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The Gulfstar 50 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Gulfstar 50, a centre-cockpit ketch, was designed by Vincent Lazarra and built in the USA by Gulfstar Yachts.

Published Specification for the Gulfstar 50

Underwater Profile:  Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  50'0" (15.2m)

Waterline Length:  39'8" (12.1m)

Beam:  13'8" (4.2m)

Draft:  5'6" (1.7m)

Rig Type:  Ketch

Displacement:  35,000lb (15,876kg)

Designer:  Vincent Lazarra

Builder:  Gulfstar Yachts (USA)

Year First Built:  1975

Year Last Built:  1980

Number Built:  250

Published Design Ratios for the Gulfstar 50

1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio:  13.5

2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio:  30.0

3. Displacement/Length Ratio:  250

4. Comfort Ratio:  38.9

5. Capsize Screening Formula:   1.7

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Gulfstar 50

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 13.5 suggests that the Gulfstar 50 will need a stiff breeze to get her going. In light conditions, unless you've got plenty of time on your hands, motor-sailing may be the way to go.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 30.0 means that a sailboat like the Gulfstar 50 is likely to benefit from being reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 250, tells us the Gulfstar 50 is a moderate displacement cruiser, which means she'll carry all your cruising gear without it having a dramatic effect on her performance. Most of today's sailboats intended for offshore cruising fall into this displacement category.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 38.9 suggests that crew comfort of a Gulfstar 50 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a moderate bluewater cruising boat - a predictable and acceptable motion for most seasoned sailors.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.7 tells us that a Gulfstar 50 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0. 

Any Questions?

What, if any, alternative versions of the Gulfstar 50 were built?

There were two alternative versions of the Gulfstar 50: the Gulfstar 50 Sailmaster and the Gulfstar 50 TM. The Sailmaster was introduced in 1982 and featured a modified underbody with a longer keel, a taller rig, and a larger sail area. It was also more luxurious and expensive than the original version. Only 27 Sailmasters were built until 1985. The TM (for trunk model) was a rare variant that had a shorter cabin trunk and a flush deck forward of the mast.

Is the Gulfstar 50 still in production and, if not, when did production end and how many of these sailboats were built?

The Gulfstar 50 is not in production anymore. Production ended in 1980 after six years of building. A total of 172 hulls were built.

How did the sailing press review the Gulfstar 50?

The sailing press generally gave positive reviews to the Gulfstar 50, praising its interior space, joinery, performance, and value. For example, Sail magazine wrote in 1977: "The Gulfstar 50 is an impressive yacht by any standards...She is roomy, comfortable, well-finished, and surprisingly fast...She represents one of the best values in today's market for those who want both luxury and performance in a large yacht."

What do owners of the Gulfstar 50 have to say about their boats?

Owners of the Gulfstar 50 tend to be very satisfied with their boats, especially after making some upgrades and repairs. They appreciate the boat's spaciousness, comfort, seaworthiness, and classic beauty. Some common issues that owners have faced include hull blisters, corrosion of the mast step, leaking deck fittings, and separation of the rudder skeg.

What is the history of the builders of the Gulfstar 50 and is the company still in business?

The builders of the Gulfstar 50 were Gulfstar Yachts, founded in 1970 by Vince Lazzara, an industry pioneer who had previously worked at Aeromarine and Columbia Yachts. Gulfstar Yachts started out by building low-cost boats with maximum interior space, but later shifted to producing higher-quality performance cruisers, such as the Gulfstar 50. In the mid-1980s, Gulfstar Yachts merged with Viking Yachts, a powerboat manufacturer, and eventually stopped making sailboats. The company is still in business today as Viking Sport Cruisers.

How many people can sleep on board a Gulfstar 50?

The Gulfstar 50 can sleep up to eight people on board. The more popular layout features three staterooms: a master stateroom aft with an en suite head and shower and a large U-shaped double berth; a forward stateroom with a V-berth and access to a shared head; and a midships stateroom with upper and lower single berths. There is also a convertible dinette in the main saloon that can sleep two more people.

What sailplan and rig options, if any, are available for the Gulfstar 50?

The Gulfstar 50 was available as either a sloop or a ketch. The sloop rig had a single mast with a foretriangle area of 45.2m² and a mainsail area of 38m², for a total sail area of 83.2m². The ketch rig had two masts with a foretriangle area of 45.2m², a mainsail area of 38m², a mizzen area of 14m², and an optional mizzen staysail area of 12m², for a total sail area of up to 109.2m². There was also a tall sloop option with a higher mast and larger sail area.

What is the difference between the standard (or owner's) version and the charter version of the Gulfstar 50?

The standard or owner's version of the Gulfstar 50 had a more spacious and luxurious interior, with teak veneer cabinetry, a large navigation station, a wet bar, and a walk-in engine room. The charter version had a more simple and practical interior, with Formica cabinetry, a smaller navigation station, no wet bar, and no walk-in engine room. The charter version also had more berths and heads to accommodate more guests.

What keel options, if any, are available for the Gulfstar 50?

The Gulfstar 50 had only one keel option: a long fin keel with an encapsulated ballast of lead chunks embedded in concrete slurry. The keel had a draft of 1.7m and a ballast-to-displacement ratio of 30%.

What is the Gulfstar 50 like to sail?

The Gulfstar 50 is a stable and comfortable boat to sail, with good performance in light to moderate winds. It can reach hull speed of 9.3 knots easily and point well to windward. It is also easy to handle, with a balanced helm and a powerful rudder. In heavy winds, however, the boat may become overpowered and need reefing or changing sails. The boat is also not very maneuverable in tight spaces and may require a bow thruster or careful use of prop wash.

