Grand Banks 46 Classic-3 Cabin-stabilized
Description
“Sarah Frances”
Grand Banks 46 1996 Classic
L.O.A.: 46’
Beam: 14’ 9”
Draft: 4’
Displacement: 43,000 lbs.
Engines: (2) Caterpillar 3208 N 210 hp w/2800 hrs, cruising speed approx. 8.5 kts., 6 gph or 1.5 miles per gallon!
Onan 8.5 kw. Generator, sound enclosure
Fuel: 600 gallons diesel Water: 2 – 140 gallons (12 gal hot) Holding Tank: 35 gallon
Owners Comments:
The "Sarah Frances" has been yard maintained since 2007 since purchased by present owner, principle of family's boatyard. She has been stored inside each winter for the past 5 years.
We purchased this GB 46 for a family cruiser and summer home. We purchased our first Grand Banks 36 woodie back in 1997 and loved the way she handled the open waters. We called her our little ship, but we quickly outgrew her modest accommodations. We purchased a 42’ Grand Banks in 2002 in southern Florida and brought her north. We cruised the Maine coast two different years in August and spent much of the next 5 summers on board until our kids grew some more. The 46' Grand Banks Classic was the perfect fit for us with our son and daughter in their own cabin and us in the spacious aft cabin stateroom. The separation between the forward and aft cabins is perfect. We have compared our boat to the Fleming 52 and the Selene trawlers and decided that the GB 46 quality, machinery and accommodations were the best available. We especially love having the galley up in the main salon with the best views of the harbor while preparing meals and drinks. Plus the 3rd. side stateroom on the port side with queen berth is a great guest cabin and has served well for our son’s private stateroom. Overall, we feel the Grand Banks 46 offers the most value and comfort in this size range, even when compared to custom cruisers. When you add the performance of the Naiad stabilizer system, fuel economy, wide (safe) decks, large flybridge, creature comforts for 6 adults and classic looks, there really is not another boat on the water that is truly comparable.
List of improvements in the last 2 years:
Mechanical:
New engine batteries (8-D lead acid) 2022
New house batteries (4 – 6 volt lead acid) 2021
Replaced both engine front dampeners 2020
Replaced all injectors 2020
Top end adjustment of valves, replaced all seals 2020
Removed, resealed stabilizer fins 2020
Naiad service entire system 2020
Relaced rubber coupling to stabilizer hyd pump 2015
Yamaha 15 hp. Dinghy outboard – new 2015
Both transmissions removed, rebuilt – boat purchased in 2006. Job done in 2007. Both gears cluncked into reverse and forward what seemed too hard. Reinstalled, ran and they acted exactly the same. The transmission shop, who does large gears all the time, afterwards said it was all normal. He took a sea trial and explained how they work. He asked why we didn’t have him run before removing? About 1,000 hrs on transmissions since overhaul.
Electronics
All new Garmin chart plotters, touchscreen 2022
Garmin speed, depth, autopilot displays 2022
Garmin autopilot core pack 2022
Compass, Computer, reference unit
Garmin Radar 24 mi HD 2022
Garmin wind unit on mast 2022
Spreader lights, anchor light 2022
New solar panels installed over bridge enclosure 2022
Canvas enclosure, front and sides 2022
Cockpit cushions 2022
Interior cabin cushions 2021
Fabricate helm seat, new cushion 2021
New swim platform (3 feet deep!) 2022
Bottom stripped/barrier coated 2018
Mast removed, stripped, refinished with Awl Grip 2018
Shakespeare TV Antenna, 2022
Boat is set up for off-dock cruising – changed from all electric about 2007-2012:
LPG stove and oven (replaced all electric range)
Removed Grunert refrigeration, installed new Sea Frost system, fridge and freezer
Remove Sea Recovery water maker, installed large house bank of batteries
Xantrex 1500 (?) watt inverter/100 amp charger
Espar diesel heater – installed about 2014, ducting throughout cabins
Known Deficiencies:
- All sliding window tracks could stand to be replaced. No leaks, but the felt is lifting and interior pant and varnish could use attention
- Transom needs to be refinished, (will be in spring)
- Some bare spots on varnish, can be touched up and blended in. All other brightwork will need a fresh coat but otherwise in very nice condition.
- Teak decks need a good scrub. In 2007-8 bungs and fasteners were removed and replaced as needed. No signs of water intrusion.
- Aft cockpit lazarette lids – teak decking is lifting off. We will work to repair this over the winter 2023
- Upper tachometers are out of synch, we should be able to resolve this winter 2023
- Avon RIB (9’) has stains on fabric. Not able to remove. They were there when we purchase the boat (2006), have not gotten worse. Holds air no issue.
- Small crack in center windshield glass window, approx. 2” on lower left corner
Caterpillar 210 HP engines, about 2,500 hours
Cruising speed 9.0 knots at 1,800 rpm, approx. 6.0 gph (1.5 mpg)
Cruise at 8.7 knots at $1,600 rpm, approx. 4.0 gph
Max speed 11.0 knots at 2400 rpm, no idea of the burn rate
Additional
“Sarah Frances”
Grand Banks 46 1996 Classic
L.O.A.: 46’
Beam: 14’ 9”
Draft: 4’
Displacement: 43,000 lbs.
