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Gulstar 39. I wish to see one. Please help.

2K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by  dennymusic 
#1 ·
Hello everyone. I'm in the Houston/Galveston area and would like to look at a Gulfstar 39 to help me make a few decisions concerning if this is the boat for me to purchase as a live-aboard. I've looked/read up on MANY boats and feel the Gulfstar 39 is the one for me. But you know how it is,,, I need to look at one.

There are two on the east side of Florida for sale, one in San Diego and one in Cowichan Bay, BC. Either distance is a plane trip and I'd rather find one closer to me if possible.

If you can help me I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you.
 
#2 ·
Can't help you out exactly, but WOW... the price difference between the two in the US and the one up here, which looks pretty good in pictures. Of course there could be issues..

We knew a couple 8 or so years back that bought one - could be the same one for sale now in Cow Bay. At that ask the plane trip could be worthwhile... The other two seem very overpriced, upgrades or not.
 
#3 ·
Hi Faster.

The one in B.C. is right there close to you. I'll be doing as much inspecting as I can without flying up there. If it still is something I'm interested in I'll get a quote for transport and go from there. The one in San Diego will cost just shy of $10K to have shipped over land to Houston area (Clear Lake).

You have me wondering if the one by you is the couple 8 or so years back that you mention.

Hummmm,,,,,
 
#6 ·
Interesting range in the prices. Just as a point for consideration, the 1981 Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster @ $69,000 seems to be the only one with a real rubrail. That is something you might wish on your boat, especially in places where large tidal ranges and pilings are often a part of your docking. A rubrail can slide along the pilings w/o causing any damage to your hull. It is also a step up from a floating dock or dinghy onto a high freeboard vessel like the Sailmaster.
To me a good rubrail is easily worth 20 grand. It would certainly cost a lot more than that to put one on and nearly that much to repaint her every now and then, as you might have to do w/o the rubrail.
 
#7 ·
I agree with you about one of the two things you mention.

I noticed the rub-rail situation quickly. Rub-rails protect but also look SHARP so I spotted it.

I have to disagree with the cost to add one. I honestly have no experience doing one but I do have a bit of experience with other things. If adding a rub-rail cost over $4K, I'm quitting what I do for a living and becoming a "Rub-Rail Installer".
 
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