What is the average cost of a secondhand Gulfstar 50?

The average cost of a secondhand Gulfstar 50 varies depending on the condition, equipment, and location of the boat. According to YachtWorld.com, as of December 2021, the asking prices for Gulfstar 50s ranged from $80,000 to $190,892, with an average of $118,560.

What other sailboats have been created by the designer of the Gulfstar 50?

The designer of the Gulfstar 50 was Vince Lazzara, who also designed many other sailboats for Gulfstar Yachts, such as the Gulfstar 37, the Gulfstar 43, the Gulfstar 44, the Gulfstar 60, and the Gulfstar Sailmaster series. He also designed some powerboats for Viking Yachts after the merger with Gulfstar Yachts.

What was Vince Lazzara's design philosophy?

Vince Lazzara was a pioneer in the yacht industry who started his career as a chemical engineer and built the largest fiberglass yacht ever in 1955. He founded Gulfstar Yachts in Florida and produced sailboats and trawlers with high quality and design. He also experimented with composite materials and low glass-resin ratios to improve the performance and durability of his boats.

His son Dick Lazzara followed his footsteps and launched Lazzara Yachts in the early 1990s, together with his brother Brad. Dick is the president of Lazzara Yachts and the main designer of its innovative products. He is known for creating yachts that combine luxury, style, and performance, with features such as split-level designs, open galleys, infinite sight lines, and advanced engineering. He also strives to provide more customization and personalization for his clients.

Vince Lazzara's design philosophy can be summarized as follows:

"I always wanted to build a boat that was better than anything else on the market. I wanted to build a boat that was faster, stronger, more comfortable, more seaworthy, and more beautiful than anything else out there."

The above answers were drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; to the best of our knowledge,  we believe them to be accurate.

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GULFSTAR 50: An Affordable Big Boat

Gulfstar Yachts was founded in 1970 by Vince Lazzara, an industry pioneer who in the early 1950s helped make a success of Aeromarine, one of the very first fiberglass boatbuilders. In the early 1960s he did the same at Columbia Yachts, which became the world’s biggest sailboat builder in its day. Early on Gulfstar emphasized low price and maximum interior space over build quality and sailing ability, but in the mid-1970s the company shifted gears and worked to deliver a more high-end product. The most notable manifestation of this was the Gulfstar 50, a large center-cockpit cruiser first introduced in 1975. The GS 50 was the best boat Gulfstar ever built and also the most popular, with 172 hulls launched during a six-year production run that ended in 1980. Designed by Lazzara himself, the GS 50 boasts superior interior joinery, generous accommodations, robust construction, and a well proportioned hull and rig. These days it is one of the best values on the brokerage market in a larger center-cockpit boat.

Though better built than most Gulfstars, the GS 50 is not without its faults. Construction is simple and straightforward, with a solid hull laminate composed of multiple layers of mat and woven roving. (Note, however, a few hulls may be cored with balsa.) The hull is stiffened, not with liners, but with full bulkheads and furniture components that are tabbed in place. The deck is balsa-cored, with a through-bolted joint glassed over from below. The full-length rudder skeg is also bolted in place. The ballast, which consists of lead chunks embedded in concrete slurry, is encapsulated within the long fin keel.

Problems over the years have included hull blisters, which normally are just cosmetic, but in some cases have involved saturated cavities surrounding the ballast. These must be drained and flushed before they are filled in. The mainmast step, an iron plate in the bilge directly over the keel, is subject to corrosion, while the mizzen step on ketch-rigged boats may have crushed the deck core beneath it. Leaking deck fixtures, hatches, and port windows are other common complaints. In some boats the bronze stern tube housing the rudderstock may eventually separate from the surrounding hull laminate and must then be rebonded in place. There have also been reports of loose tabs around bulkheads and sub-floor structures that also need rebonding. The good news is that many owners value their GS 50s enough that they are willing to make repairs. Well-maintained boats are not hard to find; boats in poor condition are priced accordingly and normally are worthy of reconstruction.

For most owners the boat’s most attractive feature is its interior. The more popular layout, originally developed for the charter trade, features three staterooms and works very well for families. The master stateroom aft with an en suite head and separate shower boasts an enormous U-shaped double berth with enough space for a couple to sleep together athwartship while in harbor or separately in lateral positions while at sea. The forward stateroom, which shares a head with the saloon, has a large V-berth that fills in to form a double, and the third stateroom, midship to starboard, has two single bunks with yet another small en suite head. The L-shaped galley runs down the walk-through alley under the center cockpit to port, with twin sinks close enough to the centerline to drain on either tack. The saloon has a dinette to port and a settee plus a pilot berth to starboard. In the two-stateroom layout, which is more appropriate for a cruising couple entertaining occasional guests, instead of the midship stateroom there is a fabulous wrap-around nav station and expanded engine space beneath the cockpit.

In the saloon looking aft. This is the “charter” layout, with an extra stateroom on the starboard side opposite the walk-through galley

The saloon looking forward. The dinette table, you’ll note, is not very large

The owner’s stateroom aft features an en suite head and a very large versatile U-shaped berth

In a seaway the GS 50 is very well mannered. Its forefoot has enough bite and its bilges are deep enough that it does not slam much in a chop. It is relatively narrow with a moderate hull form and does not gripe when sailing to weather. All tanks are below the floorboards, which keeps the center of gravity low, sweetens the motion, and also creates extra storage space under berths and settees.

