Gulfstar Hirsch 45 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Richard C. Lazarra·1985 – 1986·Gulfstar Yachts
Gulfstar Hirsch 45 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
44.67' · 13.62 m
Disp.
26,000 lbs · 11,793 kg
First year
1985

The Gulfstar Hirsch 45 represents a critical turning point in the evolution of Gulfstar Yachts, marking the brand's transition from the heavy, "charterstyle" motorsailers of the 1970s to the sleek, performanceoriented cruisers of the mid1980s. Designed by Bill Hirsch—who served as a vice president at the company and played a pivotal role in modernizing its fleet—the Hirsch 45 was engineered to compete with the wave of highperformance European imports from builders like Beneteau and Wauquiez. Unlike the earlier Gulfstar models, which were often criticized for sluggish sailing characteristics and "clunky" aesthetics, the Hirsch 45 featured a more aggressive hull shape, an aftcockpit configuration, and a lighter, more sophisticated construction process.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 78,450
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-1.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

8 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

3 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dufour Classic 4545.92'$ 110,257123
Gulfstar Hirsch 45You are here$ 78,450107
Frers 4545'$ 57,54063

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Gulfstar Hirsch 45 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Gulfstar Hirsch 45 over the past 12 months is $78,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Gulfstar Hirsch 45 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Gulfstar Hirsch 45 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Gulfstar Hirsch 45 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Gulfstar Hirsch 45 has decreased by 1.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Gulfstar Hirsch 45?+
Comparable models include Dufour Classic 45, Frers 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.