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GULFSTAR 37 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of GULFSTAR 37. Built by Gulfstar Yachts and designed by Vince & Richard Lazarra, the boat was first built in 1976. It has a hull type of Fin with rudder on skeg and LOA is 11.28. Its sail area/displacement ratio 13.61. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Perkins, runs on Diesel.

GULFSTAR 37 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about GULFSTAR 37 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the gulfstar 37.

GULFSTAR 37 was designed by Vince & Richard Lazarra.

Who builds GULFSTAR 37?

GULFSTAR 37 is built by Gulfstar Yachts.

When was GULFSTAR 37 first built?

GULFSTAR 37 was first built in 1976.

How long is GULFSTAR 37?

GULFSTAR 37 is 9.75 m in length.

What is mast height on GULFSTAR 37?

GULFSTAR 37 has a mast height of 11.98 m.

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Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with a Perkins 4.108 diesel engine at 50.0 hp (37 kW).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 7.6 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Gulfstar 37 is about 239 kg/cm, alternatively 1338 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 239 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 1338 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

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Gulfstar 37 Specifications

Gulfstar 37

The gulfstar 37 is a 37.0ft masthead sloop designed by vince lazzara and built in fiberglass by gulfstar yachts between 1976 and 1979., 151 units have been built..

The Gulfstar 37 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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I'm intersted in learning more about this boat. I've looked at 35.5 Bristol and 37 Tartan and must say the interior of the Gulfstarseemed compairable, the numbers for speed, motion and capsize seembetter then the other two boats too. Any info on the boat, how she sails etc, would be great,Thanks,Jim  

Not great Gulfstar 37Many Gulfstars have a history of blisters, especially in the transition area between hull and keel, where I believe the water tank is located.Reportedly have problems with leaky ports. I’ve read one owner reporting that “the boat is flexing where the companionway meets the bridge deck.Chain plates go through wood toe rail(splitting the wood).Deck scuppers poorly beded causing water damage in balsa core deck.Better in light air than heavier winds, and doesn’t point that high.  

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The Best Sailboats for the High Seas?

At the St. Petersburg Boat Show month last month, I had the pleasure of seeing delivery skipper and author John Kretschmers presentation on what he called sailboats for a serious ocean. I have reservations about any ideal boat list, but Kretschmer, who reviews boats for Sail Magazine and whose most recent book Sailing a Serious Ocean is available in our online bookstore , has the ideal background for this sort of work, and a list like this is undeniably helpful for wannabe cruisers who need a place to start their search.

I certainly wouldnt limit my search to boats on such a list, but by paying careful attention to the pros and cons of each, you can find something that suits your own aspirations.

Here are the boats Kretschmer suggests: Contessa 32, Pacific Seacraft 34, Pretorien 35, Cape Dory/Robinhood 36, Valiant/Esprit 37, Prout Snowgoose 37, Alajuela 38, Privelege 39, Freya 39, Passport 40, Caliber 40, Baba 40, Hallberg Rassy 42, Taswell 43, Hylas 44, Norseman 447, Beneteau 456, Outbound 44, Hylas 46, Kaufman 47, Tayana 48, Hylas 49, Amel Maramu 53, and the Sundeer 60/64. For a brief capsule summary of each, be sure to check out his website.

The list is hardly definitive. There are plenty of good boats that arent featured, and some of these would be ill-matched for the wrong sailor-Kretschmer clearly pointed this out during his talk. I like how the list presents a good cross-section of the various shapes and sizes for a boat in this category. For example, Kretschmer includes the Prout Snowgoose and Steve Dashews Sundeer 60, boats that, notwithstanding their successful record at sea, fill an outlying niche.

If I were going to expand the list, one of the heavier-displacement microcruisers like those I blogged about would be a nice addition. Although I would be wary of promoting even the most formidable of this breed as well-suited for a serious ocean, John Neale of Mahina Tiare Expeditions includes one of them, the Dana 24, on his own list of recommend cruising boats . Neales much broader list of boats is accompanied by a very helpful discussion of design elements to consider.

What got me thinking about formidable cruising boats was our series of reports o n sailboat construction , focusing specifically on structural details. Although there are plenty of excellent coastal cruisers on the market, once you start talking about offshore duty, scan’tlings (the dimensions for structural components) take on far more importance.

