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Gulfstar 37

The gulfstar 37 is a 37.0ft masthead sloop designed by vince lazzara and built in fiberglass by gulfstar yachts between 1976 and 1979., 151 units have been built..

The Gulfstar 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season.

Unknown keel type

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.46 - 1.56 meter (4.79 - 5.09 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Perkins 4.108 diesel engine at 50 hp (37 kW).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.6 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Gulfstar 37 is about 239 kg/cm, alternatively 1338 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 239 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1338 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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1977 Gulfstar 37 Technical Specs

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The Gulfstar 37 was well-built, comfortable and sailed like a dream. But the manufacturer used some techniques and materials to hold costs down. Many owners of these boats also allowed their boats to deteriorate over the decades.

Jewell is totally different! The current is a master craftsman and he wasn't satisfied with the boat so he totally gutted the interior and rebuilt it from the fiberglass hull in. He used the finest materials, the best craftsmanship and a cruiser's ingenuity to craft the perfect cruising sailboat for a couple on a limited budget. Unfortunately for him, after years of cruising in the Caribbean he'll never get that money back but he loved it for cruising and now you, the new owner can enjoy the terrific results for a small fraction of the money spent on it.

• Handcrafted interior of Jatoba (Brazillian Cherry) and oak
• Sole is thick, solid, hand-laid strips of Jatoba and oak
• Interior is thoughtfully designed for the comfort of a cruising couple and occasional guests
• Re-built Perkins 4-108 engine with just 2,000 hrs.
• Hull professionally painted with Awlgrip - NEW 2014!
• Deck and cabin top re-done with gel coat and non-skid - NEW 2014!
• 2014 survey available!

This Jewell won't be on the market long. Call for more details before someone else snaps it up.

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Descriptions, basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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Gulfstar was a well-built production boat that could accommodate a lot of people in a modest space. To keep costs and price low Gulfstar used some economical but not top drawer materials and focused on efficient production techniques. Over the years as the boats had hard use and wear many of the boats showed their age and many older boats haven't held up well. The owner of Jewell bought the boat showing its age and decided to do a rebuild. Sometimes rebuilds are more like redecorating or the craftsmanship isn't professional, the materials aren't the best or the ideas about redesign that sound good to the owner don't necessarily sound good to others.

Jewell's owner is a talented, creative, meticulous craftsman who wanted to convert it into a great comfortable cruiser for two with reasonable accommodations for occasional guests. He ripped out everything to the bare hull and built an entirely new interior with the finest of materials and professional quality craftsmanship. He also incorporated ingenious ideas to make it a uniquely comfortable, spacious boat with convenient features that anyone will appreciate. Most cabin soles are marine plywood with a thin plywood on top covered with a thin teak and holly veneer. Jewell's sole is heavy marine grade plywood with hand laid 1/4" jatoba and oak strips hand finished with marine varnish. Jatoba, also called Brazillian Cherry is a hard, dense, wood whose dark color is a perfect compliment to the lighter color sturdy oak.

From the companionway take four short steps to the saloon. To port is the galley, forward of the galley is a straight settee with storage above and below. Both settees slide out to make  double berths for guests. Forward of the settee is a custom cabinet to house the air conditioner. Opposite the port settee is another straight settee with storage above. Aft of the starboard settee is the nav station. A beautiful custom made table with 2 drop leaves is on the center line serving two, four or more but folds to provide comfortable seating at other times

Forward and to port is a short passage. A door opens into the head on the starboard side. A door forward opens into the owner's stateroom. A custom hanging locker is to port. Additional storage space is built into the port and starboard sides of the berth and below the berth. A stack of custom drawers are on the starboard side extending all the way to the hull. A second private door opens to the head with shower.

