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1972 Gulfstar 36

Palm City, Florida

$44,500

Achilles Keel is a very roomy center cockpit Ketch rigged motor sailor equipped for living aboard. The interior layout features a large aft cabin with en-suite head, salon with full galley and dinette, large V-Berth forward and shore power air conditioning. The spacious center cockpit is deep with high seat backs which provide comfort in port and security at sea. A powerful 80 hp. Ford Lehman diesel engine combines with the Ketch rig to make the perfect Motor Sailer. If you are in the market for a well-equipped and maintained affordable liveaboard please contact me today for further details.

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales - Florida Treasure Coast.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Achilles Keel
Make: Gulfstar
Model: 36
Year: 1972
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Builder: Gulfstar
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: notknown
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 36 ft / 10.97 m
Length Overall: 36'3 ft / 11.05 m
Waterline Length: 30'10 ft / 9.40 m
Beam: 12 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft: 3'6 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement: 15,000 lb
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Ford Lehman
  • Model: 4J2TE
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 80hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade
  • Year: 1972
  • Engine Hours: 122
  • Engine Location: Center
Cruising Speed: 6 kn
Maximum Speed: 8 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 105 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 55 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 20 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Center Cockpit, Ketch

Vessel Walkthrough and Accommodations

The Gulfstar Center Cockpit Motor Sailer is a spacious two cabin two head walk over layout. Beginning forward there is a double v-berth with storage drawers. The head is located to the port. A hanging locker is situated to starboard just aft of the main bulkhead with shelf space on top. The salon features a convertible dinette to starboard with storage compartments outboard. The galley is situated along the port side of the salon and fitted with stainless steel sink, 2-burner propane stove top, dual voltage refrigerator freezer. Storage drawers are fitted under the counter forward with additional space outboard. The main electrical panels are mounted on the bulkhead aft adjacent to the galley. The engine room access is behind the removable companionway steps.

The aft cabin features twin berths to port and starboard with storage space below each. A large storage cabinet with a shelf is fitted between the berths. A Navigation station is located forward to port adjacent to the companionway. Engine room access doors are located beneath the companionway as well. A spacious head with toilet, holding tank, vanity, sink, mirror and separate shower is located to starboard in the aft cabin.

The full width engine room can be accessed from the salon or the aft cabin and offers generous storage space and easy access to the engine and batteries for maintenance. Two air conditioning units offer comfort when connected to shore power. The boat is equipped for living aboard and the walk over layout offers excellent privacy in the aft cabin. The Center cockpit is very spacious, well equipped and the center of command for the skipper.

Salon:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Sony Stereo
  • (2) Speakers
  • Convertible dinette
  • Plenty of storage
  • Hanging locker
  • Head access
  • Engine room access
  • Companionway to Center Cockpit
  • 12V Receptacle
  • 12V Lighting
  • AC/DC electrical panel
  • (2) Opening Portals

Galley:

  • Air Conditioning
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Hot and cold-water service
  • 2-Burner propane stove top
  • Propane tanks 
  • Propane BBQ grill on aft deck
  • Dometic 12V/110V under counter refrigerator freezer
  • Storage drawers and cupboards
  • (1) Opening portals
  • 12V Lighting
  • AC outlets

Guest Stateroom Head:

The guest stateroom is all the way forward and features V- berth and a full set of drawers and A hanging locker.

  • Walk-Through headroom
  • V-Berth
  • Dresser drawers under berth
  • Overhead hatch
  • AC electrical outlet
  • Large hanging locker
  • Marine air Air Conditioning
  • 12V Lighting
  • (2) Opening portals
  • Anchor locker access
  • Bow thruster access

Guest Head:

  • Full head
  • Electric toilet
  • Vanity with sink and mirror
  • Hot and cold pressure water
  • AC electrical outlet
  • 12V Lighting
  • Air Conditioning
  • (1) Opening portal

Master Stateroom:

Located aft the Master stateroom offers plenty of space and privacy. The aft cabin features twin berths to port and starboard with storage space below each. A large storage cabinet with a shelf is fitted between the berths. A Navigation station is located forward to port adjacent to the companionway. Engine room access doors are located beneath the companionway as well. A spacious head with toilet, holding tank, vanity, sink, mirror and separate shower is located to starboard in the aft cabin.

