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1979 Gulfstar Sailmaster
Estimated price for orientation: 84 500 $
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Description Condition: Used Year: 1979 Hull ID Number: GFS04726M79K Make: Gulfstar LWL: 40.5 Model: Sailmaster Displacement: 38,000# Type: Cruiser Water Tank: 350 gal Length (feet): 47.5 Head Room: 6'-7" Beam (feet): 13.8 Mast above Water: 54'-5" Hull Material: Fiberglass Ballast: 10,500# Rigging: Sloop, Cutter Draft: 5'-6" For Sale By: Private Seller
The boat is USCG registered under the name Blondha. We bought it back in 2005. The layout is pretty well standard for the 47’ Gulfstar. Has great headroom everywhere. It has two full bathrooms. The rear/owners bathroom has an electric fresh water toilet, full shower, large counter with sink and good storage. The front bathroom has a new manual saltwater raritan toilet, full shower, medium sized counter with sink and normal storage. The galley has a norcold top freezer bottom fridge that we replaced the old 12 volt compressor for a 110 volt unit so there was no problem to keep ice cream hard. The older 12 volt Danfoss compressors would barely keep ice cream hard. I have since bought the newest Danfoss 12 volt compressor, after seeing a few with the same fridge as ours and rock hard ice cream, but it is still sitting boxed in the v-berth. We built in an additional freezer in the counter top that runs on 12 volts. I believe it’s about 5-6 sq. ft. We love that one. The old double sink was replaced with a large deep sink we found in France. It’s big enough to wash a spaghetti pot, or small grandchild. There is quite a bit of storage in the kitchen and a pantry in the v-berth. It has a three burner gimbaled stove with oven and broiler. There are two 20 pound propane tanks out back. (Not the original one 10 pounder). We wired a few outlets on the boat to run direct from the generator/shore power. One of those outlets is in the kitchen. It is to prevent someone from plugging in a high energy eating appliance into the inverter while we are at anchor without the genny on. We keep our coffee machine and toaster plugged into it. Added some LED lights and three normal spotlights to the kitchen. The saloon has a dinette table that seat 4 comfortably, 6 with two chairs. It drops down to a double bed. Opposite that is the settee that was always narrow for lying down to read or even just sitting for a while, so we increased the width by about 3”. It made all the difference in the world. It’s our second favorite spot to read after the cockpit. The nav. station/desk area is basically my computer desk. The stereo and VHF radio are there. In addition to the factory electrical panel beside the desk, I’ve added a control and amp gauge each for the solar panels and wind generator. Also put in a fresh water level gauge for each of the 2 water tanks. Next to that is the generator control panel and the LINK 2000. Where the standard wet bar is on the 47 footers, we installed an area for a washer dryer combo. Of course we left the wine/liquor cabinet in stock condition. We put a new ceiling in the saloon and added 6 LED light. Down two stairs to the back bedroom is the standard queen size mattress bed. Our only changes here was to converted some drawer space into to shelving space, and add a separate 5,000 BTU A/C unit that just cools that room and can run off a little Honda generator if needed. The boat has a 16,000 BTU A/C unit for the saloon and a 12,000 BTU unit that splits between the two bedrooms. So the back bedroom has 2 A/C units to choose from. Up front in the V-berth we only added a couple fans, LED lights and a step so the grandkids can climb in and out of bed. Up to the cockpit we have a table we install at anchor or dock after removing the steering wheel. The pedestal has an added part on top to house the new Garmin GPS chart plotter and new autopilot head. The boat was originally a ketch rig but sailing down in rain and wind we decided the ketch sail was more of a pain then pleasure and the bimini didn’t extend back far enough to keep the rain from running down the back of your neck. We decide to remove the ketch mast which allowed us to extend the hard top when we made it a lot farther back. With the extended hard top and full enclosure, it’s totally dry and calm in any weather. The hardtop has a DVD/stereo/USB/T.V. tuner connected to a 12 volt flip down T.V. there are stereo speakers installed in the front of the hard top as well as a pair out on the back arch. Four recessed led lights in the hard top and an electrical connection box to easily access all of it. A Wi-Fi antenna is on top with the modem and amplifier in the electrical connection box. Directly above the helm is a red night light to sail by. Along with the plastic full enclose, we have phifertex side curtain. That allows air when the side curtains are up and gives 70% shade. Out back behind the cockpit was a small low lazereth. There was only room for one 10 pound propane bottle. It was basically useless space and design. We fabricated a new taller, wider and longer lazereth, that holds two 20 pound propane tanks, four dive