Gallart 13.5 MS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

43.96' · 13.4 m

Displ.

25,353 lbs · 11,500 kg

First year

1984

The Gallart 13.5 MS (Motor Sailer) represents a distinct era in European naval architecture where the lines between offshore powerboats and cruising sailboats were intentionally blurred. Designed by the esteemed French naval architect Dominique Presles, the 13.5 MS was built by Astilleros Gallart to provide a "goanywhere" platform that prioritized safety and volume over raw sailing speed. While many shipyards of the 1970s and 80s struggled to balance the conflicting requirements of a motorsailer, Gallart utilized a heavydisplacement hull shared with its sister ship, the Gallart 13.5 MP (Motor Pesca), to create a vessel with a remarkably low center of gravity and high initial stability. This model was instrumental in establishing Gallart's reputation outside of Spain, showcasing a robust fiberglass layup that was significantly overbuilt by modern standards.