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1978 Gulfstar 50

New Orleans, Louisiana

$269,000

This Gulfstar 50 is an Incredible Cruising Boat!

If You're Looking for a Strong, Well Equipped, Beautiful Sailing Boat 

Look No Farther.

"Delphi" is a rare find. She's been owned by the seller from the very beginning. Needless to say, he loves this boat, and he has taken METICULOUS CARE of her, I promise you won't be disappointed. She is literally ready to leave the dock right now to start your cruising adventure. This Gulfstar 50 is a ketch rig, the owner has sparred no expensive with the sail inventory, the number of sails for all situations is quite impressive. Both the exterior and interior of this vessel are flawless. 

Call Now to Make an Appointment to See This Classic Gulfstar!

Disclaimer

Great Southern Yacht Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by CJ Yacht Sales.

Basic Boat Info

Make: Gulfstar
Model: 50
Year: 1978
Condition: Used
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length: 50 ft / 15.24 m
Length Overall: 50 ft / 15.24 m
Waterline Length: 39'8 ft / 12.09 m
Beam: 13'8 ft / 4.17 m
Max Draft: 7 ft / 2.13 m
Displacement: 35,000 lb
Ballast: 10,500 lb
Electrical Circuit: 110 V
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Perkins
  • Model: 4.154M
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 62hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1978

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 110 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 210 gal
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 15 gal

Other

Heads Count: 2
Total Liferaft Capacity: 8
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Cruisers, Center Cockpit

Accommodations

 

Interior layout:

 Reckoning from forward, the vessel divided by trans verse bulkheads providing the following spaces:   Forward, chain & rope locker with access through double doors from V-berth.  

Forward, Vee berth compartment with berthing accommodations for two persons.  Hanging lockers port and starboard.  

To port, of center line of passageway is forward head compartment accessible from V-berth and passageway. Head fitted with Jabsco manual marine toilet, wash basin and open shower.   

To starboard, opposite of passageway finds large storage/hanging locker.  

To port, Main cabin with U-shaped dinette and fold up dining table that seats 4-6. To starboard, upper-double fold out berth, below single berth. Lee cloths fitted. Interior Cushions New 2023.

To port, dividing main cabin and galley is a custom made liquor bar with storage for plates, cups and paper towels.  

Continuing aft finds galley area to portside of companionway with custom made freezer and refrigerator compartment, three burner propane stove and microwave oven.

To starboard and opposite the galley is the navigation area.  

Machinery space amidships portside passageway from galley to private stateroom aft thereto.

Stateroom fitted with full width double berth with private head and shower. Electric marine toilet to starboard forward.  

Open cockpit located above machinery space.   From centerline to starboard is the Lazarette containing general storage accessible from deck hatch. To port is the propane gas locker accessible from deck hatch.  

 Interior fit & trim generally of teak & holly varnished soles, varnished teak joiner work and vinyl headliners. 

