Gulfstar 44 - great bluewater sailing boat

One of the best ocean sailing boats ever made. https://www.jordanyachts.com/1805#:~:text=What%20gives%20the%20Gulfstar%2044,find%20on%20sensible%20production%20yachts.

I bought this boat in Toronto, Canada, seven years ago. I sailed her back to New Zealand over 18-months (yep, the timing wasn't great). Regardless, I sailed solo across the pacific and had a lifechanging, wonderful adventure.

The worse the weather gets the more this boat likes it and really comes alive. She is a dream to sail short-handed.
Designed for a couple with a big aft cabin. She is a go anywhere boat. Also, a very nice liveaboard boat with a classic beauty.

Needs a major overhaul - priced accordingly as you will likely spend 20-40k - and is a project boat. I haven't the time or the willingness to do all the work needed, so it's time for another adventurer to own her and make their own way. You won't see many of these boats in this condition in the South Seas and this really is a bargain price if you have some handy skills.

I will try and list some of the things that need doing soon.

From AI: The Gulfstar 44, specifically models produced from roughly 1978 onwards, is highly regarded as strong, seaworthy, and spacious blue water cruisers, often cited as a top value in the used market. true, high-performance cruising yachts, often compared to reputable boats like the Hylas 44 or Peterson 44.

Key Features for Blue Water Capability: Solid Construction: hull is solid fiberglass, hand-laid, and robust, - significant peace of mind in heavy weather. Design & Performance: The 44 features a modern fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, offering a "locked-in" feel, good tracking, and solid performance in a following sea. Seaworthy Layout: center-cockpit configuration with excellent, spacious liveaboard accommodations, Tankage: Generous water and fuel tankage, essential for long-range cruising.