The sail plan is not particularly large, in either the ketch or sloop configurations, and I would advise against a roller-furling mainsail if you value sailing performance. A number of GS 50s were fitted with early after-market behind-the-mast mainsail furlers and these in particular should be avoided or quickly replaced. Sheeting angles are not very narrow, as the mast spreaders are wide and the chainplates are set nearly all the way outboard. Most owners report the boat will not sail well to windward unless the apparent wind angle is 45 degrees or greater.

Still, the GS 50 is not exactly a slouch when it comes to speed, though it does like moderate to heavy weather better than the light stuff. It’s not hard to keep the boat moving at 7 knots or better under working sail if the wind is blowing over 12 knots; below that you’ll need to break out spinnakers and mizzen staysails to maintain good speed.

A well-maintained sloop rigged GS 50 flying an A-sail

If you like to motorsail, bear in mind the original engine on most GS 50s was a 62-hp Perkins diesel which, though reliable, is not quite powerful enough to push the boat hard into a head sea. Later on an 85-hp Perkins engine was offered as an option and this does a much better job of driving the boat to speed. Several boats now on the market have been repowered–turbo-charged Yanmar diesels seem to be a popular replacement engine–and these may command a significant premium.

The standard fuel capacity, 100 gallons, is a bit low for a boat this size, so if you plan to do some long-range cruising you may want to carry some jerry jugs on deck or expand capacity a bit. The fuel tank is quite low in the boat, which forces the engine’s fuel pump to work hard, so adding a day tank higher in the boat with an effective transfer link to the main tank would be an excellent upgrade. Many GS 50s were delivered new with Onan generators installed. These are notorious troublemakers (on one boat I once cruised aboard we referred to ours as Onan the Barbarian) and should probably be replaced sooner rather than later.

Specifications

LOA: 50’0″ LWL: 39’8″ Beam: 13’8″ Draft: 6’0″ Ballast: 10,500 lbs. Displacement: 35,000 lbs. Sail area -Sloop: 895 sq.ft. -Ketch: 963 sq.ft. Fuel: 100 gal. Water: 210 gal. D/L ratio: 250 SA/D ratio -Sloop: 13.35 -Ketch: 14.37 Comfort ratio: 38.56 Capsize screening: 1.67 Nominal hull speed: 9.3 knots Typical asking prices: $60K-220K

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Something wrong in your performance calcs. A SDL ratio of 13.35 would be slower than a heavy displacement boat, and this boat easily sails. Also your sf of sail area is way off.

@darrington: No, I don’t think there’s anything wrong. These specs here match those I find elsewhere, at SailboatData.com, for example, and other published sources. The displacement number, if anything, is low, as is often the case, which would skew the SA/D ratio higher than it would be otherwise. Do you have different numbers from somewhere else? If so, what are they, and where did you find them? Thanks for your interest! charlie

I was with the largest Gulfstar dealer for many years from 1978-88, and sold and commissioned many, I would argue the Gulfstar 44 designed by Cort Steck was the best cruising design they ever offered and was considered a breakthrough design at the time.

I will add that I think the old 37 was a great cruising boat and its later derivative the 39 Sailmaster was too. I would still be a candidate for either one with a refit for a great cruising boat under 40 ft. on a budget.

more photos and info with price please

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Gulfstar 50 review: affordable three stateroom classic.

The Gulfstar 50 is one of Lazzara’s best designs. Lazzara previously was a partner at Columbia yachts who produced another well know 50-footer, the Columbia 50. The Gulfstar 50 is a lot of boat for under $200,000 these days and attracts a certain degree of interest. The combination of a 50 foot boat with a three stateroom layout for sometimes below $100,000 is one of those golden combination in a brokerage boat. There are always a large number of clients looking for a 50-foot boat for around $100,000. Gulfstar has a confusing reputation. Ask some people and they’ll lambast the builder for shoddy layup and bathtub designs. Ask others, and they’ll praise the skill and quality of Gulfstar. This inconsistency is a facet of the diametric divisions in Gulfstar’s history. For the first five years in 1970-1975, they built cheap, floating bathtubs. If you wanted a sailboat, they would step a mast. In the late 1970’s, Vince Lazzara jibed and produced high-quality, performance sailboats. These performance yachts include the 50 along with the 60 and 44.

First Impressions With her teak caprail, long fine lines, and just the right touches of chrome, she is a boat many a client has fallen in love and had to check the hard reality of their bank account. The cabin trunk is streamlined with not too much height. She has a slightly spoon, raked bow with a sweet sheer and lovely counter stern. It is a design that has proven time and still keeps a modern look with it’s classic teak touches. You find sloop and ketch rigs on these centercockpit cruisers.

Construction The 50 Gulfstar straddles the Gulfstar build lines. For instance, early on they used a star logo while later switching to a wreath shape. Some Gulfstar 50’s feature a star-wreath combination logo. In the early years, I have unconfirmed reports of iron ballast while later ones definitely have lead. This iron-lead choice is a primary division in quality. Lead is superior in density and corrosion resistance, but iron is less expensive. This change highlights the concerted effort of Gulfstar to improve the build quality. The tankage was set low in the bilge over the keel cavity so it is difficult to inspect the area. Another change was a switch from Formica to teak veneer interiors. They patented a special plywood for construction. You can see the quality with nicely radiused corners, cambered edges, and laminate. Gulfstar 50’s have dark teak interiors that rival the best workmanship of any manufacturer. The hull is solid glass. Because of the oil embargo, Gulfstar was experimenting lower than usual glass-resin ratios. While the learning curve had issues shown by the blister pox of all manufacturers during this era, essentially Gulfstar was right. Lazzara’s insistence on a low for the 50% glass-resin ratio is now the normal ratio for building yachts. Reports are that a few late model 50’s had balsa cored hulls. The decks are balsa cored and attached with the standard lip flange.

