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S/V Marissa is a St. Croix Marine CTR, Virgin Islands (US) based 2002 Dufour 43 Gib’sea For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
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.
Features
- New mainsail
- Flexible forward cabin
- SeaDek in cockpit
- House and start batteries
- Cabin sole
Specifications
| Name | S/V Marissa |
| Make | Dufour |
| Model | 43 Gib’sea |
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Dufour |
| Designer | Gibert Marine design team |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 4 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Aft to port |
Dimensions
| Loa | 42ft 6in / 12.95m |
| Lwl | 35ft 7in / 10.85m |
| Beam | 14ft 0in / 4.27m |
| Headroom | 1.96 m (6.4 ft) |
| Draft | 5ft 5in / 1.65m |
| Mast Height | 54ft 0in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 66 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 150 gallons |
| Holding Tanks | 30 |
Performance
| Engines | 56HP Yanmar 4JH3E 2002 |
| Engine Hours | 7100 |
| Displacement | 22763 lbs |
| Speed | 7.8 knots (hull speed) |
| Sails | New Doyle mainsail (3 reefs, unused); StackPack with lazy jacks; 125% roller-furling headsail |
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Inventory
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
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