Gulfstar 53 ms
The Gulfstar 53 ms is a 53.0ft masthead ketch designed by V. S. Lazzara and built in fiberglass by Gulfstar Yachts between 1971 and 1975.
27 units have been built.
The Gulfstar 53 ms is a light sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is an excellent water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Gulfstar 53 ms | ||
Length | 53 ft | ||
Beam | 15 ft | ||
Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 12.08 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 11.36 % | ||
Displ. / length | 186.21 | ||
Comfort ratio | 37.70 | ||
Capsize | 1.70 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel shoal draft | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 47.25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 44000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 5000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 9.21 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 937 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 506.33 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 455 sq.ft | ||
I | 53.58 ft | ||
J | 18.90 ft | ||
P | 45.50 ft | ||
E | 20 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 130 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 400 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 400 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Gulfstar Yachts | ||
Designer | V. S. Lazzara | ||
First built | 1971 | ||
Last built | 1975 | ||
Number built | 27 |