2012 MARINE COMPOSITE GAZELLE CRUISE,

Gazelle Cruise No. 247 - 2012 - The Modern Heir of the Cheetah!
An exceptional sailboat, combining tradition and innovation

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

Why this boat?
A timeless design: Inspired by the Cheetah, this sailboat retains the elegance of the houari lines while offering the robustness of a polyester honeycomb sandwich (vacuum construction for a lightweight and non-deformable hull).
Rare versatility: Ideal for regattas (one-design in the Gulf of Morbihan), outings, or light cruising (cabin with 2 berths).
Easier maintenance: Unlike the wooden Cheetah, this composite Gazelle requires no caulking or varnishing - just an annual polishing and waxing (like new!).

Technical specifications & Equipment
Dimensions & Construction
Length: 5.50 m | Width: 2.06 m | Displacement: 430 kg
Draft: 0.18 m (keel up) / 1.10 m (keel down)
Materials: Polyester honeycomb sandwich hull (vacuum construction), carbon mast, varnished wood boom and gaff.
Self-draining cockpit

Rigging & Sail
Main sail: 11 m² (white) - Jib: 5 m² (brick red) with roller furler.
Mainsail cover: North Sails (2025, beige).
Standing rigging: Completely replaced in 2024 (shrouds, stays, halyards).
Keel: 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 few hours, serviced in March 2026 by a professional).
Road trailer: Included (checked and maintained).
Complete equipment:
3 fenders + mooring lines.
Windsock + anchor (5 m of chain).
Wooden oar with rowlock.
Fittings (winch, pulleys, etc.).

Highlights & Model History
A prestigious heritage: from the Cheetah to the Gazelle
1962: Birth of the Cheetah, a wooden houari dinghy 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 retaining the spirit of the Cheetah.
2012: New cruising version, with a cabin to transform this dayboat into a light cruising sailboat.

Why choose a Gazelle?
Lightweight: Only 430 kg, for exceptional maneuverability.
Versatility: Regatta, outing, or cruising (spacious cabin for its size).
Low maintenance: No wood to varnish, non-deformable composite hull.
Active community: Gatherings like the Gulf Week (Cheetah/Gazelle fleet).

Contact us for more information.