tanks, all our drve equipment, a Honda 2000 generator and miscellaneous buckets and cleaning supplies. The top of the lazereth is a sitting/laying area. So company actually opts to sleep on it rather than inside at night. Behind the back lazereth is the arch. It houses four solar panels, wind generator, gps antenna and the second vhf antenna. It has lighting to light up the back deck and swim platform and stereo speakers. Between the hard top and the arch is a bimini with a soft waterproof material. On the back of the boat we have a fold up swim platform. It measures 4’ x 6’ and is about 12” above the water level and has a flip up 4 rung ladder. There is a fresh water shower above the platform. When we redesigned the rigging, we wanted one person to be able to sail the boat alone safely. With that in mind, we added a traveller, that no 47’ Gulfstar has, and ran all lines into the cockpit. We added two self-tailing winches for the traveller, main sail hoist, Genoa hoist and two separate reefing points. All can be done from the cockpit. There are the original two winches towards the back of the cockpit that handle the sheet lines for the main and the genoa. Up front on the bow we installed a Maxwell windlass. It has 130 feet of 3/8” chain. There are three main anchors on board. A delta, a Mantus and a CQR anchor, all oversized. The main sail is virtually new and was designed for this boat after the hardtop modification. The sail might have twenty hours of calm weather on it. It has a fast track to make raising and lowering super easy. We have two genoas in good shape. One is a 110% and one is 150%. The engine room is below the saloon floor. It houses the 6 cylinder Perkins, an 8K next generation generator, four 8D batteries, one 31 series battery, an electric hot water tank, one of the two battery chargers/invertor (a xantrex 120 amp), filtering system for the 20 gallon per hour water maker and various pumps, filters and A/C compressors. I am trying to accurately represent the boat to save myself and you time. There has been no survey done on the boat by myself or the previous owner. If you want a perfect boat that will get an A+ survey, prepare to spend big bucks. If you have less to spend and would rather get out now and start exploring the bays and spend money for repairs and upgrades when you have it, then come and take a look. If you want to live aboard, she is ready to move into and on an excellent mooring in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (included). There are also various marinas near by at very reasonable prices. stevecassan.wix.com/blondha
Description
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1979 |
| Hull ID Number: | GFS04726M79K | Make: | Gulfstar |
| LWL: | 40.5 | Model: | Sailmaster |
| Displacement: | 38,000# | Type: | Cruiser |
| Water Tank: | 350 gal | Length (feet): | 47.5 |
| Head Room: | 6'-7" | Beam (feet): | 13.8 |
| Mast above Water: | 54'-5" | Hull Material: | Fiberglass |
| Ballast: | 10,500# | Rigging: | Sloop, Cutter |
| Draft: | 5'-6" | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
The boat is USCG registered under the name Blondha. We bought it back in 2005. The layout is pretty well standard for the 47’ Gulfstar. Has great headroom everywhere. It has two full bathrooms. The rear/owners bathroom has an electric fresh water toilet, full shower, large counter with sink and good storage. The front bathroom has a new manual saltwater raritan toilet, full shower, medium sized counter with sink and normal storage. The galley has a norcold top freezer bottom fridge that we replaced the old 12 volt compressor for a 110 volt unit so there was no problem to keep ice cream hard. The older 12 volt Danfoss compressors would barely keep ice cream hard. I have since bought the newest Danfoss 12 volt compressor, after seeing a few with the same fridge as ours and rock hard ice cream, but it is still sitting boxed in the v-berth. We built in an additional freezer in the counter top that runs on 12 volts. I believe it’s about 5-6 sq. ft. We love that one. The old double sink was replaced with a large deep sink we found in France. It’s big enough to wash a spaghetti pot, or small grandchild. There is quite a bit of storage in the kitchen and a pantry in the v-berth. It has a three burner gimbaled stove with oven and broiler. There are two 20 pound propane tanks out back. (Not the original one 10 pounder). We wired a few outlets on the boat to run direct from the generator/shore power. One of those outlets is in the kitchen. It is to prevent someone from plugging in a high energy eating appliance into the inverter while we are at anchor without the genny on. We keep our coffee machine and toaster plugged into it. Added some LED lights and three normal spotlights to the kitchen. The saloon has a dinette table that seat 4 comfortably, 6 with two chairs. It drops down to a double bed. Opposite that is the settee that was always narrow for lying down to read or even just sitting for a while, so we increased the width by about 3”. It made all the difference in the world. It’s our second favorite spot to read after the cockpit. The nav. station/desk area