• 16,000 btu reverse cycle air conditioner
• Comfortable dining for 6
• Comfortable accommodations for 6
• Comfortable conversation seating for 6
• Custom cabinetry above settee can easily be rearranged to accommodate different storage tastes
• Track lighting with dimmers
• Multiple 12 vdc fans
• Large portlights for ample light
• Opening portlights and hatches for light and ventilation
• Beautiful custom jatoba and oak flooring
• Custom coordinated cushions throughout - RECOVERED 2012!
• 2 sets custom linens - NEW 2012!
• Force 10 gimballed 2 burner propane stove
• Adler Barbour 12 volt holding plate refrigeration with very thick insulation for increased efficiency
• Custom fitted dish storage keeps dishes securely in place in any sea
• Custom spice rack below the dish storage
• Full set of dishes included with the boat
• Custom knife storage rack next to stove
• Custom cabinet with stainless steel doors for canisters above the stove
• Double stainless steel sink with single handle faucet and spray head
• Custom covers for one or both sinks and the stove extend countertop space and store quickly and conveniently out of the way
• Hull painted with Awlgrip - NEW 2014!
• Deck and coachroof re-gelcoated and nonskid - NEW 2014!
• Stainless steel capped rubrails - CAULKED & RE-PAINTED 2014!
• Rocna 45# anchor on bow roller with 200' 5/16" BBB chain
• Delta 35# anchor on bow roller with 30' chain and 160' 5/8" double braid nylon rode
• Sea Tiger manual windlass
• Danforth 25# anchor
• Danforth 8# anchor
• Danforth 2# anchor
• Spare anchor rode in case mounted in cockpit
• Folding swim ladder
• Sunbrella covers for fuel and water jugs
• Stainless steel dinghy davits
• Outboard motor mount on stern rail
• Mainsail with 2 reefs - NEW 2014!
• 100% furling jib sail - NEW 2014!
• Staysail reefs down to storm jib
• Ratlines to climb up the rigging for better visibility navigating through reefs
• Pinrails on the shrouds for handy line control
• Datamarine Corinthian II depth sounder - REBUILT 2015!
• Datamarine knot/log - REBUILT 2015!
• Datamarine boat speed impeller - NEW 2014!
• SI-Tex Colormax Pro chartplotter mounted on  coachroof
• Raymarine wheel mounted autopilot
• Standard VHF mounted at nav station
• Uniden handheld VHF radio
• ICOM M700 PRO marine SSB radio
• 2 spare Navico belt driven autopilots
• Danforth binnacle mounted steering compass
• Sony stereo
• Polaroid flat screen TV
• Perkins 4-108 50 hp diesel engine, 2000 hrs. - REBUILT 2012!
• Head gasket - NEW 2015!
• Front seals - NEW 2015!
• 4 6 volt golf cart batteries in 440 amp hr. house bank - NEW 2016!
• Group 27 starting battery - NEW 2016!
• Kyocera 135 watt solar panel on davits
• Tiltable solar panel on starboard lifelines to direct toward the sun
• 120 amp Ample Power Systems alternator with Smart Regulator
• Xantrex Freedom 458 inverter/charger 2000 watts/100 amps

There is no other Gulfstar like Jewell!

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1976 Gulfstar 37

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Gulfstar 37 is an a11.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Vince & Richard Lazarra and built by Gulfstar Yachts in 1976. She is a great “Ocean Cruiser” and perfect for liveaboard or cruise to nearby island destinations or even some moderate Bluewater cruising.

She is powered by an inboard Perkins diesel 4108 with 50 HP is a proven powerhouse and has been recently worked on and in good running condition according to the owner.

The very beamy salon measuring close to 12’ beam, is very spacious. Her 19,500 lb overall displacement, including the 8,000 lb keel offers a great deal of stability when you step aboard and move about. A comfort ratio of 33.5 means she will handle those rough seas with minimal tossing around.

Her stability is nicely balanced by a keel-stepped mast reaching 52’ and allowing clearance for ICW passage. An updated electric-operated windlass, sizable 45# CQR anchor and 100’ of 3/8” chain allow her to be anchored securely for overnights.

Inside features well-designed and appointed living quarters include 2 cabins and 3 berths. She has a very spacious V-berth, head, and plenty of closets and lockers for storage. The abundant teak woodwork is a feature of the Gulfstar 37 and in some areas, it could use some updating.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Pros and cons of 1980s-era vince lazzara fiberglass cruising boat..

Gulfstar Yachts, which produced 2,500 boats in the 1970s and 1980s, was launched and managed by Vincent Lazzara. Lazzara was one of the early experts in fiberglass boat building, having been involved in constructing the Rhodes-designed Bounty II, one of the first fiberglass yachts.

