I owned a 52' 1986 CSY designe Gulfstar and would gladly testify that it was built like a "tank" . Powered by a yanmar 42 hp. It was actually a fast boat both under sail and with the iron Jenny running. Sailed her from VI to fl and had a blast
Ton of value and whoever buys it got a hell of a boat. I just love American boats. More and more I like Gulfstar. Boat is AWESOME!!! Wish I had 30k!! Progressive insurance gives me no issues on any of my boats.
@@boatfools Yes, I just switched my 73 Allied to Progressive. No problem at all and it was cheap compared to what I had. The test will be if I have to make a claim.
But they suck when it comes to claims! Be careful with them. They are crooks. I’ve been with them for 15 years and they will try and fuck you every time no matter how clear cut “you should be covered” the case is. I say with progressive you better hope it’s on the bottom of the ocean otherwise they will try to find anything they can even if they have to pull it out of their ads to deny your claim
Heck of a deal for this boat. It would make a great cruiser for a couple. I sailed extensively on a buddy's 1977 Gulfstar 50 and it was beautiful and very well made. I'm glad that you pointed out early Gulstars were more motorsailors and not the best built, but Lazzara put the company on a "make it better" strategy in 1975 and Gulfstars improved dramatically. By the early 1980's they were probably one of the highest quality mass produced boat in the world.
For 30K, that is a really good boat. IMHO, center cockpits are only good at 45+ feet but for small people this is an excellent boat. Encapsulated keels rock man. The rudder is protected which is good for cruising. You DO NOT want to reduce the size of the wheel like he said. Those protected rudders aren't balanced so it can get hard to turn in some situations. Just make sure there are no fluid leaks with that trans. Velvet trans are ok (not a fan and I have one) with a folding prop, break and no fluid leaks. The forestay bottom linkage needs replacing with a proper one. The bend looks dangerous for snapping. I would prefer a lot more solar panels than what they have but that will take some work beefing up the davits. Contrary to what they said, the frig (no freezer) looked very small. Some are ok with that but it would be a deal breaker for me. I guess I've just been spoiled :) Make sure you know how old the rigging is. Never go cruising on rigging you don't know how old it is or it's older than 7 years (exception is a rig with few miles on it...that can last a lot longer).
Hard to get a sense of the of the size of the icebox as it was filled to the brim. Good point on wheel - same setup on the Morgan 382. Appreciate the feedback and comment. Thanks for watching!
Looks like a really, really cool boat. I feel bad that the current owners have to sell but it's going to be a great boat for someone. Too bad it can't be me. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Love this boat. Its a KETCH Gulfstar 41 ! So far there is nothing I see that changes my mind. I will fly from the Açores to Maine on short notice. The only thing better than living on São Miguel would be living off São Miguel, if you catch my drift.
Thanks for the tour gentlemen! I am delighted to have found your channel, you have been showing some great boats! If I could make a suggestion, it would be nice if the host (please forgive me for not knowing your name, searched your site but couldn't find it) could you please consider taking the camera with you when you are showing areas like the forward workshop on this vessel? On your videos that I have seen so far, we get a great view of you as you describe whatever you are seeing - if you held the camera we could see it too...
It’s all Canadian Ken’s fault. He’s very reluctant to hand over the camera! I’m kidding. You make an excellent point and we will do better going forward! Really appreciate the feedback! -Tris
I'm always interested in how long the cockpit benches are, but I rarely see a boat tour video mention it. An absolute must-have for me are benches that are straight and longer than 6"3".
That's a great price for a ton of boat!! I've always liked the layout on the Gulfstars -- I once looked at a Gulfstar 50, and it was "Rose Colored Glasses" time throughout the whole tour. It just sucks that the insurance industry make you jump through so many hoops to keep these older boats properly insured -- one would think that there is enough a niche' market with a plethora of customers to make it more than profitable for the carrier -- even if it requires stricter classification of the defined use of the vessel in question.