What to Look For Most of the 50 Gulfstars were Caribbean charter boats. You will see quite a difference between the two stratas of 50’s, and it’s a real difference in all the ways you can and cannot see. Another note is that these are becoming unlikely financing candidates. Banks prefer not to finance boats older than 25 years of age. And because of Gulfstar’s confusing reputation, banks will hesitate to finance the brand. Unless you have a Bristol survey and perfect credit, financing a Gulfstar 50 is unlikely.

On Deck and Down Below The 50 comes in both 2 and 3 staterooms designs. These may correlate to the Mark I and II versions though noone seems to know the difference. The three stateroom design is more attractive with a V-berth forward, starboardside bunk beds, and large aft stateroom. The two staterooms have an enlarged engine room and navigation station area. One couple I met mentioned how steep the companionway is as you come down. The freeboard leads to 6’6″ headroom albeit the cockpit sole lowers the portside walkthrough. You will see the cockpit sole lower deep into the walkthrough on most Gulfstars. Because the cockpit is sunken into the hull lines giving that low slung look, the walkthrough headroom is restricted to 5’6″. I am 6’0″ and really have to crouch down to pass through the walkway. A pair of overhead handles in the companionway-saloon would help for safety offshore.

Engine and Underway These have great Perkins engines originally. The access is from behind the companionway and also along the walkthrough. Some were surprisingly underpowered with a 65HP Perkins while others had a 85HP model. The fuel tank is in the bilge of fiberglass or stainless steel in front of the engine. The engine room has a cute little portholed door with the teak cambered top. Being a 35,000 pound displacement boat, she really can be a lot to handle for a newbie couple. Docking will be the biggest problem, and I would recommend a bow thruster which would run about $8,000 to ease the difficulty.

With a fin keel and skeg rudder, she has a modern underbody and will surprise you. One broker mentioned his experiences. “I owned a 57 Nautor Swan and a friend a 50 Gulfstar. One day it was really blowing, and nobody could stay out there except me and my friend on his 50 Gulfstar. With a Swan is saying something. And he was right with me the whole time. That’s when I realized these are great boats. I really like them.” The Gulfstar 50 is heavy displacement cruiser and can sail amongst the best.

Conclusion After producing the 50 in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Gulfstar moved on to motor sailors and powerboats again. In the very end, they produced charter boats like the Gulfstar 50 CSY (a wholly different design) with Formica interiors. The sons were powerboat guys and did not do well with Gulfstar. Gulfstar shutdown in the late 1980’s. They successfully moved on to found the megayacht company Lazzara Yachts in the Tampa Bay area. The 50 Gulfstar remains, perhaps, Vince Lazzara’s greatest legacy to the sailing world – the inspiration for the Stevens / Hylas 47. You will find these for between $75,000 and $150,000 in varying condition.

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Gulfstar 50 kth

The gulfstar 50 kth is a 50.0ft masthead ketch designed by lazarra and built in fiberglass since 1980..

The Gulfstar 50 kth is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat.

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Classic Gulfstar 50 Ketch walk-through 3 cabin model is the favorite center cockpit design for long range cruising and liveaboard - Lazzara's greatest design among many. USA built in St. Petersburg FL.

Move about easily inside from master suite aft past walk-in engine compartment to galley, salon and forward guest suite. Appreciate the classic styling with beautiful wood panel and cabinetry throughout. Enjoy 6' 6" salon headroom and vast interior space. A family with children or two cruising couples each have their own private area.

Sleeps up to 9 in two private cabins, and salon. Owners enjoy a very spacious master aft with large queen berth, private head and separate shower. Guest suite forward has private head and lots of cabinet and drawer storage. Captain's quarter berth aft of nav station is perfect for children, occasional guests and storage. Salon starboard settee convert to 2 twin berths, and port settee converts to double berth.

Great ventilation throughout interior with several overhead hatches and many stainless steel opening ports.

This Gulfstar Ketch is sound and ready for survey and sea trial. Owner has replaced mainsail, VHF radio, all opening stainless steel ports, stainless steel lifelines, teak toerail with stainless steel top edge, plumbing and marine toilets.

She's priced to allow new owner's anticipated replacements: jib roller furler, generator, refrigerator/freezer compressor, navigation electronics, air conditioning, bottom paint, propane line to stove.

Must sell! Drastically lowered to $55,000 price - way below market value!

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After admiring this Gulfstar's beautiful lines from the dock, step aboard at the beam gate onto the 2-tone off-white nonskid deck. Notice the new stainless steel double lifelines and teak grab handles for easily and safely moving about the wide decks from bow to stern.

Step under the bimini into the center cockpit. Appreciate the large cockpit seating area under the bimini with full isinglass enclosures - a great space for entertaining in most weather. After admiring the expansive view from the helm, step forward and down 5 companionway steps to salon.

Stop here to admire the beautiful teak interior with carved posts and doors, cabinetry, teak and holly sole and 6' 6" headroom. While walking through the interior, notice numerous new stainless steel opening ports and overhead hatches throughout for great flow-through ventilation. Appreciate the U-shaped settee surrounding a table with folding leaf for gathering at least 4-5 friends and family for meals and social time. Lift up the folding table leaf to serve 4 more sitting on settee across to starboard. This starboard settee also converts to twin bunkbeds.

