The Boat

Mer Soleil is a Gulfstar 38 Long Range Motor Cruiser. She was built by Gulfstar Yachts in St Petersburg, Fl in Oct 1981. She is Hull #23 of 30 built. Vince Lazzara designed the boat as the ultimate Bahamas Cruiser.

The Technical Stuff:

Builder/Designer
Builder: Gulfstar
Designer: Vince Lazzara

Dimensions
Hull Length: 38'
LOA: 38'
Beam: 12'5"
Displacement: 18,000 (empty)

Engines
Engine(s): Twin Perkins 85 HP
Engine Model: 4-236
Generator: Onan 7.5 kW

Performance
Cruising Speed: 7.5 knots @ 1600
Max Speed: 11 knots @ 2100

Tankage
Fuel: 250 gal
Water: 275 gal