I would buy it in a heartbeat if I had a way to get it to SE Asia. It appears to be a really good value and perfect for sailing around the islands over here,
Hey boat dudes ! I REALLY like your choice on this video ! Who doesn't like a good anchor , right ? I definitely liked the aft cabin ! ! The ENGINE Room was pretty outstanding for a 41 footer , I thought 👍 . I even loved her name , being a Big Cat Stevens fan (not spelled the same) of course. If I buy her can y'all bring her to California ? 😂 ANOTHER GREAT Video boys 👍
Don’t tempt us! We might just do it… Yes, an excellent selection of anchors! We loved the setup on this boat. Really sweet. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
lovely! Just what I am looking for, a circumnavigation boat fo rthe rest of my life, but I have to wait 4 months....am sure she will have a new owner before that time, as usual with my luck. 😊⛵
For a solo sailor, wouldn't a ketch rig be too much? Or can all sails be set/lowered from the cockpit? I don't sail ( far too old to start now ) but I'm fascinated by all things nautical. I like tanks too.
Ketch rig gives three smaller sails which are easier for a solo sailer to handle. Also gives more options in heavy weather like dropping the main and running on the Genoa and mizzen.
Seller's info is in the description below with all of the details. Let me know if you can't find it. She's not under contract yet, apparently a lot of interest.
That is definitely a consideration. Folks really love a ketch or yawl for the different sail scenarios one can have under varying conditions. In other words, you’ve got options. But, you’re correct: more to maintain and more that can break, etc. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Everyone talks about how hard it is to get insurance for an old sailboat. Are they talking about for the loss of the boat or liability or both? Is it easy to get only liability insurance for an old sailboat? How about doing a segment on this?
It's an interesting topic. Some folks have no issues, others have some. For example, we got insurance through Berkley One via an insurance broker, no problem. The boat was 42 years old at the time. My friend, who owns a similarly aged Block Island 40, got his through Progressive - on his own, no issues. The owner of this Gulfstar got his through State Farm, no issues. I don't know if they have anything beyond liability. We have full coverage for loss and liability. I am going to call Progressive today and will report back on what I find out.
Ok, so I called Progressive and spent 30 min on the phone and just saved $261/yr on a new policy for our 44 year old sailboat - comprehensive coverage (because we have small loan on it). So, there is coverage on the agreed value of the boat (which I took off of the survey we had done 3 yrs ago and off of current policy) in case of loss and liability, etc. I am actually astonished how easy that was. I spoke to a rep - I did NOT do it online. Total policy $936/yr.
@boatfools i emailed the seller. I am Interested and want to be int touch asap. If you have contact with the seller I sent them an email. But thisnisnthebboatvive been looking for
That was interesting... In order to import any boat outside the EU into the EU, there are 2 pre-qualifications. First, the VAT must be paid. The VAT is reduced in the Azores to only 16% and Second, all sailing vessels must meet certification under CE manufacturing standards no matter how long ago the boat was built. Very quickly, the cost went from $30,000 USD to nearly €40,000 maybe higher. It depends on the manufacturing standards used by Gulfstar in 1975. omg.😮 It is a beautiful boat. Unfortunately, it would be easier AND cheaper to import a stock 1957 Chevy Bel Air into the EU
I enjoy your barn finds and videos. You are the heirs to Captain Q and Randay. I started watching Yacht Hunters during Covid lockdown. Do a slow walk through at the end of the video. It often increases the communicated data. @boatfools
@@RicTheAzorean we appreciate that feedback and will try it with the next one! Many thanks for your kind words, re: The Good Captain Q and Randay. It was never our intent (like you I binged their show during Covid) and we didn't start off trying to do that but here we are! BIG shoes...
If you’re in New England, here’s one: www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/type-sail/class-sail-cruiser/make-gulfstar/model-37/country-united-states/state-massachusetts/
If you ask that question to a married man living on a boat, he'll usually point at his wife and say "right there". If you ask his wife the same question, often she'll point at the husband and say "right there" ;)
Probably will take 40,000 dollars to replace standing rigging, running rigging, water maker, air-conditioning, and repair water damages. Sails are old too. Who knows what might be wrong with engine.