Notice L-shaped galley to port of companionway. Admire large countertop space for preparing meals and deep double sinks for cleaning up. Galley cabinets are sufficient to store everything related to meal preparation and nonperishable food storage.

Notice the navigation station to starboard from companionway with plenty of workspace on beautiful teak cabinets. Captain's quarterberth is aft of navigation station.

Proceed further forward to guest suite. Carved door to port opens to the private guest head with vanity, wand shower and new marine toilet. Open carved door further forward to enter guest cabin with large double v-berth. Drawer and locker storage under v-berth and large cabinet with drawers and locker to starboard.

Move aft past salon and galley to walk-through passageway with storage cabinets along hull opposite large opening panels to provide easy access to engine room.

Walk further aft into master suite with 6' headroom. Look around to appreciate the oversized queen berth, beautiful teak cabinets and shelves. Open teak carved door to in-suite head with walk-in shower, large mirror and moulded vanity, and new marine toilet.

Return to companionway, up to cockpit and step out to deck. Walk forward to bow along wide nonskid deck to notice double-sided manual windlass and anchor with all-chain rode. Walk easily and safely all around the wide nonskid deck from bow to stern.

You'll appreciate this 3 stateroom center cockpit model, the favorite choice of Gulfstar 50s. Beyond the spacious outdoor cockpit space under bimini with full enclosure, the interior salon with 6' 6" headroom provides enough room to socialize and share meals with as many as a dozen friends and family. Gather around the table on the U-shaped settee to port and long settee to starboard. Serve snacks and meals easily from galley just aft of portside settee.

Navigation station with large L-shaped desk, with drawers and shelves to starboard across from galley makes a great office for working while cruising .

Sleep 7-9 comfortably in 2 staterooms and salon - master suite with oversized queen berth, forward guest suite with double v-berth, salon with convertible settee to twin bunks and convertible U-shaped settee with table to double berth, and captain's quarter berth aft of navigation station. Two heads are each equipped with shower, new marine toilet, vanity, sink and mirror. Teak cabinetry throughout interior provides plenty of storage space for clothing, equipment, galley cookware and dishes, and nonperishable food and drink.

New stainless steel opening ports throughout interior with overhead opening hatches provide great flow-through ventilation.

• Large salon with two settees seats up to a dozen

• Large navigation station with large L-shaped desk may serve as office

• Wet locker at foot of companionway next to nav station

• Sleep 7-9 in 3 staterooms

• 6' 6" headroom in salon

• 6' headroom in master suite

• Guest suite forward with plenty of teak cabinetry storage

• Guest head with wand shower, new marine toilet, vanity and sink

• Master suite aft with teak cabinets and shelves surround oversize queen berth

• Master head with walk-in shower, vanity with sink, mirror, new marine toilet

L-shaped galley is to port at foot of companionway and aft of salon. Fit for a gourmet chef or casual cook, galley has lots of countertop space and cabinet storage. Galley equipped with propane 3-burner gimballed stove and oven, double stainless steel deep sinks, and top-loading iceboxes that can be converted to refrigerator and freezer.

• L-shaped galley with plenty of countertop space

• Abundant cabinet storage

• Toploading iceboxes can convert to refrigerator and freezer

• Propane 3 burner gimballed stove and oven, needs new propane line and tank

• Double stainless steel deep sinks

• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio with DSC mounted at nav station

• 5" Danforth compass at helm

• Purchase price accomodates buyer's purchase of new navigation electronics

• Clearly labeled AC and DC electrical panels

• All wiring recently checked by electrician

• 2 deep cycle batteries

• 8 D house battery

• Inverter

• 30 amp shorepower with cord

• Perkins 65 hp 4154 model diesel engine rebuilt 2008

• Walk-in engine room also accessible from behind companionway

• Cable steering

• New plumbing

• Pressurized water system

• 2 new manual flush marine toilets

• Holding waste tank for aft marine toilet

• 2 bilge pumps

• Keel stepped main mast

• Deck stepped mizzen mast

• Refurbished mainsail

• 120% head sail

• 60% head sail

• Staysail for mizzen rig

• Headsail roller furler inoperable

• 2 Barient 27 self tailing winches at center cockpit

• 2 Lewmar 48 3 speed self tailing winches at center cockpit

• Barient 18 winch and Lewmar 40 winch on main mast

• 2 Lewmar 16 winches on mizzen mast

• Traveller mounted aft of center cockpit

Wide decks with off-white nonskid are surrounded by double SS lifelines for moving safely anywhere on deck. Sail comfortably in roomy center cockpit fully enclosed by dodger and bimini with isinglass all around.

• Center cockpit comfortably seats up to 8

• Dodger and bimini with full cockpit isinglass enclosure

• Fin keel almost full length

• CQR 45# anchor with all chain rode

• Manual double anchor windlass for chain rode and line rode

• Boarding ladder

This Gulfstar 50 center cockpit is a proud vessel from the high-quality, performance sailboats produced by Vince Lazzara.

If you want a great sailing, fiberglass center cockpit sailboat with all the classic beauty of the late 1970s era and interior walk-through layout for well under $100,000, this is your sailboat. The interior layout provides plenty of space for 2 couples or a family to enjoy privacy as well as social time together on long range cruises.

Owner has priced her below typical $100,000 or higher market value to give buyers room for updating electronics and installing airconditioning, generator, refrigeration and headsail roller furler, new propane line and tank to stove/oven, new bottom paint.