In 1962, he founded and became part owner of Columbia Yachts, which grew into one of the largest fiberglass boat builders in the 60s. He served primarily as designer and marketer for the company, until it was sold to the Whittaker Corp. in 1967.

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Once his three-year non-compete agreement with Columbias new owners was satisfied, Lazzara established Gulfstar Yachts in 1970, in Tampa, Fla. The company joined a growing group of builders-including Morgan, Irwin, Hunter, and Endeavor-that were making Florida a center of American sailboat building in that decade. (Incidentally, at the same time, Frank Butler concluded a similar non-compete agreement with the Whittaker Corp. and founded Catalina Yachts.)

Lazzara began by building boats often described as low-cost, low-quality, floating condominium sailboat hulls that doubled as trawlers. His first boats were 36- and 53-footers. With identical hulls, the masted versions were called motorsailers, while the non-masted version, with a different deck mold and larger engine, were called trawlers. The sailboats had huge accommodations, but they established a reputation for sailing poorly with their shoal draft, short rigs, and wide beams. Other Gulfstars produced in the early 70s included a 43-foot trawler and 44-foot motorsailer.

In those early years, the Gulfstar boats were built conventionally, but many aspects were designed mainly to save money and produce inexpensive boats. For example, the interiors were full of formica and the ballast was iron pieces set in a concrete slurry.

Other problems had more to do with poor construction practices. The edges of the balsa-cored decks, for example, were not sealed with resin, and there were no backing plates for cleats or other hardware. According to a former yard hand, workers would cut holes in the decks and leave unfinished hulls out in the rain. One critic said that the workmanship in the factory during that time bordered on criminal. To this day, Gulfstars still suffer from the poor quality reputation they earned in the early 70s.

In the mid 70s, Lazzara foresaw changes in consumer tastes and began upgrading Gulfstar quality. Improvements included shifting from iron to lead ballast and using teak rather than formica on the interior. Within a few years, Gulfstar interiors were equal to the best production sailboats in the country, and factory construction practices improved to state-of-the-art.

This push for a new look and reputation led Lazzara to go outside for design, particularly calling on Ted Hood for the designs of the Gulfstar 40 and 48 performance sailboats. Lazzaras two sons, Richard and Brad, also joined the company, with Richard taking on some of the design work.

The changes were marked by one of the companys most famous designs, the Gulfstar 50. However, the company did not completely abandon motorsailers, and it continued to produce the shoal-draft, beamy Gulfstar Sailmaster series.

Lazzara was never one to follow the crowd. With the oil embargo in full swing during the mid 70s-when resins were expensive and in low supply-Lazzara tried a 50-percent glass-to-resin ratio, a practice that was unheard of at the time. Nowadays, this ratio is standard as makers strive to use the least amount of resin possible that will still totally wet-out the cloth. But back then, it was revolutionary, and Lazzara was criticized for it.

Still, many Gulfstars suffer from fiberglassing problems of this era, particularly a history of blister problems until the early 1980s. By then, the workmanship was as good as any other production manufacturer in the country. Gulfstar continued to produce fine teak interiors and performance-oriented sailboats such as the Gulfstar 44 and Gulfstar 60. Along with these sailboats, the company produced displacement motor yachts such as the 44 and 48 designs. In the mid 1980s, Gulfstars production shifted more toward powerboats. Many think that the best Gulfstar sailboat was the 54 Sail Cruiser whose interior joiner work, good design, and quality construction is about the opposite of Gulfstars early days. The early and mid 80s are now generally considered Gulfstars Golden Era.

In the late 1980s, Gulfstar built mostly larger motor yachts, but the company still produced interesting sailboats, including some for the CSY charter fleet, including the 50, 45 Hirsch, and the 42.

For years, Gulfstar discussed a merger with Vikings Yachts, a powerboat builder, and finally in 1990, the company was sold to Viking Yachts. Lazzaras sons moved on to found Lazzara Yachts, a mega-yacht builder that still builds boats out of the Tampa Bay area.

Currently, there are two Gulfstar owners websites, but neither have been active recently.

The Gulfstar 36

The Gulfstar 36, also called the 36 Auxiliary, was the smallest boat the company built in the 1980s. Twenty-three of the boats were built between 1983 and 1985. Overall, its design is conservatively traditional-it was never called a racer-cruiser, but it was similar to many popular racer-cruisers and coastal cruisers of the time, with modest overhangs, a longish waterline, a moderately long fin keel that is 4 feet, 10 inches deep, and a skeg-hung rudder. The designers are listed as R.C. Lazzara and David Jones.

