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1980 Gulfstar 44' (13.41 m) 44 Motor Cruiser

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

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1980 Gulfstar 44 Motor Cruiser

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Vessel ID# 2850163    Last Updated: 2026-05-05 09:48:25

$ 110,000 USD

95,881 Euros
$ 155,809 CAD
£ 83,119 GBP

Description

This is an exceptional vessel tailored for your Great Loop expedition. Bridge clearance is 17'1". This meticulously maintained, elegantly crafted motor yacht combines aesthetic appeal with functional readiness, offering outstanding value for immediate cruising. Despite its age, the vessel's recent upgrades and diligent upkeep give it a newer appearance, making it an attractive choice for discerning buyers seeking reliability and style.

The spacious aft master suite features a walk-around queen bed, extensive hanging lockers, multiple drawers, and an ensuite head equipped with a large tub/shower combination and electric toilets. Forward, the guest V-berth provides ample storage space and is complemented by a nearby day head with a separate shower, ideal for accommodating guests or family members comfortably.

The galley, positioned stepped down but open to the salon, is outfitted with modern, upgraded, high end, full-sized appliances, facilitating meal preparation while entertaining. An enclosed Esenglass sun deck with a hard top offers a comfortable outdoor environment. Having both upper and lower helm stations provide versatile navigation options for various conditions.

State-of-the-art Garmin electronics, including GPS, AIS radar, and autohelm, ensure dependable navigation. Additional features such as a bow thruster, hydraulic swim platform, dinghy lift, and crane improve maneuverability and versatility, making handling and cruising easier and more efficient.

Powered by fuel-efficient Perkins twin diesel engines with approximately 4,900 hours, the vessel offers an impressive 1,100-mile range, supported by 500 gallons of fuel, 500 gallons of water, and 100 gallons of holding tanks. Additional amenities include a Kohler 10kW generator, dual air conditioning units, and a stacked washer and dryer.

This trawler-style motor yacht, competitively priced based on a recent pre-listing survey, is prepared for your next adventure. Comprehensive inventory and equipment details are available for review, ensuring transparency and confidence in your purchase decision.


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

LOA: 48' (14.63 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1980

Beam: 14' 6''

LWL: 44' 4''

Draft Max: 4'

Draft Min: 3' 8''

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Maximum Speed: 8.5 Knots

Cruise Speed: 8.01 Knots

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Bridge Clearance: 18'

Fuel Tank: 500 Gallons (1892.71 Liters)

Fresh Water: 500 Gallons (1892.71 Liters)

Holding Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

Gross Tonnage: 28

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • Engine Model: 6.354
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 135.00
  • Power KW: 100.67
  • Fuel Type: Diesel

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • Engine Model: 6.354
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 135.00
  • Power KW: 100.67
  • Fuel Type: Diesel

Full Details

Master Stateroom

  • Walk around island queen bed with Beautyrest Pressure Smart 11" mattress (1/2026)
  • Under bed storage drawers
  • Double door hanging locker
  • Multitude of storage drawers, counter/desk space and cabinets. 
  • Opening portlights
  • Overhead hatch
  • Ample lighting
  • Sylvania TV

Ensuite head

  • Large tub/shower combo
  • Electric macerated head
  • Vanity with countertop
  • Large mirrored medicine cabinet over vanity


In hallway just forward of Master cabin:

  • Whirlpool Thin Twin stacked washer/dryer
  • Large extra provision storage closet

Sellers personal items are excluded from sale.

Guest Stateroom

  • V Berth guest suite with removable wedge for larger bed/floor space
  • Hanging locker
  • Many drawers and storage shelves
  • Opening port lights
  • Overhead hatch
  • Private access to day head with separate shower and vanity


Galley

All appliances were upgraded in 2016/2017 to full residential sizes.

