Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

39.58' · 12.06 m

Disp.

19,000 lbs · 8,618 kg

First year

1981

Introduced in 1981, the Gulfstar 39 Sailmaster represents a pivotal moment in the history of Gulfstar Yachts. Founded by Vince Lazzara—a pioneer in fiberglass yacht construction who previously cofounded Columbia Yachts—the Floridabased builder had spent much of the 1970s producing lowcost, beamy, and sometimes structurally compromised motorsailers and trawlers. However, by the dawn of the 1980s, the yard embarked on what is now widely recognized as its "Golden Era," marked by a dramatic escalation in build quality, robust laminates, and a transition to highperformance cruising designs. Drawn by Vince’s son, Richard Lazzara, the 39 Sailmaster was conceived as a highly liveable, offshorecapable coastal cruiser. By incorporating a raised saloon that elevated the cabin house aft, Lazzara successfully countered the prevailing industry critique that sailors were forced to live in dark, narrow caves. The resulting design combined bright, airy interior spaces with a lowprofile, contemporary aesthetic that still turns heads.