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][4][5]
 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 |
| Name | Gulfstar 43 |
| Boat | |
| Displacement | 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][5][6]
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][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]
References
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar 43 sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar 43 MS sailboat". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Vince & Richard Lazarra". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Gulfstar 43". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Gulfstar 43 MS". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- McArthur, Bruce (2019). "Gulfstar Yachts 1970 - 1987". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2022. 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.
External links
Media related to Gulfstar 43 at Wikimedia Commons