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04-21-2014, 05:40 AM
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#21
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Guru
City: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Name: WIRELESS ONE
Vessel Model: 36 Gulstar MarkII
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
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Chris I'm sure we will hook up prior to me bringing the boat back to Jersey. Who knows I might like the Chesapeake and end up staying.
Billylll
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05-10-2014, 10:41 AM
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Guru
City: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Name: WIRELESS ONE
Vessel Model: 36 Gulstar MarkII
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
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I need to update my original post. My 1976 36 Gulfstar MarkII has the twin 4-154 Perkins diesels not the 4-236 85hp engines. I'm actually quite happy with the sea trial I had yesterday. There are 2 issues that the owner is paying to fix a Westerbeke generator that's not running correctly and the potable freshwater system isn't working I think it's either a 12VDC issue or the pump. The pump motor and the pump do spin freely by hand, it's a belt drive unit it could be as simple as a defective sender on the pump. I believe both issues are minor and if the generator issue ends up not being simple we have already agreed to a fairly sizable discount of the already low asking price. I have a spare new (less than 20 hour) Yanmar powered 8kw maranized diesel generator I could have installed. The Westerbeke is not the original and it only has 690 hours on it. It runs just doesn't come up to speed and because of that it doesn't output any AC. I have confidence in the diesel mechanic hired by the current owners.
I should officially own the boat before next weekend. The survey is complete less the freshwater and generator issues.
Bill
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05-10-2014, 05:09 PM
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#23
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Senior Member
City: Kent Island
Vessel Name: Sundowner
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36 MrkII
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 234
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Be cautious of older generators with low hours. Generators like to be used not rested.
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05-10-2014, 06:46 PM
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#24
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Guru
City: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Name: WIRELESS ONE
Vessel Model: 36 Gulstar MarkII
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
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Sort of lucky the generator is only 6 years old. So it's an upgrade.
I'm hoping for the best preparing in case it doesn't come to life.
Bill
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05-25-2014, 06:30 PM
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#25
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Guru
City: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Name: WIRELESS ONE
Vessel Model: 36 Gulstar MarkII
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
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The generator ended up being a bad oil pressure switch. It starts right up and I ran it at almost full load for 2 hours +1.
Bill
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05-25-2014, 08:15 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Great news, Bill! You've probably been busy with the initial maintenance issues like fluids, impellers and filters. Keep us posted on your progress.
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05-25-2014, 08:35 PM
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Guru
City: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Name: WIRELESS ONE
Vessel Model: 36 Gulstar MarkII
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyWright
Great news, Bill! You've probably been busy with the initial maintenance issues like fluids, impellers and filters. Keep us posted on your progress.
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Al this was a unique purchase before the boat was purchased it was laid up for 4 years so I got the owners permission to bring in my own mechanic and a tank/ fuel polishing service. The tank was opened the dip rods cleaned the tank was cleaned and inspected but 180 gallons of fuel had to be removed and disposed. Next I had the diesel mechanic change the Sherwood impellers, replace coolant, hoses, belts, replace all oil and filters and replace engines and generators primary and secondary fuel filters. In addition the valves on the Perkins were checked and adjusted. The thermostats were changed. The generator needed the oil sender replaced. I wanted the best possible outcome considering the engines sat for 4 years. It turned out great.
Bill
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05-25-2014, 08:50 PM
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#28
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Guru
City: Tuckerton, NJ
Vessel Name: WIRELESS ONE
Vessel Model: 36 Gulstar MarkII
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 938
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Right now the Fuel fill hose and vent hose are being replaced, some hoses are being double clamped, the port rudder had some blistering that's being repaired and the boats get a full detail. The detail includes removing the old painted ships name and home port. I have something going on between the marina and a member here with removing the upper helm.
I start working on it this coming week and want her back in NJ for the July 4th holiday.
Bill
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06-17-2015, 02:53 PM
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#29
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Veteran Member
City: Spring City
Vessel Name: interlude
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 43 mk11
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 57
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Soon to be 43 MK11 owner
We will be bringing ours home to the Watts Bar Lake at end of this month, she's 1976 and in very good condition so we are looking forward to some cruising soon. We are lucky enough to live on the lake and have a dock (which we have to enlarge a bit). We looked at many Trawlers but the room, layout looks and engines sold the GS for us. Will let you know how we get on and probably come up with all sorts of questions.
