Gulfstar Mark I

Are you looking to cruise the Great Loop or the Bahamas? Here's your boat. 1973 43' Gulfstar: 13'11" beam,. 3'6" draft, 300 gal fuel, 100 gal water, Twin 130 HP Perkins diesels, 6kw Northern Lights diesel generator, inverters, dual steering stations, anchor windlass. Gulfstars, which were built in the USA, are known for their solid, seaworthy construction, inside roominess, wide single level side decks and solid gunwales, making docking and line handling safe and easy, great for fishing, prop protecting full keel, roomy fly bridge, tons of storage. The efficient Perkins diesels make for great long range cruising, using only 2.2 gallons per hour @ 7 knots. The flybridge and lower helms both give 360 degree visibility. The spacious flybridge has seating for nine. It's docked in Hilton Head, which is a great spot to start the Loop or cruise south.This economical cruiser sold for $52,000 three years ago. Boat is still valued in low to mid $40Ks with all add ons. Personal issues force sale to auction and boat is being sold as is for quick sale. Boat being listed with broker if not sold by end of this auction. At that point, the price will go up. Engines in good working condition. Twin Perkins 6.354NA diesels are capable of cruising at 8 1/2 knots. 6kW Northern Lights generator is fully enclosed in a sound shield. Great boat for daily living, as well!The master stateroom is aft and a second stateroom is forward.Queen bed in master cabin. Twin v-berth in forward cabin with fill-in provides spacious sleeping arrangements. Double sink, stove/oven combo, refrigerator/freezer and icemaker in galley, all in working order. Spacious dining area and salon. Great head room and storage space throughout! New wood flooring in salon installed October 2017. Full separate shower in aft head. Spacious forward head, as well.No recent survey available. Bottom cleaned this past week (12/12/17). Forward head toilet needing replaced but replacement available and is included in sale for buyer's installation.Built in water cooled "central" A/C needing repaired. E-mail or call with any further inquiries. (E-mail me to request phone number.) No owner financing available. Final payment received only in form of cashier's check or cash at bank for closing.Serious buyers only! Purchase agreement can be drawn up immediately. Closing/final payment must occur in a timely manner. See description below.