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Is the Gulfstar 44 a STEAL of a DEAL?
30. juni 2025 · 8 min · 25K visninger
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The Gulfstar 44 is a 44-foot center-cockpit fiberglass monohull designed by Vince Lazara and built during the 1980s for offshore cruising.▶ 0:20 The vessel features a moderate displacement of 27,000 pounds, a 5'6" draft, and a long, thin keel with a skeg-hung rudder.▶ 1:07 Its masthead rig carries 875 square feet of sail area in the standard sloop configuration.▶ 1:50 Below deck, the layout includes two cabins, two heads, and a walk-through galley.▶ 2:55 Original power typically consists of a 50-horsepower Perkins 4108 diesel, with fuel capacity ranging from 80 to 100 gallons and water capacity between 150 and 200 gallons.▶ 3:51 Prospective buyers should inspect for wet deck coring around hardware penetrations, potential rust in original black iron fuel tanks, and the condition of chain plates often concealed behind cabinetry.▶ 6:31 The boat’s solid fiberglass hull and spacious interior make it a viable platform for modern electrical refits, including high-capacity solar arrays and lithium battery banks.
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