1984 Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht
$110,000
Boat in Seattle, WA 98198 US
49 Motor Yacht
2 Engines (2x Perkins)
49 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
- Built in Florida in 1984
- Even the original plans from the manufacture are included.
- Surveys from both 2007 and 2020 are available.
INTRODUCTION
White Rhino is a wonderful floating condo or liveaboard and even provides space for a small, designated office. This well laid out vessel offers a comfortable escape which conveniently includes a three-stateroom layout and is complete with three heads w/showers and Vacuum toilets and abundant storage bow to stern. Both the spacious salon and expansive galley provide perfect places for entertaining.
Although there is very little exterior wood trim, the beautiful teak wood interior throughout is well preserved and includes heating and air conditioning.
HULL
- Seaworthy semi-displacement fiberglass.
- Full sized swim platform and solid ladder to cockpit.
- Recent fall 2025 haul out with fresh bottom paint and hull waxing.
- Propellers freshly cleaned & balanced.
- Trim tabs.
SWIMSTEP
- Full size swim-step.
- Seamless "non-skid" surface.
- Wide horizontal window offers natural light in aft master stateroom.
- Secure SS stairs w/wooden treads lead to the cockpit.
COCKPIT
- Enter from the PORT side solid SS ladder.
- Professionally covered surface in "Sea-Deck".
- Solid 32" tall SS safety railing.
- Mooring cleats.
- Man-overboard life ring and Lifesling 2.
- Dual overhead lighting.
- AC power outlet.
- PORT & STBD dual lockers. PORT side incudes propane tank & handheld swim shower.
- Fog hailer (currently "in-op").
SALON
- Enter through double doors from the cockpit to the large comfortable living area which includes PORT & STBD counters aft.
- Full sofa to PORT and lounge seating w/small center table to STBD.
- Abundant natural light from all sides.
- Large PORT & STBD windows each have dual sliders w/exterior snap-on screens for excellent cross ventilation.
- Wall to wall carpeting.
- 75" headroom.
- Headliner in good condition.
- Four recessed lights overhead.
- Overhead window valance lighting PORT & STBD.
- Forced air - Heating & AC.
- Four stereo speakers.
- PORT forward as large entertainment cabinetry which includes an ONKYO amplifier w/remote and large empty storage cabinet from former TV/VCR.
- Below has built-in cocktail bar w/sink and ice maker (currently "in-op") along with wine bottle closet.
- To STBD has split level stairways midship - 5 steps up to enclosed helm & 5 steps down to expansive galley.
- Ship's clock and barometer are mounted above split stairways.
- Forward PORT & STBD passageway doors provide access to foredeck.
- Four AC outlets - PORT & STBD fore & aft.
FOREDECK
- Enter through either PORT or STBD doors forward.
- Walking surfaces are completely covered in non-skid.
- Sturdy 28" tall SS safety railing w/mid height safety line also includes PORT & STBD midship boarding gates.
- Additional SS safety handrails PORT & STBD on both house & foredeck.
- Handy mid-ship boarding ladder conveniently secures onto foredeck railing when not connected to PORT or STBD mounting brackets.
- Midship shore-power outlets both PORT & STBD provide added convenience when docking.
- PORT & STBD mooring cleats at bow and 2 additional locations midship.
- Anchor pulpit is included within the 28" tall safety railing.
- Anchor 45P - Includes both chain & rode.
- Windlass - Ideal Windlass Co. w/cover and foot pedals.
- Anchor washdown faucet.
- Convenient built-in PORT & STBD storage lockers.
- Designer wooden name plates PORT & STBD w/vessel name in SS.
- Snap-on sunscreens over PORT & STBD horizontal windows.
- Fog hailer (currently "in-op").
- Brow mounted dual ships horn.
- Night spotlight also on brow.
FLYBRIDGE
- Enter with 5 steps up from the salon.
- Flybridge is fully enclosed w/canvas and designed to allow for an expansive full unobstructed 360 view.
- Sole's surface is professionally covered in "Sea-Deck".
