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Used Sail Catamaran for sale Dufour 43 Gib''Sea Full Specifications

$58,000 S/V Marissa

S/V Marissa

Vessel Overview

2002 Dufour GibSea 43 cruising yacht
Lightly sailed since 2007 as part of a liveaboard sailing school program
Versatile four-cabin layout, generous headroom, strong sailing performance
Continuously maintained and upgraded for instructional and private use

Accommodation

Four private cabins with doors and hanging lockers
Forward V-berth and two aft double cabins
Port-side bunk cabin currently configured for crew; convertible to single master suite
Two enclosed heads each with separate shower stall
Refinished cabin sole
Excellent ventilation throughout
Interior upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting

Interior Comforts and Amenities

All interior and exterior lighting upgraded to energy-efficient LED
Fans installed throughout the vessel
12V Adler-Barbour refrigeration system installed in 2017
Stereo system with speakers in salon and cockpit
Gimbaled two-burner propane stove with oven
New hot water heater

Electronics and Navigation

Garmin chart plotter
Raymarine autopilot
VHF radio with AIS

Electrical Systems

Two new AGM Group 8 house batteries
One new starting battery
Battery isolator
Battery switches

Deck and Hull Equipment

Dodger and bimini for cockpit protection
Four Lewmar winches
All sail controls led aft for full cockpit handling
Primary plow anchor with 200 feet of 3/8 inch chain
12V anchor windlass
Secondary CQR anchor with chain and nylon rode

Sails and Rigging

New Doyle mainsail with three reef points (never used)
StackPack mainsail handling system with lazy jacks
125 percent roller-furling headsail
Standing rigging replaced in 2016 and lightly sailed since
Rigged for short-handed sailing with all major controls led aft
Four Lewmar winches for sail handling

Mechanical Equipment

Manual bilge pump
Automatic bilge pump
Shower sump pumps
Refrigerator water discharge pump

Safety Equipment

Offshore safety package
Type I life jackets
Throwable ring buoy
Fire extinguishers

Engine Information

Yanmar 4JH3E naturally aspirated diesel engine, 2002
Fresh water cooled
Straight shaft drive with bronze three-blade propeller
New dripless shaft seal and new cutlass bearing installed
Recent oil change completed

Tankage

Diesel tank capacity 66 gallons
Two fresh water tanks, 150 gallons total
Two holding tanks, 30 gallons total
All tanks are plastic

Owners Comments and Boat History

Purchased from Moorings in St. Maarten in 2007
Used each winter for ASA sailing classes in the BVI and USVI by Port Sailing School
Sailed from the USVI to Florida in 2017 prior to hurricanes Irma and Maria; returned December 2017
Maintained for seven-day liveaboard classes (four weeks per winter); crewed by a captain/instructor and mate
Sails well offshore in ocean conditions; reefing is easy; dual helms improve visibility; can be sailed single-handed

Disclaimer

Information provided in good faith; accuracy and condition not guaranteed or warranted
Buyer should instruct agents or surveyors to validate details
Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice

Listing

MLS listing by Yachtr.com

BASIC SUMMARY

Boat Length

43 ft

Asking Price

$58,000

Manufacturer

Dufour

Year Built

2002

Type of Yacht

Sail

Boat Condition

Used

Boat Name

"S/V Marissa"

Status

For Sale

LOCATION

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Boat 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.

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 desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

Dinghy Disclaimer

All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.