How did you come up with such a negative impression of the boat? (I'm genuinely curious, and keen to learn if I'm missing some things). *Standing rigging*: fair point. *Running Rigging*: I'm not sure why the running rigging would need replacement (a few lines maybe - nearly every well used boat has a line or two that are coming up on their time for replacement). I wasn't watching closely enough to examine the state of all the lines that may have flashed past in the video (so, genuinely, maybe I missed something glaring) *Sails*: I didn't see the sails in the video (the main and mizzen sails were under sail covers), so maybe I missed some shots of other sails laying around in bags? (or have you found the sale listing for this boat and gone through the photos?). Not sure what you mean by "old" with respect to the sails - I mean, there's "old" dacron that's stretched and doesn't have best performance anymore, but is perfectly serviceable for cruising - and then there's old with lots of repairs, and likely failure points to breed future repairs. *WaterMaker*: I guess something was mentioned (that I missed) about a problem with the water maker? (or, like the A/C, are you saying this boat has no water maker and you'd need to budget to add one?). To me, this seemed like a well-used, but very well maintained boat. (and, having the same fastidious owner for the last 30 years should mean that it's got 30 years of timely maintenance behind it). When I see boats like that, I must admit, I let my spider-sense down somewhat and tend to give the one or two issues I might spot a whole lot less suspicion - e.g. the interior ply veneer delamination: I tend to err on the side that if there had been water ingress behind the panel, then the owner has done something about it (fixing the important issue), but left the cosmetic issue - or - I might wonder if it was down to something else, like lots of tropical humidity? (obviously, if I was buying the boat, I'd ask the owner - here I'm just speculating). Likewise, I'd have no reason to wonder what might be wrong with the engine, as the owner lives on the boat and doesn't seem like the sort of person to skip maintenance (or to suffer an unreliable engine) - or does whatever model of engine this boat has have a bad reputation? (Interestingly - and engine related - I saw another comment here saying that the velvet drive transmission is a thing with a few operational quirks, and something that will go bad if transmission fluid level is allowed to drop). Anyway, to me, the boat seems like incredible value. However, I guess it's less good-value, and a little more in the "extra hassle" department if you're someone looking for a boat to use in a very warm climate, and are the sort of person who'd want A/C. Seems a bit of a mis-match to buy a boat with, not one, but two heaters which won't get used *and* saddle yourself with the cost and labour of putting in A/C). *Random Side Note*: It's funny - it must be very much a cultural thing - I live in the tropics in Australia, where A/C is *definitely* a godsend - but you almost never see it on sailing yachts here. I guess if I were planning to work remotely on a boat, I might consider A/C, but otherwise, people take the approach here of rarely ever being in their cabins during summer - most of their existence is spent up in the cockpit under the shade of a bimini and wrapped by some system of clears that can be rearranged for various ventilation, wind protection and rain-protection results. Is A/C something yacht owners tend to use mainly (or only?) in marinas while connected to shore-power? (You'd need the engine running - or maybe a dedicated genset - and on top of that, at anchor or on a swing mooring, the boat's various hatches tend to do an ok job of making the cabin just bearable, leading me to wonder how many people would choose the engine/genset noise over a cabin climate situation that isn't too horrible)
Very nice boat to endure ocean crossings... I would like to meet greet the owners outside of the U.S.A. as result of my shadey history, you deemed me to be in your part America... I'm just realizing that your GOVERNMENT doesn't really lend itself to being decent people on the planet, so keep the vessel and enjoy the future ❤🎉😂
Even 316 ss will rust if deprived of oxygen, so many chainplates, made of 316, will get crevice corrosion right beneath deck level where the metal gets moist but there is no air circulation. Chainplates should be inspected every ten - twenty years, depending on where the boat is being used. Perhaps you know that and I did not understand your comment - if so I apologize in advance.
@@RicTheAzorean Mangrove swamp mud/ water is down right corrosive vitriol... Na Cl and H2SO4. Eats any Copper brass, Tin, steel in a week...just seen it on a Spirit Yacht salvaged in Grenadines.
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The Gulfstar is a top notch boat. It is built heavy duty. I owned a 52 for a while and sailed the Bahamas with it.
Wowwwww!!! Really beautiful and nice yacht it's amazing
I owned a 52' 1986 CSY designe Gulfstar and would gladly testify that it was built like a "tank" . Powered by a yanmar 42 hp. It was actually a fast boat both under sail and with the iron Jenny running. Sailed her from VI to fl and had a blast
Nice! Cool boats!
Ton of value and whoever buys it got a hell of a boat. I just love American boats. More and more I like Gulfstar. Boat is AWESOME!!! Wish I had 30k!! Progressive insurance gives me no issues on any of my boats.
Agreed! And thanks for the point on Progressive! Good to know.
