Gulfstar 43 Diesel
Price
US $39,000
Currency
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Vessel Location
Nanny Cay
Launch Year
1977
If you are looking for a cruising yacht on a Budget, Tafola ticks all the boxes. With the same owners since new, they have enjoyed decades of cruising with thoughtful upgrades along the way. The time has come to sell their beloved boat and pass custodian on to the next owner. Tafola features upgraded electronics and navigation equipment, including Raymarine Axiom touch screen GPS with AIS and Radar at the helm. Raymarine autopilot, secondary Axiom chart plotter at the chart table, all new 2022. The electrical system includes a 12V to 110V pure sine wave inverter (2023), a solar panel system providing up to 2 kWh/day, and a wind generator for supplementary power making her perfect for off grid cruising. The cockpit has an upgraded hardtop doghouse with side shades installed in 2022. The boat has been cleared out, cleaned, fresh bottom job, varnished and ready to sell!This yacht has a rich cruising history across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and South Pacific, making it a proven bluewater cruiser. Additional Information
Engine Information
Manufacturer: Yanmar
Model: 4JH3-TE
Horsepower: 69 HP
Year: New in 2005
Propeller: MaxProp (installed 2011)
Shaft: New larger shaft installed
Dinghy and Outboard Engines
Dinghy Make: ZARmini RIB-DL, 10 feet (2018)
Primary Outboard Engine: Mercury 4-stroke, 15 HP (2005)
Electric Outboard: Torqeedo electric outboard (2016)
Spare Outboard Engine: Tohatsu 2-stroke, 10 HP (2020)
Interior Comforts and Amenities
Refrigeration: Single refrigeration box with two independent systems:
12 Volt DC system (installed 2018)
12 Volt DC system (installed 2016, currently not working)
Stove and Oven: ENO 2-burner stove and oven
Propane Shut-off Valve
Vented Propane Locker
Propane Tanks: (1) tank
Watermaker: Installed in 2013, condition unknown
Water Heater: Raritan 1700 series
Water System: 12V pressurized system
Fans: 12V fans throughout the interior
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
Autopilot: Raymarine (installed 2022)
Primary Chart Plotter & GPS: Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro GPS at helm (installed 2022)
Secondary Chart Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 9 GPS at chart table (installed 2022)
Radar: Raymarine Doppler radar (installed 2022)
Depth, Wind, Speed Sensors: Raymarine multifunction sailing instruments (installed 2022)
Primary VHF Radio: Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF Radio with AIS receiver
Wind Direction and Speed Indicator: Raymarine (installed 2022)
Compass: Plastimo at helm
AIS Receiver: Integrated with Raymarine system
Stereo System: AM/FM stereo
Deck Lights
Navigation Lights
Electrical System
Internal System Voltage: 110 Volt AC and 12 Volt DC
External Connection: Choice of 110V or 220V with internal transformer and switch
Battery Charger: 50/60 Hz battery charger (installed 2018)
Inverter: 12V to 110V, 2000W pure sine wave inverter (installed 2023)
Batteries: (3) AGM batteries (installed 2024)
Solar Panel System: Nominal 2 kWh/day output (installed 2022)
Wind Generator: AeroGen, estimated 300W to 400W under optimal wind conditions (installed 2018)
Mechanical Equipment
Electric Bilge Pumps: (1) submersible Rule 12V electric pump with automatic switches
Steering Type: Single helm station using roller chain to 7x19 cable over sheaves to the quadrant
Fire Extinguishers:
(4) ABC dry chemical extinguishers (service tags indicate units out of service date)
(1) HFC-227 4.8 kg automatic extinguisher (service tags indicate unit out of service date)
Emergency Tiller
Propeller: MaxProp feathering propeller
Alternator: Yanmar OEM alternator
Deck and Cockpit Equipment
Bow Anchor Windlass: Electric (installed 2006)
Stern Anchor Windlass: Electric (installed 2007)
Primary Bow Anchor: 55 lbs Delta anchor with 300 feet of 5/16" high-test chain (installed 2015) and 150 feet of 5/8" nylon rode
Spare Anchor Rode: 30 feet of 5/16" high-test chain + 500 feet of 5/8" nylon rode
Stern Anchor: Fortress 33 with 130 feet of 10 mm chain
Spare Anchors: 45 lbs CQR and Fortress 33
Bimini Top: Hard top "dog house" (installed 2022)
Side Curtains: Sunshades on dog house
Dodger: With hatch for ventilation
Cockpit Cushions: Cream leatherette
Cockpit Table: Drop-leaf table
Fenders and Dock Lines
Swim Platform
Bow Pulpit and Rails
Swim Ladder
Side Stanchions and Lifelines
Navigation Lights
Sails and Rigging
Main Mast: Forespar mast with main furling system
Spreaders: Single rigged, alloy spreaders
Chainplates: Stainless steel, bolted to the hull (new in 2002)
Standing Rigging: 1x19 stainless-steel wire (replaced in 2013)
Running Rigging: Needs replacement
Winches: (8) Barient manual winches
Turnbuckles: Chrome-plated open barrel bronze
Mainsail: Doyle furling main (installed 2010)
Jib Furling System: Harken jib furling system
Jib Sail: Doyle furling jib (installed 2014)
Spare Jib Sail: Doyle furling jib
Hull Information
Osmosis Treatment: Performed in 2007. The hull was carefully dried out, gel coat and two layers of fiberglass were removed, and new layers were applied with epoxy.
