Gulfstar 43
The Gulfstar 43 is an American sailboat that was designed by Vince and Richard Lazarra as a cruiser and first built in 1971.[1][2][3]
 Gulfstar 43 Mark II | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Vince & Richard Lazarra |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1971 |
| No. built | 80 (plus 10 MS models) |
| Builder(s) | Gulfstar Yachts |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 21,000 lb (9,525 kg) |
| Draft | 3.50 ft (1.07 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| LOA | 43.33 ft (13.21 m) |
| LWL | 39.16 ft (11.94 m) |
| Beam | 11.92 ft (3.63 m) |
| Engine type | Perkins Engines diesel engine |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | long keel |
| Ballast | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | keel-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I (foretriangle height) | 44.90 ft (13.69 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 14.92 ft (4.55 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 38.70 ft (11.80 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 17.00 ft (5.18 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 328.95 sq ft (30.560 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 334.95 sq ft (31.118 m2) |
| Total sail area | 663.90 sq ft (61.678 m2) |
Production
The design was built by Gulfstar Yachts in the United States, between 1971 and 1978, but it is now out of production.[1][2][4]
Design
The Gulfstar 43 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig or optional ketch rig, a raked stem, a vertical transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a wheel and a fixed long keel. It displaces 21,000 lb (9,525 kg) and carries 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) of ballast.[1][2]
The boat has a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the standard long keel fitted.[1][2]
The boat is fitted with a British Perkins Engines diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 65 U.S. gallons (250 L; 54 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 115 U.S. gallons (440 L; 96 imp gal).[1][2]
Variants
- Gulfstar 43 MS
- This model was introduced in 1971 and ten were built before production ended in 1973. It has a length overall of 43.33 ft (13.2 m), a waterline length of 39.17 ft (11.9 m) and a beam of 13.92 ft (4.2 m). The boat has a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the standard keel.[2]
- Gulfstar 43
- This model was introduced in 1976 and 80 were built before production ended in 1978. It has a length overall of 43.33 ft (13.2 m), a waterline length of 39.16 ft (11.9 m) and a beam of 11.92 ft (3.6 m). The boat has a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the standard keel.[1]
- Gulfstar 43 Mark II
- Improved model.[5]
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar 43 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar 43 MS sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Vince & Richard Lazarra". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar Yachts 1970 - 1987". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- Gulfstar Yachts (16 August 2016). "Gulfstar 43 sailboat Mark II". camtronix.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
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