1985 Gulfstar 44'
13.41 m1985 Gulfstar 44' 44 Motor Yacht
- 13.41 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Aft Cabin
1985 Gulfstar 44 Motor Yacht
44' (13.41 m) Moonlighter
Exceptional long-range cruiser and one of the best liveaboard yachts in her class. Powered by twin 300hp Caterpillar 3208 diesels, she runs efficiently at 8-knot trawler speeds with the capability to cruise 12–15 knots. Built to Gulfstar’s strong construction standards.
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1985 Gulfstar 44' 44 Motor Yacht
- 13.41 m
- Diesel
- Power
- Aft Cabin
$ 139,000 USD
$ 193,979 CAD*€ 119,313 Euros*£ 104,273 GBP*
Description
1985 Gulfstar 44 Motor Yacht Walk Around Trawler
Liveaboard • Long-Range Cruiser • Caterpillar Diesels
Exceptional long-range cruiser and one of the best liveaboard yachts in her class. Powered by twin 300hp Caterpillar 3208 diesels, she runs efficiently at 8-knot trawler speeds with the capability to cruise 12–15 knots. Built to Gulfstar’s strong construction standards, she features full walk around decks and fully enclosed, air-conditioned sundeck/upper salon that sets her apart.
Inside, the yacht offers a huge upper salon, a full-beam aft master stateroom with ensuite head, and a forward centerline-queen guest stateroom with private head and stall shower. The mid-ships galley includes full-size appliances and a large dinette, while an interior staircase provides direct access to the enclosed flybridge—allowing movement between helm, salon, and galley without exposing yourself to the elements.
Notable Features Include:
- Twin 300hp Caterpillar 3208 diesels
- Onan 8kW generator + 3000w inverter system
- Garmin electronics suite with radar, AIS & autopilot
- Washer/dryer, dual VacuFlush heads, two stall showers
- Enclosed, air-conditioned upper salon/sundeck
- SeaDek, windlass with 100’ chain, Marquipt stairs
- Excellent walk-in engine room access
Reliable, comfortable, and extremely livable—perfect for the Great Loop, extended cruising, or year-round liveaboard life.
LOA43'
LOA Inch9''
LOA13.34''
Beam15'
Draft Max Feet3'
Draft Max Inch6''
Bridge Clearance Feet18'
Bridge Clearance Inch1''
Fuel Tank (Gallons)400
Fuel Tank (Liters)1514.16
Fresh Water (Gallons)200
Fresh Water (Liters)757.08
Holding Tank (Gallons)40
Holding Tank (Liters)151.42
TypePower
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Moonlighter
GFS44014E585
43'9" (13.34 Meters)
Power-Used
1985
3'6"
2
4
2
Diesel
Fiberglass
18'1"
400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)
36400
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- ModelEngine Model: 3208
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 300.00
- Power KWPower KW: 223.71
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 2250.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- ModelEngine Model: 3208
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 300.00
- Power KWPower KW: 223.71
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 2250.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
Full Details
Accommodations
Salon
- Mermaid 24,000 BTU A/C with reverses cycle heat (shared with Galley)
- LoveSac sectional sofa to aft port with storage below
- Recliner, electric to aft starboard
- Arm Chair to starboard
- (2) Wall Lamps, adjustable
- (2) End tables with lamps
- Icemaker with stainless steel door
- Wet Bar with filtered water and sink
- 32” Smart TV with amplified antenna and DVD
- Room Darkening blinds on side windows
- Phantom lockable screens on all 3 exterior doors
Galley Mid-Ships
- Full Size Refrigerator/Freezer
- Stainless Steel Sink, 25”x22” with Faucet, Soap Dispenser, and Filtered Water
- (2) Burner Ceramic Induction cooktop 220v
- Microwave oven
- Ninja combo Toaster/Convection Oven/Air Fryer
- 32” Smart TV with amplified antenna
- L Shaped Seating for 6-8 with Large Table to Starboard
- Overhead LED Lighting
- (2) Acrylic Chairs
- Room Darkening Shades on all windows
