Description

A very elegant and well-proportioned boat, this Gib’sea 312 (cruising version) has been in current ownership for the last 20 years. Over this time, she has been cruised along the South Coast between Brighton and Devon, with the occasional outing in the “Round The Island” event in the Solent.
Well-designed by Rob Humphreys, she is an excellent compromise between a comfortable cruising boat, and one that sails well and has a competitive performance if required. Built in 1990, she has beamy proportions offering a lot of space below, which is thoughtfully laid out with 6 or 7 possible berths in 3 cabins, a full galley and a full-size chart table, as well as a separate Heads. There is plenty of wood down below, giving a warm and cosy feel and the furnishings are in good order and comfortable.
The sailing set-up is easily managed, and most of the lines feed back to the cockpit, except for the single-line reefing for the Mainsail. Genoa Roller-reefing, Lazyjacks and a stacker system on the boom make sail stowing very easy, and the Snuffer on the Spinnaker takes a lot of the headache out of handling this beautiful sail.
Much-loved, she has been well-maintained and looked-after. She had a new mast in 2020, along with standing rigging. The engine cylinder head was replaced and rebuilt in 2017. All of the instrumentation is in working order. She is for sale due to changing family circumstances, after providing us with a lot of fun. She is a well-found, sturdy boat that still performs well. She is being sold in a “sail away” state with everything that one needs.

Specifications

Accommodation

3 Cabins and separate Heads
Well appointed Galley with Gas cooker (Oven + 2 rings) and a top-access Fridge. Twin sinks
Pans etc/Place settings for 4

6/7 Berths, with Double berths in both fore and aft cabins, and a double or single, and a further single in main cabin (the two singles have Leecloths)
Trumatic E1800 Gas Heater (ducted to Main and Aft Cabins)
Pumped cold-water system
Holding Tank for Heads

Construction

GRP Hull and Deck
Teak seats in Cockpit
Interior fittings mostly wood

Equipment

Winches:
Harken 2-Speed 32 Self-Tailing X2
Harken 16 X2
Harken 8 on mast
Spinlock Deck Clutches X8

Electrics:
House Batteries 2x 12v 85Ah
Engine Battery 1x 12V 95Ah
LED Navigation Lights
Sterling Alternator Booster
Sterling Battery Charger
Battery Monitor (Pulstronik)
Shore Power Connection
Cabin Lights – mostly LED or Fluorescent
12V and USB Sockets

CQR anchor (25lb), 30mx10mm Chain and 38m Rope
Avon Rover Tender
Kedge Anchor and line
Detachable Tiller Extension
Sprayhood
Cockpit seat cushions
Cockpit Table
Fenders
Mooring Lines
Electric and Manual Bilge Pumps
Emergency 12v Bilge Pump & hose

Navigation Equipment

#Raymarine/Autohelm ST50
• Log
• Depth
• Fluxgate Compass
• Windspeed/direction
• Depth/speed repeater at Chart Table
Autohelm 2000 Tiller Pilot
Garmin GPSmap 162
Standard Horizon Matrix AIS GX2100 VHF
Cockpit Compass

Engine(s)

Reliable Yanmar 2GM20, 18HP diesel.
Had a new Cylinder Head and rebuild 2017, and new Low Pressure fuel pump 2019. Water pump impeller has been renewed this year.
(Engine Hour counter shows 620 hrs - this was fitted around 2004)

Sails & Spars

Z Spars mast and boom
Furlex roller reefing on Genoa (new 2020)
New Mast 2020, Standing Rigging replaced at same time
Spinnaker Pole - with deck storage

#Fully-battened Mainsail - Sailman 4000 Batten Cars
- 3 Reefs, single line
- Lazy Jacks and Kemp stacker/boom cover
#145% Furling Genoa
- UV protection strip
- Roller-reefing - Furlex
# Multicoloured Spinnaker +“Snuffer”
- Double guys/sheets
#Storm Jib

+ Spare Main/Genoa

Safety Equipment

Extending Danbuoy & Horseshoe with Light
OSCAR Rescue Sling
Jackstays
Lifeline attachment points in Cockpit
Radar Reflector
Access Ladder on stern

Gas Alarm
CO Alarm

Also included: 4 automatically inflated Lifejackets
3 Safety Lines

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