Gulfstar 50 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Lazarra·1975 – 1980·~172 hulls·Gulfstar Yachts
Gulfstar 50 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
50' · 15.24 m
Displ.
35,000 lbs · 15,876 kg
First year
1975

The Gulfstar 50 is widely regarded as the vessel that redefined Gulfstar Yachts, pivoting the company from its early reputation for producing "motorsailers" toward the creation of serious, performanceoriented offshore cruisers. Launched in 1975 and produced until 1980, the 50 was the flagship of the Lazzara family's vision to capture the burgeoning market for comfortable, centercockpit cruising yachts. Designed by Vince Lazzara, the boat was a departure from the company's earlier "boxy" aesthetics, offering a sleek, lowprofile coachroof and a hull capable of handling significant sea states. Over its production run, approximately 170 hulls were completed, making it one of the most successful 50foot production sailboats of its era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 115,000
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (62.5%) · Australia (18.8%) · Bahamas (12.5%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Gulfstar 50 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (62.5%), followed by Australia and Bahamas.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 90,00010562.5%
Australia$ 172,0073018.8%
Bahamas$ 99,0002212.5%
Uruguay$ 150,000106.3%

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
Gulfstar 50You are here$ 115,000167
Gulfstar 4444.67'$ 95,000155
Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster47.42'$ 109,999144
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500138
Gulfstar 6060.5'$ 325,000114
Gulfstar 4141'$ 28,000107
Gulfstar 3737'$ 25,000105
Gulfstar 41 Kth41'$ 35,00095
Gulfstar 4343.33'$ 44,90073
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 50 (1998-2003)$ 127,98371
Gulfstar 54 Sailcruiser54.5'$ 254,80365

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gulfstar 50 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gulfstar 50 over the past 12 months is $115,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gulfstar 50 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Gulfstar 50 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gulfstar 50 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gulfstar 50 has increased by 13.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Gulfstar 50 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Gulfstar 50 listings over the past 12 months are United States (62.5%), Australia (18.8%), Bahamas (12.5%).
05Do Gulfstar 50 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Gulfstar 50 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 23.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Gulfstar 50?+
Comparable models include Gulfstar 44, Gulfstar 47 Sailmaster, Gulfstar 44 Kth. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.