Galley
  • Custom Built Seafrost 110 VAC Top Loading Refrigerator & Freezer New 2024
  • Force 10 Three Burner LPG Cook Top
  • LPG Shut Off Solenoid New 2020
  • Electric Solenoid Safety Switch
  • (2) 5 Gallon Aluminum Propane 
  • Propane Regulator & Hoses New 2024
  • GE Microwave/ Convection Oven New 2022
  • Formica Countertops 
  • Double Deep Stainless Steel Sinks
  • Hot/Cold Pressure Water System
  • Filtered Freshwater Tap at Sink
  • Custom Glassware, Dishware, Wine & Liquor Teak Racks
Mechanical
  • Engine: Perkins 4 Cylinder
  • Model: 4.154 M
  • Horsepower: 62HP
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Fuel System: Racor 900 Fuel Filters
  • Shaft: Stainless Steel w/Traditional Packing Gland
  • Propulsion: 3 Blade Bronze Propeller
  • Transmission: Borg Wagner Velvet Drive 
  • Coupler New 2024
  • Rebuilt Fuel Injectors New 2024
  • Rear Crankshaft Oil Seal Replaced w/Graphite Seal New 2024
  • Heat Exchanger Serviced 2024
  • Valves Adjusted 2024
  • Cylinder Head Rebuilt 2024
  • Skeg Rudder
  • Rudder Log: Bronze w/Custom Built Transverse Support Frame for Skeg Rudder New 2022
  • Forward & Rear Engine Mounts New 2024
  • Audible Engine Overheat Alarms
  •  Below Water Line Bronze Thru Hulls New 2022
  • Above Water Line Bronze Thru Hulls New 2022
Plumbing
  • Fiberglass 110 Gallon Freshwater Tank
  • Shurflo Freshwater Pump
  • Shurflo 12VDC Raw Water Washdown Pump
  • Shurflo Shower Sump Pumps
  • Cruisair Reverse Cycle 16,000 BTU Salon Air Conditioner 
  • Cruisair Reverse Cycle 12,000 BTU Forward Air Conditioner New 2024
  • Cruisair Reverse Cycle 12,000 BTU Aft Air Conditioner New 2024
  • Water Heater 11 Gallons New 2021
  • Watermaker
  • Keel 3700 GPH Automatic Bilge Pump
  • Remote Keel 350 GPH Automatic Bilge Pump
  • Whale Gusher 10 Manual Bilge Pump
  • High Water Alarm
  • Bilge Hoses New 2022
  • Polyethylene 15 Gallon Holding Tank
  • Raritan Crown 12VDC Aft Head
  • Raritan PH Manual Forward Head
Electrical
  • Northern Lights 8 KW Generator w/2,896 Hours
  • Racor 500 Fuel System for Generator
  • (4) Battery Banks
  • Bank 1 8D Gel House & Electronics Marine Battery New 2023
  • Bank 2 4D Gel Engine Marine Battery 
  • Bank 3 (2) 6 Volt Gell House Marine Batteries
  • Bank 4 (2) Group 31 Gel House Marine Batteries for Anchor, Windlass & Toilets
  • Niehoff 60 Amp Alternator New 2024
  • (2) Spare Newmar100 Amp Alternators 
  • Newmar PT-80 12 VDC Battery Converter Charger w/Remote Panel
  • Xantrex Freedom 3000 Watt Inverter/Charger New 2020
  • Xantrex Freedom Digital Inverter Controller New 2020
  • (3) Photovoltaic 175 Watt Solar Panels New 2020
  • E Power XTRA MPPT Solar Charge Controller
  • MT50 Digital Solar Remote Display New 2020
  • Rewired Bonding System New 2021
  • Interior Lighting New 2023
  • (2) 30 Amp 125VAC Shore Power Cords
Electronics & Navigation
  • Garmin 541 GPS Chart Plotter
  • Raymarine Hydraulic Smart Pilot AC-C200 New 2022
  • Raymarine Digital Depth & Speed Gauges
  • Raymarine Analogue Wind Speed & Direction Unit New 2023
  • Raytheon Ray 45 VHF Transceiver
  • Raytheon 700 AIS Class B Transceiver New 2023
  • Icom 605 VHF Radiotelephone New 2023
  • Cell Phone Booster Antenna New 2023
  • Icom M802 SSB Transceiver Refurbished 2023
  • Danforth 5" Compass
  • Sirius 1000 Info Link Satellite Weather Receiver
  • SSB Interface Weather Fax to Max Pro
  • Tri-Color Mast Head Light New 2023
  • All Exterior Navigation Lights New 2023
  • Spreader Deck Lights New 2023
  • Brother MFC J985 DW Printer
  • LG 24" LCD Television
  • Samsung 24" LCD Television
  • Bose Surround Sound Stereo System Refurbished 2023
  • Bose Surround Sound for Salon Television
  • Sony Am/Fm/CD/BT Stereo
Deck/Hull/Cockpit
  • Stainless Steel Bimini Top New 2024
  • Sunbrella Bimini
  • Sunbrella Dodger w/Strataglass
  • Lexan Hatch Glass New 2017
  • Sunbrella Hatch Covers
  • Bench Style Helm Seating
  • Exterior Wood Painted 2019/2020
  • Stainless Steel 1" Stern Rail
  • Stainless Steel Rail at Mast
  • Custom Stainless Steel Dinghy Davits
  • Stainless Steel Rail Mounted Swim Ladder
  • Stainless Steel Stern Swim Ladder
  • Stainless Steel Dinghy Motor Mount
  • Bronze Portlights
Sails/Rigging
  • Ketch Rig
  • Keel Stepped Mast & Mizzen
  • Mast Pulled 2023
  • Wiring in Mast New 2023
  • Mast Boot New 2023
  • Mast, Mizzen & Booms Awlgrip Painted 2023
  • Sail Covers for Main & Mizzen
  • Main Mast Standing Rigging New 2023
  • Mizzen Turnbuckles New 2023
  • 2 Tracks on Main Mast
  • Running Inner Forestay
  • North Sail Main
  • North Sail Main Storm Sail
  • North Sail Forestay Jib New 2021
  • North Sail 150% Light Air Jib
  • North Sail 65% Heavy Jib
  • North Sail Heavy Storm Jib
  • North Sail Mizzen Sail
  • Light Air Gennaker
  • Riding Rode Sail
Gound Tackle
  • 40# Danforth 6' 5/16 Chain w/250 Nylon Rode
  • Plow #45 150' of Galvanized Chain w/150' of Nylon Rode
  • 40# Spare Danforth
  • Sea Anchor w/conical oil Canister & Attached Lead W/Trip Line
  • 12 Volt Ideal Reversible Windlass Motor Rebuilt 2020
  • Stainless Steel Anchor Roller
  • Painted Teak Bow Pulpit
Additional Information

Owner's personal items not listed here are not a part of the sale.

Details of this vessel are offered in good faith but we cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. While efforts are made to keep this listing up to date, information provided at the time of listing is subject to change if the vessel is on the market for an extended time.  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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