Gulfstar 37 AC
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| Make | Gulfstar |
|---|---|
| Model | 37 AC |
| Year | 1977 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$40,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 11.28 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Colchester, Vermont, United States |
| LOA | 11.28 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.61 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Westerbeke |
| Engine Model | 44 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 44 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 60 |
| Designer | Vince Lazarra |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 55 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 160 gal |
Description
FOR SALE
1977 Gulfstar 37 Aft-Cockpit sailboat “Sirenia”
This is a rare single-family boat. Originally custom fitted out by Ted Hood himself, it has been owned, since new, by a single family of professional mariners and yachtsmen. This trusted and proven bluewater boat has called Marblehead, MA; Boothbay, ME, and now Lake Champlain, her ports of call and has ventured to the Bahamas, Florida, most of the Atlantic seaboard, the islands, and New Zealand, to name a few.
We love this boat. We are sad to see her go, but she deserves to be used and sailed and enjoyed more than we are currently. We want to see her go to a good home where she will be loved and cared for and maintained- and sailed.
Don’t be fooled. Gulfstar made a number of motor-sailers and other boats that are not considered good sailors. This is not one of them. The 37 is a true fin-keeled, skeg hung rudder sloop with above average sailing performance for its age and size.
This is a cruiser’s, couple/family boat. Huge cockpit and cockpit lockers; roomy salon and head, comfortable stateroom. Tons of storage. Wide beam carried aft, comfortable in heavy seas and higher breeze. Surefooted, easy to manage, sails well, comfortable, and affordable. This well maintained 37 is a lot of boat for the money, and an excellent step up, possible live-a-board.
Ready to sail and use as she sits. Exceptional candidate for additional upgrades and improvements.
Many more pictures and much more information available. Sirenia has been a passion project of ours, happy to teach and guide new owners to learn all about her.
Specs- see Gulfstar 37 on Sailboat Data
There are some known issues, nothing unusual or major, which we will happily point out. Sirenia is not perfect, but is in better than average shape for her age and is an excellent candidate for additional upgrades and maintenance.
Price: $40,000 or best reasonable offer. Might consider partial trades for center console or lobster/picnic style boats. Winter storage and spring launch are paid. Expect price to go up in the Spring.
Additional Options:
Inclusion of a Walker Bay 8 rowable/sailable dinghy is negotiable
Winter storage in Colchester, VT is paid.
Spring Launch is paid.
Pre-refit survey (2017) is available.
Accommodations
Comfortable cruiser for a couple or family. Sleeps two comfortably, 4 for fun, and 5 or more underway as needed.
Custom additional forward water tank under v-berth
Wide and easy companionway stairs, dog and human friendly.
New Nature’s Head Composting toilet installed, with full solar power venting (2018)
Extra large dodger/bimini set up with matching sail covers and seat cushions
Kerosene cabin heater
Comes with an extra large dog ladder (removable) for dogs to swim and board.
New Inverter hardwired and installed (2018)
New (bluetooth capable) stereo installed with additional cockpit speakers (2018)
Installed 5 cabin Fans (2018)
New solar vent van in v-berth (2019)
LED bulbs and spares/replacements throughout.
Mechanical Equipment
Repowered to Westerbeke 44 in 2017. Fewer than 100 hrs on the new engine. Professionally installed and maintained.
Custom solid aluminum bronze alloy automatic feather prop by PF Luke of Boothbay, ME. Excellent handling in forward and reverse under power.
Custom additional aft fuel tank with inline fuel pump to extend cruising range\
Manual windlass
Battery Charger and 30 amp shore power
New Starting and House batteries (2018)
New power oil lift pump (2018)
Westerbeke 44 complete full repower/ professional installation (2018). Regularly professionally maintained since.
Galley Equipment
Well designed galley with Sea Frost chiller (2017) and Shipmate 2 burner propane stove/oven, easy to use underway.
Deck and Hull Equipment
New Additional bilge pumps (Rule 2000 and 1100) installed (2018)
Furlex headsail furling system
Harken Self-tailing winches
6 sails, all in working/cruising condition: Main; Staysail, 150%, 135%, 130%, Working Jib. Newer A-sym Spinnaker in sock.
New halyards and running rigging (2016)
New standing rigging (2016)
New anchor rode and chain (2018)
Complete bottom paint job (2022). Down to the glass, faired, new barrier coat, new bottom paint. No signs of blistering or osmosis.
Enormous parts and spares inventory.
Lazy Jack System parts purchased and included, not yet installed.
Navigation systems
AutoHelm ST6000 autopilot (Raymarine)
Older Raymarine radar and chart plotters included, currently not installed.