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06-17-2015, 03:01 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,565
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard.
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RTF
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01-06-2017, 05:33 PM
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#31
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Senior Member
City: Green Cove Springs,FL
Vessel Name: No Destination
Vessel Model: 1972 GulfStar Trawler 36
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 199
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2 week ago, I purchase 1972 GS 36. I love it. Have twin 80hp Lehman engine and gen. All works good. 3 days ago I had tank clean and filters change. Runs like a dream.
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01-07-2017, 09:31 AM
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#32
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Senior Member
City: Kent Island
Vessel Name: Sundowner
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36 MrkII
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 234
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Welcome! We also have a Facebook page if you are into that. The PO of our boat had the tank on my 1975 MrkII drained scrubbed and refilled. He took soundings as they filled, here are the results. Gallons and inches.
235 topped
225 30”
200 29”
150 25”
100 22”
50 16”
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Originally Posted by nodestination
2 week ago, I purchase 1972 GS 36. I love it. Have twin 80hp Lehman engine and gen. All works good. 3 days ago I had tank clean and filters change. Runs like a dream.
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01-07-2017, 05:02 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
City: Brentwood
Vessel Name: Miss Rita
Vessel Model: 2004 Heritage East
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 150
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1978 Gulfstar 44 MC
We are newbies to big boats, bought a 1978 Gulfstar 44MC Perkins Nats. 6.354 . I have worked on the boat for about 8 months, I think I can be a resource for you. Private msg. Me when you have time and can help. We GulfStar guys need to stick together.
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01-07-2017, 10:53 PM
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#34
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nodestination
2 week ago, I purchase 1972 GS 36. I love it. Have twin 80hp Lehman engine and gen. All works good. 3 days ago I had tank clean and filters change. Runs like a dream.
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ND, Good to see you're back on the water. Nice recovery!!
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01-09-2017, 01:23 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
City: Green Cove Springs,FL
Vessel Name: No Destination
Vessel Model: 1972 GulfStar Trawler 36
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 199
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Thanks. It took a while, but have a home now.
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11-24-2018, 01:24 PM
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#36
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Veteran Member
City: Spring City
Vessel Name: interlude
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 43 mk11
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 57
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We have a mk 11 43 ft and like it a lot, the Perkins 6.354 engines are reliable and economic at normal cruising.
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01-12-2019, 12:28 PM
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#37
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Veteran Member
City: Spring City
Vessel Name: interlude
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 43 mk11
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 57
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Tell us about your gulf star
We have a 1974 GS 43 which has Perkins 6.354 engines, she is well layer out and in good condition for her age. With upper and lower nav stations and an engine room I can almost stand up straight in she is not too bad to work on, also tons of room for spares etc.
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09-06-2019, 02:27 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
City: St. Pete
Vessel Name: Becca
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 44
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 258
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We have a 1987 44 Mark II with the 3208TA Cats. We’ve owned her since 2015 and she’s been a great boat. Our most expensive repair was replacing the heat exchanger on the genie. We’ve updated the electronics, added an Electroscan waste disposal system and a new Magnum inverter.
We spend a lot of time on her but waiting on retirement to really give here more exercise.
If anyone has a wiring diagram for this vintage I would appreciate it.
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11-03-2019, 01:17 AM
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#39
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Member
City: Bemmel
Vessel Name: Jessi
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36 trawler
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 21
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11-3-2019 bought a GS 36 73? Trawler
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Originally Posted by thurman
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. Bought this one and we love it already we bought it mainly for her looks and the cosy jnterior 😁
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01-28-2020, 03:51 PM
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#40
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Member
City: Bemmel
Vessel Name: Jessi
Vessel Model: Gulfstar 36 trawler
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 21
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nodestination
2 week ago, I purchase 1972 GS 36. I love it. Have twin 80hp Lehman engine and gen. All works good. 3 days ago I had tank clean and filters change. Runs like a dream.
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I have the same boat but with 2 perkins 4236 engines runs great 1974 build how are you doing with your boat
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