@@boatfools Yes, I just switched my 73 Allied to Progressive. No problem at all and it was cheap compared to what I had. The test will be if I have to make a claim.
But they suck when it comes to claims! Be careful with them. They are crooks. I’ve been with them for 15 years and they will try and fuck you every time no matter how clear cut “you should be covered” the case is. I say with progressive you better hope it’s on the bottom of the ocean otherwise they will try to find anything they can even if they have to pull it out of their ads to deny your claim
Wowwwww!!! I really really like this yachts and maybe only rich people can afford to buy, it's really amazing.
Heck of a deal for this boat. It would make a great cruiser for a couple. I sailed extensively on a buddy's 1977 Gulfstar 50 and it was beautiful and very well made. I'm glad that you pointed out early Gulstars were more motorsailors and not the best built, but Lazzara put the company on a "make it better" strategy in 1975 and Gulfstars improved dramatically. By the early 1980's they were probably one of the highest quality mass produced boat in the world.
Yep! I have to say I was very impressed. The folks who owned her for 30 years clearly loved her and did the necessary work. Thanks for your comment!
What a great boat! Work shop and sewing room! Wow.
I know it. Bonkers!
For 30K, that is a really good boat. IMHO, center cockpits are only good at 45+ feet but for small people this is an excellent boat. Encapsulated keels rock man. The rudder is protected which is good for cruising. You DO NOT want to reduce the size of the wheel like he said. Those protected rudders aren't balanced so it can get hard to turn in some situations. Just make sure there are no fluid leaks with that trans. Velvet trans are ok (not a fan and I have one) with a folding prop, break and no fluid leaks. The forestay bottom linkage needs replacing with a proper one. The bend looks dangerous for snapping. I would prefer a lot more solar panels than what they have but that will take some work beefing up the davits. Contrary to what they said, the frig (no freezer) looked very small. Some are ok with that but it would be a deal breaker for me. I guess I've just been spoiled :) Make sure you know how old the rigging is. Never go cruising on rigging you don't know how old it is or it's older than 7 years (exception is a rig with few miles on it...that can last a lot longer).
Hard to get a sense of the of the size of the icebox as it was filled to the brim. Good point on wheel - same setup on the Morgan 382. Appreciate the feedback and comment. Thanks for watching!
I prefer chainplates that are completely outboard, but these are way better than having shrouds attaching in the middle of the side decks.
Easy access is so important!
Coolest setup I've seen in a while
It’s sweet. And thanks for watching!
Beautiful
Looks like a really, really cool boat. I feel bad that the current owners have to sell but it's going to be a great boat for someone. Too bad it can't be me. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Definitely a fun boat. Didn't know what to expect and left loving it. Thanks for your continued support!
I so love this one!!!
Thanks Tris!
Thank you, Jeff! We loved it too. Pretty neat boat!
BEAUTIFUL BOAT!! That engine room is IT! Awesome {angel choir} find!!
@4:30, Those 2x4's may be rigged as fender guards
The engine room, right?!? Ah, good call on the 2x4s as fender guards! Thanks for watching!
About the best deal I've ever seen.
Same!
Love this boat. Its a KETCH Gulfstar 41 ! So far there is nothing I see that changes my mind. I will fly from the Açores to Maine on short notice. The only thing better than living on São Miguel would be living off São Miguel, if you catch my drift.
Caught your drift! She would make a great live-aboard.
Nice for a solo sailor Happy Sailing ⛵
Agreed!
Thanks for the tour gentlemen! I am delighted to have found your channel, you have been showing some great boats!
If I could make a suggestion, it would be nice if the host (please forgive me for not knowing your name, searched your site but couldn't find it) could you please consider taking the camera with you when you are showing areas like the forward workshop on this vessel? On your videos that I have seen so far, we get a great view of you as you describe whatever you are seeing - if you held the camera we could see it too...
It’s all Canadian Ken’s fault. He’s very reluctant to hand over the camera! I’m kidding. You make an excellent point and we will do better going forward! Really appreciate the feedback! -Tris
I'm always interested in how long the cockpit benches are, but I rarely see a boat tour video mention it. An absolute must-have for me are benches that are straight and longer than 6"3".
We'll be sure to measure the next one. It's an excellent point and we've made note of it! Thanks for watching!
