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Gulfstar Yachts 50 Sailmaster

Cutter · Fin With Rudder On Skeg · 1982–1985

A heavy-displacement cutter designed by the Lazzaras for comfortable, stable long-distance cruising

Designed by V. Lazarra, Vince & Richard C. Lazarra.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin With Rudder On Skeg

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a narrow beam gives 41 — a heavy, notably soft motion offshore.

Comfort ratio 41
CoastalBluewater

At 1.69 she sits well under the 2.0 line — a solidly ocean-capable hull for her size.

Capsize screening 1.69
LightHeavy

266 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 266
EasygoingPowered-up

13.6 — modest power for her weight; easygoing rather than lively, and happier with a breeze.

Sail area / displacement 13.6
TenderStiff

29% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 29%

Built heavy and sea-kindly — a boat made to cross oceans and forgive a rough night.

  • Heavier than ~91% of boats her size on file
  • Draws less than ~91% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~79% of boats her size on file

Compared with 1709 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
29.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Cutter
Ratios
SA / displacement
13.6
Displacement / length
265.6
Comfort ratio
41.2
Capsize screening
1.69
Hull speed
8.6 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2124
Hull
Hull type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1982–1985
Units built
17
Designer
V. Lazarra, Vince, Richard C. Lazarra
Builder
Gulfstar Yachts

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