Description

1986 Gulfstar Sailcruiser 54 | Twin Diesels, Deck Saloon, Ocean-Ready Comfort

Step aboard this exceptionally rare 1986 Gulfstar Sailcruiser 54—one of only 23 ever built—and discover a bluewater cruiser designed for serious offshore adventures and full-time liveaboard life. Her raised deck saloon offers commanding views, natural light, and year-round livability, making her a standout choice for extended cruising or coastal exploration.

With twin Yanmar 66HP engines, she delivers excellent maneuverability and vital redundancy for long-range sailing. The heavy-displacement hull (approx. 50,000 lbs), skeg-mounted rudder, and ketch rig ensure a balanced, capable performance in varied sea conditions. Notable upgrades include recent rigging (2019), a newer mainsail (2020), 8kVA Onan genset, bow thruster, solar panels, and a partially installed 120L/hr watermaker system—ideal for self-sufficiency offshore.

Below deck, her thoughtfully laid-out 3-cabin, 2-head configuration features a spacious aft master suite with private access to the cockpit, a bright saloon, and a walk-through galley. Rich teak finishes, air conditioning, electric winches, a hardtop cockpit enclosure, and modern galley amenities create a warm and functional interior.

Now ashore and available for viewing, this robust and well-equipped cruiser is offered by a knowledgeable seller. Don’t miss the chance to own a true long-distance sailing classic—enquire today to arrange your inspection.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins + 2 in saloon
Aft master cabin with island double berth and ensuite heads (port) with WC and shower
Direct deck access from aft cabin
Walkthrough galley to starboard
Spacious saloon with U-shaped dining area (starboard) and armchair seating (port)
Dedicated nav station (port)
Large engine room beneath saloon
Forward heads with WC and shower (port)
Starboard bunk cabin
Forward guest cabin with centreline double berth
2 x Cruisair Marine 16,000 BTU air-conditioning units (saltwater pump needs connecting)
Warm wood interior joinery

Tappan 4-burner electric hob
Panasonic electric oven with microwave
Double aluminium sink
Vitrifrigo DW180.2RF fridge
Sony CDX-A250 stereo system
LG flat screen TV

Construction

Beige GRP hull
Teak-laid deck on GRP
White GRP superstructure
Fin keel with skeg-hung rudder
Hydraulic wheel steering
Adjustable swim platform

Equipment

Ideal electric windlass
55kg Spade anchor with 120m of 10mm chain
10kg Fortress FX37 kedge anchor with warp
6 x Mooring lines
8 x Fenders
2 x Boathooks
Integrated pasarelle in stern platform
Hardtop sprayhood
Deck shower

Navigation Equipment

Ritchie Globe Master SP-5 binnacle compass
B&G ZEUS 3 chartplotter
Airmar 235DST-PSE speed/log and depth sounder
B&G HALO 20+ radar
B&G V60-B Marine VHF
Navico NAC-3 autopilot
Icom IC-M700 HF

Engine(s)

2 x Yanmar 4JH-THE diesel engines
Yanmar KBW20 gearbox
Shaft drive to 3-blade feathering propellers
Onan 8.0MDK 3R/1B 8kVA generator
Vetus BOWB 150, 250mm bow thruster
Custom 120L watermaker (requires servicing and partial assembly)

Sails & Spars

Ketch rig
Hood/Python aluminium spars
Stainless steel standing rigging (2019)

Winches:
2 x Electric Barient 32 (2-speed) primary winches
2 x Barient 21/2 (2-speed) halyard winches
1 x Barient 21 (2-speed) mainsail winch
1 x Barient 17 (2-speed) outhaul winch
Andersen line tender

Sails:
White in-mast furling 9oz HM Vectran Glaros mainsail (2020)
White roller furling 11.8oz Marblehead Jeckells genoa (2007)
White roller furling 10.4oz HiMod Dacron mizzen (2006)
White 10.3oz Dacron Hood staysail
Multi-coloured Hood cruising chute

Electrics

12v 24v 110v and 220v onboard voltage
2 Domestic battery banks (960Ah total) 2018
115Ah engine start battery 2018
170Ah bow thruster battery 2020
Heart Freedom 10 battery 50 amp charger
Heart Freedom 10 inverter
4 x Sunpower solar panels 440w total
Show porwer

Recreation Facilities (Toys)

ZAR 10HDL 3m Hypalon/aluminium tender (5-person capacity)
15HP Mariner outboard (serviced 2021)
Davits integrated into swim platform

Safety Equipment

SeaSafe Pro-Light 10-person liferaft (serviced 2022)
6 x Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket
2 x Electric bilge pumps
8 x Lifejackets
Hard plastic grab bag
EPIRB
9 x Flares
2 x Lifebuoys with 30m line
Radar reflector
Emergency tiller

The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.

Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.

Disclaimer

Trusted British Yacht Brokers, Established almost 40 years, specialising in Cruising and Blue Water yachts permanent offices in Lefkas Marina, Ionian Greece & Portsmouth, UK. We specialise in live aboard blue water cruisers. Experienced, Professional, Qualified All Brokers are Full Members of ABYA, we work to a code of practice with safe Clients bank Accounts and carry PI Insurance. As Agents for Allures Yachting & Garcia Yachts we represent a respected brand of blue water cruiser with Aluminium hulls, GRP topsides and Lifting keels. Experience our Service we sell yachts nothing else. Call us for a chat 00 44 (0)1329 827053

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