The Gulfstar Hirsch 45 “Halcyon” is a proven bluewater cruising yacht thoughtfully equipped for comfortable long-range living and offshore passagemaking. Designed as a spacious 2-cabin, 2-head center cockpit cruiser, she offers an exceptionally comfortable layout with a large aft owner’s stateroom featuring a walkaround queen berth, private ensuite head with separate shower, abundant storage, and excellent ventilation throughout. Forward, a generous guest cabin and second head provide ideal accommodations for family or guests, while the warm teak interior creates a classic and inviting liveaboard atmosphere.Over the past five years, Halcyon has cruised extensively throughout the Caribbean with her current owners and has benefited from numerous upgrades and careful maintenance. Her rebuilt Perkins 4108 diesel engine (2022) delivers economical cruising at less than half a gallon per hour, while upgraded electrical systems include 680 watts of solar, Victron inverter and monitoring systems, AGM battery banks, and a quiet-run generator for extended off-grid capability. New standing and running rigging installed in 2022, along with a versatile sail inventory including gennaker and storm sail, make her well suited for offshore cruising.Halcyon is equally manageable for a couple or solo sailor and is known for her smooth, stable motion underway. Deck equipment includes a robust ground tackle setup with a 75lb Mantis anchor and new chain, Mur windlass, dinghy davits, cockpit enclosure, bow shade awning with rain catchment, and extensive safety gear. Electronics include Garmin chartplotter, Raymarine autopilot with remote, dual-station VHF, Bluetooth stereo, and full navigation lighting.Storage aboard is exceptional, with ample space beneath the sole, under berths, behind seating, and throughout numerous lockers and cabinets, making extended cruising practical and comfortable. Included onboard are comprehensive maintenance records, manuals, spare parts, tools, and receipts documenting her restoration and upgrades. Halcyon represents an excellent opportunity to own a capable, economical, and comfortable cruising yacht ready for her next adventure. Additional Information AccommodationThe Gulfstar Hirsch 45 was designed as a spacious 2-cabin, 2-head center cockpit cruiser with a strong focus on owner comfort and long-range offshore living. The aft owner’s stateroom offers a walkaround queen berth, abundant storage with hanging lockers and drawers, a private ensuite head, and a separate shower area. Excellent ventilation from ports and hatches, combined with impressive headroom, gives the interior an open and comfortable liveaboard feel.Forward, the spacious V-berth cabin provides comfortable guest accommodations along with access to the second head. The warm teak interior throughout creates a timeless and inviting atmosphere well suited for extended cruising or liveaboard life.Interior Comforts and Amenities
Chest refrigerator with new compressor, 12V/110V auto switch (2023)
Wynter chest freezer, 12V/110V auto switch
Propane 4-burner stove with oven
Propane cut-off switch
(2) 10lb propane tanks
Vented propane locker
Hot water heater
Dometic air conditioner/heater (2022), rarely used
Queen berth in aft cabin
32” flat screen TV in aft cabin
DVD player
Pull-out salon berth
Watermaker: Rainman portable water maker 40 gallon per hour

Electronics and Navigation
Raymarine autopilot with remote
Garmin 10” chartplotter with built-in GPS, wind, depth, and speed display
Horizon dual-station VHF at nav desk and binnacle
Handheld VHF
Windex
Built-in Pioneer Bluetooth stereo with salon and cockpit speakers
LED spreader lights
Tricolor anchor/cruising lights
Handheld rechargeable searchlight
Radar
Electrical Systems
House battery bank: (4) AGM 6V batteries and (3) 12V batteries, 635 amp hours (2023)
12V deep cycle starter battery (2024)
Battery isolator (2022)
(2) 340W solar panels (2023)
Victron solar controller
3,000W Victron inverter
Victron power monitor
2200W Energizer quiet-run generator (2023)
Balmar 170W alternator with serpentine drive belt (2023)
30-amp shore power cord
Portable generator to ship power charging cable
Large assortment of wire, cable, fuses, buses, and full electrical tool kit
Deck and Hull Equipment
Primary anchor: Mantis 75lb
New 210’ anchor chain (2024)
Secondary anchor: Delta 55lb with 50’ chain and 300’ rode
Spare anchors: QRC 65lb and Danforth
Mur windlass (new 2022)
3/4 enclosure bimini with 6’2” headroom
Full bow shade cover with water collection port
Cockpit cushions (new 2025)
Assorted fenders
Swim ladder
Side stanchions and lifelines with safety netting
Dinghy davits
Tricolor mast-top navigation lights
Full complement of navigation lights
Handheld rechargeable spotlight
Deck shower
Deck hose
Sails and Rigging
Roller furling headsail
Mainsail with lazy jacks and sail bag
(2) Genoa sails
(1) Jib sail
(1) Storm sail
(1) Gennaker sail
New standing rigging installed (2022)
All new running rigging (2022)
Boom vang
Whisker pole
Movable center forestay
Mainsheet traveler
Lewmar winches: (3) cockpit, (2) mast-mounted
Mechanical Equipment
Perkins 4108 diesel engine rebuilt (2022), approximately 1700 hours
Hour counter onboard
Auto-fold propeller
Cutlass bearing replaced (2024)
Onboard fuel scrubber
Onboard 12V oil change pump
Balmar 170W alternator
Cable steering replaced, quadrant inspected (2022)
Engine room automatic fire extinguisher
Chemical fire extinguishers in fore and aft cabins, nav area, and galley
12V bilge pump with automatic sensor switch
Manual bilge pump
Multiple backup bilge pumps onboard
Safety Equipment
USCG safety package
(2) Self-inflating life vests
(5) Standard USCG-approved life vests
Child-size life vest
Emergency tiller
MOB gear
Epirb
Engine Info
Perkins 4108 55HP diesel inboard engine
1986 shaft drive
AutoProp folding bronze propeller
Backup propeller onboard
Approximately 1700 hours since rebuild
Onboard hour counter
Wall-mounted fuel filters with spare filters onboard
Wall-mounted oil filter with spare filter onboard
Wall-mounted oil transfer system
Wall-mounted fuel scrubber
Dinghy Info
Zodiac dinghy
Yamaha 3HP outboard
Tankage
(2) 45-gallon stainless steel diesel tanks
(2) 70-gallon water tanks
(2) 11-gallon black water tanks
Fuel: 90 gallons
Water: 140 gallons
Holding: 22 gallons
Owners Comments and Boat HistoryHalcyon comes with a comprehensive collection of engine and onboard equipment manuals, maintenance logs, and receipts documenting her recent restoration and upgrades. She has an interesting history, having passed through several caring and responsible owners, including a period where she was seized by the DEA, before being lovingly restored to her former glory.Her current owners have spent the last five years cruising throughout the Caribbean aboard her and have greatly enjoyed her comfort, efficiency, and seaworthiness. Storage onboard is exceptional, with ample space beneath the sole, behind the salon seating, under both berths, and throughout numerous lockers, cabinets, and closets, including a large pantry ideal for extended cruising.Halcyon is a capable and comfortable sailing vessel that tracks flat when needed and moves smoothly through the water, while her classic teak interior offers both timeless beauty and practical functionality. Easily managed by a couple and equally suitable for solo sailing, she features excellent engine access from both the primary engine room door and a secondary hatch through the shower area, making maintenance and service work straightforward.Operating costs remain refreshingly reasonable, with the engine consuming less than half a gallon per hour, while her accessible systems layout helps keep upkeep simple and affordable.Disclaimer The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
This 1986 Gulfstar Hirsch 45 is listed for sale in Luperon Mooring Field,, Dominican Republic. With a 45ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB697269 on Rightboat.