Above the waterline, the deck has a minimal sheer and the coachroof is attractive, with a sloping front edge. The four cowl-vents on the cabintop have sturdy stainless-steel guards. A dodger and bimini were not standard on the boat, and there are many variations of that equipment on Gulfstar 36s around today.

The cockpit is large and roomy, though you have to step up onto the seats to get by the wheel. The cockpit is 90 inches long, and the seats have good, high back support. A propane locker for two 10-pound tanks is at the aft end of the cockpit. Theres a deep lazarette locker on the port side and a shallow one to starboard.

Sidedecks are wide, but its a squeeze getting by the upper and aft shrouds. The foredeck is clear, with a good-sized anchor locker and a short stainless sprit for carrying a plow-type anchor. Our test boat had a 33-pound Delta on the sprit, and the anchor locker was large enough to carry a 33-pound Bruce in addition to the anchor rode. A Danforth hangs on the stern pushpit.

A good bow pulpit and double, 27-inch-high lifelines (with two gates just ahead of the cockpit) are standard, and a stern ladder folds down from the stern pushpit. The stern is wide enough to handle dinghy davits, which our test boat was equipped with.

Construction of the 36 is conventional and of good quality, with standard hand-layup roving and mat. (Early Gulfstars were famous for using the chopper gun for layup, but the later models abandoned that method.) Displacement is 14,250 pounds, with 5,460 pounds of lead encapsulated in fiberglass in the keel, for a ballast/displacement ratio of 38 percent.

A couple of peculiarities of construction-the deck is supposedly balsa-cored, but drilled holes and a larger cut-out in the cockpit revealed a marine-grade plywood core. Were not sure there is any balsa in the deck, and the notable lack of any delamination in a 28-year-old boat suggests that it may be all plywood cored, in spite of the companys information.

Inside the boat, the hull is totally lined with teak-veneer plywood, so its difficult to inspect the hull itself. The deck has a conventional L flange that is glassed and fastened to the hull through the exterior rubrail, and the bulkheads are well-glassed where they are viewable.

The rig is a conventional, single-spreader, masthead sloop, keel-stepped, with a nominal sail area of 608 square feet. A 135- to 140-percent roller genoa was pretty standard. Sail area to displacement ratio is a moderate 16.61, an indication that the boat is a good but not spectacular sailer. The only unusual thing about the rig is that the aft lower shrouds go to the same chainplate as the upper shrouds.

Our test boat had a Hood jib furler and originally had a Hood roller-furling boom, which the owner had scrapped because of difficulties raising and lowering the main. The boat now has a conventional main with a lazyjack handling system. There were many variations and changes in the Gulfstar 36 rigging over the years. The rig should be examined carefully by a purchaser for saltwater corrosion in the fittings.

Original hardware on the boat was good quality with the standard equipment being pretty complete, though spinnaker gear was not included in the original specs. The Barient 27 sheet winches and the Barient 22 mast and mainsheet winches are two-speed self-tailers and still very serviceable after 28 years. The wheel is a Merriman, as were the original traveller, tracks, and blocks. To be expected in an older boat, many minor changes will have been made to the boats hardware over the years.

Almost all the Gulfstars used Perkins diesels, and the 36 has a 4-108, plenty powerful for the boat-quite a bit noisier than more-recent diesels. The 36 we tested had 8,000 hours on the engine, and some 36s may be due for overhauls or engine replacement. The engine compartment is large enough to handle all current 30- to 45-horsepower engines. The 1-inch shaft uses a conventional strut, and the test boat had a big three-blade propeller, which doesn’t help sailing performance. A PYI shaft seal had been retrofitted.

Access to the front of the engine is good, with the cabin steps removed, but getting behind the engine is almost impossible through the cockpit-locker access hatch if youre taller than 4 feet or heavier than 90 pounds. But access is necessary to get at the transmission, shaft seal, battery charger, water heater, water-lift muffler, steering gear, and so on. On our test boat, the owner had taken the extreme step of cutting a large access hatch in the cockpit sole. Fuel tankage is 40 gallons, plenty for normal coastal cruising.

