Constuction
The Dufour Gib’Sea 43 is a robust, ocean-capable cruising yacht built in France by Dufour Yachts.
Her hull is constructed of solid hand-laid fiberglass (GRP) for strength and durability, while the deck features a balsa-cored sandwich construction to provide rigidity and insulation without excessive weight.
The hull-to-deck joint is mechanically fastened and bonded, ensuring a watertight seal and long-term structural integrity.
The internal structural grid is molded and bonded directly to the hull, distributing rig and keel loads evenly and enhancing stiffness.
The ballast is encapsulated within a cast iron fin keel, and the balanced spade rudder is mounted on a solid stainless-steel stock, offering responsive steering and reliability.
Summary
The Dufour Gib’Sea 43 is a remarkably spacious and versatile cruising yacht, perfectly suited to comfortable family sailing or extended cruising adventures. Her clever interior design offers exceptional flexibility — the forward cabins can be arranged as one luxurious en-suite owner’s suite with a seating area, or easily converted into two separate cabins, one double and one twin-bunk, ideal for children or guests. Aft, there are two generous double cabins, providing comfortable private spaces for family and friends.
On deck, she features a large, well-protected cockpit with twin helm wheels, a full cockpit canopy, and a bimini, creating an inviting and secure area for both sailing and relaxing at anchor.
Deya has benefited from extensive upgrades and care over the past two years, including new standing and running rigging, refreshed saloon upholstery, upgraded LED lighting, a rebuilt engine, and a new electric outboard, among many other improvements. Presented in fantastic condition, she is equally at home as a capable long-distance cruiser or as a comfortable, family-friendly yacht — truly ready to step aboard and sail away.
Mechanical
Engine
Volvo Penta MD22 50hp diesel engine with shaft drive
Three bladed propeller
Engine serviced 2025
Engine overhauled including the injectors 2024
Sidepower bow thruster
Electrical
12 volt system with 3x 100Ah AGM domestic batteries 2024/25
Shore power socket
Mastervolt Chargemaster 25A battery charger
68Ah engine battery 2025
100Ah anchor windlass and bow thruster battery 2025
Sterling Power digital alternator regulator
Sterling Power Pro-Power 600W invertor
Warm air cabin heating with remote control
Water System
Pressurized hot and cold water system to galley and both heads
Calorifier with engine and immerser heating
Tankage
Diesel tank 250 litres
Water tanks 568 litres
2x Holding tanks 50 litres
Mast, Rigging and Sails
The Dufour Gib’Sea 43 is equipped with a 9/10 fractional sloop rig, designed for balanced performance, strength, and ease of handling under sail.
The deck-stepped aluminium mast and boom are supported by twin swept-back spreaders and stainless-steel standing rigging and running rigging were renewed in 2023.
Facnor roller reefing headsail system, and a gas rod kicker for the boom.
Sail handling is straightforward and safe, with all control lines led aft to the cockpit through rope clutches for short-handed sailing.
Primary sail controls are managed via two Lewmar 48 self-tailing cockpit winches and two Lewmar 44 self-tailing coachroof winches,
The boom is fitted with slab reefing, a stack pack sail bag, and lazy jacks, ensuring easy sail handling and stowage.
Sail Wardrobe
Mainsail– Fully battened Dacron mainsail with slide cars (good condition)
Genoa – Furling Dacron genoa with burgundy UV strip (good condition)
Spare Mainsail – Additional Dacron mainsail TBC
Storm Jib – Heavy-weather sail, hanked for removable inner forestay TBC
Facnor roller reefing system for the headsail
Stack pack bag with lazy jacks for easy handling and stowage
The rig and sail plan of the Gib’Sea 43 deliver a strong combination of performance, durability, and simplicity, ideally suited for both offshore passages and relaxed coastal cruising. With renewed rigging (2023) and a well-maintained sail inventory, this yacht is fully equipped for confident and comfortable sailing in a wide range of conditions.
Accommodation
The Dufour Gib’Sea 43 offers a highly versatile and spacious interior, designed for comfort and adaptability at sea or in port. The forward accommodation features a flexible layout with two distinct configurations.
