Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used brokerage market for a Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster means looking at a 39-foot-6-inch Richard Lazzara cutter built by Gulfstar Yachts from 1981 to 1984, with only 57 produced. These are boats whose accommodations and construction details matter more than spec-sheet rarity, and a buyer should understand both the Mark I and Mark II interior differences before committing.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Sailmaster's interior is usually described as single-stateroom or galley-forward. Forward of the raised saloon sit the V-berth, head, and an eight-foot L-shaped galley with propane stove, top-loading icebox, and pressurized water. The head carries a molded shower stall and a second door to the saloon. Aft, the saloon has port and starboard settees, and a starboard aft-facing nav station with swivel chair. The Mark II replaced the port deep cockpit locker with a shallow locker and quarter berth, and exchanged the starboard spirits locker for a hanging locker anchor. Either version gives practical cruising space without a separate aft cabin.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market these yachts commonly carry air conditioning, solar, lithium batteries, and an inverter, which together define a modern liveaboard energy profile. A wind generator and furling main are also commonly fitted, as are bow thruster, freezer, and hot water. Navigation typically includes radar, autopilot, and chartplotter. For the buyer this means a well-equipped example often needs only personal provisioning rather than a systems overhaul.
What to Inspect
The one documented weakness to check is the fixed portlights: leaking there is among the most common owner complaints on this design anchor. Examine the aluminum ports and hatches closely, and confirm the bronze seacocks and balsa-cored deck edges show no ingress. The deep starboard locker should still afford clean access to batteries and the Perkins 4-108 diesel.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts are typically found in the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm portlight sealing, verify the Mark I or II layout suits your berth needs, and validate the common energy and navigation upgrades are operational.
- Inspect fixed portlights for leaks
- Confirm galley-forward layout and quarter berth (Mark II) preference
- Check lithium/solar/inverter suite and autopilot/radar fit
- Verify Perkins access via starboard locker
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $39,000 | — |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $74,900 | +92.1% |
Where they're listed
Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $74,900 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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