A few years ago we touched on this subject in our Mailport section, encouraging readers to suggest their own nominees for a list of what we called at the time, tough boats, vessels that were built to take a beating, requiring minimal care and upkeep.

Here are some of the boats that were suggested from our readers: Mariner 36, Cal 34, Morgan 43, Swan 43, Bermuda 40, Island Packet 26, Mariner 47, LeComte Northeast 38, Westsail 32, Dana 24, J/35, and the CSY 44.

Id be interested in hearing of other nominees for this list, or other good resources for sailors looking for a short list of good offshore boats.

For those who are frustrated to find that their own ideal boat isn’t on anybodys list, I wouldnt be too miffed. The best line Ive heard in a while on this topic came from Steve Callahan, the author of the survival classic Adrift , who gave a presentation at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Show . When I asked Steve, who has sailed extensively on both multihulls and monohulls, what type of boat he preferred, he said, quite seriously. Well, at the end of the day, the best cruising boat is the one that you are on.

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Interesting list. I am fond of Hylas of which you chose three models. However, I am suspect of their yard and construction techniques and do not have confidence that they are as strong as they are beautiful. Only one Hallberg-Rassy was selected, which is a far more robust and dry sailing boat than the Hylas. Passports make a good boat as does Cape Dory and several others on your list. Didn’t four sailors die on a Beneteau in 2018? Over all it is a decent list.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/04/25/last-pictures-doomed-yacht-cheeki-rafiki-sank-killing-four-british-sailors-7497805/

I believe this is the accident you’re talking about in which a Beneteau and it’s bolted on keel parted company.

Almost all of the sailing clubs in San Diego rent Beneteaus out. They are a decent coastal sailboat. I have a couple friends who have even made the crossing to Maui in them..not me, not ever. I consider them a living room boat. Having said that, I am certainly no expert so its just my opinion. If I am crossing an ocean I want a capable kindly strong boat with redundancy built into critical systems.

Curious to think what people think about the early 70s Swan 43 as a cruising boat for a couple with occasional guests for a round the world trip? I have an S&S 30 which is too small but I do have some bias towards their designs. Add a watermaker and some power generation and off you go… Any thoughts?

Are Motor Sailors like the Nauticats or Fishers ocean worthy ( if their pilot house windows and sliding doors are lifeboatified ? )

Walt Schulz’s Shannon 43 is a beautiful, sea kindly, comfortable and sturdy bluewater boat. Walt had not only the ICW and Bahamas in mind when he designed and built 52 of them. He designed for ocean cruising. He believes his boats should outlive him and still sailing for generations. We sailed the Chesapeake, Bahamas, Caribbean and Pacific to Australia on a Shannon 43 ketch. She took great care of us and is still turning heads.

Great article! John Kretchmer is one of my fave modern day sailors. While there is only one Crealock design on John’s list, and the Dana is added on John Neale’s list, I was surprised not to see a Crealock/ Pacific Seacraft 37 mentioned. But there are so many great serious off shore boats, it’s hard to narrow it down to 10. Here’s a few to think about. Cape George Cutter 36. Biscay 36, tradewind 35, Rustler 36, Nicholson 31 (never talked about) and 32. Seldom seen on top 10 lists, but great boats. Thanks for the article.

Great comment and interesting to note that the first four of your additions are those currently entered in the 2022 Golden Globe Race – kind of the definition of a blue water boat.

Hey! I know this is somewhat off-topic however I needed to ask. Does operating a well-established blog like yours take a massive amount work? I am completely new to writing a blog but I do write in my journal everyday. I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my experience and feelings online. Please let me know if you have any kind of recommendations or tips for new aspiring blog owners. Thankyou!|

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Gulfstar yachts review: a complicated history.

Gulfstar Yachts was founded in 1970 by Vincent Lazzara in Tampa Bay, Florida. Mr. Lazzara was fresh off a two year forced absence from the power and sailboat building business. As part of selling his share in Columbia Yachts, he signed a non-compete clause and boded his time building houseboats. In 1970, Mr. Lazzara was already a legendary figure who had invented a snap-shackle variation, helped build one of the first fiberglass sailboats in the Rhodes designed Bounty II, and was involved with Columbia Yachts which was one of the leading early builders of fiberglass sailboats. But, his greatest legacy was to be Gulfstar Yachts.

