36 Trawler

Notably, the Gulfstar 36 Trawler was built on the same semi-displacement hull used in the production of the Gulfstar 36 Motorsailer—a sailboat. The profiles are about the same, but the twin diesels of the Trawler provide the maneuverability and performance required of a powerboat. Not that she’s fast—her 80hp Perkins diesels cruise at 7.5 knots and reach 9–10 knots top. Her soft-chined hull is constructed of solid fiberglass and the keel is ballasted, making her a “real” trawler in the eyes of many purists. In 1975 the Gulfstar 36 MK II version was introduced featuring a raised aft deck, a full-beam master stateroom, a slightly larger flybridge, bigger rudders, and a new teak interior to replace the previous woodgrain Formica (or mahogany) paneling. The engines were also relocated further outboard in the MK II model which is said to improve handling. Several two-stateroom floorplans were used over the years, all with V-berths forward, twin berths in the aft stateroom, and standard lower helm with deck door. With her easily driven hull, the Gulfstar 36 is economical to operate and a comfortable ride in most sea conditions.