1988 Grand Banks 46 Classic Boat in Hendersonville, TN 37075 US

$225,000

Used
builtBuilt in 1988
Year the boat was built
model

46 Classic

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (2x Caterpillar)

Engine type and count
length

46 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
46ft
Length Overall
46ft
Beam
14.75ft
Max Bridge Clearance
17ft
Max Draft
4.42ft
Dry Weight
42960lb
Cruising Speed
8kn
Max Speed
11kn
Cabins
3
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
300gal
Fuel Tanks
600gal
Holding Tanks
80gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
semi-displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208
Total Power
210hp
Engine Hours
6004
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208
Total Power
210hp
Engine Hours
6004
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Additional Units Included
  • 2013 Rigid RIB with Yamaha 40 Hp Outboard
Grand Banks 46 Classic Walk Through

Inspeyered 2 can be boarded from either side through boarding gates onto her wide side decks or from the stern via the teak swim platform and cockpit. From the side decks, you can proceed forward to the foredeck and bow or aft to the cockpit, boat deck and flybridge.

The main cabin is entered through side-deck access doors. Inside, the lower helm is located forward to starboard. Aft of the lower helm is a built-in, roll-top-style hardwood desk. Further aft, the salon features an L-shaped settee with storage and a folding hardwood table to starboard. Two Stressless swivel lounge chairs with ottomans and cabinetry occupy the port side. A breakfast bar with two chairs is positioned forward to port and overlooks the galley.

Forward and down from the salon is the galley, with the guest stateroom located in the bow. The yacht's laundry equipment is located aft and starboard of the guest stateroom, and the guest head with enclosed shower is adjacent to the galley. Aft from the main cabin is the full-beam owner's stateroom with a centerline queen berth, private ensuite head and separate shower.

The spacious flybridge provides the upper helm, built-in seating and additional room for entertaining. Aft and down from the flybridge, the boat deck accommodates the tender and Nautical Structures electric davit.

Primary engine-room access is provided through the flip-up galley steps.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Accommodations

Inspeyered 2 offers a traditional two-stateroom, two-head Grand Banks 46 Classic layout.

The full-beam owner's stateroom is located aft and features a centerline queen berth, extensive built-in cabinetry and drawer storage, hanging locker, desk/make-up table, private ensuite head and separate shower.

The guest stateroom is located forward and features a traditional V-berth, opening windows, overhead hatch, hanging locker and built-in cabinetry and drawer storage. The guest head is conveniently located adjacent to the galley and features an enclosed shower.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Main Cabin

The spacious main cabin incorporates the salon, lower helm, down galley and dining in a bright space surrounded by large windows.

Salon

The salon features an L-shaped settee with storage and a traditional Grand Banks folding hardwood dining table. Two Stressless swivel lounge chairs with ottomans provide additional seating to port, along with built-in cabinetry. A hardwood roll-top-style desk doubles as the entertainment center, while a breakfast bar with two stools overlooks the galley. Opening side and aft windows, along with an opening center windshield, provide natural light and ventilation. Window screens and curtains, carpeting over the traditional teak parquet sole and extensive hardwood finishes complete the salon.

Lower Helm

The lower helm is located forward to starboard and features:

  • Garmin GPSMap 7612 multifunction display

  • Garmin xHD2 radar

  • Garmin autopilot

  • Icom IC-M422 VHF radio

  • Morse engine throttle and transmission controls

  • VDO gauges

  • Danforth compass

  • Generator display and control panel

  • Mastervolt remote display

  • Alarm panel

  • Sea-Fire activation & override panel

  • Windlass controls

  • Search light controls

  • Trim tab controls

Galley

The fully equipped, U-shaped, down galley is located forward to port in the main cabin and features:

  • Princess three-burner electric cooktop and oven

  • 2 - Sea Frost refrigerators

  • Sea Frost freezer

  • Panasonic 1,200 watt inverter microwave oven

  • Double basin stainless-steel sinks

  • Formica countertops

  • Built-in hardwood storage cabinets, drawers, shelving and spice rack

  • Teak parquet sole

  • Two large windows with curtains

  • Portable countertop ice maker

  • U-Line ice maker (operational status unknown)

Dining

Dining space is available at the salon's folding wood table as well as the hardwood table on the flybridge.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Owner's Stateroom

The full-beam owner's stateroom is located aft and features a centerline queen-size berth.

Built-in drawers and cabinetry provide generous storage, complemented by a hanging locker and additional storage throughout the stateroom. A desk/make-up table is located aft to port.

Opening side and aft windows with curtains provide natural light and ventilation. Additional features include reading lights, mirror, teak parquet sole, brass barometer and clock, speakers and fold up steps providing access to the cockpit door and hatch.

