Gulfstar Custom Sloop

PRICE REDUCED $10,000!

SILHOUETTE IS A MUST SEE!!

Conceived in 1987 but Re-Born in 2008/2014

TRANSFORMATION COMPLETE!

In the last 10 years "Silhouette" has been transformed from a basic Gulfstar to a "NO EXPENSE SPARED" luxury sailing yacht.

She is now as close to PERFECTION as a boat can get. Her knowledgeable and "hands on" owners have taken a Gulfstar 50 into another dimension, turning Silhouette into a showpiece that is capable of world wide cruising in total comfort and safety.

You owe it to yourself to take a few minutes to carefully review the full specifications as the boat has many nuances that should not be missed. The photos are worth a thousand words and are not to be missed! Note that everything just sparkles!

Here are a few of her features and innovations:

• Fresh Awlgrip hull paint 2014
• Custom interior to mega-yacht quality standards
• 2000 Yanmar 100 HP diesel w/ 2600 hours
• 8.5 kw Phasor Kubota generator
• Vetus bowthruster
• Rolls Surrette AGM batteries (1300 amp hours!)
• Outback inverter/charger
• 2006 chain plates in 316 SS (5/8 thick)
• 2006 Main and genoa (light use)
• Hardtop dodger w/ acrylic windshields
• 12' Caribe dinghy w/ 25 hp Yamaha on davits
• Offshore liferaft
• Fresh Pettit SR bottom paint (2014)
• Dishwasher on hidden lift in galley
• ENO Gourmet range (4 burner)
• Twin Seafrost refrigerator/ freezers
• Hinckley quality interior woodwork
• Dive compressor and air compressor

We invite your closest and most comprehensive evaluation. There's nothing like getting aboard, meeting Silhouette's owners, and seeing her first hand!

Call to schedule an appointment today!

Overview:

The current owners are lifetime boaters and experienced cruisers. They have owned Silhouette for 10 years, approx 5 of which was on Lake Lewisville in TX (fresh water) where she was substantially rebuilt. The remaining 3 years was enjoyed in the Caribbean down as far as Grenada, then 2 years in the Bahamas, East Coast, Florida Keys and Gulf of Mexico. They carefully restored a well built cruising boat to a modern luxury cruiser with all the amenities you can imagine.  

The battery bank is even large enough to run the air conditioning all night in the tropics during hurricane season. The galley is fit for gourmet cooking. The Awlgrip hull is meticulously faired and painted. The extensive new Burmese teak joiner work inside is typically found only in top dollar custom yachts. The systems are all renewed; compliant to 2006 ABYC guidelines and to the high standards of the owners, a degreed engineer and his meticulous wife.  Silhouette is a handsome, safe, comfortable, dry, and blue water passage maker, just refit again in 2014 and ready for new owners to live the dream now.

Main Salon:

After the galley and engine room, this is another "Wow". First your eyes may be drawn to the teak and holly floors, all new in 2007. They were finished the "Hinckley Way" with epoxy primer all around, including bottom and edges, then top coated with  at least a dozen coats of Interlux Perfection linear polyurethane in high gloss. All original cabinets replaced with custom Burmese teak cabinets. Teak veneers were all matched from the same log, and are the best grade available. Stb. side bench settee was replaced with two ergonomic captains chairs. The leather chairs are from Eckornes in Denmark and have custom bases to mount them firmly to the boat yet retain swivel and slightly reclining bases. There is a console with storage between the two chairs.  Hinged storage under the chairs and behind. The HD television is mounted port side for comfortable movie nights on the hook. A premium sound system from British NAD includes separate amp, tuner, CD player and Phillips blu-ray player. TV antenna mounted up mast receives both HD and analog signals.   

The boat was extensively rebuilt in 2008/2014, but is a 1987 model. 9 Cases of drinks fit under one panel of the undersole storage. There are approximately 13 undersole storage panels in the main cabin area. The main salon table is fabricated with Tamo Ash, an exotic and beautiful burl wood from Asia. It folds neatly in half to allow easy access to port storage areas..

V-Berth and Forward Head:

V-Berth is generously sized and has hinged access to anchor locker. Storage below bunk contains included cruising spinnaker. Plenty of storage under bunk for an extra sail next to the Vetus bow thruster motor. Ensuite head has extra lighting for touching up make-up or shaving. Indirect night lighting for use underway at night. Large separate shower stall with storage under shower seat. Par electric "Quiet Flush" head with fresh water flush keeps odors down and prevents calcium build up in output hoses. Deep custom sink, designer faucet, and Avonite polished countertop, new approx 2007. 

Aft cabin and Head:

Aft cabin has generous queen berth with custom Innerspring mattress. Side opening port lights have new smoke tinted lenses in 2014. New teak and holly flooring with storage underneath. Storage lockers at head and foot of berth provide storage for scuba gear etc. in addition to the hanging locker and drawers. Aft head includes electric Par "Quiet Flush" head. 45 Gallon holding tank new approx 2005 with on-deck pump out fitting or overboard macerator pump. Separate stall stand up shower with thermostatic mixing valve to save water and keep temperature constant regardless of water fluctuations. Hinged door in shower to access stand-up engine room.

Third Cabin / Nav Office:

There is a new teak cabinet on the bulkhead housing all new wiring, electric panels, VHF, and SSB. There are 44 DC circuit breakers and 24 AC breakers on custom electric panels. Breakers are all labeled. There is a nice sea berth for one.  A full length shelf folds up to form a work bench or a place to set groceries while provisioning.  A traditional nav desk with hinged Avonite (Corian upgrade) top makes a great computer desk. A tall cabinet with two generous drawers and two cabinets is great to hold your computer and two hanging file boxes of your paper records. The top of the cabinet is just right to hold your printer, copier, scanner. Electronics include a Wi-Fi booster with router inside and outside antenna on the upper spreader. This booster allows you to reach Wi-Fi signals from shore when you are anchored out in the harbor. It was found to be most desirable and useful. Icom M802 SSB (shortwave) includes Pactor 3 modem for offshore email via Ham or Sailmail most anywhere in the world. Cell phone booster with antenna mounted on upper spreader to improve coastal reception. The Nav office contains separate fan coil unit for cooling and heating, even with the door closed.

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