Boat History
The boat was purchased new in Clearwater, Florida in 1977. After cruising in the Bahamas, the boat was transported to California, where it was sailed in San Francisco Bay and along the California coast until 1985. In 1985, the boat was sailed to the South Pacific, including the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Tahiti. In 1986, it returned to Hawaii and then to California. In 1989, the boat was transported to Florida and sailed to the Eastern Caribbean, cruising between the BVI and Trinidad until 2005. During that time, significant upgrades were made. In 2005, the boat was transported to the Mediterranean and sailed between Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey until 2007. It returned to the Caribbean in 2008, with additional upgrades between 2008 and 2015. The boat was again in the Mediterranean in 2015 and returned to the Caribbean in 2016, before going back to the Mediterranean in 2022. In 2022, new electronics were installed, and a rigid dodger was added to support solar panels. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma struck Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, causing the boat to fall on its port side in the boatyard. The hull was punctured by a jack stand, and the wind generator, batteries, and battery charger were damaged. All repairs were completed, and the boat was repainted. Damages were covered by insurance except for the deductible.
Engine Information
Manufacturer: Yanmar
Model: 4JH3-TE
Horsepower: 69 HP
Year: New in 2005
Propeller: MaxProp (installed 2011)
Shaft: New larger shaft installed
Dinghy and Outboard Engines
Dinghy Make: ZARmini RIB-DL, 10 feet (2018)
Primary Outboard Engine: Mercury 4-stroke, 15 HP (2005)
Electric Outboard: Torqeedo electric outboard (2016)
Spare Outboard Engine: Tohatsu 2-stroke, 10 HP (2020)
Interior Comforts and Amenities
Refrigeration: Single refrigeration box with two independent systems:
12 Volt DC system (installed 2018)
12 Volt DC system (installed 2016, currently not working)
Stove and Oven: ENO 2-burner stove and oven
Propane Shut-off Valve
Vented Propane Locker
Propane Tanks: (1) tank
Watermaker: Installed in 2013, condition unknown
Water Heater: Raritan 1700 series
Water System: 12V pressurized system
Fans: 12V fans throughout the interior
Electronics and Navigation Equipment
Autopilot: Raymarine (installed 2022)
Primary Chart Plotter & GPS: Raymarine Axiom 12 Pro GPS at helm (installed 2022)
Secondary Chart Plotter: Raymarine Axiom 9 GPS at chart table (installed 2022)
Radar: Raymarine Doppler radar (installed 2022)
Depth, Wind, Speed Sensors: Raymarine multifunction sailing instruments (installed 2022)
Primary VHF Radio: Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF Radio with AIS receiver
Wind Direction and Speed Indicator: Raymarine (installed 2022)
Compass: Plastimo at helm
AIS Receiver: Integrated with Raymarine system
Stereo System: AM/FM stereo
Deck Lights
Navigation Lights
Electrical System
Internal System Voltage: 110 Volt AC and 12 Volt DC
External Connection: Choice of 110V or 220V with internal transformer and switch
Battery Charger: 50/60 Hz battery charger (installed 2018)
Inverter: 12V to 110V, 2000W pure sine wave inverter (installed 2023)
Batteries: (3) AGM batteries (installed 2024)
Solar Panel System: Nominal 2 kWh/day output (installed 2022)
Wind Generator: AeroGen, estimated 300W to 400W under optimal wind conditions (installed 2018)
Mechanical Equipment
Electric Bilge Pumps: (1) submersible Rule 12V electric pump with automatic switches
Steering Type: Single helm station using roller chain to 7x19 cable over sheaves to the quadrant
Fire Extinguishers:
(4) ABC dry chemical extinguishers (service tags indicate units out of service date)
(1) HFC-227 4.8 kg automatic extinguisher (service tags indicate unit out of service date)
Emergency Tiller
Propeller: MaxProp feathering propeller
Alternator: Yanmar OEM alternator
Deck and Cockpit Equipment
Bow Anchor Windlass: Electric (installed 2006)
Stern Anchor Windlass: Electric (installed 2007)
Primary Bow Anchor: 55 lbs Delta anchor with 300 feet of 5/16" high-test chain (installed 2015) and 150 feet of 5/8" nylon rode
Spare Anchor Rode: 30 feet of 5/16" high-test chain + 500 feet of 5/8" nylon rode
Stern Anchor: Fortress 33 with 130 feet of 10 mm chain
Spare Anchors: 45 lbs CQR and Fortress 33
Bimini Top: Hard top "dog house" (installed 2022)
Side Curtains: Sunshades on dog house
Dodger: With hatch for ventilation
Cockpit Cushions: Cream leatherette
Cockpit Table: Drop-leaf table
Fenders and Dock Lines
Swim Platform
Bow Pulpit and Rails
Swim Ladder
Side Stanchions and Lifelines
Navigation Lights
Sails and Rigging
Main Mast: Forespar mast with main furling system
Spreaders: Single rigged, alloy spreaders
Chainplates: Stainless steel, bolted to the hull (new in 2002)
Standing Rigging: 1x19 stainless-steel wire (replaced in 2013)
Running Rigging: Needs replacement
Winches: (8) Barient manual winches
Turnbuckles: Chrome-plated open barrel bronze
Mainsail: Doyle furling main (installed 2010)
Jib Furling System: Harken jib furling system
Jib Sail: Doyle furling jib (installed 2014)
Spare Jib Sail: Doyle furling jib
Hull Information
Osmosis Treatment: Performed in 2007. The hull was carefully dried out, gel coat and two layers of fiberglass were removed, and new layers were applied with epoxy.
Boat History
The boat was purchased new in Clearwater, Florida in 1977. After cruising in the Bahamas, the boat was transported to California, where it was sailed in San Francisco Bay and along the California coast until 1985. In 1985, the boat was sailed to the South Pacific, including the Marquesas, Tuamotus, and Tahiti. In 1986, it returned to Hawaii and then to California. In 1989, the boat was transported to Florida and sailed to the Eastern Caribbean, cruising between the BVI and Trinidad until 2005. During that time, significant upgrades were made. In 2005, the boat was transported to the Mediterranean and sailed between Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey until 2007. It returned to the Caribbean in 2008, with additional upgrades between 2008 and 2015. The boat was again in the Mediterranean in 2015 and returned to the Caribbean in 2016, before going back to the Mediterranean in 2022. In 2022, new electronics were installed, and a rigid dodger was added to support solar panels. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma struck Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, causing the boat to fall on its port side in the boatyard. The hull was punctured by a jack stand, and the wind generator, batteries, and battery charger were damaged. All repairs were completed, and the boat was repainted. Damages were covered by insurance except for the deductible.
Price
US $39,000
Boat Reference
502928
Launch Year
1977
Length
43' 0" - 13.11m
Beam
3.61m
Draft
1.52m
Vessel Location
Nanny Cay
Region
VG
Use
Leisure
Builder
Gulfstar
Engine
Yanmar
69 HP
Direct
Engine Make
Yanmar
Number Engines
1
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
3246.00
Accommodation
Cabins:2
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
BVI Yacht Sales
Telephone
Address
Nanny Cay Marina
Sea Cows Bay TORTOLA British Virgin Islands
Sea Cows Bay TORTOLA British Virgin Islands
Website
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