The Gib Sea 364 1996 vs Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Gib Sea 364 1996 measures 36,0 feet overall (1996), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 at 26,2 feet (1995). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Gib Sea 364 1996 tips the scales at 13 007 lbs — 8 818 lbs more than the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 at 4 189 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Gib Sea 364 1996 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Gib Sea 364 1996 carries 32 gallons versus 16 gallons in the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Gib Sea 364 1996 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Gib Sea 364 1996 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Gib Sea 364 1996 displaces 13 007 lbs — a 8 818-lb difference over the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 at 4 189 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 6,9 ft and 6,8 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Gib Sea 364 1996 has a documented auxiliary engine of 30 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Gib Sea 364 1996 carries 79 gallons versus 16 gallons on the Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Gib Sea 364 1996 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 13 007 lbs displacement and 36 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Gib Sea Gib'Sea 264 1995 at 4 189 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.