If your dream is to go cruising, this well-equipped and well-maintained cruising
sloop is ready to set sail. Please take your time reviewing the extensive detail we're providing; we're sure it'll become clear that this listing offers tremendous value when considering both the bones of the vessel as well as the many accessories desirable for the cruising lifestyle.
We're a young retired couple; we recently finished making a second round of numerous and extensive upgrades in preparation for the next leg of our cruising life. Unfortunately, a devastating
medical diagnosis has changed these plans. We can't go on sailing and must sell, losing our home of four years and our dreams of seeing so much more from what we've come to call “front row seats” to the world. Originally from Los Angeles, we've sailed 8,525 nautical miles from
Texas where we bought the
boat, along the
Gulf of Mexico to Florida's western coast, south to
Mexico,
Belize,
Guatemala and
Honduras, returning northward blue-water sailing all the way to the Bay of Fundy, and lastly back down the
East Coast to
Miami where our sailing bliss comes to an end.
The original owner was Senator Bentsen of TX, followed by an intermediary agent who
sold it in pristine condition to what essentially became the second owners. This
Texas couple lived aboard the vessel for 13 years, cruising full-time for 8 of those, also keeping her in excellent condition while upgrading many features. We bought it from this couple in January 2010; we've remained good friends ever since. Because of this wonderful experience, it's always been our intention to sell the
boat ourselves when the time came, but due to present circumstances we may need to rely on the help of a
broker. Nevertheless, we're giving it a try on our own first, then we'll see. In either case, we'll be available to introduce to the future owners all systems in detail, hoping they'll keep up the vessel's long-standing and extensive cruising tradition.
Beside the recent set of improvements, the first round of upgrades upon
buying the boat in 2010 was also extensive. A summary of these is below. Please see the “Detailed List of Features” to appreciate just how well prepared this cruising vessel is for her next voyage.
Recent improvements (2013-14) include: New
AGM batteries throughout; new house bank inverter/charger; new starter/windlass
charger; new upholstery, foam
cushions and curtains; new
bimini canvas; new
cockpit cushions; new aft stateroom mattress; new
fuel injection
fuel pump; new
water pump">raw
water pump; rebuilt starter
motor; rebuilt
alternator; new
watermaker pumps and membrane; new
bottom paint; new seacocks; new
stainless steel jib tracks; new self-tailing
winch at main sail
outhaul; new refrigerator/freezer; new
dinghy outboard; new masthead light and
wind sensor instruments; refurbished main sail
roller furler; new
cockpit teak table and cup-holder; new
bilge pump; new
shower pump; and more.
Initial Improvements (2010-11) include: New
exhaust elbow; new
oil heat exchanger; new
steering cables; new
Furuno chart plotter/radar; new Ray
Marine autopilot; new main and
jib sails; new anchors; new lines and cordage; new
deck storage box; and more.
In addition, detailed
maintenance records,
equipment manuals, original receipts, design drawings, and an extensive collection of spare
parts accompany the vessel. Please see the separate “Inventory Directory” for more details.
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Gulfstar Sailmaster
Sloop
1980,
Fiberglass Mono
Hull #78
US
Documentation #630225
LOA: 47'-5” – Beam: 13'-10” –
Draft: 5'-6”
Mast Clearance to Waterline: 62'
Displacement: 30 Gross Tons, 27 Net
Perkins 6.354 6-Cylinder
Diesel
11kW Isuzu 3-Cylinder
Diesel Generator
195 Gals Diesel
350 Gals Water
(3) Anchors; 55
Fortress, 45
CQR, 37
Fortress
Magnum Inverter/Charger
Pro-Mariner Starter/Windlass
Charger
(3) 8DL
AGM House
Battery Bank
(1) Group 31 AGM Starter Bank
(1) Group 31 AGM
Windlass Bank
(2) 10 Gal
Aluminum Propane Bottles
Furuno Chart Plotter/Radar
Ray
Marine Auto Pilot
Spectra
Watermaker
(4)
Kyocera Solar Panels
Aero-6-gen
Wind Generator
SSB,
VHF and
EPIRB
6-Person Life Raft
Caribe 10.5
Dinghy w/15 hp Suzuki
SALON AREA:
Spacious
Salon with 6'-4”
headroom and bright windows,
teak parquet sole
Settee and large Dining Table (converts to full berth)
Salon Chairs (conveniently pull up to dining table and stow with latch against bulkhead)
Nav Station with
Pedestal Chair
Bar Area with
Stainless Steel Ice Maker, Sink
Ample
Storage, Shelving and Cabinets
Large and Open
Engine Room Access Directly Under Sole
GALLEY:
U-Shaped
Galley with 6'-6”
headroom, teak and holly sole
3-Burner Stainless
Steel Propane Stove and
Oven
Full Height Stainless
Steel Refrigerator/Freezer, 110 VAC and 12 VDC
Microwave/Convection
Oven
Ample Cabinets and Storage
AFT STATEROOM:
Elegant Aft Stateroom with 6'-4” headroom, teak and holly sole
Centerline Queen Berth, hanging closet, multiple drawers, ample cabinets
Aft
Head with
shower,
electric head, lavatory, ample cabinets
FORWARD GUESTROOM:
Large V-Berth
Cabin with 6'-6” headroom, teak and holly sole
Ample Storage, Shelving and Cabinets
Forward Head with large shower, bench,
electric head, lavatory, ample cabinets
* Please see “Detailed Features” below for a complete summary of amenities,
equipment and accessories
* Please see "Inventory Directory" below for a complete list of spare
parts and other items
* "Ditch-Bag Directory" available upon request
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