The Gulfstar 47 sailmaster is a 47.42ft masthead ketch designed by Gulfstar/V. Lazzara and built in fiberglass by Gulfstar Yachts between 1978 and 1981.
79 units have been built.
The Gulfstar 47 sailmaster is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gulfstar 47 sailmaster | ||
| Length | 47.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.12 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 27.63 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 255.37 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 41.73 | ||
| Capsize | 1.65 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 40.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 38000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 10500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.53 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 923 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 482.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 317.75 sq.ft | ||
| I | 49.50 ft | ||
| J | 19.50 ft | ||
| P | 41 ft | ||
| E | 15.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 195 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 300 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gulfstar Yachts | ||
| Designer | Gulfstar/V. Lazzara | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 79 |