2002 Dufour 43'

13.11 m
$ 58,000 USD
00802U.S. Virgin IslandsRed Hook Saint Thomas 00802 U.S. Virgin Islands
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2002 Dufour 43' Gib’sea 43

  • 13.11 m
  • Diesel
  • Sail
  • Cruisers
St. Croix Marine CTR, Virgin Islands (US)
In Stock #2847852Exceptional Cruising Value

2002 Dufour Gib’sea 43

43' (13.11 m) Marissa

2002 Dufour Gib’Sea 43 – Proven Liveaboard Cruiser 4-Cabin Layout, Extensive Updates

Flag of Registry: United States

Port of Registry: Port Washington, NY

St. Croix Marine CTR, Virgin Islands (US)
   Vessel ID: 2847852
FEATURES:
   New mainsail
   Flexible forward cabin
   SeaDek in cockpit
   house and start batteries
   cabin sole
Notable Upgrades: New mainsail, cabin sole, cockpit Seadek, cutlass bearing, dripless shaftseal, house and start batteries
Tenders: 2023 9.9 Mercury 4 stroke outboard. No dinghy.

2002 Dufour 43' Gib’sea 43

  • 13.11 m
  • Diesel
  • Sail
  • Cruisers
St. Croix Marine CTR, Virgin Islands (US)
In Stock #2847852Exceptional Cruising Value

$ 58,000 USD

$ 79,193 CAD*
49,246 Euros*
£ 43,179 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

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.


LOA42'

LOA Inch6''

LOA12.95''

LOD43'

Beam14'

Draft Max Feet5'

Draft Max Inch5''

Draft Min Feet5'

Draft Min Inch5''

Head Room Feet6'

Head Room Inch4''

Bridge Clearance Feet54'

Fuel Tank (Gallons)66

Fuel Tank (Liters)249.84

Fresh Water (Gallons)150

Fresh Water (Liters)567.81

Holding Tank (Gallons)30

Holding Tank (Liters)113.56

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Marissa

HIN/IMO

DUFZ09821102

42'6" (12.95 Meters)

Sail-Used

Year

2002

35'7"

5'5"

5'5"

Cabins

4

Sleeps

8

Double Berths

7

Heads

2

6'4"

Crew Cabins

1

Maximum Speed

7.5 Knots

Cruise Speed

6.5 Knots

Range NMI

500

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Hull Shape

Monohull

66 Gallons (249.84 Liters)

150 Gallons (567.81 Liters)

30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)

Displacement

22763

Seating Capacity

8

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • ModelEngine Model: 4JH3E
  • YearEngine Year: 2002
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 56.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 41.76
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 7100.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
  • Hours DateHours Date: 02-26-2026
  • Serial NumberSerial Number: E24299
  • Engine Quantity1
  • Full Details

    Additional Information

    Accommodation


    The interior is bright, welcoming, and exceptionally functional, offering a true four-cabin layout ideal for family cruising or accommodating guests. The forward V-berth and (2) aft double cabins provide comfortable private accommodations, while the port-side bunk cabin—currently configured for crew—can easily be converted into a spacious single master suite. The layout is practical, airy, and designed for extended liveaboard comfort.


    • (4) Private cabins with doors and hanging lockers

    • (2) Enclosed heads, each with separate shower stall

    • Refinished cabin sole

    • Interior upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting

    • Excellent ventilation throughout



    Interior Comforts and Amenities


    • All interior and exterior lighting upgraded to energy-efficient LED

    • Fans installed throughout the vessel

    • 12V Adler-Barbour refrigeration system (2017)

    • Stereo system with speakers in salon and cockpit

    • Gimbaled (2)-burner propane stove with oven

    • New hot water heater



    Electronics and Navigation


    • Garmin chart plotter

    • Raymarine autopilot



    Electrical Systems


    • (2) New AGM Group 8 house batteries

    • (1) New starting battery

    • Battery isolator

    • Battery switches



    Deck and Hull Equipment


    • Dodger and bimini for cockpit protection

    • Offshore safety package including Type I life jackets and throwable ring buoy

    • VHF radio with AIS

    • (4) Lewmar winches

    • All sail controls led aft for full cockpit handling

    • Primary plow anchor with 200’ of 3/8” chain

    • 12V anchor windlass

    • Secondary CQR anchor with chain and nylon rode



    Sails and Rigging


    Well equipped for short-handed sailing with all major controls led aft to the cockpit for ease of handling.


    • New Doyle mainsail with (3) reef points (never used)

    • StackPack mainsail handling system with lazy jacks

    • 125% roller-furling headsail

    • (4) Lewmar winches

    • Standing rigging (replaced in 2016 and lightly sailed since)



    Mechanical Equipment


    • Manual bilge pump

    • Automatic bilge pump

    • Shower sump pumps

    • Refrigerator water discharge pump



    Safety Equipment


    • Type I life jackets

    • Throwable ring buoy

    • Fire extinguishers



    Engine Information


    • 2002 Yanmar 4JH3E naturally aspirated diesel engine

    • Fresh water cooled with straight shaft drive and bronze (3)-blade propeller

    • Equipped with new dripless shaft seal and cutlass bearing

    • Recent oil change completed



    Tankage


    • (1) Diesel tank – 66 gallons

    • (2) Fresh water tanks – 150 gallons total

    • (2) Holding tanks – 30 gallons total

    • All tanks are plastic



    Owners Comments and Boat History


    In 2007, l purchased the boat from Moorings in St. Maarten. The boat was used each winter for ASA sailing classes in the BVI and USVI by Port Sailing School. I own Port Sailing School. The boat was sailed from the USVI to Florida in 2017 prior to hurricane Irma and Maria and returned back in December 2017.


    Marissa has been well maintained as a sailing school boat. It was critical to have the boat ready for our 7 day liveaboard classes. Four weeks per winter months. A captain/ instructor and a mate taught the students. She sails very well off shore in ocean conditions. Reefing is easy. The dual helms make visibility easy. The boat can be sailed by one person.

    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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Christian Herold We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Christian Herold. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Christian Herold.

    Marissa 43ft Dufour Yacht For Sale
    Christian Herold
    CPYB

    Red Hook Saint Thomas 00802 U.S. Virgin Islands

    508-887-6580