1985 Gulfstar 49 Sold Boat in Palmetto, FL US
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Built in 1985
49
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49 feet
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Fiberglass/Reinforced
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| Price | $199,900 | $199,000 | $194,900 | $209,900 | $210,000 | $187,500 |
| Location | Palmetto | Longboat Key | Placida | Melbourne | Panama City | Saint Augustine |
| Nominal Length | 49' | 45' | 40' | 44' | 38' | 31' |
| Draft | 3' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | - | - | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar 4JH2BE | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | - | - | 50 hp | 75 hp | 50 hp | 21 hp |
| Days on Market | 1898 | 278 | 131 | 134 | 339 | 327 |
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1985 GULFSTAR 49 - LOADED!!
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This beauty has been seriously upgraded for extended cruising and comfortable living.
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Listed Price Improved: $225,000
� This Gulfstar has undergone a $500K major refit including new engines. Most recent survey of the vessel identifies a replacement value of $2,845,000.00 and survey value of the vessel at $245,750.00. You could own this vessel today at below survey value.
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This, better than new, 1985 GulfStar Motor Yacht has been extensively customized for long range cruising and comfortable living.� The extended main salon and enlarged swim step/fishing platform creates a fine balcony and entertainment area. Plenty of space to relax on a lounge chair while you fish.� � A solid circular stair leads from the aft deck to your own roof top patio deck complete with sitting for 8 on a built-in settee and a mounted propane grill.� � Safe and secured legal height handrails surround the entire vessel including the swim step/fishing platform and patio deck. This provides plenty of safety at sea when moving about the vessel.� The owner's knowledge and attention to detail is evident in the enhancements made to this fine vessel.� � A walk-in spotless engine room has plenty of space to work around all systems.� Everything is properly labeled to facilitate regular maintenance.
This very comfortable three (3) stateroom / (3) head layout makes it an ideal vessel for live-aboard and for entertaining family and friends.� As you will see from the pictures, the owners have done a great job with interior decorations making Too Much Fun light and comfortable for everyday living.� � Call for a showing today.� Recent Improvements:- Four 800 watt (total 3200 watts) Solar Panels on roof of wheelhouse (2019)- Twelve (12), 6 volt 220Ah deep discharge gel batteries; 1320Ah of 12 volt power (2019).� -� New Kenmore refrigerator/freezer. (March 2018)-� New Kenmore stacked washer & dryer (March 2018). Dryer vented overboard.- Vessel re-painted with Awlgrip paint (2012)- New Engines (2) fuel efficient 150 hp 4-cylinder Cummins 4BTI and Cummins ZF 63-A /2.7 to 1 Transmissions (2010)� Overview of Vessel:Dimensions:� LOA: 49 ft 0 in.Beam: 15 ft 1 inLWL: 44 ft 4 inMinimum Draft: 3 ft 10 inDry Weight: 42000 lbsPlease Note: Bow Pulpit adds 3 ft and Swim / Fishing Platform adds 5 ft - makes overall length of boat 57 ft.
Mechanical:Upgrade:Ã? The original, V-8 Perkins engines and transmissions were replaced in 2010 with two fuel efficient 150 hp 4-cylinder Cummins 4BTI and Cummins ZF 63-A /2.7 to 1 Transmissions.Ã? Ã?Â
Port Engine: 109 HrsStarboard Engine: 114 Hrs� Tankage:Fuel: 750 gallons - Estimated Range 6,000 miles (Per current owner).Water: 350 gallonsHolding: 50 gallons
- Gauges on fuel tank, water tank and holding tank (No guessing)- A single FlowScan measures fuel consumption for both engines and the generator. Total fuel consumption is shown on a single display.
