The Gulfstar 43 is a 43.33ft masthead sloop designed by Vince Lazarra and built in fiberglass by Gulfstar Yachts between 1976 and 1978.
80 units have been built.
The Gulfstar 43 is a light sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gulfstar 43 | ||
| Length | 43.33 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.01 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 23.81 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 156.11 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.60 | ||
| Capsize | 1.73 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull long keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 39.16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 21000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.39 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 664 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 50.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 334.95 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 328.95 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.90 ft | ||
| J | 14.92 ft | ||
| P | 38.70 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 65 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 115 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gulfstar Yachts | ||
| Designer | Vince Lazarra | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 1978 | ||
| Number built | 80 |
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