The Gib'Sea 282 with lifting keel is a superb blend of performance, practicality and cruising comfort — a true hidden gem in the 28-foot class.The 282 offers lively sailing manners with reassuring stability. The lifting keel version is especially desirable, giving you shallow-water access to creeks, drying harbours and economical berths, while still delivering excellent windward ability when lowered.Below deck, she surprises with genuine six-berth accommodation, a proper aft cabin, separate heads and a practical galley — ideal for family cruising or extended weekends aboard. Light, well-balanced and easy to handle short-handed, she’s equally at home coastal cruising or club racing.Strong build quality, simple systems and affordable running costs make the 282 a smart entry into yacht ownership.A versatile, capable and characterful cruiser — ready for new adventures.The Gib'Sea 282 with lifting keel is a superb blend of performance, practicality and cruising comfort — a true hidden gem in the 28-foot class.The 282 offers lively sailing manners with reassuring stability. The lifting keel version is especially desirable, giving you shallow-water access to creeks, drying harbours and economical berths, while still delivering excellent windward ability when lowered.Below deck, she surprises with genuine six-berth accommodation, a proper aft cabin, separate heads and a practical galley — ideal for family cruising or extended weekends aboard. Light, well-balanced and easy to handle short-handed, she’s equally at home coastal cruising or club racing.Strong build quality, simple systems and affordable running costs make the 282 a smart entry into yacht ownership.A versatile, capable and characterful cruiser — ready for new adventures. MechanicalYanmar 2GM2018 HP2‑cylinder diesel inboardHours - approximately 480 since 2006. New gauge shows 73.6Last serviced - Spring of 2025 by ownerPropellor - 3 bladed fixedRopecutterBowthruster - Vetus Electrical2 x 12v batteries - June 2025Sterling battery chargerSolar PanelShorepower240v Ringmain with 3 pin sockets NavigationChart tableGPS - Garmin 128Radar - PlotterBarometer (clock but not working)CockpitChartplotter - Garmin 551Tiller pilot - AutohelmWind - Clipper Log - ClipperDepth - ClipperCompass Sails, Spars and RiggingMasthead sloop with alloy sparsInmast furling mainsailFurling headsailStanding rigging - Age unknown. Rig inspected 2025 prior to stepping mastInner stayLines led aftSeldon rod kickerSpinnaker poleSails Main Sail - Valeted and checked Jan 2024Genoa - Valeted and checked Jan 2024Spare main and genoaCruising chuteInterior & Domestic6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon1 x heads and shower. Toilet replaced 2025Hot and cold pressurised water system 2025Headlining renewed 2022Saloon with table, converts to double berthOpening hatch over saloon tableChart area with instrumentsLinear galley with oven grill and 2 ring burnerSinkTop loading fridge - completely renewed 2025Forepeak with vee berth infillOpening hatch in forepeakAft cabin with double berthHeads with shower and hanging area for wet gearBlaupunt Stereo and CD player DeckTiller steering with extensionGRP deck6kg anchor 2025 with 30m chain and warpElectric windlass - Lewmar - July 2025Anchor lockerTeak seats in cockpitTeak grating on cockpit floor2 x Antal W30ST cockpit winches1 x Barient 10 coachroof winches2 gaz bottles in cockpit locker SafetyLiferaft - Seago 4 person next service Dec 2026Manual and automatic bilge pumpFireblanketRadar reflectorHorseshoe buoy Canvas2 x Sprayhoods - For winter/summerCockpit enclosureBoom tent Miscellaneous2.3m Dinghy - BoatworldOutboard - Johnson 4hpCoppercoat 2016 and renewed 2024Keel inspection and overhaul - 2024 DocumentationEvidence of 5 years clear title - All previous Bills of SaleSSR certificate MeasurementsLOA: 8.4 mLWL: 7.1 mBeam: 3.15 mMax Bridge Clearance: 11.7 mCabin Headroom: 1.82 mDisplacement: 2800 kgFuel Tanks Cap.: 63 LFresh Water Tanks Cap.: 75 LPropulsionEngine Make: YanmarEngine Model: 2GM20Engine Type: InboardPower: 18 hpDrive Type: Shaft DriveFuel Type: Diesel