Mr. Lazzara drawing on his experience decided to produce sailboat hulls that could double as trawlers. With a different deck mold and larger engine, Gulfstar delivered 53 and 36-foot trawlers while by stepping a mast, they had 53 and 36 motorsailers. He tapped into the floating condominium mentality of the public and built exactly what would sell. The sailboats had great accommodation but poor performance with their shoal draft, short rigs, and wide beam. Other boats produced during this era include a 43 trawler and 44 motorsailer.

While Mr. Lazzara was experienced in boat building, his crew at the Tampa Bay factory were not. In the early Gulfstar years, the workmanship bordered on criminal. Some choices were made to save money and produce boats inexpensively. The interiors were full of Formica. The ballast was iron in concrete slurry. But other problems had less to do with philosophy and more to do with poor practices. The balsa cored decks did not have solid radii of glass around deck hardware and were not sealed with resin either. They did not use backing plates for cleats. Workmen according to a former yard hand would carelessly cut holes in the deck and leave unfinished hulls out in the rain. Gulfstars still to this day cannot shake the poor quality reputation from their mistakes made in the early 1970’s.

Around 1975, Mr. Lazzara felt that consumer tastes were changing. Instead of beamy motorsailers, high performance yachts were coming into vogue. Gulfstar would have to evolve. They introduced a 50-foot high performance sailboat that would become one of their most famous designs, the Gulfstar 50 . It was an era of evolution where they shifted from iron to lead ballast and Formica to classic dark teak interiors. They even changed their logo from a star to a wreath.

By 1978, the workmanship had significantly improved. They patented a process and developed a special plywood to camber edges. All the bulkheads they nicely laminated, all the corners nicely radiused. The joinery work would slowly rival the best in the industry. They did not go completely away from motorsailers and still produced some poor performing shoal draft, short rig, beamy motorsailers like the Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster series. But all their models in the late 1970’s had much better quality construction than the early 1970’s versions.

Gulfstar Yachts and all builders during this era had to grapple with the oil embargo and low supply of resin. To save resin, Mr. Lazzara used a 50% glass to resin ratio which was unheard of in those days. These days this ratio is standard as we have found out that the glass not resin rich laminate holds the strength. Despite this innovation, the discovery came along with serious growing pains, and many Gulfstars of this era have had blister problems. Whether due to their fluctuating resin ratios, the chopper gun, or the lack of vinylester resins, Gulfstars in this era until the mid 1980’s have a history of blister problems.

In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Vincent Lazzara’s two sons became involved in the company. R.C. Lazzara started designing the Gulfstar yachts of this era. By the 1980’s, the workmanship was as good or better than any other manufacturer out there. They continued to produce fine teak interiors and performance oriented sailboats such as the Gulfstar 44 and Gulfstar 60 designs. Along with these sailboats, they produced displacement motor yachts such as the 44 and 48 designs.

As they progressed into the mid 1980’s, their production shifted towards powerboats and away from the performance sailboats. The sons were more power boat guys. Maybe the height of their sailboat skill is the 54 Sail Cruiser whose stunning interior joiner work, soft ride, and quality construction is about the opposite of Gulfstar’s early days. In the late 1980’s, Gulfstar moved mostly to motor yachts. They still produced some interesting sailboats including some for the CSY charter fleet such as the 50, 45 Hirsch, and 42. They for years discussed a merger with Vikings Yachts, a power boat builder. Finally in 1990, Gulfstar sold its assets to Viking Yachts. The sons moved onto found Lazzara Yachts, a current mega-yacht builder in the Tampa Bay area.

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gostaria de comprar o projeto do gulfstar 60 1986 a navedade o kit para contrui-lo aqui no brasil. pois é um projeto fabuloso,um veleiro marinheiro e lindo com boa performa-se em mar aberto. qual o valor total do kit com todas as medidas necessarias para construção em um estaleiro no brasil.

Gracias por su commentario. No hablo Portugessa pero un poco de espanol. Me gusta los lineas del GS60 tambien. No se sobre un proyecto por vende por si yo tenga, se lo enviara. Ricardo Jordan

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 i have a 1976 43′ trawler. the constitution seems antiquity but there are stress cracks at the back of the upper station to the cabin top over my aft berth. long and wide spans  over the aft cabin and over the main saloon.  I’ve been thinking of polls center in the saloon and at the foot of the bed (2 poster at the foot) before it gets weak and costs me $.

Editorial note:  one does not “bode” one’s time.