Electric:- Four 800 watt (total 3200 watts) Solar Panels on roof of wheelhouse (2019)� - Twelve (12), 6 volt 220Ah deep discharge gel batteries; 1320Ah of 12 volt power (2019).� - Onan Generator 30 Kw - With amount of solar, may not have to use much.� 6134 Hrs- Murphy switch monitors batteries and turns generator on and off as needed.- 30 Amp inverter/charger provides battery power to all lights, �½ of the electrical outlets throughout the vessel, refrigerator, microwave/convection oven, and wheelhouse AC- 12 volt LED lights throughout the vessel- 50 Amp shore power connection on both sides of vessel- Coax connection on both sides of vessel- 2 oversized anchors with 200 ft of 5/8 chain; color coded every 25 ft
Coast Guard Certifiable for Charter (as of 2005):- Legal height handrails through-out.- Fire suppression in engine room with auto-engine shut down- 12 hand Held Fire Extinguishers.
Professionally Decorated with:- Ceramic non-slip floor tiles throughout the vessel- Washable vinyl wallpaper- Cheerfully painted accent walls- Window curtains in the master stateroom & bathroom, hall bathroom and 2nd guest mid-ship stateroom- Mini-blinds in Galley and Main Salon
Sleeping accommodations for 10:- 2 in master stateroom with 12 volt ceiling fan and in-suite 3/4 bathroom- 2 in mid-ship cabin with 12 volt ceiling fan and 3/4 bath across the hall. Can be converted into a single cabin by removing half of the mattress which effectively doubles the floor space.- 2 in bow cabin with in-suite 3/4 bathroom and booster fan on AC/heat register.- 2 on pilot berth in wheelhouse- 2 on hide-a-bed in main salon
Integrated speaker system with speakers in:- Main salon- Galley- Master stateroom
Full Width Main Salon with:- Built in flat panel TV- Liquor cabinet can hold 12 rectangular 750ml bottles- Lighted wine locker- New windows- Mini-blinds for privacy- Included furniture: - Hide-a-bed couch - 2 barrel chairs -� 16 inch Illuminated world globe
Galley:- 4-burner propane stove with overboard exhaust vent- Microwave/convection oven on inverted circuit- Filtered water spicket- Settee seats 8- New Kenmore refrigerator/freezer. (March 2018)- Window mini blinds for privacy- Exterior window shade screens and window blackout covers
Laundry Room:- New Kenmore stacked washer & dryer (March 2018). Dryer vented overboard.
Heads:� 3 Bathrooms each with: - Overboard exhaust fans - Built-in space heaters for chilly winter mornings - Three separate vacu-flush systems - Individual shower- Ample storage under vanity for TP in master stateroom (can hold 22 4-packs) and bow cabin (can hold 4 4-packs)
Comfort:� - Ample Storage throughout boat- Enclosed and air-conditioned Wheelhouse- L-shaped settee with raised seats for unobstructed visibility and a cocktail table which seats four and has 4 USB plugs.- Finished ceiling with Insulation,� White recessed light system, Separate red recessed light system.- Queen size pilot berth.
Communication cabinet with 8 hands-free communicators included:- 2 radios- Radar- Navigation system with large monitor- Autopilot with remote control handset- Spotlight
Misc:- New custom 2-step boarding stairs with handrail provide safe and comfortable boarding at high tides and from floating docks.- 2 water filters: Whole House + Kitchen Sink- Line cutters on propeller shafts- Gasoline powered, high volume, emergency water pump (never used)
Spare parts:- Spare propellers and propeller puller- Main bilge pump (rebuilt)- New water pump- New Jabsco macerator- Two boxes of floor tiles- Two Cummins air filters
Nominal Length
49ft
Length Overall
49ft
Beam
15ft
Max Draft
3ft
Dry Weight
42000lb
Fresh Water Tanks
370gal
Fuel Tanks
750gal
Holding Tanks
50gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
1985 GULFSTAR 49 - LOADED!!
Ã?Â
This beauty has been seriously upgraded for extended cruising and comfortable living.
Ã?Â
Listed Price Improved: $225,000
� This Gulfstar has undergone a $500K major refit including new engines. Most recent survey of the vessel identifies a replacement value of $2,845,000.00 and survey value of the vessel at $245,750.00. You could own this vessel today at below survey value.
