2012 Gazelle Croisière
Gazelle Croisière #247 – 2012 – The Modern Heir to the Guépard!
A unique sailboat blending tradition and innovation
Are you looking for a lightweight, maneuverable, and versatile sailboat, perfect for coastal cruising, family outings, or friendly regattas? This Gazelle Croisière, built by Marine Composite in 2012, is the direct descendant 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 houari lines while offering the durability of a sandwich honeycomb polyester hull (vacuum-infused for a lightweight, warp-resistant build).
Unmatched versatility: Ideal for regattas (one-design racing in the Gulf of Morbihan), day sailing, or light cruising (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 (centerboard up) / 1.10 m (centerboard down)
Materials: Honeycomb polyester sandwich hull (vacuum-infused), carbon mast, varnished wooden gaff and boom.
Self-bailing cockpit
Rigging & Sails
Mainsail: 11 m² (white) – Jib: 5 m² (brick red) with furler.
Mainsail cover: North Sails (2025, beige).
Standing rigging: Fully replaced in 2024 (shrouds, stays, halyards).
Centerboard: Stainless steel
Comfort & Cabin
2 berths with mattresses (sleeps 2 adults or 2 children).
Antifouling: Blue, newly applied (March 2026).
Engine & Equipment
Engine: Suzuki 4-stroke 2.5 HP (very low hours, professionally serviced in March 2026).
Road trailer: Included (inspected and maintained).
Full equipment:
3 fenders + mooring lines.
Wind indicator + anchor (5 m chain).
Wooden oar with rowlock.
Hardware (winch, blocks, etc.).
Key Features & Model History
A Prestigious Legacy: From the Guépard to the Gazelle
1962: Birth of the Guépard, a wooden houari dinghy designed by Étienne Riguidel, becoming a legend in the Gulf of Morbihan.
2007: Marine Composite launches the Gazelle, a modern composite reinterpretation—lighter and easier to maintain while preserving the Guépard’s spirit.
2012: Introduction of the cruising version, adding a cabin to transform this dayboat into a light cruiser.
Why Choose a Gazelle?
Lightweight: Only 430 kg for exceptional maneuverability.
Versatile: Regatta-ready, perfect for day sailing, or cruising (spacious cabin for its size).
Low maintenance: No wood to varnish—composite hull is warp-resistant.
Active community: Events like the Semaine du Golfe (Guépard/Gazelle fleet gatherings).
Contact us for further details.
