Basic Information
- Builder:
- GULFSTAR
- Category:
- Motorsailor
- Model Year:
- 1973
- Year Built:
- 1973
- Country:
- United States
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 53' 0" (16.15m)
- Beam:
- 15' 0" (4.57m)
- Max Draft:
- 4' 6" (1.37m)
- Clearance:
- 63' 0" (19.20m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 8 Kts. (9 MPH)
- Max Speed:
- 10 Kts. (12 MPH)
- Displacement:
- 44000 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 400 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 400 Gallons
Accommodations
- Total Berths:
- 4
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 1
- Manufacturer:
- Perkins
- Model:
- 6-354
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
This Gulfstar 53 Motorsailer has undergone major refit to rigging, decks, engine, plumbing and interior furnishings.
Sail Away is one of 27 motorsailers this size built by Gulfstar between 1971 and 1975. Designed by Vince Lazzara to be solidly constructed, comfortable and notably fast under power, The 53 Motorsailer provides ample space for families or entertaining guests. Sail Away has 3 private staterooms, 2 heads, a spacious galley and large salon and office/nav. station. She has a Washer/Dryer, HVAC, apartment size refrigeration and a walk-in engine room with plenty of space for storage and to do maintenance and repairs. Sail Away has been recently refit and is ready for live-a-board and cruising. She is available to see by appointment in Wilmington NC. Please click on "full Specs" to see more details and lists of upgrades and recent maintenance.
MAIN DESCRIPTION
This Gulfstar 53
Motorsailer has undergone major refit to rigging, decks, engine,
plumbing and interior furnishings.
Sail Away is one of 27 motorsailers this
size built by Gulfstar between 1971 and 1975. Designed by Vince
Lazzara to be solidly constructed, comfortable and notably fast under
power, The 53 Motorsailer provides ample space for families or
entertaining guests. Sail Away has 3 private staterooms, 2 heads, a
spacious galley and large salon and office/nav. station. She has a
Washer/Dryer, HVAC, apartment size refrigeration and a walk-in engine
room with plenty of space for storage and to do maintenance and
repairs. Sail Away has been recently refit and is ready for
live-a-board and cruising. She is available to see by appointment in
Wilmington NC. Please click on "full Specs" to see more
details and lists of upgrades and recent maintenance.
GULFSTAR 53 UPGRADES
2010-2012 - Engine & Generator rebuilt
- Decks striped and re-cored
- Thru hulls replaced
- Grounding plates installed
2013
- New Masts and rigging
- Furler rebuilt
- 11 Winches rebuilt
- Water & fuel tanks removed, refurbished & re-installed
2018
- AC & DC wiring replaced
- Hydraulic lines replaced
- New gas range, hose remote switch and sensor
- New cushions and mattresses
2019
- New freshwater plumbing, sinks & fixtures throughout
- New refrigerator
- Ports removed, powder coated & re-installed
- 3 New North sails
2020
- New Washer Dryer
- Windlass rebuilt, motor replaced
GULFSTAR 53 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
- Marine Air 16,000 BTU HVAC
- Additional 36,000 BTU AC for tropical climates
- PAR-MAX plus 82500 fresh water pump
- Rebuilt diesel generator (not hooked up)
- Rebuilt Perkins 6-354 130hp Engine
- Fuel polisher
- 25hp Bow Thruster (installed but not wired, no controls)
SAIL AWAY RIGGING
I: 53.58'P: 45.5'
J: 18.9'
E: 20'
PY: 27.75
EY: 11'
Winches
- Primary 2ea. Barient 26 Electric
- Secondary 2ea. Barient 16
- Main Sheet 1ea. Barient 22
- Main Mast 2ea. Barient 22, 2ea. Cable
- Mizzen Mast 1ea. Barient 22, 1ea. Barient 16
DISCLAIMER
The Company offers the
details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the
accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A
buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such
details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject
to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.