The Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Florida-based Gulfstar Yachts. Launched in the early 1980s, this model served as a bridge between the company’s early reputation for "value-driven" motor-sailers and its later transition toward higher-quality, performance-oriented cruising yachts. Designed by Richard "Dick" Lazzara, the 47 Sailmaster was intended for serious coastal and offshore cruising, offering a center-cockpit configuration that prioritized interior volume while addressing the sailing performance criticisms leveled at earlier Gulfstar models. It replaced the more utilitarian aesthetics of the 1970s with a refined hull shape and a vastly improved interior that leaned heavily into traditional teak joinery.
Used Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster Sailboats for Sale

- Make
- Gulfstar
- Model
- 47 Sailmaster
- Builder
- Gulfstar Yachts
- Designer
- Gulfstar/V. Lazzara
- Number Built
- 79
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - 1981
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