The Gulfstar 54 sailcruiser is a 54.5ft masthead ketch designed by R. C. Lazzarra and built in fiberglass by Gulfstar Yachts between 1985 and 1986.
23 units have been built.
The Gulfstar 54 sailcruiser is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Gulfstar 54 sailcruiser | ||
| Length | 54.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 15.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 11 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 26 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 265.10 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 41.81 | ||
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 43.83 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 50000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 13000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.87 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 929 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 54.83 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 435.34 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 405 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.50 ft | ||
| J | 18.33 ft | ||
| P | 40.50 ft | ||
| E | 20 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 140 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 380 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 267 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Gulfstar Yachts | ||
| Designer | R. C. Lazzarra | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 23 |