 37 2002 - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 43.33 ft - (13207 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.74 ft - (6017 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.56 ft - (12058 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 389.98 ft² |
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Dufour Gib'Sea 37 2002 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 43.33 ft - (13207 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.86 ft - (12149 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 643 ft² |
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