Ã?Â
This, better than new, 1985 GulfStar Motor Yacht has been extensively customized for long range cruising and comfortable living.� The extended main salon and enlarged swim step/fishing platform creates a fine balcony and entertainment area. Plenty of space to relax on a lounge chair while you fish.� � A solid circular stair leads from the aft deck to your own roof top patio deck complete with sitting for 8 on a built-in settee and a mounted propane grill.� � Safe and secured legal height handrails surround the entire vessel including the swim step/fishing platform and patio deck. This provides plenty of safety at sea when moving about the vessel.� The owner's knowledge and attention to detail is evident in the enhancements made to this fine vessel.� � A walk-in spotless engine room has plenty of space to work around all systems.� Everything is properly labeled to facilitate regular maintenance.
This very comfortable three (3) stateroom / (3) head layout makes it an ideal vessel for live-aboard and for entertaining family and friends.� As you will see from the pictures, the owners have done a great job with interior decorations making Too Much Fun light and comfortable for everyday living.� � Call for a showing today.� Recent Improvements:- Four 800 watt (total 3200 watts) Solar Panels on roof of wheelhouse (2019)- Twelve (12), 6 volt 220Ah deep discharge gel batteries; 1320Ah of 12 volt power (2019).� -� New Kenmore refrigerator/freezer. (March 2018)-� New Kenmore stacked washer & dryer (March 2018). Dryer vented overboard.- Vessel re-painted with Awlgrip paint (2012)- New Engines (2) fuel efficient 150 hp 4-cylinder Cummins 4BTI and Cummins ZF 63-A /2.7 to 1 Transmissions (2010)� Overview of Vessel:Dimensions:� LOA: 49 ft 0 in.Beam: 15 ft 1 inLWL: 44 ft 4 inMinimum Draft: 3 ft 10 inDry Weight: 42000 lbsPlease Note: Bow Pulpit adds 3 ft and Swim / Fishing Platform adds 5 ft - makes overall length of boat 57 ft.
Mechanical:Upgrade:Ã? The original, V-8 Perkins engines and transmissions were replaced in 2010 with two fuel efficient 150 hp 4-cylinder Cummins 4BTI and Cummins ZF 63-A /2.7 to 1 Transmissions.Ã? Ã?Â
Port Engine: 109 HrsStarboard Engine: 114 Hrs� Tankage:Fuel: 750 gallons - Estimated Range 6,000 miles (Per current owner).Water: 350 gallonsHolding: 50 gallons
- Gauges on fuel tank, water tank and holding tank (No guessing)- A single FlowScan measures fuel consumption for both engines and the generator. Total fuel consumption is shown on a single display.
Electric:- Four 800 watt (total 3200 watts) Solar Panels on roof of wheelhouse (2019)� - Twelve (12), 6 volt 220Ah deep discharge gel batteries; 1320Ah of 12 volt power (2019).� - Onan Generator 30 Kw - With amount of solar, may not have to use much.� 6134 Hrs- Murphy switch monitors batteries and turns generator on and off as needed.- 30 Amp inverter/charger provides battery power to all lights, �½ of the electrical outlets throughout the vessel, refrigerator, microwave/convection oven, and wheelhouse AC- 12 volt LED lights throughout the vessel- 50 Amp shore power connection on both sides of vessel- Coax connection on both sides of vessel- 2 oversized anchors with 200 ft of 5/8 chain; color coded every 25 ft
Coast Guard Certifiable for Charter (as of 2005):- Legal height handrails through-out.- Fire suppression in engine room with auto-engine shut down- 12 hand Held Fire Extinguishers.
Professionally Decorated with:- Ceramic non-slip floor tiles throughout the vessel- Washable vinyl wallpaper- Cheerfully painted accent walls- Window curtains in the master stateroom & bathroom, hall bathroom and 2nd guest mid-ship stateroom- Mini-blinds in Galley and Main Salon
Sleeping accommodations for 10:- 2 in master stateroom with 12 volt ceiling fan and in-suite 3/4 bathroom- 2 in mid-ship cabin with 12 volt ceiling fan and 3/4 bath across the hall. Can be converted into a single cabin by removing half of the mattress which effectively doubles the floor space.- 2 in bow cabin with in-suite 3/4 bathroom and booster fan on AC/heat register.- 2 on pilot berth in wheelhouse- 2 on hide-a-bed in main salon
Integrated speaker system with speakers in:- Main salon- Galley- Master stateroom
Full Width Main Salon with:- Built in flat panel TV- Liquor cabinet can hold 12 rectangular 750ml bottles- Lighted wine locker- New windows- Mini-blinds for privacy- Included furniture: - Hide-a-bed couch - 2 barrel chairs -� 16 inch Illuminated world globe
Galley:- 4-burner propane stove with overboard exhaust vent- Microwave/convection oven on inverted circuit- Filtered water spicket- Settee seats 8- New Kenmore refrigerator/freezer. (March 2018)- Window mini blinds for privacy- Exterior window shade screens and window blackout covers
Laundry Room:- New Kenmore stacked washer & dryer (March 2018). Dryer vented overboard.