That's a great price for a ton of boat!! I've always liked the layout on the Gulfstars -- I once looked at a Gulfstar 50, and it was "Rose Colored Glasses" time throughout the whole tour. It just sucks that the insurance industry make you jump through so many hoops to keep these older boats properly insured -- one would think that there is enough a niche' market with a plethora of customers to make it more than profitable for the carrier -- even if it requires stricter classification of the defined use of the vessel in question.
Agreed. Apparently, the current owner had no problem with State Farm. Go figure!?
I would buy it in a heartbeat if I had a way to get it to SE Asia. It appears to be a really good value and perfect for sailing around the islands over here,
Sorry we’re so far away! Thanks for watching over there!!!
Hey boat dudes ! I REALLY like your choice on this video ! Who doesn't like a good anchor , right ? I definitely liked the aft cabin ! ! The ENGINE Room was pretty outstanding for a 41 footer , I thought 👍 . I even loved her name , being a Big Cat Stevens fan (not spelled the same) of course. If I buy her can y'all bring her to California ? 😂 ANOTHER GREAT Video boys 👍
Don’t tempt us! We might just do it… Yes, an excellent selection of anchors! We loved the setup on this boat. Really sweet. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Oh, and I tried to find a royalty free version of Cat Stevens’ classic, but no dice. I’m a big fan, too.
Wow, that boat just spoke to somebody. Start at the asking price based on the outcome of the survey and get the deal done.
Agreed. And off someone will go on a great sailboat.
I never thought much of Gulfstar's; as you said, it has a bad rep, but she does look nice!
I was impressed!
lovely! Just what I am looking for, a circumnavigation boat fo rthe rest of my life, but I have to wait 4 months....am sure she will have a new owner before that time, as usual with my luck. 😊⛵
You never know!
She's a solid vessel . I was surprised that her displacement numbers weren't higher . And your right she's fitted for bear .
Angus
I was a little surprised by that too. Seems like a solid, solid boat.
For a solo sailor, wouldn't a ketch rig be too much? Or can all sails be set/lowered from the cockpit? I don't sail ( far too old to start now ) but I'm fascinated by all things nautical. I like tanks too.
Ketch rig gives three smaller sails which are easier for a solo sailer to handle. Also gives more options in heavy weather like dropping the main and running on the Genoa and mizzen.
Pretty good deal for $30.000 .....that sums it up
30k! What a deal. Probably already sold. Do you have a listing link?
Seller's info is in the description below with all of the details. Let me know if you can't find it. She's not under contract yet, apparently a lot of interest.
Have you priced lumber lately? He was trying to import some lumber and make a killing....😅 I love a ketch rig boat..
Haha! Right?! I think you’re on to something…
Holy. Moly sound
Seems to me a ketch has a good bit more maintenance with that back mast. Sail - rigging- chain plates etc…
That is definitely a consideration. Folks really love a ketch or yawl for the different sail scenarios one can have under varying conditions. In other words, you’ve got options. But, you’re correct: more to maintain and more that can break, etc. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
almost bought one
A salon is a place one goes to have their hair and nails done. A saloon is a gathering place.
Is this boat still available?
She is not. Sorry! But thanks for watching.
Everyone talks about how hard it is to get insurance for an old sailboat. Are they talking about for the loss of the boat or liability or both? Is it easy to get only liability insurance for an old sailboat? How about doing a segment on this?
It's an interesting topic. Some folks have no issues, others have some. For example, we got insurance through Berkley One via an insurance broker, no problem. The boat was 42 years old at the time. My friend, who owns a similarly aged Block Island 40, got his through Progressive - on his own, no issues. The owner of this Gulfstar got his through State Farm, no issues. I don't know if they have anything beyond liability. We have full coverage for loss and liability. I am going to call Progressive today and will report back on what I find out.
Ok, so I called Progressive and spent 30 min on the phone and just saved $261/yr on a new policy for our 44 year old sailboat - comprehensive coverage (because we have small loan on it). So, there is coverage on the agreed value of the boat (which I took off of the survey we had done 3 yrs ago and off of current policy) in case of loss and liability, etc. I am actually astonished how easy that was. I spoke to a rep - I did NOT do it online. Total policy $936/yr.
Update: the new policy is actually $909/year. Even better.
