45' Gulfstar Hirsch 45

45 Gulfstar Hirsch Center Cockpit Extensively Refit Bluewater Cruiser
This USA-flagged Gulfstar 45 Hirsch Center Cockpit, designed by Dick Hirsch, is a proven offshore cruiser that has undergone extensive refit and modernization, making her turnkey-ready for bluewater sailing, extended coastal cruising, or liveaboard life. Built in the mid-1980s by Gulfstar Yachts, she features solid fiberglass construction, generous tankage, a fin keel with spade rudder, and a center-cockpit layout with two private cabins and two heads, including a spacious aft owners stateroom. Recent upgrades include a Beta Marine 50 HP diesel (2018), all new standing rigging (2018), a lithium battery bank with Victron inverter/charger (2023-2025), a 900W solar array (2024), and a full Raymarine electronics suite with radar and autopilot. Comfort and convenience are ensured with Webasto marine A/C, watermaker, generator, Starlink internet, and a fully equipped galley with Force-10 stove, refrigeration, and ample storage. Other highlights include Profurl headsail furling, Lewmar winches, Lowfrans windlass, sunshades, cockpit cushions, and a Highfield inflatable dinghy with Mercury 15 HP outboard. A recent 2024 survey confirms her excellent condition, making Tempered Souls one of the finest Hirsch 45s available todayfully ready to sail immediately without additional work.

Highlights

Beta Marine 50 HP diesel (2018) with 1391 hours

All standing rigging replaced (2018)

Lithium battery bank Victron inverter/charger (2023-2025)

900W solar array (2024)

Full Raymarine electronics suite including radar & autopilot

Webasto Marine A/C

Watermaker, Starlink, generator, and extensive cruising gear

Recent bottom paint (2025)

Vessel Overview

Designer: Dick Hirsch

Builder: Gulfstar Yachts (USA)

Model: Gulfstar 45 Hirsch Center Cockpit

Construction: Solid fiberglass hull

Rig: Masthead sloop

Steering: Wheel

Keel: Fin keel with spade rudder

Layout: Two private cabins, two heads

Accommodations & Interior

The classic Hirsch center-cockpit layout provides excellent separation and privacy:

Spacious aft owners cabin with new mattress (2025)

Forward V-berth with custom mattress and bedding (2025)

Teak interior cabinetry throughout

Comfortable salon with convertible seating and dining table

Navigation station

Multiple opening ports and hatches for ventilation

(4) 12V cabin fans

Flat-screen TV (2024)

Sony stereo with interior and cockpit speakers

Galley

Well-appointed for long-term cruising:

U-shaped galley

Force-10 gimbaled stove and oven

Technautics marine refrigeration system

Single stainless steel sink

Ample storage

Catalina II propane grill

(2) Viking 17 lb fiberglass propane tanks

Heads & Plumbing

Aft head: MasterFlush 7260 (2019)

Forward head: Jabsco (2019)

Hot & cold pressurized water

Whale water heater

(2) 35-gallon freshwater tanks (2025)

Pentair Shurflo Aqua King II freshwater pump (2025)

Aqua Pure 200 drinking water filtration

Rain Man portable watermaker (2023)

Aquajet deck wash

(2) Bilge pumps

Engine, Mechanical & Power

Beta Marine 50 HP diesel (2018) 1391 hours

TMC60 transmission (2025)

Kiwi Feather folding propeller (2020)

60-gallon fuel tank (2018)

Honda EU2200 portable generator (2021)

(4) Portable diesel jugs (2) gasoline jugs

Electrical & Energy

12V DC / 110V AC systems

Victron inverter/charger (2025)

Victron smart controller (2025)

(4) Lithium batteries (2023)

(2) Renogy 450W solar panels (2024)

Shore power

Starlink Mini satellite internet (2024)

Navigation & Electronics

Raymarine EV400 autopilot

Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter with Lighthouse charts

Raymarine Quantum 2 radar

AIS Vesper 6000

Raymarine ST60 depth/wind/speed

Secondary Garmin 7405 chartplotter (below)

Handheld Garmin GPSMap 78

Standard Horizon GX2410 VHF with RAM4X remote mic

Standard Horizon HX210 handheld VHF

Spotlight (2025)

Rigging, Deck & Hardware

Aluminum mast and boom

All standing rigging replaced (2018)

Profurl headsail furling

Self-tailing cockpit winches: (2) Lewmar 52, (1) Lewmar 30

Lowfrans Project 1000 windlass

Mantas anchor with 300 of 5/16 chain

Mantas anchor bridle

New lifelines (2025)

Bimini and dodger with Stratta glass (2018)

Sunbrella sunshades (2025)

Folding teak cockpit table (2023)

Cockpit cushions (2023)

Aluminum swim platform and ladder

Aluminum dinghy davits

Lewmar Ocean hatches (20242025)

Bottom paint (2025)

Tender & Extras

Highfield 102 inflatable dinghy

Mercury 15 HP outboard

Dinghy navigation lights

West Marine folding chairs

Safety gear: life jackets, life sling, flares (2025), fire extinguishers

Propane fume detector & CO alarm