Heads:� 3 Bathrooms each with: - Overboard exhaust fans - Built-in space heaters for chilly winter mornings - Three separate vacu-flush systems - Individual shower- Ample storage under vanity for TP in master stateroom (can hold 22 4-packs) and bow cabin (can hold 4 4-packs)
Comfort:� - Ample Storage throughout boat- Enclosed and air-conditioned Wheelhouse- L-shaped settee with raised seats for unobstructed visibility and a cocktail table which seats four and has 4 USB plugs.- Finished ceiling with Insulation,� White recessed light system, Separate red recessed light system.- Queen size pilot berth.
Communication cabinet with 8 hands-free communicators included:- 2 radios- Radar- Navigation system with large monitor- Autopilot with remote control handset- Spotlight
Misc:- New custom 2-step boarding stairs with handrail provide safe and comfortable boarding at high tides and from floating docks.- 2 water filters: Whole House + Kitchen Sink- Line cutters on propeller shafts- Gasoline powered, high volume, emergency water pump (never used)
Spare parts:- Spare propellers and propeller puller- Main bilge pump (rebuilt)- New water pump- New Jabsco macerator- Two boxes of floor tiles- Two Cummins air filters
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Customers praise the 1985 Gulfstar 49 for its solid construction and spacious interior, making it a comfortable choice for extended cruising
Many appreciate its classic design, reliable performance, and ease of handling. Owners often highlight the ample storage and well-thought-out layout, which enhances onboard living. Some note that with proper maintenance, the Gulfstar 49 remains a durable and dependable vessel, ideal for both coastal and offshore adventures. Overall, the feedback reflects satisfaction with the boat’s blend of functionality and traditional styling.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1985 Gulfstar 49 is a classic cruising sailboat known for its solid construction and comfortable accommodations. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Sturdy Build: Gulfstar yachts from this era are known for their robust fiberglass hulls and solid construction, providing durability and safety for offshore cruising.
Spacious Interior: The Gulfstar 49 offers roomy living quarters with ample headroom, making extended voyages more comfortable for family and guests.
Good Storage: Plenty of storage space below deck allows for carrying provisions and gear necessary for long trips.
Comfortable Deck Layout: The deck design facilitates easy handling and provides safe movement around the vessel.
Reliable Performance: While not designed for racing, the Gulfstar 49 delivers steady and predictable sailing characteristics suitable for bluewater cruising.
Cons
Older Design: As a boat from 1985, some design elements and materials may feel dated compared to modern yachts.
Heavier Displacement: The relatively heavy displacement can result in slower speeds, especially in light wind conditions.
Maintenance Requirements: Older boats typically require ongoing maintenance and possible upgrades to systems such as electronics, plumbing, and rigging.
Limited Modern Amenities: Compared to newer models, the Gulfstar 49 may lack some contemporary conveniences and technological features.
Fuel Efficiency: Due to its size and weight, fuel consumption may be higher when using the auxiliary engine.
Made For
The 1985 Gulfstar 49 is ideal for sailors and cruisers seeking a spacious, sturdy, and comfortable yacht designed for extended offshore voyages. Its robust construction and ample living space make it perfect for families or couples who want to enjoy long-term cruising with reliability and ease. Whether you're planning coastal adventures or bluewater passages, the Gulfstar 49 offers the versatility and durability to meet the needs of serious sailors looking for a classic, well-built vessel.
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Principal Loan Amount$ 169,915
Total Payment$303,801.71
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