Basic Information
- Builder:
- GULFSTAR
- Category:
- Cruising Ketch
- Sub Category:
- Other
- Model Year:
- 1978
- Year Built:
- 1978
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 43' 0" (13.11m)
- LWL:
- 33' 0" (10.06m)
- Beam:
- 11' 10" (3.61m)
- Min Draft:
- 5' 0" (1.52m)
- Max Draft:
- 5' 0" (1.52m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Displacement:
- 23000 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 110 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 40 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 60 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 6
- Total Heads:
- 2
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Perkins
- Model:
- 4.108
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
Ariel is a 1978 43' Gulfstar center cockpit ketch. She offers a Maxwell Nilsson anchor windlass with foot controls, roller furler system, bimini, dodger, comfortable center cockpit layout, Perkins auxiliary, 2000 watt inverter, reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system, large aft master stateroom and a beautiful classic interior. She is presently on the hard in Deltaville, VA during a break in her Great Loop cruise and is available for inspection anytime.
Description
Ariel is a 1978 43'
Gulfstar center cockpit ketch. She offers a Maxwell Nilsson anchor
windlass with foot controls, roller furler system, bimini, dodger,
comfortable center cockpit layout, Perkins auxiliary, 2000 watt
inverter, reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system, large aft
master stateroom and a beautiful classic interior. She is presently on
the hard in Deltaville, VA during a break in her Great Loop cruise and
is available for inspection anytime.
Walkthrough
From the center cockpit, you step down into the salon and find the
galley port aft, benchseat/berth with storage to port, hanging locker
port forward, folding teak table centerline, nav station, master
stateroom entrance starboard aft and benchseat/berth with storage to
starboard. Walk forward and you will find the guest head to starboard
and guest stateroom all the way forward. Engine room access is via the
master stateroom companionway.
Accommodations
Ariel offers a full beam master stateroom aft with an ensuite head and a
guest stateroom forward with a v-berth and direct access to the guest
head. The salon benchseats convert to berths.
Salon
The salon offers benchseats/berths with storage on each side, nav
station starboard aft, folding teak table centerline, teak & holly
sole, shelves, storage cabinets and drawers, 2 portlights and 4 windows
with curtains, 2 overhead hatches with screens, reverse cycle air
conditioning/heating system and a Force 10 propane heater.
Galley
The galley is located port aft in the salon.
- Shipmate 2- burner propane cooktop and oven
- Adler-Barbour refrigerator/freezer
- Double stainless steel sinks
- Storage drawers and cabinets
- Shelves
- Fan
- Magma stainless steel BBQ grill on the aftdeck
Dining
Dining space is available at the salon table and the cockpit fold up table.