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1980 Gulfstar 50 CC Ketch

1980 Gulfstar 50 CC Ketch

1980 Gulfstar 50 Center Cockpit Ketch – "MAGIC DRAGON"

$ 64,900 USD
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LOCATION: New Bern North Carolina

PLEASE CONTACT BOB BLUM - WILMINGTON - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 4003

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

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Type: Sailboat
Year: 1980
Make: Gulfstar
Model: 50 CC Ketch
Length: 50'
Status: For Sale
Price: $64,900 USD
Location: New Bern North Carolina
Date Posted: 2026-06-24

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PLEASE CONTACT BOB BLUM - WILMINGTON - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 4003

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

Dimensions

LOA: 50’

Beam: 13’ 8”

Minimum Draft: 5’ 6”

Bridge Clearance: 59’

Mast Height Clearance: Greater than 60’ High

Headroom: 6’ 4”

Dry Weight: Displacement 35,000 lbs - Ballast 10,500

Tankage (GALLONS)

Fuel: 200 Gal

Fresh Water: 50 Gal

Holding: ?

Engine(s)

Make: Yanmar

Model: 4HJ

Engine Type: Diesel

Drive: Direct

Fuel: Diesel

Hours: 1400

HP: 105

Generator

Make: 

KW: 

Hours:

Accommodations

Cabins: 1

Berths: 3

Head(s): 2

Electronics/Mechanical

B&G Multifunction Display

GPS / Chartplotter

Depth Sounder

Speed Log

Wind Instruments

Compass

VHF Marine Radio

Autopilot (if equipped)

Navigation Station

12V DC Electrical System

110V AC Shore Power System

Navigation Lights

Cockpit Instrument Repeaters

Yanmar 4JH Series Diesel Engine

Single Inboard Diesel Power

Engine Instrumentation Package

Racor Fuel Filtration System

Battery Banks

Battery Charger

Shore Power Connection

Hot Water Heater

Pressurized Fresh Water System

Manual and Electric Bilge Pumps

Holding Tank System

Marine Heads

Engine Room Access

Stainless Steel Shaft

Bronze Propeller

Wheel Steering System

Exterior Equipment

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

Masthead Ketch Rig

Aluminum Masts and Booms

Stainless Steel Standing Rigging

Roller Furling Headsail (if equipped)

Mainsail

Mizzen Sail

Headsail

Winches

Deck Organizers

Sail Cover

Dodger / Cockpit Enclosure

Anchor Windlass

Interior Equipment

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

Excellent liveaboard layout

PLEASE CONTACT BOB BLUM - WILMINGTON - 1-833-829-2248 EXTENSION 4003

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