Do you know the height clearance of mast on 1978 Gulfstar 37 sloop

Actually, “bode” is acceptable past tense of the verb “bide.” The corrected spelling of the author’s phrase would have been: “he signed a non-compete clause and bode his time building houseboats.” Also acceptable would have been “…bided his time…”

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1976 Gulfstar 37

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Gulfstar 37 is an a11.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Vince & Richard Lazarra and built by Gulfstar Yachts in 1976. She is a great “Ocean Cruiser” and perfect for liveaboard or cruise to nearby island destinations or even some moderate Bluewater cruising.

She is powered by an inboard Perkins diesel 4108 with 50 HP is a proven powerhouse and has been recently worked on and in good running condition according to the owner.

The very beamy salon measuring close to 12’ beam, is very spacious. Her 19,500 lb overall displacement, including the 8,000 lb keel offers a great deal of stability when you step aboard and move about. A comfort ratio of 33.5 means she will handle those rough seas with minimal tossing around.

Her stability is nicely balanced by a keel-stepped mast reaching 52’ and allowing clearance for ICW passage. An updated electric-operated windlass, sizable 45# CQR anchor and 100’ of 3/8” chain allow her to be anchored securely for overnights.

Inside features well-designed and appointed living quarters include 2 cabins and 3 berths. She has a very spacious V-berth, head, and plenty of closets and lockers for storage. The abundant teak woodwork is a feature of the Gulfstar 37 and in some areas, it could use some updating.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Gulfstar or Endeavour (37''''s) We have been looking at both boats. What is the general consensus of the sailability of either? they appear to have similar stats, layouts, etc. Anyone know about the construction techniques for either boat? I have seen Endeavours rigged as cutters, but to date no Gulfstars. I''m thinking it might be possible. Any input from anyone who has sailed on either boat would be greatly appreciated. Thanks  

Gulfstar or Endeavour (37''''s) Had an Endeavour 32 for 9 years, dock mate a 37 and still does. Much better built than the Gulfstar. They were all built on "sailboat row" here in Largo, Fl. The man that designed the Endeavour, Bob Johnson, went on to design some of the best boats sailing today. The 32 and the 37 as well as the 43 were from the same lineage. Tough, over built. The Gulfstar, a good boat, but a cut under the Endeavours, in my never humble opinion.  

Gulfstar or Endeavour (37''''s) I agree, and not just because we own an Endeavour 37. There is however a big difference in the layouts of the Gulfstars. The Endeavour 37 has 3 layout designs; A-plan, B-plan, and not as common the C-plan. The A-plan (the one we have) has a lot more open room as it doesn''t have a v-berth. We have more storage space than the B''s and C''s and Gulfstar 37''s, making it a much better liveaboard cruiser. She sails very well (even in heavy weather and cold fronts in the middle of the Gulf), can go down any ICW (bridge clearance is less than 47 feet) and most places in the Caribbean some others can''t (draft of only 4''6"). If you are leaning toward the Endeavour 37''s really look at the A-plans. Fair winds, Christal  

Gulfstar or Endeavour (37''''s) I''m in my 11th year with my E32 and can say that she is definatly one of the best boats for the money. Well built with a very comfortable interior. She has a comfortable ride and sails pretty well but because of the 4''2" draft she lacks a little to weather but not to bad. Dennis  

Gulfstar or Endeavour (37''''s) Thanks so much for the input. Actually the 37-A is the Endeavour we were looking at. Have you seen any with a staysail added? have you never really needed one? We would like the option of a cutter rig but the Endeavour seems to fit our budget and plans better than most other boats we have looked at. another question is what about fuel. is there a place to add a bigger or secondary fuel tank or do you find the 55 gal to be adequate?  

Gulfstar or Endeavour (37''''s) A little something for you to think about. About every early model Endeavour, 32''s, 37"s and 43''s that I have known, have had their fuel tanks corode through. That is because they sit in the bilge and salt water. If your''s has not been replaced, it will most likely be. Lucky not to have a 43, the tank will not go through the companion way, leaaving you to cut it up in the salon and fabricate a new one there or install two smaler ones. The 32 will slide right out, I replaced mine twice in ten years. The 37, should fit out through as well. When you get it replaced, barrier coat the new tank before installation. That will help. I did this on the second one and it was looking good when I sold it. Just look real close at the tank and look for white powder on the seams near the bottom.  

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