That’s a screamin’ good buy for somebody who wants the turn-key cruiser. Moving up to the Nordhaven is also great if you can swing it. Your Gulfstar is a perfect example of the amazing boats going for DIRT CHEAP!
If readers undertood what this was in car or house terms, they would understand why I’m suggesting that almost anybody can find, buy and rehab a real cheap 30 footer.
For folks with a budget, there are plenty of options. But for a fellow if limited means, the 30’ fixer-upper is an amazing opportunity.
Or your Gulfstar for a young couple!
The gulfstar is a solid boat. I did a lot of work to it over the past couple years. New rigging, roller furling, canvas, full batten loose footed main and mizzen, new genny. I like the ketch rig. Easy to sail. I single handed it all the time. I’d keep it but I got hurt last spring and have a hard time sailing now. That’s why I’m getting the trawler.
A lot of great deals out there now. A friend of mine just picked up a 1997 Hallberg-Rassey 46 for $180k. The boat sold for $340 two years ago.