GULFSTAR 50 SAILMASTER
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50 ft |
| LWL | 41 ft |
| Beam | 14.5 ft |
| Draft | 5.5 ft |
| Displacement | 41,000 lb |
| Ballast | 11,898.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 19.1 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 51 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 19.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,044.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 553.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 941.6 sq ft |
About the GULFSTAR 50 SAILMASTER
Available as a sloop, cutter, or ketch.
Designed by V. Lazarra and built by Gulfstar Yachts (USA), the Gulfstar 50 Sailmaster is a rare, heavy-displacement cruising yacht with only 17 hulls constructed between 1982 and 1985. Its substantial build quality and limited production run make it a distinctive choice for owners seeking a robust, traditional sailing experience.
- Best for:
- This boat is ideally suited for serious coastal and offshore cruisers who prioritize seakeeping and comfort over high-speed performance, particularly those comfortable with a cutter rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 41000.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.69, the boat is well-suited for offshore passages, offering excellent stability and motion comfort in heavy weather.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Gulfstar 46 and 53, as well as other heavy-displacement American cruisers from the early 1980s like the O'Day 42 or Pearson 42, due to their shared emphasis on stability and interior volume.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GULFSTAR 50 SAILMASTERyet 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.
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