- "Super Slider" brand premium helm chair.
- Additional comfortable seating w/storage below, completely surrounds the helm seat.
- STBD side storage w/shelving.
- AC power
- Moorse Shifters.
- Engine synchronizer.
- Auto pilot.
- Trim tab controls.
- Radar.
- Sitex "ColorMax 11" - GPS - Chartplotter.
- Navigation Programs: C-Map NP (Canada West).
- Depth sounders - Raytheon Fish Finder 2500, Regency Polaris DC 480 in the master stateroom, Datamarine @ FB.
- Ritchie S/S Binnical Compass
- iCom VHF IC -M402 w/distress function.
- Ship's bell.
- Former manual windshield wiper is available.
- Power davit & mounting chocks for tender.
GALLEY
- Arrive with 5 steps down from the Salon.
- This entire setting is airy open & spacious. It includes the large STBD side built-in U-shaped dinette w/all new upholstery and the well-appointed galley to PORT.
- Abundant natural light from surrounding windows.
- The large PORT & STBD windows have sliders w/exterior snap-on screens for excellent cross ventilation.
- Wall to wall carpet.
- Headliner in good condition.
- Five recessed overhead lights.
- Overhead window valance lighting PORT & STBD.
- Beautifully finished 5' x 3' dinette table.
- Ample AC outlets.
- Abundant storage under the U-shaped dinette and galley drawers, shelves, cupboards, etc.
- Forced air - Heating & AC.
- SS sink w/single lever faucet, handheld sprayer & soap dispenser.
- LG Microwave stove.
- Princess 3 burner electric stove & oven.
- Broan trash compactor, coffee maker & toaster oven.
- Whirlpool standing full size refrigerator w/freezer.
- Complete vessel electric switch panel STBD aft.
FORWARD PASSAGEWAY
- Arrive with 5 steps down from galley.
- To PORT is the Splendide 2000 washer/dryer w/convenient workspace above and abundant storage cupboards. Forward is the VIP stateroom w/ensuite head & shower. Aft is inviting access to the generous engine room.
- Dual recessed overhead lights.
VIP STATEROOM
- Ample natural light from PORT & STBD opening port holes w/curtains and overhead escape hatch.
- Overhead recessed lighting.
- Island Queen.
- Handy two-level horizontal shelving PORT & STBD.
- Twin directional reading lights forward.
- AC power outlets.
- Forced air - Heating & AC.
- Abundant storage includes large hanging closet STBD and generous PORT side cabinetry at entrance to the ensuite head.
- Ensuite head includes opening port hole, sink w/storage & large mirror, stall shower.
AFT PASSAGEWAY
- Arrive with 5 steps down from galley.
- Wall mounted thermostat to PORT.
- Central access to PORT side guest head, STBD side guest room and master stateroom aft.
GUEST HEAD
- Horizontal rectangular sliding window w/shade.
- Mid cabin vanity w/mirror & dual lights.
- Overhead light.
- Fan.
- Molded shower with built-in seat.
GUESTROOM
- Ample natural light through above sliding horizontal window.
- Pull out two-person berth w/dual shelving overhead for inessentials.
- Dual overhead directional reading lights.
- Overhead recessed lighting.
- Dresser offers office desk space w/matching pull out stool.
- Hanging closet.
- AC power outlet.
- Forced air - Heating & AC.
MASTER STATEROOM
- Ample natural light from the overhead escape hatch and horizontal windows PORT & STBD which will open for cross ventilation and have sliding curtains for privacy.
- Headliner is in good shape.
- Overhead recessed lighting.
- Additional fluorescent lighting PORT & STBD.
- Island queen bed with plenty of walkaround w/storage (below?).
- Large PORT & STBD counters with drawers & cupboards below.
- STBD side forward has large hanging closet w/double doors and PORT side double door storage closet.
- AC power outlets around.
- Forced air - Heating & AC.
- Depth finder for night monitoring - Regency Polaris DC 480.
MASTER ENSUITE HEAD
- Enter on PORT side forward.
