Gulfstar 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Richard C. Lazzara·1978 – 1984·~105 hulls·Gulfstar Yachts
Gulfstar 44 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
44.67' · 13.62 m
Disp.
26,000 lbs · 11,793 kg
First year
1978

The Gulfstar 44 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Floridabased Gulfstar Yachts, marking the brand’s definitive shift from producing "boxy" motorsailers to highperformance, aesthetically sharp cruising yachts. Designed by Richard Lazzara and introduced in the early 1980s, the 44 was intended to compete directly with premium offshore cruisers from builders like Stevens and Hylas. Unlike the earlier "bathtub" hulls of the early 1970s, the 44 features a sleek, lowprofile coachroof, a modern fin keel, and a skeghung rudder. This transition reflected a "performance cruiser" ethos that combined the company’s signature interior volume with newfound speed and pointing ability. The 44 was primarily offered as a centercockpit sloop or cutter, though its versatility made it a favorite for ownercustomization during the production run.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 88,880
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-32.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

7 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Sun Magic 4443.75'$ 68,2963418
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,000219
Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser45.7'$ 109,969198
Gulfstar 44You are here$ 88,880145
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500138
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124
Sunbeam 4443.96'$ 185,21094

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gulfstar 44 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gulfstar 44 over the past 12 months is $88,880. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gulfstar 44 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Gulfstar 44 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gulfstar 44 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gulfstar 44 has decreased by 32.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Gulfstar 44?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Magic 44, Bavaria Yachts 44, Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.