1977 Gulfstar 40

This 1977 Gulfstar 40 is a fiberglass sailing yacht built for serious cruising, powered by a 50-horsepower Perkins diesel engine. The boat carries an extensive modern electronics suite installed in 2019, including Garmin GPS, chartplotter, radar, and AIS, alongside a Standard Horizon VHF radio. A comprehensive sail inventory includes a mainsail and working jib both renewed in the early 2020s, plus an asymmetrical spinnaker, symmetrical spinnaker, stay sails, genoas, and a storm trysail. Thirteen winches handle the rigging, with primary winches featuring Barient 2-speed self-tailing systems.

The accommodation plan offers flexibility for extended voyaging. The V-berth master stateroom sleeps two with full-length shelving and dual-access to the private head, which features a composting toilet and wood stove for heating. The saloon provides two additional sleeping berths—one from a fold-down seating area on the port side and another from a starboard bench—along with a full galley outfitted with a two-burner propane stove with oven and a Seafrost refrigerator. A navigation station sits aft in the cabin.

The boat's systems reflect methodical maintenance and targeted upgrades. The Perkins engine received a fuel system overhaul and injection pump rebuild in 2022, with the V-drive transmission professionally rebuilt in 2018. Standing rigging is new Dyform stainless installed by Maloney Marine with swageless Norseman terminations. Power comes from three Type 27 batteries installed in 2022, solar panels, a 4-stage charger from 2017, and 120-volt shore power. The breaker panel was upgraded to support modern electronics, and LED lighting is throughout.

Deck systems are well-equipped for serious sailing. A mechanical windlass handles anchor work, backed by a 40-pound Rocna primary anchor with 160 feet of chain and 200 feet of nylon line, plus secondary anchors. Teak appointments include a toe rail replaced in 2016 and cockpit grating. Hood sails all carry covers, and a canvas winter cover is included. The boat comes with an 8-foot Portland Pudgy tender, a rigid double-hull design powered by oars or the included Honda 2.3-horsepower outboard.