The electrical system was originally well done, with wiring well-labelled and bundled. As expected, many modifications have been made, and the electrical panel is small for the current electric and electronic demands aboard mid-size cruising boats. Breakers for both 12-volt and the shore-power system are standard. The battery tray in the cockpit locker has room for only two batteries, and our test boat had added another battery tray behind the engine.

One odd thing on our test boat is that the boat had no running lights for running under power (red/green bow, stern white, mast forward white), and obviously had never had any-there were no fittings and no wiring for these lights on the boat. Its hard to imagine how a 28-year-old boat could get by without legal running lights, but there were none-the running lights switch on the electrical panel turned on just a masthead tricolor light for sailing. There is also a masthead anchor light.

An electric bilge pump and cockpit Whale hand pump are adequate for de-watering.

Accommodations

The interior of the boat is roomy, comparable to other spacious cruisers of the era, like the Catalina 36. The arrangement, again, is conventional.

A large quarter berth is aft to starboard, with a small nav station at the head of the berth. Opposite is a U-shaped galley that came standard with a two-burner Shipmate propane stove and Adler-Barbour-powered cooler, plus a double sink and ample dry storage. Counter-top space is minimal but adequate, and there are six small storage lockers outboard and behind the galley.

Next forward are port and starboard settees; the starboard one pulls out to form a sleeping-double. There is some storage behind and above the settees, and two 40-gallon water tanks are underneath. An oversize table occupies the center of the boat.

Gulfstar, even in 1984, seemed to subscribe to the foolish idea that a 36-foot cruiser could live and sleep six or seven people. A couple using the boat will likely convert the large quarter berth to storage.

Next forward are hanging and storage lockers to port and a large head with separate shower stall to starboard. Finally forward is a large V-berth, 78 inches long, 78 inches wide at the head, and 28 inches wide at the foot. Storage and a holding tank are underneath the berth, and a storage forepeak is ahead of the V-berth, underneath the anchor locker.

Joiner work below is teak and teak-faced plywood and generally well done. Four opening ports along with two overhead hatches and four dorades provide adequate ventilation. Ports in the main cabin provide ample light inside and decent views.

Performance

The Gulfstar 36 is an adequate sailor-not super fast, but not a dog. US Sailing doesn’t list a PHRF rating for the boat-they require three or more boats to have been rated in the previous five years, and there obviously were none being raced. An older single PHRF rating was 144, which we found may be optimistic. We doubt if anyone would want to buy the boat as a club racer. It sails like a cruising boat-probably not as fast as the newer, lighter-weight boats.

The boat will go to weather decently-even with an age-challenged main and 140-percent jib, it easily tacks through 90 degrees and achieves hull speed in 12 to 14 knots of wind.

The helm is well balanced. Reaching and off the wind, the boat is easy on helm and sails comfortably. The big three-blade prop obviously slows the boat down, and a good feathering prop would be a desirable addition. As is, cruisers are likely to turn on the engine when the wind drops below 6 to 8 knots.

Under power, the big Perkins diesel easily drives the boat to hull speed, even in a strong head wind. Handling under power is straightforward in both forward and reverse, with little pull on the helm and with just enough prop walk to kick the stern a bit in tight quarters. As with everything else on the boat, performance of the Gulfstar 36 is moderate.

With few models of the Gulfstars available at any one time, cost of a used Gulfstar 36 is hard to specify. More of the larger Gulfstar models seem to be available at any given time. PS could find only two 36s for sale at presstime, priced at $39,500 and $44,000. Actual selling price will depend on condition and equipment, and most used boats of this age will need some upgrading. As the cost approaches $30,000, we think that a Gulfstar 36 in decent condition would be a good value for a conservative cruising boat.

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I am looking at a 1974 Gulfstar 41′. The condition seems very good and it has been cared for asking 49k. My concern is the backing plates and other shortcuts the builder used or is stated to use in a few articles I have read.

Any thougts on this year boat or should I move on to a different brand of boat?