Engines: (2) Caterpillar 3208 N 210 hp w/2800 hrs, cruising speed approx. 8.5 kts., 6 gph or 1.5 miles per gallon!
Onan 8.5 kw. Generator, sound enclosure
Fuel: 600 gallons diesel Water: 2 – 140 gallons (12 gal hot) Holding Tank: 35 gallon
Owners Comments:
The "Sarah Frances" has been yard maintained since 2007 since purchased by present owner, principle of family's boatyard. She has been stored inside each winter for the past 5 years.
We purchased this GB 46 for a family cruiser and summer home. We purchased our first Grand Banks 36 woodie back in 1997 and loved the way she handled the open waters. We called her our little ship, but we quickly outgrew her modest accommodations. We purchased a 42’ Grand Banks in 2002 in southern Florida and brought her north. We cruised the Maine coast two different years in August and spent much of the next 5 summers on board until our kids grew some more. The 46' Grand Banks Classic was the perfect fit for us with our son and daughter in their own cabin and us in the spacious aft cabin stateroom. The separation between the forward and aft cabins is perfect. We have compared our boat to the Fleming 52 and the Selene trawlers and decided that the GB 46 quality, machinery and accommodations were the best available. We especially love having the galley up in the main salon with the best views of the harbor while preparing meals and drinks. Plus the 3rd. side stateroom on the port side with queen berth is a great guest cabin and has served well for our son’s private stateroom. Overall, we feel the Grand Banks 46 offers the most value and comfort in this size range, even when compared to custom cruisers. When you add the performance of the Naiad stabilizer system, fuel economy, wide (safe) decks, large flybridge, creature comforts for 6 adults and classic looks, there really is not another boat on the water that is truly comparable.
List of improvements in the last 2 years:
Mechanical:
New engine batteries (8-D lead acid) 2022
New house batteries (4 – 6 volt lead acid) 2021
Replaced both engine front dampeners 2020
Replaced all injectors 2020
Top end adjustment of valves, replaced all seals 2020
Removed, resealed stabilizer fins 2020
Naiad service entire system 2020
Relaced rubber coupling to stabilizer hyd pump 2015
Yamaha 15 hp. Dinghy outboard – new 2015
Both transmissions removed, rebuilt – boat purchased in 2006. Job done in 2007. Both gears cluncked into reverse and forward what seemed too hard. Reinstalled, ran and they acted exactly the same. The transmission shop, who does large gears all the time, afterwards said it was all normal. He took a sea trial and explained how they work. He asked why we didn’t have him run before removing? About 1,000 hrs on transmissions since overhaul.
Electronics
All new Garmin chart plotters, touchscreen 2022
Garmin speed, depth, autopilot displays 2022
Garmin autopilot core pack 2022
Compass, Computer, reference unit
Garmin Radar 24 mi HD 2022
Garmin wind unit on mast 2022
Spreader lights, anchor light 2022
New solar panels installed over bridge enclosure 2022
Canvas enclosure, front and sides 2022
Cockpit cushions 2022
Interior cabin cushions 2021
Fabricate helm seat, new cushion 2021
New swim platform (3 feet deep!) 2022
Bottom stripped/barrier coated 2018
Mast removed, stripped, refinished with Awl Grip 2018
Shakespeare TV Antenna, 2022
Boat is set up for off-dock cruising – changed from all electric about 2007-2012:
LPG stove and oven (replaced all electric range)
Removed Grunert refrigeration, installed new Sea Frost system, fridge and freezer
Remove Sea Recovery water maker, installed large house bank of batteries
Xantrex 1500 (?) watt inverter/100 amp charger
Espar diesel heater – installed about 2014, ducting throughout cabins
Known Deficiencies:
- All sliding window tracks could stand to be replaced. No leaks, but the felt is lifting and interior pant and varnish could use attention
- Transom needs to be refinished, (will be in spring)
- Some bare spots on varnish, can be touched up and blended in. All other brightwork will need a fresh coat but otherwise in very nice condition.
- Teak decks need a good scrub. In 2007-8 bungs and fasteners were removed and replaced as needed. No signs of water intrusion.
- Aft cockpit lazarette lids – teak decking is lifting off. We will work to repair this over the winter 2023
- Upper tachometers are out of synch, we should be able to resolve this winter 2023
- Avon RIB (9’) has stains on fabric. Not able to remove. They were there when we purchase the boat (2006), have not gotten worse. Holds air no issue.
- Small crack in center windshield glass window, approx. 2” on lower left corner
Caterpillar 210 HP engines, about 2,500 hours
Cruising speed 9.0 knots at 1,800 rpm, approx. 6.0 gph (1.5 mpg)
Cruise at 8.7 knots at $1,600 rpm, approx. 4.0 gph
Max speed 11.0 knots at 2400 rpm, no idea of the burn rate
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