Gulfstar 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Lazarra·1985 – 1986·Gulfstar Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
44.67' · 13.62 m
Displ.
26,000 lbs · 11,793 kg
First year
1985

The Gulfstar 45 represents the technical apex of the Florida builder’s transition from producing heavy, "motorsailer" style vessels to modern, performanceoriented cruising yachts. Introduced in the mid1980s and designed primarily by Richard Lazzara, the 45 emerged during a period of intense refinement following the success of the Gulfstar 44. While earlier Gulfstars were often criticized for their reliance on secondary power and lackluster upwind performance, the 45 was engineered to compete with the premium European and domestic performancecruisers of its era. It shares its DNA closely with the Hirsh 45—a collaboration between Gulfstar and Hirsh Yachts—and is frequently distinguished by its integrated swim platform and more aggressive sail plan compared to its predecessors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 89,215
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Puerto Rico (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gulfstar 45 listings span 1 country. Puerto Rico leads with 2 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Puerto Rico$ 89,21521100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance Sun Odyssey 4545.01'$ 171,0438851
Gulfstar 5050'$ 115,000167
Gulfstar 4444.67'$ 95,000155
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500138
Island Packet 4545.25'$ 149,500131
Gulfstar 4141'$ 28,000107
Gulfstar Hirsch 4544.67'$ 83,000107
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,91085
Gulfstar 4343.33'$ 44,90073
Gulfstar 45You are here$ 89,21521

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gulfstar 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gulfstar 45 over the past 12 months is $89,215. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gulfstar 45 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Gulfstar 45 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gulfstar 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gulfstar 45 has decreased by 0.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gulfstar 45 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gulfstar 45 listings over the past 12 months are Puerto Rico (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Gulfstar 45?+
Comparable models include Performance Sun Odyssey 45, Gulfstar 50, Gulfstar 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.