- Large mirror forward w/full width overhead fluorescent lighting.
- Shaded side lights to left & right of mirror.
- Sink counter w/drawers.
- Generous vanity storage to PORT.
- Horizontal natural lighting from window w/curtain.
- AC power outlet.
- Forced air - Heating & AC.
ENGINE ROOM
- Easy access engine room.
- Generous 5+' of headroom.
- Ample engine room lights.
- Floors are white.
- Twin Perkins T8.540 350 hp engines.
- PORT engine - 1365.5 hours
- STBD engine - 3064.5 hours
- Fall 2025 oil changing.
- Twin Allison transmissions.
- Generous Onan 20.0 / 20KW 20 - 1800 RPM Genset w/1041.8 hours
- Proper toolbox center forward.
- Racors & secondary fuel filters.
- Whirlpool hot water heater.
- Automatic fire suppression system.
- Bilge blower.
- DC bilge pump.
- Manual bilge pump.
- High water alarm.
- Shower sump w/DC pump.
- Reverso oil change system.
- Halon fire suppression system.
- Hydraulic steering system (rebuilt in 2022).
ELECTRICAL
- 30 & 50-amp service.
- Start batteries - twin 4D's 2 years old.
- House batteries - twin 4D's 4 years old.
- Tank monitors (currently "in-op").
MISCELLANEOUS
- 9ft Boston Whaler fiberglass tender w/oars & cover.
- Deck mounted chocks for the tender.
- Electric davit for tender lunching.
- Component maintenance manuals.
- Service records and receipts available.
- Portable heaters.
- Includes numerous charts.
- All mooring lines.
- All fenders.
- Power cords for 30 & 50 amp service.
- Spare propeller.
- Spare anchor w/chain.
- USCG approved oil, etc. placard.
- Larger portable vacuum cleaner.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/26 | Initial price | $110,000 |
Overview from around the web 1984 Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht
Customers praise the 1984 Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht for its spacious and well-designed interior, making it ideal for extended cruising and comfortable living aboard
Many highlight the solid construction and reliable performance of the twin diesel engines, which provide smooth and steady handling on various waters. Owners appreciate the ample storage space and practical layout, including a roomy salon and multiple staterooms that accommodate families or guests with ease. Additionally, the classic styling and teak finishes receive positive remarks for their timeless appeal. Some users note that with routine maintenance, this model remains a dependable and enjoyable vessel for both coastal and offshore adventures.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1984 Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht is a classic cruiser that offers a blend of comfort, solid construction, and spacious accommodations. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Sturdy Construction: Built with a solid fiberglass hull, the Gulfstar 49 is known for its durability and seaworthiness.
Spacious Interior: The layout provides ample living space with multiple cabins, a large saloon, and a well-equipped galley, making it ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard.
Comfortable Ride: Its displacement hull design offers a smooth and stable ride, even in rougher waters.
Good Storage: Plenty of storage compartments and tank capacity for fuel and water support longer voyages.
Classic Styling: Timeless design with wood finishes and traditional yacht aesthetics appeal to many enthusiasts.
Cons
Older Systems: Being a 1984 model, some mechanical and electrical systems may require upgrades or maintenance to meet modern standards.
Lower Top Speed: The displacement hull limits top speed compared to more modern planing motor yachts.
Fuel Efficiency: Larger engines and older technology can result in higher fuel consumption.
Maintenance Needs: Older boats generally require more upkeep, including potential issues with aging teak, seals, and engine components.
Limited Electronics: Original navigation and onboard electronics may be outdated and need modernization.
Made For
The 1984 Gulfstar 49 Motor Yacht is ideal for seasoned cruisers and boating enthusiasts seeking a reliable and spacious vessel for extended voyages. Its sturdy construction and comfortable accommodations make it perfect for families or couples who enjoy exploring coastal waters or embarking on longer offshore trips. With ample living space and practical design, this motor yacht suits those who appreciate classic styling combined with functional performance on the water.
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3215 Harbor View Drive, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335
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