The Gulf Coast 23, a quintessential product of the Texas boatbuilding boom of the 1970s, represents Martin Bludworth’s commitment to balancing racing pedigree with weekend utility. Designed as a rugged pocket cruiser capable of both coastal exploration and club racing, the vessel was built by Gulf Coast Sailboats under the manufacturing oversight of Fred Maudlin. While many 23-footers of this era leaned toward being either fragile "ultra-lights" or sluggish "heavyweights," the Gulf Coast 23 carved out a reputation for being a stiff, overbuilt platform that could handle the choppy, shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico with surprising grace.
Gulf Coast 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Gulf
- Model
- Coast 23
- Builder
- Gulf Coast Sailboats
- Designer
- Martin Bludworth
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1978
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