  • 3 Burner electric flat top stove
  • Advantium convection/microwave oven
  • GE 17.5 Cubic ft refrigerator/freezer
  • Hamilton Beach microwave
  • Single basin large SS sink
  • Lots of cabinets/drawers/provision storage
  • Overhead hatch
  • Step down from salon but still open to it 


Salon

  • Open, bright and airy salon that is in the center of the vessel. 
  • Beautiful, well maintained Plastex sole
  • Well maintained headliner throughout the boat
  • Wide windows with shades
  • Lower helm with starboard side slide door for easy access to the decks
  • Cathedral teak adjustable table (height and width)
  • Built in breakfast bar
  • AC/DC panel 
  • Uniquely crafted credenza (houses extensive vessel paperwork, very organized)
  • Wide, easy steps up to aft sun deck
  • Curved wide stairs down to aft cabin and storage hallway
  • Under sole engine and mechanical room access hatches
  • TCL (2025) 40" wall mounted TV


Deck

  • Eisenglass enclosed sun deck with hard top
  • Berkeley Jensen 6 piece nantucket patio set
  • 2 large storage cabinets
  • Wide walk ways to deck
  • High safety rails
  • Aft swim deck half door
  • Custom hydraulic swim platform/tender lift (spare TNT 38" hydraulic cylinders)
  • Swim platform ladder
  • Magma marine propane grill
  • Port and strbd side shore power inlets
  • 2 storage deck boxes with seats
  • 3000lb tender crane with electric ComeUp winch with remote control
  • Chocks on sun deck hard top for long term tender storage
  • Rack blocks for kayak/ paddle boat storage
  • TV antennas 


Ground tackle:

  • Ideal electric (DC) windlass
  • 75lb plow anchor with 150' 3/8" chain
  • 40lb Danforth with approx 100' chain and braid rode
  • Fresh and raw water washdowns


Upper and Lower Helms

Upper helm:

  • Garmin GPS Map 1243 XSV
  • Garmin GPS Map 1040xs
  • Autohelm ST 7000
  • Raymarine depth, wind and speed
  • Bow thruster controls
  • Asmuth 1000KVH electronic compass
  • Standard Horizon Matrix VHF
  • AIS, GPS integrated, send and receive
  • Radar Garmin GPS 18 plus

Fly bridge:

  • Completely eisenglass enclosed
  • Sturdy welded aluminum frame with bimini top
  • Seating for 8 plus armed captains chair at helm
  • Storage


Lower Helm

  • Azimuth, Danforth compass
  • Garmin GPS Map 943
  • Autohelm ST6000
  • ICOM ICM 100 VHF
  • Vetus Bow thruster
  • Steering is Hydraulic Hynautic


Engine and Mechanical

  • Twin Perkins 6.354 135hp, 4900 hours
  • Fresh water engine cooled
  • Raw water exhaust cooling
  • Dripless shafts
  • Morse cable type engine controls
  • Glendening engine synchronizer
  • BW velvet drive transmissions
  • Reverso oil change pump
  • Racor fuel filters


Electrical

  • Kohler 10KW generator, 1926 hours
  • 120 volts
  • 120/240 VAC 60hz single phase

Shore power:

  • 1 50amp stbd
  • 1 40 amp port
  • 2 30amp stbd
  • GFCI outlets (4)

DC power

  • 3 group 31 AGM Renogy (house and start)
  • 1 group 24 AGM
  • 2 group 31 AGM optima
  • Mastervolt 24/40 -3 battery charger
  • Prosport marine battery charger
  • Guest chargepro battery charger
  • 2 Litime 12.8 v 280ah batteries
  • Magnum MS series 3000w inverter/charger

Air Conditioning

  • Cruisair 6000 BTU, 2 16k compressors, 3 air handler units, 2 wall mounted controls

2 DC Rule bilge pumps

Tender

  • AB Rib 10' 6" 2017
  • Yamaha F10 20HP outboard, low hours ( new lower unit 1/2026) 
  • Hard bottom
  • Side console 
  • Folding seat


Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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