Dufour GibSea 43

The Dufour Gib Sea 43 was awarded Cruising Yacht Of the Year shortly after its launch, and when you compare this to other models, you will understand why?. Lets start ticking boxes..... Superbly designed interior, impressive sailing performance, homely creature comfort levels and proven offshore capability.
Built by the quality Dufour yard, these cruising boats suit everyone: from a first family cruiser or perhaps a social racer at the club, right through to those wanting to fulfil even the most ambitious bluewater sailing aspirations.

Crescendo is an excellent example of this sort after design and presents in good condition throughout.
It has been well maintained by the current owners and ready for its next adventure.
This vessel has not only been cruising Victorian waters, but has also been a successful competitor in both inshore and offshore racing in Hobart, including winning the challenging Launceston to Hobart race under her belt. Highly equipped with a 3m inflatable tender with 8HP outboard, gas BBQ, spinnaker, and having been freshly antifouled and serviced in Nov 2025, this vessel simple ticks all the boxes!

Inside, the golden teak timber, white finishes, and extensive natural light creates a warm and welcoming ambience, with a large u-shaped galley and complimentary large dinette, for seating up to 10 in comfort. The galley features a 2 burner gas stove with gimbaled oven, generous top loading fridge, stainless steel sink with pressurised H/C water, and excellent bench space. The vessel is also equipped with additional upright Isotherm fridge and freezer in the bunk cabin. The accommodation is ideal for cruising with either family or friends or both? The spacious master cabin, features a generous double v-berth, changing seat, and good storage. This cabin also has a removable wall/door linking the bunk room, creating an extra large master suite to utilise the bunk cabin for storage if so desired. There is a full bathroom with electric toilet with holding tank, and H/C shower, and vanity. Aft are two spacious and light filled double cabins, with an adjacent guest bathroom in the saloon. The saloon also has a well appointed electronics station complete with functional chart table.

Outside, the cockpit is well designed and set up for short handed sailing, or relaxing in your favourite anchorage. The twin helm wheels provide excellent visibility for the skipper, whilst allowing for easy walk through access from the companion way, dock or dinghy. The inlaid teak seating is in excellent condition and adds to the luxurious feel of the vessel. This vessel is easily sailed shorthanded with the mainsail boom bag, lazy jacks, furling headsail, lines leading back to the cockpit, and most importantly Raymarine autopilot.

This vessel is powered by a 56HP Yanmar Diesel Engine, paired with a quality 20 inch Gori variable pitch folding prop. This provides easy and economical cruising at around 7 knots.

Offering everything to the savvy sailor or guest: comfort, performance, and the versatility to fulfil any sailing aspirations, this Dufour Gib Sea 43 is one not to miss!

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