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1978 Gulfstar 50

St Augustine, Florida

Make Gulfstar

Category Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1978 Gulfstar 50 This Gulfstar 50 has done it all and it can do it for you. Sailed through the Panama Canal, six trips to the Bahamas, five trips to New England and Maine, two years live aboard and just hundreds of great weekend and day sails. Can be easily single handed. I have owned this boat for 20 years and over 100,000 miles but my cruising days are over. She has had loving care. I can teach you sailing and could deliver her to any place on the Atlantic or Gulf Coast as a part of the purchase. Disp. 35,000 lb.  Draft  6 ft. Ketch rig with main, job, mizzen, spinnaker, spin stay sail, covers 72 hp Westerbeke diesel 2003 with service manuals and service records. With $$$$ of spare parts 8 kw Westerbeke diesel generator Auro pilot Inverter inflatable raft with 18 hp engine Live Raft and all safety gear EPIRB Anchor windlass (3 anchors ) Pulpits, lifelines, gates Aft swim step and ladder 200 gallons fuel 250 gallons water (2 tanks) Refrig and freezer RO water maker (13 gal/hr) hot/cold pressure water, shore power, shower Fwd and aft heads Owner cabin aft/ guest cabin fwd Propane stove and oven 480 watts of solar power (2 panels) Dodger, bimini sun shade Garmin GPS, Radar, Depth Sounder Two VHF radios Two compasses

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1978 Gulfstar 50 People have described this Gulfstar 50 as the prettiest they have seen. Distant Drum has a dark blue hull (2012), new Westerbeke 71C engine (2004), new Westerbeke 8kw generator (2004), RO water maker. A true cruising boat. This Gulfstar has sailed over 100,000 miles and is ready to take you on your adventure.

Category Cruiser Boats

1981 Gulfstar 50' Ketch

La Salle, Michigan

Model 50' Ketch

1981 Gulfstar 50' Ketch Gulfstar Yachts was founded in 1970 by Vince Lazzara, an industry pioneer who in the early 1950s helped make a success of Aeromarine, one of the very first fiberglass boatbuilders. In the early 1960s he did the same at Columbia Yachts, which became the worlds biggest sailboat builder in its day. Early on Gulfstar emphasized low price and maximum interior space over build quality and sailing ability, but in the mid-1970s the company shifted gears and worked to deliver a more high-end product. The most notable manifestation of this was the Gulfstar 50, a large center-cockpit cruiser first introduced in 1975. The GS 50 was the best boat Gulfstar ever built and also the most popular, with 172 hulls launched during a six-year production run that ended in 1980. Designed by Lazzara himself, the GS 50 boasts superior interior joinery, generous accommodations, robust construction, and a well proportioned hull and rig. These days it is one of the best values on the brokerage market in a larger center-cockpit boat. Though better built than most Gulfstars, the GS 50 is not without its faults. Construction is simple and straightforward, with a solid hull laminate composed of multiple layers of mat and woven roving. (Note, however, a few hulls may be cored with balsa.) The hull is stiffened, not with liners, but with full bulkheads and furniture components that are tabbed in place. The deck is balsa-cored, with a through-bolted joint glassed over from below. The full-length rudder skeg is also bolted in place. The ballast, which consists of lead chunks embedded in concrete slurry, is encapsulated within the long fin keel. Problems over the years have included hull blisters, which normally are just cosmetic, but in some cases have involved saturated cavities surrounding the ballast. These must be drained and flushed before they are filled in. The mainmast step, an iron plate in the bilge directly over the keel, is subject to corrosion, while the mizzen step on ketch-rigged boats may have crushed the deck core beneath it. Leaking deck fixtures, hatches, and port windows are other common complaints. In some boats the bronze stern tube housing the rudderstock may eventually separate from the surrounding hull laminate and must then be rebonded in place. There have also been reports of loose tabs around bulkheads and sub-floor structures that also need rebonding. The good news is that many owners value their GS 50s enough that they are willing to make repairs. Well-maintained boats are not hard to find; boats in poor condition are priced accordingly and normally are worthy of reconstruction. For most owners the boats most attractive feature is its interior. The more popular layout, originally developed for the charter trade, features three staterooms and works very well for families. The master stateroom aft with an en sui

1987 Gulfstar CSY-50

West Palm Beach, Florida

Model CSY-50

1987 Gulfstar CSY-50 Price Reduced by 29% ! Don't miss out on this deal. This boat is going to go quick at this price of $125,000. This is a well maintained boat with recent major upgrades and refits. She has been fitted out to be self sufficient and for world cruising. She is a turn key yacht with a simple sail plan designed for ease of sailing. This yacht is perfectly suited for a couple or family with it's spacious layout and deep and protected cockpit. There are three staterooms sleeping 6 plus a let down table in the saloon for additional bunks if needed.

1987 Gulfstar CSY 50

Model CSY 50

1987 Gulfstar CSY 50 Everything you need to set off on the sail of a lifetime is already thought out on this spacious bluewater, heavy displacement Gulfstar cruiser.  With a new Yanmar 75hp diesel in 2006, extensive sail inventory, 59-foot bridge clearance, and less than 6’ draft you can cross the ocean, enjoy the ICW, or snug up close to shore in the Caribbean. The Gulfstar’s center cockpit allows a large aft cabin with queen size bed and ensuite head with full shower. And the walk-over access provides for a larger cockpit than a walk-through, plus extra privacy when you are ready to close yourself off from your guests. Comfortable enough to live aboard full-time, and heavy enough displacement to go just about anywhere, it has storage and refrigerator/freezer capacity for an extended cruise.  And you won't find a better maintained or as well equipped engine room with easy accessibility for do-it-yourself maintenance while underway, on a boat of any size! A lot of boat for the money!

