1981 Gulfstar 44 for sale in Tin Can Bay, QLD, Australia
Tin Can Bay, QLD, Australia, Australia198113.6m
Asking PriceBroker
$160,000 AUD
+38 moreMakeGulfstar
Model44
Year1981
Length13.6m4m beam
FuelDiesel : Perkins 62HP
Cabins26 berths
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Overview
About this vessel
A true bluewater cruiser with a story to tell.
We have the privilege of representing the owners of Lucky Star, a cherished 1981 Gulfstar 44 designed by Vince Lazarra and built for serious offshore life. This isn't a weekend boat — she's a seasoned ocean-crosser, recently relocated from the USA to Queensland, and now ready for her next crew.
Freshwater-raised on the Great Lakes and later sailed across the Pacific, Lucky Star combines low-corrosion integrity with proven bluewater bones. She's been carefully upgraded, with major systems thoughtfully upgraded for independent cruising and liveaboard comfort.
Key Features
Ocean-Proven: Successfully sailed from the USA to Australia — no small feat.
Freshwater Heritage: Minimal salt exposure means stronger hull integrity and less wear.
All-Inclusive Sale: Full tool kit, spares, manuals, and onboard gear included.
She's not flashy — she's honest. Built in an era when yachts were made to last, and cared for by owners who lived aboard and sailed far.
Ready to View & Sea Trial
Priced to sell, Lucky Star offers exceptional value for a fully equipped, bluewater-ready cruiser in Australia.
Masthead sloop rig, keel-stepped, double spreader mast.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeGulfstar
Model44
Year1981
Dimensions
Length overall13.6m
Beam4m
Draft1.7m
Accommodation
Cabins2
Berths6
Heads2
Engine & Fuel
Engine makePerkins
Engine model4.154 (2.5l 4-cylinder diesel)
Engine hours2,700
Fuel typeDiesel : Perkins 62HP
Features
On board
Turn-Key Liveaboard: Sleeps 6 comfortably, with two private cabins, full galley (fridge/freezer, microwave, cookware), and custom bedding. Includes Highfield RIB and 9.9hp Yamaha outboard.
Cruising-Ready Systems: 62hp Perkins diesel (2,700 hrs), 400W solar + wind generator, 700L freshwater tank, and a 2018 watermaker (68L/hr).
Solid Construction: Fibreglass encapsulated hull, Norseman rigging (2017), rebuilt steering cables, and resurfaced non-skid decks.
Navigation & Safety: Garmin chartplotter, radar, autopilot (2019), VHF, EPIRB, and full safety kit.
Comfort Afloat: Spacious center-cockpit layout, teak interior, bimini, dodger, cockpit cushions (2018), and stereo system.
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