  • Walk-Through headroom
  • Twin berths port and starboard
  • Dresser drawers under berth
  • Overhead hatch
  • AC electrical outlet
  • Large hanging locker
  • Marine air Air Conditioning
  • 12V Lighting
  • (3) Opening portals
  • Anchor locker access
  • Bow thruster access

Master Head:

  • Full head with stall shower
  • Electric toilet
  • Vanity with sink and mirror
  • Hot and cold pressure water
  • AC electrical outlet
  • 12V Lighting
  • Air Conditioning
  • (1) Opening portal
Vessel Details

Deck and Hull, Sails and Rigging:

  • Molded fiberglass hull with white topside finish
  • Full keel with internal ballast
  • Spade rudder
  • New bottom paint 5-2024
  • Hull sides waxed 5-2024
  • Teak swim platform on transom
  • Davits for a tender
  • Fiberglass deck and cabin trunk
  • Stainless steel stanchions and lifelines
  • Port and starboard gates
  • 30 AMP Shore power receptacles
  • Lewmar windlass with deck and helm controls
  • CQR Anchor
  • 120’ Stainless chain
  • 100’ Galvanized chain
  • 150’ Rhode
  • Chain locker below deck
  • (1) Deck hatch forward
  • (1) Deck hatch aft
  • (2) Companionway sliding hatches
  • (8) Opening ports
  • (4) Fixed ports
  • Large deep center cockpit with teak coamings
  • Molded bench seats with new cushions 2022
  • (4) Cockpit lockers
  • Steering wheel pedestal with instruments displays
  • Bimini top with stainless steel frame and full enclosure new 2022
  • Wide uncluttered side decks
  • Open aft deck with boarding gate
  • Stainless steel propane BBQ grill
  • Stainless steel boarding ladder
  • Sails and Rigging:
  • Standing and Running Rigging new 2021 Mack sails
  • Sails new 2021 Mack sails
  • Furlex roller Furler
  • (3) Lewmar #8 winches
  • (2) Barlow # 20 winches

Navigation Station Electronics and Helm:

Navigation Station:

  • ICOM VHF
  • Kenwood stereo

Helm:

  • Raymarine VHF 2022
  • Raymarine Autopilot
  • Raymarine Axiom 12” plotter
  • Raymarine multifunction display
  • Vetus bow thruster
  • Danforth compass
  • Windlass control

Electrical:

  • 110 Volt 30-amp AC shore power circuit
  • 30-amp Shore power cord
  • AC breakers and analog volt meter
  • 6-Gallon Water heater
  • Victron energy Inverter Charger
  • (4) Group 31 maintenance free batteries house
  • (1) NorthStar engine battery
  • Cabin outlets
  • 12 Volt DC circuit
  • 12V Breakers and digital volt meter
  • Battery selector switch
  • Bilge pump
  • Water pressure pump
  • Cabin lights
  • Running lights

Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:

  • 80 HP Ford-Lehman diesel engine
  • Fuel burns of 1 gph at 5 knots
  • Engine hour meter 122 hours
  • Direct drive transmission
  • Fuel filter
  • Seacocks
  • Holding tank
  • Macerator
  • Many Spare parts
  • Lever engine controls
  • Pedestal mounted steering wheel
  • Hydraulic steering system
  • Marine air Air-conditioning
  • Seaward Hot water heater
  • Auto/ Manual bilge pump
  • Engine room fire system
Broker's Comments

If you are looking for a seagoing cruiser with live aboard amenities and plenty of room. Plus, a boat that is easy to handle and safe for a family or crew, the 36’ Center Cockpit Motor Sailer is for you! “Achilles Keel” has been well maintained and upgraded continuously by her knowledgeable owners and it shows. She is turnkey ready for cruising and is ready for the change of command.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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