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1985 Gibsea 40 - $45,000 (Pasadena MD)
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Almost fully renovated and upgraded Gib'Sea 40 for sale by owner. Sailed the last 3 years on the Chesapeake Bay - owner selling to downsize.
Boat is now in good condition for her age. Could use 1 or 2 new sails as next step.
Refit in 2021 included:
- Engine injectors cleaned, new starter, new alternator.
- Rudder pulled and rebuilt with solid polyethylene core.
- Mast pulled - new wires, antenna, anemometer, new lights.
- All bulbs replaced with LEDs
- Floors refurbished, fiberglass backs, varnished tops.
- All cockpit seating removed, holes glassed over, sanded teak, remounted with caulk.
- Damaged teak in aft cabin replaced.
- Replaced all 3 side ports.
- Replaced all windows (replacing them again this year with Lexan).
- Several running lines replaced.
- Forward cabin sole liner replaced.
- New main salon cabin seat cushions on port side (Sunbrella).
- New Batteries (2 AGM, 1 LA)
- New Blue-Sea Battery controls.
- AC Inverter/charger was refurbished.
- New instruments (depth, speed, wind: GARMIN)
Refit in 2022 included:
- New AC Paneltronics panels
- New 12V paneltronics panels
- New berth foam
- New aft berth cushion covers
- New AC system water pump
Refit in 2023 included:
- New waste water hoses and valves
- Bronze inlet valve, aft head.
- All bulbs replaced with LEDs
- New navigation lights (LEDs)
- New fuel gauge and tank sensor
Previously: All hatches replaced (Lewmar).
Ballast is 6,900 lbs.
"Thankful" is ready for a new owner and could be sailed south, or used locally. One design defects in GibSea boats have already been corrected - the cockpit seat planks were bolted from inside. I removed the bolts and glassed over 84 holes!.
Oven and freshwater systems are delivered "As-is", as I never used them, but they were reported working in 2017.
This boat sails incredibly well, in light air or heavy.
The hull exterior is in fair shape - some gelcoat "Crazing", but it is not noticeable from a deck. The standing rigging seems fine - no bird-caging or frayed wires or rust.
Additional Equipment:
Engine: Perkins, 4-108
AC/heater (Working fine, 2024).
Aft Davits.
Pressurized Hot Water system warmed by the engine (Note: have never used this yet!).
2 Heads
Spacious Aft Cabin
V-Berth
Gas Stove (never used or tested).
Electric Freezer
Ice Chest
VHF Radio
SAILS:
- Roller Furler - 135 Genoa was patched, should be replaced soon.
- 80% Jib - good shape - roller/f.
- Main - is Ok for now...
- Asymmetric Spinnaker - never used: needs halyard shackle/pulley/line.
- Huge under-cockpit storage locker
- Charcoal grill (kettle style)
Recommended future updates: new halyards and new 135 Genoa.
Recent Sailing Videos:
https://www.facebook.com/1749691104/videos/1011261590597438/ https://www.facebook.com/1749691104/videos/1068580131215909/ https://www.facebook.com/1749691104/videos/254810337217063/