Yacht Detail
1980 Gulfstar 47' (14.33 m) Sailmaster
St Petersburg, Florida, United States
Burgoo
Discover this Spectacular Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster – Surprising Performance, Luxurious Accommodations, Extensively Updates
Flag of Registry: United States
- Center Cockpit / Ketch
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
Description
Price Reduced! What a great Live Aboard Cruiser.
- Enhanced Navigation and Safety: New Self-Steering System and Motor, New EPIRB, 2 Handheld VHF Radios, New Chain Plates (305 mirror-finished stainless steel), All New Standing and Running Rigging, New Lifelines, New Windlass, New Bow Thruster, New Helm Controls, and a New Binnacle for precise command.
- Power and Efficiency: Newly rebuilt and re-wired Northern Lights Generator, Two Upsized Alternators, New Deck-Mounted Solar System, New Gel-Type Batteries (House, Start, Windlass, and Bow Thruster – 32 D Batteries), and a New Built-In Global Ships Starlink System for worldwide ocean connectivity.
- Luxury and Comfort: New 10 ft. ABS Dinghy, New Cockpit Chairs and Cushions, New Custom Curtains, Hatch Covers, and Window Shades, New A/C Systems for the Salon and Master Cabin, New Window Shades throughout, and a New Ice Machine and Bar Refrigerator for added convenience.
- Updated Galley and Plumbing: New Force 10 Gimballed 3-Burner Stove and Oven, New 6-Gallon Hot Water Heater, New Electric Toilets with Elongated Bowls, New Freshwater Jabsco Pumps, and a New Raw Water Intake Pump.
- Sailing Performance: New Mizzen Sail, New Davit System with 2 Motor Mount Lifts, and a New Gunnert Refrigeration System and Compressor.
- Entertainment and Electronics: New 3 Smart TVs and 2 DVD Players, New Wind Speed Indicator, Depth Sounder, and Cockpit Radio for seamless navigation and leisure.
- Well Maintained: This year, the hull was professionally hand-wet-sanded and polished with two coats, while the teak deck was sanded and coated with 8 coats of Captains 1015 and two coats of Allwood Clear, ensuring timeless beauty and durability.
Don’t miss your chance to own this impeccably upgraded Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster. The owner’s passion and investment have created a yacht that combines classic elegance with modern luxury. Contact us today for a private tour and be sure to see the 360 Degree Virtual Tour.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred Yachts. 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
Official Number: 618335
LOA: 47' 5'' (14.45 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1980
Beam: 13' 10''
LWL: 40' 6''
Draft Max: 5' 6''
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 7
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Bridge Clearance: 54' 5''
Displacement: 38000 lbs
Designer: Vince Lazarra
Builder: Gulfstar
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Full Details
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster Yacht Specifications
Accommodations:
The interior is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with teak bulkheads, doors, and built-in furnishings throughout. The headliner in the aft cabin, salon, and both heads features white beadboard with teak battens, illuminated by flush-mounted LED or halogen lamps. The salon boasts built-in settees with storage, Naugahyde-upholstered cushions, a folding dining table that doubles as a coffee table, a New 32" Smart TV with DVD player, and the latest in luxury with a New Bar Refrigerator (2025) and Ice Machine (2025).
The aft stateroom offers a queen-size berth, built-in storage, a hanging locker, a New 22" Smart TV (2025), and a private head with a separate shower stall and New Electric Flush Toilet with Elongated Bowl (2025). The forward stateroom features a V-berth, ample storage, and a New Smart TV (2024). Both heads are equipped with modern fixtures and New Electric Flush Toilets (2025).
Galley:
The galley is a chef’s dream, featuring a New Force 10 Gimballed 3-Burner Stove and Oven (2025), a split holding plate refrigeration system with a New Grunert System and Compressor (2025), and a double sink with a modern pullout faucet. A constant pressure 4 GPM pump and New 6-Gallon Hot Water Heater deliver near-residential quality for washing and showering.
Deck and Cockpit:
The deck is equipped with Vetus hatches and New Found Metals port lights, a Bimini cockpit shade, and dodger Ground tackle includes a Delta 45 lb and Lewmar claw 45 lb anchor, each with 25 feet of chain and 150 feet of rode, managed by a vertical axis electric windlass. The New Bow Thruster, Windlass, and Davit System with 2 Motor Mount Lifts ensure effortless handling.
Electronics and Sails:
Stay connected and in control with NEW Raymarine wind, depth, speed, chart plotter, radar, autopilot, and two Horizon VHF radios. The masthead ketch rig features all furling sails, including a New Mizzen Sail (2024), Hyde Streamstay behind-the-mast furlers for main and mizzen, and a Harken furler on the headsail (new in 2019).
Electrical and Mechanical:
Power your adventures with a single 50 amp 220V shore power setup, a split panel with 30 amp breakers, a Xantrex 2020 Charger/Inverter, and All New 2025 Gel Batteries (House, Main Engine, Anchor Windlass). The 1980 Perkins 6.354 135 hp diesel engine, Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission, and 4-blade prop deliver a smooth 6.5-knot cruising speed. Air conditioning is upgraded with New Webasto reverse cycle systems (16,000 BTU for the Salon and 5,000 BTU for the Aft Stateroom, both 2025).
Safety:
Rest easy with smoke and CO detectors, Type 10-ABC fire extinguishers, a CO2 fire extinguishing system, and a comprehensive array of life preservers, jackets, and safety gear, including NEW EPIRB and handheld VHF radios.
Measurements
Measurements:
- Length Overall (LOA): 47 ft 5 in
- Waterline Length (LWL): 40 ft 6 in
- Beam: 13 ft 10 in
- Max Bridge Clearance: 54 ft 5 in
- Max Draft: 5 ft 6 in
- Displacement: 38,000 lb
- Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots
- Guest Cabins: 2
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.
Co-Brokerage Agreement
Preferred Yachts offers this listing on a 50-50 split with corresponding Florida licensed brokerages. Brokers unlicensed in Florida must contact listing broker to make arrangements that comply with Florida law.
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