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> > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 12-01-2014, 11:36   enthusiasts! This is my first forumpost, ever, so hopefully I have done this right, if not then I apologise and use it as a cruiser for a year or two and then take it back to . To me the looks to be a comfortable and vessel, very spacious and I love the lines, and apart from some reports about quality issues on the early Gulfstars everything looks fine. Then I met a previous GS 37 owner who had serious doubts about safely doing a . I have no idea how experienced he is as a sailor though. I have not changed my mind, but it made me think about the whole thing again. The is well over 30 yrs old, so obviously it need done, but as far as I can see it should be just as good or better than a lot of the that I know have done this before. I know it was a popular boat in its time and surely of over a hundred made, some must have done a at some point. Or? If you know the 37 I would be very grateful for your advice! 12-01-2014, 13:49   Boat: Tayana 37 than the boat. I'm trying to buy a , a proven world cruiser, but I wouldn't cross the Atlantic in her because I'm not ready as a . It'll all depend on you. Or rather, 95% depends on you, 5% depends on the boat. Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Cruisers Sailing Forum mobile app 12-01-2014, 14:24   Boat: Rafiki 37 12-01-2014, 14:26   Boat: cape dory 30 MKII 37. it looks good on the inside and out. nice and the rig can be handled by one person. i sailed one in 15 knots of and it tracked beautifully along with hitting 9 knots boat speed. seemed like a solid and well built boat. 12-01-2014, 14:42   Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt) 13-01-2014, 06:09   15-01-2014, 10:55   Boat: Judel/Vrolijk 33 15-01-2014, 11:52   Boat: Gulfstar , Mk II.....I would you for your 37! My Gulfstar is one of several produced, no. 44 in 1977 that were properly layed up and is free from improper lay-up , or bottom pocks...Not all came out as fortunate! This boat is all original...the original remains in very good condition. A Side bow thruster has been installed, the original 4-108 has 4 thousand hours maintained, changes every trip out...really! I , I don't need all the space this 43 gives....I'd love to even on a GS 37......call me 774-392-1930...steve , , , Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search All Topics Sailing Cruising Under Sail SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Gulfstar 37 for liveaboard cruising? Add to quote We've already posted in this forum our plans to be liveaboard cruisers in a few years with our daughters who will be 3 and 4 years old at the time. We currently live in Beaufort, SC and will be heading south with plans to cruise the Keys and the Bahamas and then ? Anyway, we've gotten some fantastic boat recommendations from several people on here who appear to be knowledgeable and the information we've received is being processed and applied to our searches. Thanks everybody! However, we've come across a Gulfstar 37 FSBO right in the heart of our desired price range and wanted to know if anybody had anything positive or negative to say about these boats in terms of quality of construction, reputation for sailing, etc. From the listing we are viewing, there seem to be quite a few positives for our particular situation - shallow draft (under 5 feet) - 19500 lbs! - well priced - upgraded freshwater tanks (92 gallons) - always been a freshwater boat So, what say you about a 1977 37ft Gulfstar sloop?   Build quality was very variable, some have very serious blistering.   they are heavy boats and would be considered sluggish by today's standards. Narrow beam as compared to today's 37' As mentioned, build quality is all over the place, as was the layup and quality of materials. Tough to heat and cool as there is not much space to work with. If it fits your needs, and surveys OK...then you have a candidate. best of luck   92 gallons of water for 4 people? We feel we're quite conservative and our 115 gallons lasts about 2 weeks or so for 2 of us, 3 if we push it. Sure, some can make 100 gallons last 2 months but can you and your kids? Needing water every 5 to 7 days can get tedious. Can you somehow set up a test at home to see how long you can make 100 gallons last?   Not many boats under 40 ft have significantly more than 92 gallons. An exception is the CSY 37 with 150. I agree water will be an issue unless they go down the watermaker route then it is powering the SOB.   And many families have made sub 100 tankage work. But it is a hurdle that needs to be considered. A home test of seeing how far you can stretch 100 gallons would be instructive.   People have been cruising the seas for years on far less water than 92 gallons, and that includes the days before watermakers. Dishes and showers are salt water, with a fresh water rinse. Cook with salt water or half and half, and use a pressure cooker. If you're in the tropics during the wet seasons, a tarp with a hose captures water. Add 10 gals for the two jerry jugs you'll want to carry on deck. If all else fails, drink the beer.   