That’s great info. Thanks for following up on this.
@@TB-nv2xi you bet!
I can’t find the link to buy it.
Hi, you need to contact the seller directly. Here’s his email address: stephen_kirker@yahoo.co.uk
1975 oh my
Is for sale yet??
She’s actually off the market because the sellers decided to keep her - which is great because they really, really did not want to have to sell her.
Is it still available
Yes she is.
Still available?
At the moment, I believe she is. There have been offers but none accepted yet.
@boatfools i emailed the seller. I am Interested and want to be int touch asap. If you have contact with the seller I sent them an email. But thisnisnthebboatvive been looking for
That was interesting...
In order to import any boat outside the EU into the EU, there are 2 pre-qualifications.
First, the VAT must be paid. The VAT is reduced in the Azores to only 16% and
Second, all sailing vessels must meet certification under CE manufacturing standards no matter how long ago the boat was built.
Very quickly, the cost went from $30,000 USD to nearly €40,000 maybe higher. It depends on the manufacturing standards used by Gulfstar in 1975. omg.😮
It is a beautiful boat. Unfortunately, it would be easier AND cheaper to import a stock 1957 Chevy Bel Air into the EU
Ha! You're probably right... Interesting insight and I thank you for your comment! And thanks for watching.
I enjoy your barn finds and videos. You are the heirs to Captain Q and Randay. I started watching Yacht Hunters during Covid lockdown.
Do a slow walk through at the end of the video. It often increases the communicated data.
@boatfools
@@RicTheAzorean we appreciate that feedback and will try it with the next one! Many thanks for your kind words, re: The Good Captain Q and Randay. It was never our intent (like you I binged their show during Covid) and we didn't start off trying to do that but here we are! BIG shoes...
Why is the audio in mono?
No idea. We got some new mics so hopefully whatever issue there was is no longer…
Can I come back to South africa with you
Please understand that I'm not a bad guy, I'm just a guy who's been named UNDESIRABLE ! I STILL LAUGH TO THIS DAY... AHOY 🎉
What was the scandal that prompted the label?
I am interested in a 37' gulfstar, if anyone knows of one
If you’re in New England, here’s one: www.yachtworld.com/boats-for-sale/type-sail/class-sail-cruiser/make-gulfstar/model-37/country-united-states/state-massachusetts/
Where's the dishwasher?
That's funny , I usually cook so it's the one that didn't cook , or short straw 😂
If you ask that question to a married man living on a boat, he'll usually point at his wife and say "right there". If you ask his wife the same question, often she'll point at the husband and say "right there" ;)
@@danielscott4514 And they might not be married too much longer!
@@MatthewHill My dishwasher is still working after 45 yrs . Sadly my dishwasher doesn't work on boats because she gets seasick
Probably will take 40,000 dollars to replace standing rigging, running rigging, water maker, air-conditioning, and repair water damages. Sails are old too. Who knows what might be wrong with engine.
Doesn’t sound like this boat is for you…
How did you come up with such a negative impression of the boat? (I'm genuinely curious, and keen to learn if I'm missing some things).
*Standing rigging*: fair point.
*Running Rigging*: I'm not sure why the running rigging would need replacement (a few lines maybe - nearly every well used boat has a line or two that are coming up on their time for replacement). I wasn't watching closely enough to examine the state of all the lines that may have flashed past in the video (so, genuinely, maybe I missed something glaring)
*Sails*: I didn't see the sails in the video (the main and mizzen sails were under sail covers), so maybe I missed some shots of other sails laying around in bags? (or have you found the sale listing for this boat and gone through the photos?). Not sure what you mean by "old" with respect to the sails - I mean, there's "old" dacron that's stretched and doesn't have best performance anymore, but is perfectly serviceable for cruising - and then there's old with lots of repairs, and likely failure points to breed future repairs.
*WaterMaker*: I guess something was mentioned (that I missed) about a problem with the water maker? (or, like the A/C, are you saying this boat has no water maker and you'd need to budget to add one?).
To me, this seemed like a well-used, but very well maintained boat. (and, having the same fastidious owner for the last 30 years should mean that it's got 30 years of timely maintenance behind it).
