2002 Grand Alaskan 53 RPH Boat in New Orleans, LA 70124 US

$695,000

Used
builtBuilt in 2002
Year the boat was built
model

53 RPH

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)

Engine type and count
length

53 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
53ft
Length Overall
53ft
Beam
15.33ft
Max Bridge Clearance
19ft
Max Draft
5ft
Displacement
70000lb
Dry Weight
70000lb
Cruising Speed
9kn
Max Speed
12kn
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
350gal
Fuel Tanks
1100gal
Holding Tanks
90gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
semi-displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3126-TA
Total Power
450hp
Engine Hours
6939
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2002
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3126-TA
Total Power
450hp
Engine Hours
6939
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2002
Additional Units Included
  • 2017 Brig USA
Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Accommodations

The interior of the Grand Alaskan 53 is designed around comfortable extended cruising, offering two generously sized staterooms and two heads, both with walk-in showers.

The master stateroom features a comfortable queen berth and ample storage, while the forward guest stateroom also offers a queen berth and comfortable accommodations for family or guests.

The spacious salon provides a welcoming gathering area with two Seate seating areas, excellent natural light, and ample storage. Entertainment is provided by a 40" Samsung LED television with Bose surround sound.

Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Galley

Designed with extended cruising and entertaining in mind, the full-size galley offers the appliances, workspace, and storage needed for comfortable living aboard. The well-appointed layout provides excellent functionality while underway or at anchor.

  • Full-size side-by-side refrigerator
  • Microwave/convection oven
  • 30" induction cooktop
  • 24" sink
  • Filtered drinking water
  • Generous storage throughout

The spacious, practical arrangement makes meal preparation convenient for everyday cruising while providing ample capacity for longer voyages and entertaining family and guests aboard.

Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Pilot House/Lower Helm

The raised pilothouse provides a protected navigation and command center with excellent visibility.

The lower helm includes:

  • Two 16" SIMRAD MFDs
  • One 10" SIMRAD MFD
  • SIMRAD autopilot
  • SIMRAD VHF with AIS
  • Shortwave radio
  • Naiad stabilizer controls
  • STIDD captain's chair
  • Seate seating with table and layout bed
  • 120/240V AC electrical panel
  • 12/24V DC electrical panel
  • Six security cameras with online controls
  • EPIRB
  • 3,000-watt Magnum inverter system

The dual-helm arrangement is particularly valuable for extended cruising, allowing the captain to operate comfortably from the protected pilothouse or from the upper helm depending on weather and operating conditions.

Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Upper Helm/Flybridge

The upper helm is an exceptional space for both navigation and entertaining. Equipment includes:

  • Two 12" SIMRAD MFDs
  • SIMRAD autopilot
  • 4' SIMRAD HD open-array radar
  • SIMRAD weather module
  • SIMRAD VHF
  • FLIR night-vision camera
  • ACR LED searchlight
  • Two STIDD captain's chairs
  • Seate seating with table
  • Ice maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Sink with hot and cold water
  • 24" barbecue
  • Two satellite TV domes
  • MarQuipt 1,500-lb electric davit

The flybridge provides abundant space for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the view underway and at anchor.

Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Exterior and Deck

A significant upgrade to this yacht is the extended swim platform with 4 staple rails and swim ladder added in 2021, increasing usable aft deck space and making boarding, swimming, and tender operations easier.

Seven underwater multicolor LED lights provide dramatic nighttime illumination around the hull.

The Lazarette houses a full size LG Washer and Dryer, large storage area, Village Marine Tec 800 GPD Water maker, 4 Dometic Marine 16,000btu Cruise Aire AC units, access to engine room.

The Portuguese bow provides another excellent outdoor living area, with seating, deck chairs, and LED lighting.

The yacht is equipped with a Maxwell 2200 twin-gypsy anchor windlass and carries two 120-lb anchors, each backed by 200 feet of chain and 200 feet of rode.




Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Engines and Mechanical

Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3126B
Horsepower: 450 HP each
Fuel Capacity: 1,100 gallons total
Fuel Tanks: Three

The twin Caterpillar 3126B diesels provide a proven and efficient power package for long-distance cruising.

The yacht's Naiad stabilizer system with oversized hydraulic fins adds a significant measure of comfort underway, particularly during longer passages and open-water cruising.


Generators
  • Northern Lights 8 kW diesel generator
  • Northern Lights 16 kW diesel generator

The two-generator configuration provides excellent redundancy and flexibility for extended cruising and onboard systems.

Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Electrical
The vessel's electrical system was comprehensively upgraded with all batteries replaced in 2023, providing dependable starting, house, electronics, winch, and inverter power.

2 × 8D main engine starting batteries
2 × Group 32 generator batteries
2 × Group 32 12/24V electronics batteries, located beneath the guest berth
2 × 8D 24V bow and windlass batteries, located beneath the guest berth
6 × 6V inverter batteries, located beneath the master berth
3 battery chargers dedicated to engine/generator, thruster/windlass, and inverter systems
3,000-watt Magnum inverter
Two shore-power isolators with voltage boost
Four 50-amp shore-power connections — two forward and two aft

This robust and redundant electrical configuration is well suited to extended cruising, providing substantial battery capacity and multiple charging and shore-power options for life aboard.
Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Water and Climate control
Designed for extended cruising and comfortable time aboard, this Grand Alaskan 53 is equipped with substantial freshwater capacity, a high-output watermaker, and comprehensive climate control.

250-gallon freshwater tank
Village Marine Tec 800 GPD watermaker
Four Dometic Marine 16,000 BTU CruiseAir air-conditioning units
Full-size LG washer and dryer

The combination of generous freshwater capacity, high-capacity water production, and multiple air-conditioning units provides excellent self-sufficiency and comfort for extended cruising and time aboard.
Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Tender and Safety

The Grand Alaskan 53 is exceptionally well equipped for exploring remote anchorages, accessing shore, and supporting extended cruising. A 2017 Brig 12.5' six-person rigid inflatable tender is powered by a Honda 40 HP outboard and equipped with a SIMRAD GPS/MFD, providing a capable and versatile tender for cruising and shore excursions. The tender is easily handled with the yacht's MarQuipt 1,500-lb electric davit.

Safety and navigation equipment includes:

2017 Brig 12.5' six-person RIB tender
Honda 40 HP outboard
SIMRAD GPS/MFD
MarQuipt 1,500-lb electric davit
12-person Viking life raft
EPIRB
AIS
VHF communications
FLIR night-vision camera
ACR LED searchlight

The combination of a capable tender, high-capacity electric davit, modern navigation equipment, and comprehensive safety gear makes this yacht exceptionally well prepared for extended cruising, remote destinations, and offshore passages.

Grand Alaskan 53 RPH - Anchoring
Built for confident anchoring in a variety of cruising destinations, this Grand Alaskan 53 features a robust Maxwell 2200 twin-gypsy windlass and a substantial dual-anchor setup. The Portuguese bow provides a secure, practical platform for anchoring while adding a distinctive classic trawler character.

Maxwell 2200 twin-gypsy anchor windlass
Two 120-lb anchors
200' of chain and 200' of rode per anchor
Portuguese bow
Dedicated dual-anchor arrangement for added versatility and security

This heavy-duty anchoring system is well suited to extended cruising, overnight anchoring, and the varied conditions encountered throughout the Great Loop, Down East, and Caribbean.
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
8/18/26Initial price$695,000

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