Sailboat Gulfstar 50

Christiansted, US Virgin Islands

Model Mark II

Length 50.0

1981 Mark ll ketch by Gulfstar, 3 cabin 2 heads,perkins diesel, doyle stack pacs, strong track sail system,harken roller furling,new rubrail,Lewmar hatches, AC ,Statpower charger,new Bimini,Ideal windless,GPS,VHF, Radar,new batteries, balmar charging hi output alt ,excellent liveaboard great bluewater boat. More pictures and all questions by email or phone .Please call for questions or additional information. Actively for sale Thanks 340-277-9916

1980 Gulfstar 50 ft Ketch

Miami, Florida

Model 50 Ft Ketch

1980 Gulfstar 50 ft Ketch Vessel 1980 Gulfstar 50 Ketch - Grace Engine/Fuel Type: Single / diesel Hull Material: Fiberglass Located At: Riviera Beach City Marina, FL 33404 Slip: N54 Price: $225,000 Dimensions LOA: 50 ft Beam: 13 ft 10 in LWL: 39 ft 8 in Maximum Draft: 5 ft 10 in Bridge Clearance: 57 ft Displacement: 35000 lbs Ballast: 12000 lbs Headroom: 6 ft 6 in Engine Engine Power: 100 HP Engine Brand: Yanmar Year Built: 2007 Engine Model: 4JH3HTE Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Engine Hours: Less than 500hrs Propeller: 3 blade AutoProp propeller, lubed 9/2016 Drive Type: Direct Drive Transmission: New ZF 25M 9/2016 Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: 1 Fiberglass 220 Gallons Fuel Tanks: 1 Fiberglass 70 Gallons Fuel Tanks: 1 Fiberglass 60 Gallons Holding Tanks: 1 Plastic 10 Gallons Accommodations Number of single berths: 6 Number of double berths: 2 Number of cabins: 3 Number of heads: 2 Seating Capacity: 16 Electronics Raymarine Radar Raymarine Chart Plotter w/Navionics chart card Simrad Depth Sounder Simrad Knot Meter Simrad Wind Indicator and Masthead Sitex GPS CPT Auto Pilot Uniden VHF Ritchie Binnacle Compass Digital TV Antenna Long Range Bullet Wifi Radio Antenna Electrical System Blue Sea 12 Volt DC and 120 Volt AC 2 Bus Panel PN 8086 GoPower 3000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter GoPower Remote Panel for 3000 Watt Inverter GoPower 75 Amp Converter/Charger 1 Shore Power to Inverter Selector Switch 3 Odyssey PC1800-FT 225 AHR AGM batteries 2 100 Watt Folding Solar Panels 1 30 Amp Solar Controller 1 Remote Timer for Refrigeration Control DC LED Lighting Throughout w/dimmers DC LED Lighting in cabinets and lockers 2 50' 30 Amp 120 Volt shore cords 1 50 Amp 240 Volt AC to 2 30 Amp 120 Volt AC splitter All electrical systems re-wired 2015 Propane safety shut-off switch in galley Hull Solid GPR hull Awlgripped white 1999 Keel: Cut-away cruising keel Cruising Speed: 7 knots Maximum Speed: 11 knots Deck Equipment KiwiGrip Non-Skid Beige decks 2015 Ideal Vertical Windlass with Wildc

1979 Gulfstar 50 MkII

Grasonville, Maryland

Model 50 MkII

1979 Gulfstar 50 MkII Forget The Year Of the Boat As This GULFSTAR 50 IS STUNNING, READY TO GO AND SHOWS GREATBluewater Design & In Ready To Cruise Condition With New Roller Furling, All New Canvas & Custom Dinghy Davit Bow Thruster, Newer Cummins Repower, Onan Generator & MoreSeller Owns Another Boat & Is Ready To Make A Deal

1978 Gulfstar Sail master 50

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Model Sail Master 50

1978 Gulfstar Sail master 50,People have discribed this Gulfstar 50 as the prettiest they have seen. Dark blue hull (2012), new Westerbeke 71C engine (2004), new Westerbeke 8kw generator (2004), RO water maker. A true cruising boat. This boat has sailed over 100,000 miles and is ready to continue your adventure.Trips include:1. Los Angles to St. Augustine Fl.2. St Augustne to Georgetown Bahama (4X).3. St Augustine to the Abacos (5X).4. St Augustine to Maine (3X).5. St Augustine to New England (3X). Other major equipment:Solar panels 480 wattsDodger, Bimini top, sun shades, sail coversMainsail, mizzen 100 percent roller furling job, spinnaker, mizzen staysail.Chart plotter, GPS, Radar on wheel, depth sounderVHF radio (Nav station & helm).Compasses (helm& Nav station)Battery chargerInverterHot and cold press water with showerPropane stove and oven12 volt refrigerator12 volt deep freezerAnchor windlass60 lb claw, 35 lb claw, anchor on bow25 lb plow anchor on stern40 lb Danforth anchor in storage5 man inflatable with 18 hp NissanSwim stepDouble life lines, gates, bow and stern pulpits8 opening ports, 4 opening hatchesUnbelievable storage areas for suppliesAft head with holding tank, showerForward headMan overboard pole, ring and strobeLife raftAuto pilotFlat screen tvStereoLarge supply of spare parts $120000

