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GULFSTAR 43

Masthead Sloop • Long Keel • Built 1976–1978

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Dimensions

LOA
43.33 ft
LWL
39.16 ft
Beam
11.92 ft
Max Draft
3.5 ft
Displacement
21,000 lbs
Ballast
5,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.73 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
156
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
23.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
664 sq ft
I
44.9 ft
J
14.92 ft
P
38.7 ft
E
17 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1976
Last Built
1978
Number Built
80

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Perkins
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
115 gal
Fuel
65 gal
Mast Height
50.5 ft
Notes: Ketch rig:\nI: 44.90' / 13.69m\nJ: 14.92' / 4.55m\nP: 38.70' / 11.80m\nE: 11.80' / 3.60m\nPY: 27.25' / 8.31m\nEY: 9.00' / 2.74m\nTot. sail area (100% fore+main triangles): 685.91 ft2/63.72 m2

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