AlanF said: If all else fails, drink the beer. Click to expand... You can certainly make 92G work. In reality, with that particular boat, you can strap on a 4+ gerry cans to increase 112 or better. Plus, with a watermaker, you can work through many of your water issues when in a place where you can make water. But that is the issue with the water maker: You have to be in a place where you can make it. For example, if you come down to the Keys like Marathon (Book Key Harbor) or Key West, I would not make water here. Now water is available, and some people do make water in this harbor, but I wouldn't. SO you may find yourself hauling water regardless. With work and coservation, you should be able to get down to about 2.4 gallons/day/person. THat is about what we burn. With real conservation, we can cut that number in half (and have done that), but that gives you a good ballpark. The things to look for in a boat are storage, storage, and storage. Especially with younger kids, many of their toys are bulky. You will also be carrying a lot of kids books which are fantastic and fun for them to entertain themselves on the long, boring days and nights. Think about how you will secure them in for storms (where they will sleep) and above all ventilation. When you com down here, it gets HOT and often the breezes are very light in the summer months. Kids seems especially susceptible to heat (my youngest breaks out in a rash). Anyways, those are a few thoughts off the top of my head. Brian   If you're still shopping, I can offer a few notes. We have completed our first year with a '79 Gulfstar 37. While not living aboard just yet, that is the goal. I have found her to sail quite well. Yes she's heavy but the long waterline lets her keep the speed up in all but the lightest air. Pointing suffers in light breezes too, of course. But in 15+ knots she is a locomotive. Pretty dry cockpit too. Blistering is an issue. Our boat was barrier coated by a previous owner, but there are topside blisters from water trapped behind shrinkwrap. (She was on the hard for about 3 years.) This boat was also repowered. That will probably be your biggest issue if the old Perkins is still in it. Access is challenging. Rig age is the other big ticket item. I have replaced our forestay, as the old Hood furler was grinding an hourglass in the wire at the top of the foil. The fittings are all Sta-Lok which will make DIY replacement of the other stays possible. Most of theses boats also leak around the ports and fixed windows at this age. The pretty interior teak veneer plywood de-laminates there and at the companionway. There was no provision for a holding tank in the original plan. The Lectrasan was supposed to take care of everything... I have seen one owner who has a tank installed under the settee, sacrificing the drawer space. We have gone the composting toilet route. I am replacing the seacocks that will remain as the originals are rubber cored ancestors of a ball valve, made by Groco, requiring a compression wingnut to be loosened and tightened to open or close the valve. And no spare parts that I know of. The water tank upgrade is intriguing. Our original fiberglass tanks hold about 70 gallons, smell like resin, and will forever. We don't drink it and I will experiment with filters this season. Any boat this age will accumulate a list of similar scope, unless the PO was an upgrade hoss. In which case the price will reflect the work load. The point I guess I should be making is that we find the boat comfy and safe and fun to sail. They are priced below most of the better known brands, but I believe this model is one of the better designs from Gulfstar.   Hi Awaywego We also have a 79 GS 37 for 10 yrs now! Love the boat! Check all deck areas around stanction bases etc. with a moisture meter. Note to get at the bases you will need to take down the head liner along the perimeter and either take out the galley cabinet or hole the ceiling panel to get at the boarding gate stanction base. Also check around front mooring cleats and the chain hole for the same. I have just gone thru and taken out 5 sections of core going in from underneath. Check especially around deck drains and water fuel fill. As with most mfgs of that time, they just drilled or cut holes, with out sealing core. So you know what happens! Any way for added water capacity you can put a bladder under the salon table, which puts it right over the existing tank. This would require a hole/lift out panel in the sole, or you could take out a section of the floor(verticle) at the end of the mast step panel. I have done a visual with a scope, and there is nothing there other than air from the top of the water tank to the under neath of the sole. The only thing you have to be concerned about is that when full the bladder does not make contact with the screws that hold down the table base. Rebedding the portals and fixed windows is easy breezy, just time consuming. If engine access is required more what is available in standard condition, you only have to unscrew sink caninet base and move out of the way. Our's did/does not have a blister prob., but then it is only in during summer months. The build quality does not vary much as it did before 78. The 37s have solid layup hulls, cored decks with a shoe