S/V Halcyon is a Luperon Mooring Field, Dominican Republic based 1986 Hirsch 45 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
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 two-cabin, two-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. She has received recent mechanical and electrical improvements that support economical cruising and extended off-grid capability.
Recent rigging and sail updates 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 and onboard systems have been upgraded for safety and ease of handling.
Storage aboard is exceptional, with ample space throughout, making extended cruising practical and comfortable. Comprehensive maintenance records and receipts document her restoration and upgrades. Halcyon represents an excellent opportunity to own a capable, economical, and comfortable cruising yacht ready for her next adventure.
Features
- New Rigging
- Solar Power
- Victron Inverter
- Center Cockpit
- Spacious classic interior
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Specifications
| Name | S/V Halcyon |
| Make | Hirsch |
| Model | 45 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Gulfstar |
| Construction | FRP |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Heads | 2 |
Dimensions
| Loa | 45ft / 13.72m |
| Lwl | 35ft 5in / 10.80m |
| Beam | 13ft 6in / 4.11m |
| Draft | 5ft 5in / 1.65m |
| Mast Height | 55ft 0in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 90 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 140 gallons |
| Holding Tanks | 22 |
Performance
| Engines | 55HP Perkins 4108 1986 |
| Engine Hours | 1700 |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.5 gal / hour |
| Generator | Energizer 2200W portable (2023) |
| Displacement | 26000 lbs |
| Sails | Roller furling headsail, mainsail with lazy jacks and sail bag, 2 genoa sails, jib, storm sail, gennaker |
Layout Diagram
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Accommodation
- 2-cabin, 2-head center cockpit layout
- Aft owner’s stateroom with walkaround queen berth and abundant storage (hanging lockers and drawers)
- Private ensuite head in aft stateroom with separate shower
- Forward V-berth guest cabin with access to second head
- Excellent ventilation from ports and hatches and generous headroom
- Warm teak interior throughout
- Large pantry and extensive storage beneath sole, under berths, behind seating, and in lockers/cabinets
- Pull-out salon berth
- Queen berth referenced in aft cabin
- 32” flat screen TV in aft cabin
- DVD player
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) 10 lb propane tanks
- Vented propane locker
- Hot water heater
- Dometic air conditioner/heater (2022), rarely used
- Cockpit cushions (new 2025)
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 wind indicator
- Built-in Pioneer Bluetooth stereo with salon and cockpit speakers
- LED spreader lights
- Tricolor mast-top navigation lights and full complement of navigation lights
- Handheld rechargeable searchlight / spotlight
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 (total ~680W) (2023)
- Victron solar controller
- 3,000W Victron inverter
- Victron power monitor / monitoring systems
- 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 75 lb
- New 210’ anchor chain (2024)
- Secondary anchor: Delta 55 lb with 50’ chain and 300’ rode
- Spare anchors: QRC 65 lb and Danforth
- Mur windlass (new 2022)
- 3/4 enclosure bimini with 6’2” headroom (cockpit enclosure)
- Full bow shade cover with water collection port / rain catchment
- Assorted fenders
- Swim ladder
- Side stanchions and lifelines with safety netting
- Dinghy davits
- 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 since rebuild
- Hour counter onboard
- AutoProp / Auto-fold folding bronze propeller
- Cutlass bearing replaced (2024)
- Onboard fuel scrubber (wall-mounted fuel scrubber referenced)
- Onboard 12V oil change pump
- Cable steering replaced and 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 and 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 (man overboard) gear
- Handheld rechargeable spotlight / searchlight
Engine Info
- Perkins 4108 55 HP 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 3 HP outboard
- Dinghy davits for launching/hoisting
Tankage
- (2) 45-gallon stainless steel diesel tanks (total fuel tanks 90 gallons)
- (2) 70-gallon water tanks (total water 140 gallons)
- (2) 11-gallon black water tanks (total holding 22 gallons)
- Fuel capacity: 90 gallons
- Water capacity: 140 gallons
- Holding capacity: 22 gallons
Owners Comments and Boat History
- Comprehensive collection of engine and onboard equipment manuals, maintenance logs, spare parts, tools, and receipts documenting restoration and upgrades
- Extensive cruising history: five years cruising throughout the Caribbean with current owners
- Recent restoration and upgrades including rebuilt engine, new rigging, electrical upgrades, and systems improvements
- Vessel previously passed through multiple owners (historic note: period of seizure by DEA before restoration)
- Exceptional onboard storage and accessible systems layout (engine access via primary engine room door and secondary hatch through shower area)
- Economical operation: engine consuming less than half a gallon per hour
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