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Gulfstar 43 Trawler Trawler

1972–1977

The Gulfstar 43 Trawler reflects Gulfstar's broad 1970s–1980s range from sail-derived trawlers and motorsailers to larger motor yachts. The specific model's hull form, speed and accommodation must be judged independently rather than treating all Gulfstars as conventional trawlers.

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Gulfstar 43 Trawler Trawler
Length
43.33 ft
Beam
13.92 ft
Draft
3.5 ft
Hull behaviour
Semi-Displacement
Fuel
Diesel
Propulsion
Shaft
Engine configuration
Twin Perkins diesels commonly documented
Boat family
Trawler
Construction
Fiberglass

Best for

  • Cruising buyers who understand the specific Gulfstar generation
  • Owners comfortable maintaining older systems-rich fiberglass yachts
  • Inland and coastal cruising where the documented model mission fits

Trade-offs

  • Model families differ substantially in hull construction and performance
  • Age makes tanks, deck penetrations, wiring and machinery condition critical
  • Larger models carry significant systems, air-draft and operating-cost burdens

Known concerns

  • No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.

Inspection focus

  • Verify exact model and generation against hull documentation
  • Inspect deck/core areas, windows and structural penetrations
  • Inspect fuel/water tanks, wiring, plumbing, generator and HVAC systems
  • Inspect engines, exhaust, cooling, shafts, rudders and keel
  • Confirm air draft and actual displacement for intended route and haul-out

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About this record

B-Atlas preserves uncertainty: missing information remains unknown rather than being treated as a negative. Specifications and guidance describe the model record; individual boats can differ by year, equipment, refit and condition.