is basically my computer desk. The stereo and VHF radio are there. In addition to the factory electrical panel beside the desk, I’ve added a control and amp gauge each for the solar panels and wind generator. Also put in a fresh water level gauge for each of the 2 water tanks. Next to that is the generator control panel and the LINK 2000. Where the standard wet bar is on the 47 footers, we installed an area for a washer dryer combo. Of course we left the wine/liquor cabinet in stock condition. We put a new ceiling in the saloon and added 6 LED light. Down two stairs to the back bedroom is the standard queen size mattress bed. Our only changes here was to converted some drawer space into to shelving space, and add a separate 5,000 BTU A/C unit that just cools that room and can run off a little Honda generator if needed. The boat has a 16,000 BTU A/C unit for the saloon and a 12,000 BTU unit that splits between the two bedrooms. So the back bedroom has 2 A/C units to choose from. Up front in the V-berth we only added a couple fans, LED lights and a step so the grandkids can climb in and out of bed. Up to the cockpit we have a table we install at anchor or dock after removing the steering wheel. The pedestal has an added part on top to house the new Garmin GPS chart plotter and new autopilot head. The boat was originally a ketch rig but sailing down in rain and wind we decided the ketch sail was more of a pain then pleasure and the bimini didn’t extend back far enough to keep the rain from running down the back of your neck. We decide to remove the ketch mast which allowed us to extend the hard top when we made it a lot farther back. With the extended hard top and full enclosure, it’s totally dry and calm in any weather. The hardtop has a DVD/stereo/USB/T.V. tuner connected to a 12 volt flip down T.V. there are stereo speakers installed in the front of the hard top as well as a pair out on the back arch. Four recessed led lights in the hard top and an electrical connection box to easily access all of it. A Wi-Fi antenna is on top with the modem and amplifier in the electrical connection box. Directly above the helm is a red night light to sail by. Along with the plastic full enclose, we have phifertex side curtain. That allows air when the side curtains are up and gives 70% shade. Out back behind the cockpit was a small low lazereth. There was only room for one 10 pound propane bottle. It was basically useless space and design. We fabricated a new taller, wider and longer lazereth, that holds two 20 pound propane tanks, four dive tanks, all our drve equipment, a Honda 2000 generator and miscellaneous buckets and cleaning supplies. The top of the lazereth is a sitting/laying area. So company actually opts to sleep on it rather than inside at night. Behind the back lazereth is the arch. It houses four solar panels, wind generator, gps antenna and the second vhf antenna. It has lighting to light up the back deck and swim platform and stereo speakers. Between the hard top and the arch is a bimini with a soft waterproof material. On the back of the boat we have a fold up swim platform. It measures 4’ x 6’ and is about 12” above the water level and has a flip up 4 rung ladder. There is a fresh water shower above the platform. When we redesigned the rigging, we wanted one person to be able to sail the boat alone safely. With that in mind, we added a traveller, that no 47’ Gulfstar has, and ran all lines into the cockpit. We added two self-tailing winches for the traveller, main sail hoist, Genoa hoist and two separate reefing points. All can be done from the cockpit. There are the original two winches towards the back of the cockpit that handle the sheet lines for the main and the genoa. Up front on the bow we installed a Maxwell windlass. It has 130 feet of 3/8” chain. There are three main anchors on board. A delta, a Mantus and a CQR anchor, all oversized. The main sail is virtually new and was designed for this boat after the hardtop modification. The sail might have twenty hours of calm weather on it. It has a fast track to make raising and lowering super easy. We have two genoas in good shape. One is a 110% and one is 150%. The engine room is below the saloon floor. It houses the 6 cylinder Perkins, an 8K next generation generator, four 8D batteries, one 31 series battery, an electric hot water tank, one of the two battery chargers/invertor (a xantrex 120 amp), filtering system for the 20 gallon per hour water maker and various pumps, filters and A/C compressors. I am trying to accurately represent the boat to save myself and you time. There has been no survey done on the boat by myself or the previous owner. If you want a perfect boat that will get an A+ survey, prepare to spend big bucks. If you have less to spend and would rather get out now and start exploring the bays and spend money for repairs and upgrades when you have it, then come and take a look. If you want to live aboard, she is ready to move into and on an excellent mooring in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (included). There are also various marinas near by at very reasonable prices. stevecassan.wix.com/blondha