GULFSTAR 36 MS (TWIN CABIN)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36 ft |
| LWL | 30.83 ft |
| Beam | 12 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft |
| Displacement | 15,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 38.17 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.87 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 31.7 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.38 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 526 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 245.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 417.6 sq ft |
About the GULFSTAR 36 MS (TWIN CABIN)
Available as 'Twin Cabin' (center cockpit) and 'Salon' (pilot house) versions. Sloop or ketch rig. Not built in great numbers.
Designed by Richard C. Lazzara and built by Gulfstar from 1971–1973, the Gulfstar 36 MS (Twin Cabin) is a classic full-keel sloop with a displacement of 15000.0 lb. While the exact build count is unknown, this model is characterized by its heavy displacement and traditional layout, appealing to owners who prioritize comfort and stability.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform for relaxed sailing, given its high comfort ratio of 26.16 and twin-cabin layout.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.95 and a high D/L ratio of 228.52, the Gulfstar 36 MS is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and seakeeping abilities.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Cal 3-36 and the O'Day 36, which share similar full-keel designs and heavy displacement characteristics aimed at comfortable cruising.
Direct variant of the GULFSTAR 36 MS (TWIN CABIN)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GULFSTAR 36 MS (TWIN CABIN)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a GULFSTAR 36 MS (TWIN CABIN)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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