1980 Gulfstar 50 CC Ketch

About This Vessel

This 1980 Gulfstar 50 CC Ketch, measures 50 ft, and is located in New Bern, North Carolina, powered by Yanmar 4HJ 105.00HP.

The 1980 Gulfstar 50 CC Ketch is one of the most respected boats Gulfstar ever built. "Magic Dragon" is a classic bluewater cruising yacht designed by renowned yacht designer Vince Lazzara and widely regarded as one of the finest sailboats Gulfstar ever produced. Built with long-range cruising, liveaboard comfort, and offshore capability in mind, the Gulfstar 50 offers exceptional accommodations, a spacious center cockpit layout, and proven passagemaking performance. Her center cockpit provides excellent visibility and protection underway, while the versatile ketch rig makes sail handling manageable for a cruising couple. The large aft owner's stateroom, expansive salon, multiple guest accommodations, and generous tankage make her equally suited for coastal cruising, the Great Loop, Bahamas adventures, or full-time liveaboard life. Recent upgrades include modern navigation electronics at the helm and a Yanmar diesel auxiliary. "Magic Dragon" presents as a vessel with solid cruising potential and has benefited from owner updates while still offering opportunities for cosmetic modernization and personalization. Many owners consider it an excellent value in the 50-foot cruising market. Whether you're searching for a comfortable liveaboard, an affordable offshore cruiser, or a capable East Coast and Caribbean voyager, the Gulfstar 50 represents tremendous value in a proven cruising platform. There is a Highfield Ultra Lite dinghy with Tohatsu 15 hp outboard which is negotiable. CENTER COCKPIT CONFIGURATION - FULL COCKPIT ENCLOSURE - STAINLESS STEERING WHEEL - MODERN B&G MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY - COCKPIT SEATING TO PORT AND STARBOARD - WIDE SIDE DECKS - STAINLESS BOW PULPIT - LIFELINE SAFETY NETTING - WINDLASS-EQUIPPED BOW PLATFORM - TRADITIONAL KETCH RIG - SPACIOUS CENTER SALON - LARGE AFT OWNER'S STATEROOM - PRIVATE AFT HEAD WITH SHOWER - FORWARD GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS - ADDITIONAL GUEST CABIN/BUNK ROOM - FULL CRUISING GALLEY - NAVIGATION STATION - ABUNDANT STORAGE THROUGHOUT - DOMETIC COOLER/FREEZER - ISOTHERMCRUISE 130 ELEGANCE REFRIGERATOR - DOYLE GENOA, MAIN AND MIZZEN SAILS - PRECISION SPINNAKER - EXCELLENT LIVEABOARD LAYOUT - 1340 WATTS OF SOLAR IN 3 ZONES - VICRON MPPT CONTROLLER, SMART SHUNT AND ORION DC TO DC CHARGER - 800 ah LITHIUM BATTERIES CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING OR BOOK A PERSONAL VIDEO WALKTHROUGH The current owners of Magic Dragon called her home for the better part of three years. They purchased the boat in western Florida, then spent one full season exploring the Florida Keys and two wonderful seasons in the Bahamas, with most of that time in the Bahamas spent in the Abacos, Eleuthera, and the Exumas. The relatively shallow draft (5’6”) and short main mast, Magic Dragon can safely and easily travel the ICE. The current owners have explored every mile of the ICW from Miami to New Bern, North Carolina. Magic Dragon is a comfortable boat both underway and on anchor. The current owners had sailed her for hours on end in 10-12 ft seas, tackled 400 mile passages, and had rode out multiple heavy storms of 50-70 mph winds on anchor. In all situations, the boat responds to big seas with stability and predictability.The prior owners also spent two full seasons in the Bahamas. CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING OR BOOK A PERSONAL VIDEO WALKTHROUGH It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is