- From 20 000 euros for a Gin Fizz stationed in the Antilles or the Canaries... and 30 000 euros for a unit closer to home, ready to cast off.
- 494 copies produced from 1974 to 1981
At 40 years old, this big cruiser signed Michel Joubert remains always dashing. Even if it lacks brio in light airs, all you have to do is steer it in a good breeze to imagine being pushed by the tradewinds on the way to the lagoons and coconut palms. A dream that many Gin Fizz owners have had before you.
Many units are therefore already equipped for the journey, which represents a very substantial saving on the overall budget.
If Gin Fizz also exists in ketch, we conesillons you the version sloop, more powerful and easier to lead. The Gin Fizz is a sailboat from Jeanneau but Gibert Marine built the same sailboat under the name Gib'Sea 37.
The diagnosis of Bateaux.com
A robust hull and rig, certainly, but peripherals that may have suffered after four decades of use.
Without mentioning rigging, manoeuvres, sails and other engines in particular - sailing yachts dedicated to long cruising have most often benefited from one or several upgrades, you will check the state of the plumbing and electricity.
"Michel Joubert designed the Gin Fizz as a multi-purpose sailboat, i.e. a boat designed for all kinds of programmes such as family cruises, long voyages and regattas.
Simo Brummer, journalist.
The advantages of Gin Fizz
- Comfortable at sea
- Robust and safe in heavy weather
- Good performance on the second-hand market
The weak points of Gin Fizz
- Lazy in light weather
- Ketch version not very convincing
- Moving in a little dark
But what does he miss?
More openings to enjoy the sea and light from the inside and a beautiful back skirt - or platform - for swimming.
The equivalent today?
The Sun Odyssey 389 . This Lombard design with rear bilges combines comfort, successful design and flattering performance.
