Gulfstar 43

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Gulfstar 43
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Gulfstar 43 Mark II
Development
DesignerVince & Richard Lazarra
Location United States
Year1971
No. built80 (plus 10 MS models)
Builder(s) Gulfstar Yachts
NameGulfstar 43
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 typelong keel
Ballast5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Rudder(s)keel-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig type Bermuda rig
I foretriangle height44.90 ft (13.69 m)
J foretriangle base14.92 ft (4.55 m)
P mainsail luff38.70 ft (11.80 m)
E mainsail foot17.00 ft (5.18 m)
Sails
Sailplan Masthead sloop
Mainsail area328.95 sq ft (30.560 m2)
Jib/genoa area334.95 sq ft (31.118 m2)
Total sail area663.90 sq ft (61.678 m2)
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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] [4] [5]

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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] [5] [6]

Design

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Gulfstar 43 Mark II

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] [4] [5]

The boat has a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m) with the standard long keel fitted. [1] [2] [4] [5]

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] [4] [5]

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 and a hull speed of 8.39 kn (15.54 km/h). [2] [5]
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 and a hull speed of 8.39 kn (15.54 km/h). [1] [4]
Gulfstar 43 Mark II
Improved model. [7]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar 43 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar 43 MS sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  3. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Vince & Richard Lazarra". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Gulfstar 43". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Gulfstar 43 MS". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  6. ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar Yachts 1970 - 1987". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  7. ↑ 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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