GulfStar 37

[Jim]

I'm intersted in learning more about this boat. I've looked at 35.5 Bristol and 37 Tartan and must say the interior of the Gulfstarseemed compairable, the numbers for speed, motion and capsize seembetter then the other two boats too. Any info on the boat, how she sails etc, would be great,Thanks,Jim

 

[Gord May]

Not great

Gulfstar 37Many Gulfstars have a history of blisters, especially in the transition area between hull and keel, where I believe the water tank is located.Reportedly have problems with leaky ports. I’ve read one owner reporting that “the boat is flexing where the companionway meets the bridge deck.Chain plates go through wood toe rail(splitting the wood).Deck scuppers poorly beded causing water damage in balsa core deck.Better in light air than heavier winds, and doesn’t point that high.