1978 Gulfstar Custom 50 Ketch

San Diego, California

Model Custom 50 Ketch

1978 Gulfstar Custom 50 Ketch "PRINCE OF TIDES" could very well be the finest Gulfstar 50 in existence today.

1978 Gulfstar GULFSTAR 50 MK II CUTTER RIGGED KETCH

Los Angeles, California

Model GULFSTAR 50 MK II CUTTER RIGGED KETCH

1978 Gulfstar GULFSTAR 50 MK II CUTTER RIGGED KETCH THE GULFSTAR 50 MARK II IS KETCH RIGGED, 963 SQ FT SAIL PLAN, THIS ONE IS THE 3 CABIN, THREE HEAD LAYOUT. LARGE MASTER AFT WITH ENSUITE HEAD AND STALL SHOWER, PLENTY OF STORAGE, FORWARD V-BERTH CONECTS WITH VACU-FLUSH HEAD WITH SHOWER. MID SHIPS CABIN WITH OVER/UNDER ON STARBOARD WITH ENSUITE HEAD. TEAK AND HOLLY CABIN SOLE TROUGHOUT WITH TEAK CABINETRY, LARGE "L" SHAPED GALLEY ON PORT SIDE EXTENDS AFT TOWARDS MASTER. 8.5 GENSET, AC/HEAT, ICEMAKER, WATERMAKER( IN-OP , HAS PARTS FOR REBUILD, HEART INTERPHASE WITH FREEDOM 30 2000 WATT INVERTER, TWO LARGE SETS OF DEEP CYCLE BATTERY BANKS....CRUISE EQUIPPED BLUEWATER SAILING YACHT.

1975 Gulfstar Offshore 50

Savannah, Georgia

Private Seller (912) 341-9290 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller ***NEW PRICE***, 1975 Cruise proven Gulfstar Offshore 50. Center cockpit ketch rig. Custom hardtop w/EZ2CY front glass. Fully battened main, roller furling, dingy davits, windlass. 2 staterooms 2 heads, roomy salon, beautifully appointed galley, very large engine room. 85 HP Perkins diesel, 8 KW Kholer gen set, 2 AC's, fresh exterior brightwork, refrig. Auto pilot, depth, radar, comfortable nav station. We have owned this boat for 16 years and she has never let us down. Rock steady offshore and ready for anything! This boat was designed by Lazzara. 912-341-9290 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1974 Gulfstar Sloop

Stuart, Florida

Model Sloop

Category Sloop Sailboats

1974 Gulfstar Sloop Lazzara Yachts designed this Center Cockpit Ketch to provide remarkable living space for a 41 footer. She has a molded fiberglass hull and deck and offers Two Staterooms and Two private head compartments. The main salon has a convertible dinette and large settee that provides extra berths. She is powered by 2005 Yanmar 4JHE 50, has a Windlass, Opening ports for ventilation, varnished interior teak trim, She is powered by 2005 Yanmar 4JHE 50, has a Windlass, Opening ports for ventilation, varnished interior teak trim, U shaped Galley, Fin Keel and Keel Stepped Mast. Sails appear to be in very good condition. The Gulfstar yachts were built The Gulfstar yachts were built rock solid to withstand rigorous conditions at sea.   2005 Yanmar 4JHE 50HP under 2000Hrs 10' AB Dinghy with 9.9 Yamaha Outboard Honda Generator 200EU   Call for your exclusive showing in the Abacos.

1973 Gulfstar 41 Ketch

St. Petersburg, Florida

Model 41 Ketch

1973 Gulfstar 41 Ketch Excellent opportunity to get a well equipped center cockpit vessel for that dream cruise. Accommodations and Galley: Fully air conditioned with a King Air 16,500 BTU reverse cycle A/C. Main salon accessed through companionway.  Spacious settee can seat 7 with lots of storage. Stb side lounge, again with storage under and above.  U shaped Galley with fan, water maker (2011), microwave 92011), Seaward propane stove, Adler Barber icebox conversion (2010) and S.S. sink with fresh (Culligan Filter) or salt water. Elec. water heater 6 gal capacity exchanged thru engine.  Fwd V berth and enclosed head with privacy doors. Aft is the master stateroom with tons of storage.  Master head with Jabsco toilet (2012). Electronics and Electrical: Three Kyocera 135 watt solar panels (2011), six Golf house batteries (2011) plus engine starter battery, charger combiner and isolater (2011), LED interior lighting, 700 watt inverter, Charles battery charger (2011), triple bilge pumps with high water alarms. Raymarine C Series 9” chartplotter (2011), Raymarine 4 KW radar (2011), Raymarine DSM color fishfinder (2011), Raymarine SR50 Sirius radio and weather (2011), Raymarine autopilot (2011), AIS (2011)Uniden DSC VHF (2011), Alpine AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo (2010), speakers in salon, aft cabin and cockpit. Standind rigging and chainplates replaced 2011, All running rigging new 2011, Inspected and restiched sails (2012), Main has Dutchman flaking system, 2010 new bimini, dodger with Stratoglass, new Martek davit system, 2015 fresh bottom job with barrier blister primer coat, new midship cleats, new porthole seals. 2011 Perkins 4-108 50 Hp rebuild with new gaskets, Borg Warner Trans rebuilt 2011, new 3 blade prop, Beam 12', Draft 5',  Encore has a lot going for her. Recent cruise to Cuba with all SE charts and Bahamas.   Not included but Available:       Mercury 9.5’ hypalon Rib and 9.8Hp Nissan outboard All data believed accurate but not guaranteed.

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Gulfstar 50 Sailmaster is a 50 ′ 0 ″ / 15.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Vince & Richard Lazarra and built by Gulfstar Yachts between 1982 and 1985.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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