Marine Compositi Gazelle

Gazelle Cruising no 247 – 2012 – The Modern Heir of the Leopard!
An exceptional sailboat combining tradition and innovation

Are you looking for a lightweight, maneuverable, and versatile sailboat perfect for coastal cruising, family excursions, or regattas with friends? This Gazelle Cruising, built by Marine Composite in 2012, is the direct heir of the legendary Guépard (1962), modernized in composite for minimal maintenance and optimal performance.

Why this boat?
Timeless design: Inspired by the Guépard, this sailboat retains the elegance of the hull lines while offering the robustness of polyester honeycomb sandwich (vacuum construction for a light and deformation-resistant hull).
Rare versatility: Ideal for racing (monotype in the Gulf of Morbihan), cruising, or light sailing (cabin with 2 berths).
Easy maintenance: Unlike the wooden Guépard, this composite Gazelle requires no caulking or varnishing—just annual polishing and waxing (like new!).
Technical specifications & Equipment
Dimensions & Construction
Length: 5.50 m | Beam: 2.06 m | Displacement: 430 kg
Draft: 0.18 m (rudder raised) / 1.10 m (rudder lowered)
Materials: Polyester honeycomb sandwich hull (vacuum construction), carbon mast, varnished wood gaff and boom.
Self-bailing cockpit

Rigging & Sail Area
Main sail: 11 m² (white) – Foc: 5 m² (brick red) with sailbag.
Main sail cover: North Sails (2025, beige).
Standing rigging: Fully replaced in 2024 (shrouds, stays, halyards).
Rudder: Stainless steel

Comfort & Cabin
2 berths with mattresses (sleeping for 2 adults or 2 children).

Antifouling: Blue, new (March 2026).

Engine & Equipment
Engine: Suzuki 4-stroke 2.5 HP (very low hours, serviced in March 2026 by a professional).
Road trailer: Included (inspected and maintained).
Complete equipment:
3 fenders + moorings.
Wind Vane + anchor (5 m chain).
Wooden oar with oarlock.
Gear fittings (winch, pulleys, etc.).

Highlights & Model History
A prestigious heritage: from Guépard to Gazelle
1962: Birth of Guépard, a wooden yawl designed by Étienne Riguidel, which became a legend in the Gulf of Morbihan.
2007: Marine Composite launches the Gazelle, a modern reinterpretation in composite, lighter and easier to maintain, while preserving the spirit of Guépard.
2012: New cruising version, with a cabin to convert this dayboat into a light cruising sailboat.

Why choose a Gazelle?
Lightweight: Only 430 kg for exceptional maneuverability.
Versatility: Race, cruise, or day sailing (spacious cabin for its size).
Low maintenance: No varnished wood, deformation-resistant composite hull.
Active community: Gatherings like the Gulf Week (fleet of Guépard/Gazelle).

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