- Coffee Maker
Master Stateroom
- Full Beam Aft Stateroom
- Centerline Queen with Headboard and Storage Below
- (12) Drawer Dresser with Mirror to Starboard
- L-Shaped Sette Located Starboard Aft
- 24” Smart TV with Antenna
- (2) Large Wardrobe Lockers to Port
- Overhead LED Lighting
- Nightstand with Lamp
- Floor access to dripless shafts
- Mermaid 16,000 BTU Air Conditioning (Shared with Forward Stateroom)
Master Ensuite Head
- Mirrored Vanity with (2) Cabinets
- Sink with Faucet
- Hair Dryer
- Mirrored Ceiling
- VacuFlush Head
- Towel Racks
- Stall Shower
- Overhead Hatch in Shower / Escape Hatch to aft deck
Forward Hallway to Forward Stateroom/Head/Engine room
- Stacked Washer and VENTED Dryer
- Wine Locker
- Countertop
- Overhead Lighting
Forward Guest Stateroom
- Centerline Queen with Storage Below
- Overhead Hatch with Screen
- Wardrobes Port and Starboard
- (2) Reading Lamps
- Huge in sole storage area
- A/C shared with Master Stateroom
- Overhead LED Lighting
- Access to Anchor Locker
Forward Guest Head
- Dual Access
- Hair Dryer
- Sink with Faucet
- Vacu-Flush Head
- Stall Shower with Curtain
- (2) Medicine Cabinets – 1 mirrored
- Overhead Lighting
Electronics and Helm Details
- Full Engine Instrumentation – lighted
- Garmin Dome Radar GMR 18 HD
- Garmin GPSmap 1040xs GPS, Chart, Depth, Radar
- Garmin GPSmap 840xs GPS, Chart, Depth, Radar
- Robinson Autopilot
- Standard Horizon Eclipse Marine VHF Radio
- Icom IC-M330 Marine VHF
- Lighted Compass
- AIS R-100 2 Channel Receiver
- Morse Shift and Throttle Controls
- Glendinning engine synchronizer
- Trim tab controls
- Windlass Controls
- Hand Held Sport Light
- 12v Outlet
- Windscreen Wiper and Control Switch
- Captains Chair with padded seat and arms
- Davis Instruments 152 Radar Reflector
- Trumpet Horns
Electrical
- Onan 8kw Generator
- Glendinning Cable Master with 70’ cord
- 50amp Shore Power Connection
- Mastervolt Battery Charger, 50amp
- Go Power 3000watt Pure Sine Waver inverter with Remote in Galley
- (6) Group 31 for Inverter Battery Bank
- (3) Group 4D Batteries in locker forward of Port Engine:Port Engine Start
- Starboard Engine Start
- House
Deck
- (7) Stainless Steel Cleats: (2) Stern, (2) Spring, (3) Bow
- Stainless steel bow, side, and stern rails
- Covers for all windows
- Spare Anchor with chocks
- Ideal anchor windlass with plow anchor and 100ft 3/8” chain
- Bow pulpit with 2 burgee flag holders
- Bow Sunbrella cover with support poles and entire bow
- Marquipt sea stairs with handrail and storage brackets
- Marquipt sea ladder with pins
- Boat hook mounts, port and starboard
- Raw water wash down at anchor
- Sea Deck applied to exterior boat deck
Flybridge
- L-Shaped Bench Seating for 4
- Rigid Bimini Top with Complete Enclosure and zip in screens
- Stereo System AM/FM/CD with (2) All Weather Speakers
- Storage Aft and Under Settee
- Custom Teak Storage Cabinet Aft to Starboard
- Life Jacket Storage on Aft Shelf
- Access to Tender Davit on Aft Sundeck top
Aft Deck/Cockpit
- Accommodates 2 Chairs
- Life Sling
- Stern Double doors to Salon
- (2) Stainless Steel Fender Racks
- Flag Pole Holder
- (2) mounts for Boat Hooks
- Sunbrella Sun Shade
- Ladder to Swim Platform
- Swim Platform with drop-down 3 step ladder
Engine and Mechanical Details
- Walk-in Door Access in Forward Hallway
- Electric Oil Change system
- Engine Room Gauges and Hour Meters (replaced 2016)
- (2) Bilge Pumps with Float Switches
- AC Raw Water Strainer with bypass valve
- Sea Chest with Basket Strainer
- Water Heater, 20 gallon, 240v
- Ample Lighting
- Great Access and additional storage areas
Exclusions
Tender and outboard NOT PART OF SALE
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Mike Mascari We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Mike Mascari. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Mike Mascari.
Mike Mascari
Licensed Yacht and Ship Broker
Legacy Harbor Marina
2030 West First Street
Ft Myers FL 33901 USA