Deya's Layout transforms the space into a large en-suite double berth cabin by removing two wall panels between the forward and bunk cabins (stowed neatly beside the hanging locker), lowering the top bunk to form a generous settee, and repositioning the bunk cabin door to close off the saloon.
The forward V-berth cabin includes a seat, mood lighting, shelving with storage boxes, hanging locker, hatch blinds, and opening hatches for ventilation. The starboard bunk cabin (when configured) offers a hanging locker, opening portlight, and deck hatch. The forward heads lie to port and lead through to the bright and comfortable main saloon.
The saloon features an L-shaped settee to starboard around a fixed dining table, with an additional L-shaped settee on the centreline. A linear galley lies to port, opposite a chart table to starboard, with the aft heads positioned just aft of the galley.
Natural light and ventilation are excellent throughout, with three opening overhead hatches, four opening portlights, and a fixed portlight. Interior lighting is modern and flexible, featuring LED white, red, and blue options, remote-controlled mood lighting, and LED touch reading lamps. Storage is well thought out, with lockers above and beneath the settees, as well as additional under-floor compartments.
Aft are two double berth cabins, each accessed via port and starboard doors. Both cabins include hanging lockers, ample storage, opening portlights to deck and stern, and roof hatches. The starboard aft cabin also benefits from a small seat. The central companionway lifts to provide access to the engine, supplemented by additional access panels in both aft cabins.
Galley
- Two-burner stove with oven
- New gas hoses and full service (2023)
- Double stainless-steel sinks
- Top-loading refrigerator with ice box
- Hot and cold pressurised water system
- Jabsco Aqua water filter
- Ample locker and cupboard storage
- Fixed hull portlight for natural light
Heads
Forward Heads
- Electric sea toilet
- Sink with storage
- Shower with hot and cold water
- Opening portlight
- Holding tank with overboard or deck pump-out
Aft Heads
- Manual sea toilet
- Sink with storage
- Shower with hot and cold water
- Opening portlight
- Holding tank with overboard or deck pump-out
Inventory
Instruments
Engine instruments
Furuno GP1650 plotter at chart table, software requires an update
Garmin GPS128 at chart table
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF radio at chart table
Raytheon ST60 wind in cockpit
Raytheon ST6000+ autopilot in cockpit
Raytheon ST60 tridata, depth, speed, log, in cockpit
Helm compass
Hand held VHF radio
Avylet C301 radio, MP3, Bluetooth USB player
TV with Fire Stick
iPad with Navionics, internet AIS, anchor alarm, sailing and weather apps
iPad built into hardened case can be located at chart table or helm
5G WiFi router with Firestick, a new account will be required by new owner
Cockpit
Twin steering wheels with leather trim
Helm covers
Engine controls at starboard helm
Sprayhood
Cockpit canopy with zipped and roll up aft and side sections 2025
Canopy zips on to Bimini
Bimini with clear panels above the helms
Cockpit table with storage and drop leaves
12v and USB sockets
Table and instrument console cover
Winch covers
Port and starboard lockers
Gas locker with two Calor Gas 4.5kg bottles
Transom gate
Cockpit seating with teak finish
Cockpit cushions
Deck equipment
Stainless steel open pulpit
Stainless steel pushpit quarters
Stainless steel stanchions with twin guard wires
Port and starboard gates
Transom gate
Bow roller
Lofrans 1000w electric anchor windlass and remote control
Delta anchor with 60m chain
Self launching and self stowing anchor below the 'Dolphin' nose
Spade kedge anchor
Deck wash for anchor and chain
Outboard bracket
Dinghy snap davits
Swim ladder
Various warps and fenders
Safety equipment
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Oscar man overboard rescue sling
Danbuoy
Ocean Safety liferaft Hydrostatic release, service expired May 2024
Liferaft deck mounted stainless steel cradle
Throw line
Shaft rope cutter
Smoke alarms
CO2 alarm
Fire blanket
Gas system serviced and new hoses 2023
Further information
Waveline 290 inflatable dinghy and Bison 50Ah electric outboard included Electric outboard has on board charging system
Cabin warm air heating is of Chinese manufacture but does use the existing Eberspacher exhaust hose and outlet and is very efficient.