Gulfstar 43 Buyer's Guide
Shopping used Gulfstar 43s means looking at a 43-foot American cruiser from Gulfstar Yachts with the Lazzaras' hull lines, offered with a masthead sloop or optional ketch and a British Perkins diesel. These long-keel, wheel-steered boats are fiberglass with wood trim, built as cruisers rather than racers.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Gulfstar 43 was designed as a cruiser and built as a recreational keelboat with a fixed long keel, raked stem, and vertical transom. The sloop or ketch option is the main variable; the ketch splits the sail plan for easier shorthanded handling. Every example shares the keel-mounted rudder and long-keel hull, so seakeeping does not change between boats.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used Gulfstar 43s commonly carry a watermaker, air conditioning, solar, lithium batteries, an inverter, bimini, dodger, swim platform, teak decks, and chartplotter — gear showing most were refit for extended cruising. An autopilot or shorthanded setup appears less often as an owner upgrade. A watermaker and lithium system signal off-grid capability; teak decks and air conditioning hint at warm-water use needing closer wood inspection.
What to Inspect
The wood trim and optional teak decks should be checked for rot at fastening lines and around winch bases, since later-era teak needs sealing. On the Perkins, confirm cold-start and cooling integrity. The keel-mounted rudder and long keel should be examined for grounding or keel-bolt repair; the design is not prone to keel failure.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Gulfstar 43 turns up in the United States and Panama. For a viewing, keep a short list in hand:
- Confirm rig type and standing-rigging age.
- Inspect teak and wood trim for moisture ingress.
- Start the Perkins cold and watch cooling temperature.
- Check keel and rudder for prior impact repair.
- Verify lithium or solar upgrades are properly fused.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Gulfstar 43. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $15,000 | — |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $57,500 | +283.3% |
| May 26 | 4 | $44,900 | -21.9% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $50,000 | +11.4% |
Where they're listed
Gulfstar 43 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 6 (75.0%), followed by Panama.
Country view
8 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $44,900 | 6 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Panama | $57,500 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
7 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dufour Classic 43 | 43' | $ 86,873 | 33 | 3 |
| Gulfstar 41 | 41' | $ 26,641 | 17 | 7 |
| Gibsea 43 | 42.67' | $ 76,448 | 16 | 0 |
| Gulfstar 50 | 50' | $ 100,000 | 14 | 1 |
| Gulfstar 44 Kth | 44.67' | $ 44,500 | 12 | 0 |
| Gulfstar 37 | 37' | $ 21,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Gulfstar 43You are here | — | $ 47,450 | 8 | 2 |