- Boat Name: Hool''again
- YW#: IYBA_2844107
- Year: 1987
- Located in: Rock Hall, Maryland, United States
Liveaboard Luxury Meets Nautical Practicality
Introducing Hool’again, a 1987 Gulfstar 44 Motor Yacht!
Whether you're dreaming of full-time life on the water or planning extended cruising, this Gulfstar 44 delivers comfort and space in spades:
Two private cabins offer residential-style living:
- The forward VIP cabin features a full-size bed, generous storage, and a Jack-and-Jill head with shower.
- The aft master cabin is a true retreat with a walk-around queen bed, private head and shower, his-and-her full-height closets, a cozy settee, ample drawer storage, and a 36” TV.
- Two-zone A/C and heat keep both cabins and the upper salon perfectly climate-controlled year-round.
Galley Designed for Real Living
Cook, entertain, and dine in style with a galley that rivals many land-based kitchens:
- Full-size upright refrigerator
- Built-in microwave and four-burner electric stove
- L-shaped dining table seats six comfortably
- Cherry-faced doors and drawers, overhead dishware storage, and a pull-out cutting board make this galley both functional and elegant.
Spacious Salon & Decks — Your Floating Living Room
The enclosed aft upper salon is a showstopper:
- Wing doors port/starboard and a full-width glass slider aft
- Wide walkways and SeaDek flooring on the main deck and swim platform
- Full teak interior with tons of storage
- Interior access to the fully enclosed bridge deck
- Pull-out single beds, chaise lounger, and ample deck storage
- Aft deck washdown station and shore water hookup for easy maintenance
Bridge Built for Command and Comfort
Navigate with confidence and relax in style:
- Garmin 12” touchscreen chart plotter with radar
- AP24 autopilot, engine synchronizer, and rudder angle indicator
- Hard wired rear-view camera, VHF/AIS (receive only) radio, Raymarine speed/depth gauges
- Captain’s chair with bolster, seating for five, and a full padded lounging area
- SeaDek flooring, full bridge winter cover, and anchor windlass with dual controls
Engine Room Excellence
Maintenance is a breeze with a walk-in engine room offering stand-up headroom and easy access to all systems:
- Twin Cat 3208TA engines with 3,200 hours
- 8kw generator, electronic oil change system
- 400-gallon fuel tank, 200-gallon water tank, 20-gallon holding tank
- CableMaster shore power reel with new 50’ cable
Ready to Cruise — Great Loop Approved
This Gulfstar 44 isn’t just pretty — she’s a performer:
- Cruising speed: 10 knots at 1500 RPM with a fuel burn of just 10 GPH
- Planing speed: 15 knots at 2500 RPM (20 GPH)
- Built for long-range cruising, with the systems and comfort to match
Whether you're chasing sunsets down the Intracoastal, anchoring in quiet coves, or tackling the Great Loop in style, this Gulfstar 44 is your ticket to freedom. She's elegant, and ready to write her next chapter — with you at the helm.
Upgrades:
2025 Three new 8d batteries, rewire of house/start batteries and switches
2025 New DSC/AIS VHF Radio and antenna (AIS connected to chart plotter)
2025 New Wired Rear Camera and display in Pilot House
2025 Bottom blasted clean, 2 coats Pettit Protect epoxy barrier coat, 2 coats Pettit Triton
2025 Entire Sea Water side of main engines cooling opened, inspected, cleaned, new thermostats (4)
2025 Removed washer/dryer, installed additional storage space (W/D hook up remains)
2025 Replaced sink, faucets and drains in VIP and master heads
2025 Replaced engine battery selector switch
2025 Added 36” smart TV to master
2025 Replaced forward portlight screens
2024 All fuel filters replaced (3 Racor type)
2024 New Vacu-flush motor
2024 New Bimini
2024 Replaced galley forward windows (3)
2024 Replaced Bridge dash windshields
2024 Replaced all salon window exterior mesh covers (white fabric)
2024 Replaced all bridge cushions (7)
2024 Added two pull out single beds to aft upper salon cabin
2023 Replaced shore power cable
2023 Replaced port lights in master cabin, including screens (6)
2023 Props tuned (2 sets)
2023 Port fuel pump replaced
2023 New vacu-flush in master
2023 Replaced p/s running lights with LED
2023 Replaced aft cabin shower drain box
2022 Seadek added to main deck and bridge deck
2022 Replaced aft upper salon and galley interior blinds
2022 Added Chaise lounge to upper cabin
2022 Replaced galley and overhead cabin lights with LED
2022 Replaced upper salon curtains
2021 Port Turbo charger replaced
2021 New Garmin 12” chart plotter/depth/sonar and thru hull
2021 Replaced entire bridge surround
2020 New Flooring added in master
2020 Replaced bilge pump hose and added check valve
2020 Galley drawer and door fronts replaced with cherry wood
2019 New freshwater pressure water pump
2019 New carpet in aft salon and forward berth
2018 New shafts, cutlass bearings and shaft seals (spare shafts in New Jersey)
2018 Both main engines and generator survey and all adjustments/ replacements made
2018 Upgraded master queen mattress
2018 Replaced Galley sink and faucet
2018 Replaced main fuel fill hose
2018 Galley settee cushions recovered
2018 Replaced all seawater hoses to engines, generator
2018 Replaced sea water strainers (3)
2018 Replaced new cooling lines to shaft seals
2018 New Shafts p/s
2018 New dripless shaft seals p/s
2018 Generator injectors and glow plug replaced
2018 New main engine belts
2018 Replaced exhaust risers (2)
Rick Obey Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by S&J Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Dry Weight: 36400
Bridge Clearance: 17'
Beam: 15'
Number of Engines: 2
Make: Catapillar / Model: 3208 / Engine Power (HP): 375.00 / Engine Power (KW): 279.64 / Fuel: Diesel / Engine Type: Inboard / Drive Type: Direct / Hours: 3200.00 / Hours Date: 10-29-2025 /
Make: Catapillar / Model: 3208 / Engine Power (HP): 375.00 / Engine Power (KW): 279.64 / Fuel: Diesel / Engine Type: Inboard / Drive Type: Direct / Hours: 3200.00 / Hours Date: 10-29-2025 /
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