When I see boats like that, I must admit, I let my spider-sense down somewhat and tend to give the one or two issues I might spot a whole lot less suspicion - e.g. the interior ply veneer delamination: I tend to err on the side that if there had been water ingress behind the panel, then the owner has done something about it (fixing the important issue), but left the cosmetic issue - or - I might wonder if it was down to something else, like lots of tropical humidity? (obviously, if I was buying the boat, I'd ask the owner - here I'm just speculating).
Likewise, I'd have no reason to wonder what might be wrong with the engine, as the owner lives on the boat and doesn't seem like the sort of person to skip maintenance (or to suffer an unreliable engine) - or does whatever model of engine this boat has have a bad reputation? (Interestingly - and engine related - I saw another comment here saying that the velvet drive transmission is a thing with a few operational quirks, and something that will go bad if transmission fluid level is allowed to drop).
Anyway, to me, the boat seems like incredible value. However, I guess it's less good-value, and a little more in the "extra hassle" department if you're someone looking for a boat to use in a very warm climate, and are the sort of person who'd want A/C. Seems a bit of a mis-match to buy a boat with, not one, but two heaters which won't get used *and* saddle yourself with the cost and labour of putting in A/C).
*Random Side Note*: It's funny - it must be very much a cultural thing - I live in the tropics in Australia, where A/C is *definitely* a godsend - but you almost never see it on sailing yachts here. I guess if I were planning to work remotely on a boat, I might consider A/C, but otherwise, people take the approach here of rarely ever being in their cabins during summer - most of their existence is spent up in the cockpit under the shade of a bimini and wrapped by some system of clears that can be rearranged for various ventilation, wind protection and rain-protection results. Is A/C something yacht owners tend to use mainly (or only?) in marinas while connected to shore-power? (You'd need the engine running - or maybe a dedicated genset - and on top of that, at anchor or on a swing mooring, the boat's various hatches tend to do an ok job of making the cabin just bearable, leading me to wonder how many people would choose the engine/genset noise over a cabin climate situation that isn't too horrible)
Very nice boat to endure ocean crossings... I would like to meet greet the owners outside of the U.S.A. as result of my shadey history, you deemed me to be in your part America... I'm just realizing that your GOVERNMENT doesn't really lend itself to being decent people on the planet, so keep the vessel and enjoy the future ❤🎉😂
Are you kidding me? That ingine room is Absurd. That alone would sell it. Halfway into the drink.It would still sell for that alone
Agreed! The seller decided to keep the boat after all. Smart move!
Please let me know if I’m incorrect, but I believe this model has the chain plates embedded in fiberglass cord which has potential to rot
So who snagged the dingy off of it .. loaded for bear with a dingy motor .. ? Was that it sitting in the water .. probably..
Ha! The dinghy was out on the mooring while we were filming. It is included with the sale. The details are in the description below the video.
This boat has moisture in the light and protection ports, the wood is clogged with blisters.
Did you inspect this particular boat or are you stating that about Gulfstar 41s in general?
@michaelburati6692 Did I ask you something? Nothing is not like that, so shut your mouth and interpreter, you are a person full of doubts, it shows.
Lower price is. Better
I'm not sure if you're aware that QUALITY SS doesn't rust.. it will interact with other metals, but not FIBERGLASS/CORE of any kind 😅😅😅
Even 316 ss will rust if deprived of oxygen, so many chainplates, made of 316, will get crevice corrosion right beneath deck level where the metal gets moist but there is no air circulation. Chainplates should be inspected every ten - twenty years, depending on where the boat is being used. Perhaps you know that and I did not understand your comment - if so I apologize in advance.
Seawater is liquid hate.
@@RicTheAzorean
Mangrove swamp mud/ water is down right corrosive vitriol... Na Cl and H2SO4. Eats any Copper brass, Tin, steel in a week...just seen it on a Spirit Yacht salvaged in Grenadines.
That is a lot of boat for $30k
Indeed it is!
I want it so bad I can taste it...
Bargain for 30k.
I heard Gulfstars are a dumpster fire.
You know you shouldn’t believe everything you hear, right?
I had a GS 37 for 10 years. Fantastic boat and solid as a tank.
I think certain years had blistering problems but generally a great boat so long as you get the right year.
Pretty sweet old girl. She's got some life left in her. Pretty good price, but it's just an old boat.
As you say, she’s got some life left - and probably some excellent adventures. Thanks for tuning in!