box hull to deck joint that is glassed together from the inside the full perimeter. If you want to talk more about the boat you can send me a private!! Good Luck Mike   I've had a '77 Gulfstar Aft Cockpit for 9 years and it is a terrific boat. She is much faster than people think and handles heavy weather like a champ. I don't have the blister issue to any extent with mine but thats not uncommon a problem with older boats anyways. Don't let that drive your decision. She has a ton of room below and is quite comfortable for a couple and a couple of kids. The wood work is very nice and the interior design allows for fairly free movement. The cockpit is very dry and you'll feel safe in this boat. I would imagine you'd get her for a good price and with a little TLC and maybe a few grand in improvements you'll have a winner. The draft is a real plus as well, you'll be able to go into those shallow waters of the Keys, etc quite well. Bottom line is get a reputable marine surveyor to check her out and make your decision from there.   mike dryver said: Hi Awaywego We also have a 79 GS 37 for 10 yrs now! Love the boat! Check all deck areas around stanction bases etc. with a moisture meter. Note to get at the bases you will need to take down the head liner along the perimeter and either take out the galley cabinet or hole the ceiling panel to get at the boarding gate stanction base. Also check around front mooring cleats and the chain hole for the same. I have just gone thru and taken out 5 sections of core going in from underneath. Check especially around deck drains and water fuel fill. As with most mfgs of that time, they just drilled or cut holes, with out sealing core. So you know what happens! Any way for added water capacity you can put a bladder under the salon table, which puts it right over the existing tank. This would require a hole/lift out panel in the sole, or you could take out a section of the floor(verticle) at the end of the mast step panel. I have done a visual with a scope, and there is nothing there other than air from the top of the water tank to the under neath of the sole. The only thing you have to be concerned about is that when full the bladder does not make contact with the screws that hold down the table base. Rebedding the portals and fixed windows is easy breezy, just time consuming. If engine access is required more what is available in standard condition, you only have to unscrew sink caninet base and move out of the way. Our's did/does not have a blister prob., but then it is only in during summer months. The build quality does not vary much as it did before 78. The 37s have solid layup hulls, cored decks with a shoe box hull to deck joint that is glassed together from the inside the full perimeter. If you want to talk more about the boat you can send me a private!! Good Luck Mike Click to expand... (Deleted. Had responded to the Old Post before realizing it was from 2015)   Though some of the Gulfstars were pretty well built, there were many built for the bare boat industry and even if well built (which wasn't the general case) they were often beat to sh*t over at least the first 5 years of their life. Be extremely careful getting into one of these boats and be sure to have it surveyed by the best (and probably the most expensive) sailboat surveyor you can find. A good glass guy can cover up some very serious problems, which was why they were often the highest paid employee at bareboat companies.   awaywego said: We currently live in Beaufort, SC and will be heading south with plans to cruise the Keys and the Bahamas and then ? So, what say you about a 1977 37ft Gulfstar sloop? Click to expand... ?             176.3K members Top Contributors this Month (600x450:68Kb) Wanderlust is our 1978 Gulfstar aft-cockpit 37. We bought her in May 2005 after the previous owners did a three-month hauled refit, spent the summer doing another full refit, left San Francisco in October and sailed more than 5000nm to Zihuatanejo, Mexico and back. The Gulfstar 37 is a perfect couple's coastal cruiser; an ideal compromise between a fast modern boat (uncomfortable in strong weather) and a heavier full-keel cruiser (slow and unenjoyable to sail). Vizcaino Bay - the open stretch before Turtle Bay halfway down the Baja - is a place where you'll want a Gulfstar. 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But the 37 isn't one of them. It has a fin keel, skeg hung rudder, and a very nice layout for its era. I've spent years sailing one. First the pluses: - Reasonable performance for a cruiser. My '77 Gulfstar 37 easily outsailed an '89 Hunter 37 on a ... Gulfstar 37 The Gulfstar 37 is a 37.0ft masthead sloop designed by Vince Lazzara and built in fiberglass by Gulfstar Yachts between 1976 and 1979. 151 units have been built. The Gulfstar 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater ... Gulfstar Yachts Gulfstar Yachts. Founded by Richard Valdez and Vince Lazarra. (Most boats were designed by Vince Lazarra and his son Dick). The sailboat division was discontinued and the company was sold to Viking Yachts in 1987. HIN: GFS. Years in Business: 1970 - 1987. Sailboats Built By Gulfstar Yachts. 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