The owner's private ensuite head and separate shower are located forward within the stateroom.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Owner's Head & Shower

The owner's accommodations include a private head and separate enclosed shower, a particularly desirable arrangement for extended cruising and liveaboard use.

The owner's ensuite head features:

  • Raritan Marine Elegance electric toilet

  • TankWatch 4 holding tank monitor

  • Vanity with molded-in sink basin

  • Large vanity mirror

  • Hardwood drawers, shelves and storage cabinets

  • Large windows with curtains

A separate enclosed shower is located across from the head and features a hardwood foot step, teak grate and large window with curtains.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Guest Stateroom

The forward guest stateroom features a traditional V-berth layout with berths to port and starboard. Large side windows with curtains and an overhead hatch with screen provide natural light and ventilation. The stateroom also features a hanging locker, built-in drawers and cabinetry, reading lights, a mirror, anchor-chain locker access and a traditional teak parquet sole.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Guest Head

The guest head is conveniently located adjacent to the galley and features:

  • Raritan Marine Elegance electric toilet

  • Vanity with molded-in sink basin

  • Large vanity side mirror

  • Hardwood drawers and storage cabinets

  • Large window with curtains

  • Separate shower stall with teak grate, bench seat and overhead hatch

Grand Banks 46 Classic Laundry

The yacht's laundry equipment is located aft and to starboard of the guest stateroom and includes a Whirlpool 3 cycle, heavy duty dryer and a Splendide 2100XC washer/dryer combo unit.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Flybridge

The spacious flybridge provides excellent visibility along with substantial seating and entertaining space. The forward third of the flybridge is protected by a Bimini top and full Isinglass enclosure, while the aft two-thirds provides a fully screened-in seating and dining area, also covered by the Bimini. Two Stidd helm seats are positioned forward, with aft facing bench seats and storage beneath. An L-shaped settee with storage, hardwood table and two deck chairs provide generous space for relaxing and entertaining. Additional features include storage beneath the helm and a hinged mast base.

The flybridge helm features:

  • Garmin GPSMap 7616xsv multifunction display

  • Garmin xHD2 radar

  • Garmin autopilot with wireless remote

  • Garmin trip data display

  • Humminbird depth finder

  • Standard Horizon Explorer VHF radio

  • Standard Horizon CommandMic II VHF radio

  • Morse engine throttle and transmission controls

  • VDO engine instrumentation

  • Searchlight control

  • Anchor windlass control

  • Ritchie compass

  • Alarm panel

Grand Banks 46 Classic Boat Deck

The boat deck provides additional outdoor space and serves as the primary tender storage, launch and retrieval area. The Rigid Boats tender, powered by a Yamaha F40LA 40 HP four-stroke outboard, is stored on the non-skid boat deck and launched and retrieved using a Nautical Structures Tech1000 1,000 LB electric davit with wired remote control. A Dickinson stainless-steel BBQ grill is also located on the boat deck.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Cockpit

The cockpit features a non-skid deck, transom door and direct access to the teak swim platform. A stainless-steel and teak ladder provides access to the boat deck, while additional features include access hatches to the lazarette, a hot and cold freshwater shower, freshwater washdown and shore power connections.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Engine & Mechanical Equipment

This yacht features the following engine and mechanical equipment:

  • Twin Caterpillar 3208 210 HP diesel main engines (6,004 hours)

  • Caterpillar MG5061 transmissions

  • Racor main engine fuel filters with vacuum gauges

  • Aluminum fuel tanks

  • 3 - Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heating units

  • Raritan 20-gallon water heater

  • Nibral three-blade propellers

  • Line cutters

Grand Banks 46 Classic Electrical Equipment

This yacht features the following electrical equipment:

  • Northern Lights 9 kW diesel generator (509 hours)

  • 2 - Mastervolt Mass Combi 2,500-watt inverters

  • 2 - Mastervolt ChargeMaster Plus 100 Amp battery chargers

  • Mastervolt ChargeMaster 50 Amp battery charger

  • 8 - Odyssey AGM house batteries

  • 2 - 4D AGM main engine starting batteries

  • 4D AGM generator starting battery

  • A/Sea Dock Boost Transformer

  • Solar panels

  • 50 Amp shore power system with connections at the bow and cockpit

  • 2 - 50 amp shore power cords

  • Dual 30 amp to single 50 amp Smart Y splitter
    The newer generator, dual Mastervolt inverter setup, multiple Mastervolt battery chargers and updated AGM battery banks provide a substantial electrical package for extended cruising and time away from the dock.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Electronics

This yacht features the following navigation and communications equipment:

  • Garmin GPSMap 7616xsv multifunction display

  • Garmin GPSMap 7612 multifunction display

  • Garmin xHD2 radar

  • 2 - Garmin autopilot displays

  • Garmin wireless autopilot remote

  • Garmin trip data display

  • Garmin side deck cameras (operational status unknown)

  • Standard Horizon Explorer VHF radio

  • Standard Horizon CommandMic II VHF

  • Icom IC-M422 VHF radio

  • Humminbird depth finder

Grand Banks 46 Classic Audio, Video & Entertainment Equipment

This yacht features the following entertainment equipment:

  • Intellian satellite TV system

  • Majestic OTA TV antenna

  • Sony 40" flat screen TV

  • Dish satellite TV receiver

  • Intellian antenna control unit

  • DVD player

  • Sound bar

  • Sony AM/FM stereo receiver

  • Samsung DVD recorder & VCR

  • 6 - Sony speakers (operational status unknown)

Grand Banks 46 Classic Deck Equipment

This yacht features the following deck equipment:

  • Lofrans 1500 watt electric anchor windlass

  • Windlass foot controls

  • Rocna Vulcan 88 LB anchor

  • Danforth style fluke anchor

  • +200' chain

  • Stainless-steel bow rails, teak cap and toe rails

  • Foredeck storage box

  • Fore and aft washdown

  • Hot/cold freshwater cockpit shower

  • Stainless-steel swim ladder

  • Teak swim platform

  • Hinged radar mast

The substantial side decks, boarding gates and stainless-steel railings provide good access around the exterior when docking, locking or handling lines.

Grand Banks 46 Classic Safety & Fire Equipment

This yacht features the following safety and fire equipment:

  • Sea-Fire engine room fire suppression system

  • Garmin side-deck cameras (operational status unknown)

  • Handheld fire extinguishers

  • Smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors

  • Single trumpet horn

  • USCG accepted electronic flare

  • LifeSling

  • Searchlight

Grand Banks 46 Classic Tender Equipment

This yacht features the following tender equipment:

  • Tender equipment includes:

  • 2013 Rigid Boats Model 12 tender

  • Yamaha 40 HP outboard

  • Nautical Structures Tech1000 electric davit

  • Wired davit remote control

Grand Banks 46 Classic Exclusions
  • Seller's personal belongings

  • Pictures and artwork

  • General non-boat-specific tools

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
9/25/26Initial price$225,000

Contact Great Loop Yacht Sales

1235 Boone Hill Road, Suite 3, Summerville, SC, 29483

Overview from around the web 1988 Grand Banks 46 Classic

Customers consistently praise the 1988 Grand Banks 46 Classic for its timeless design, exceptional craftsmanship, and robust performance

Many owners highlight its spacious layout and inviting living areas, making it an ideal choice for extended cruising and leisurely weekend getaways. The solid construction of the Grand Banks 46 is often a point of admiration, with many users noting its seaworthiness in various conditions. The reliable twin-engine configuration not only enhances maneuverability but also provides peace of mind while navigating. Additionally, boaters appreciate the practicality and functionality of the galley and staterooms, as well as the abundant natural light provided by the large windows. Many reviews emphasize the supportive community of Grand Banks owners, who share their experiences and tips, further enhancing the joy of owning this classic vessel. Overall, the Grand Banks 46 Classic remains a beloved choice for those seeking quality and elegance in a yacht.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 1988 Grand Banks 46 Classic is a respected name in the world of cruising yachts, known for its distinctive design and sturdy construction. Here are some pros and cons to consider:

Pros

Timeless Design: The Grand Banks 46 Classic boasts a traditional aesthetic with its beautiful mahogany woodwork and classic lines, appealing to those who appreciate nautical heritage.

Build Quality: The boat is constructed with high-quality materials, including solid fiberglass and a robust hull design, ensuring durability and stability on the water.

Spacious Interior: With its generous layout, the 46 Classic offers ample living space, featuring multiple cabins, a full galley, and a comfortable saloon, making it ideal for extended cruising or family trips.

Positive Handling: Its semi-displacement hull design provides good fuel efficiency and a comfortable ride over both calm and choppy waters, suited for various cruising conditions.

Reputation: Grand Banks has a strong reputation for longevity and resale value, and the 46 Classic is well-regarded among boating enthusiasts for its performance and reliability.

Strong Community: Owners often benefit from an established network of enthusiasts, offering support and resources for maintenance, upgrades, and social gatherings.

Cons

Age-Related Maintenance: As a vintage model from 1988, potential buyers should be prepared for maintenance considerations that come with older boats, including engine and equipment updates.

Limited Speed: While the 46 Classic performs well, its semi-displacement hull means it may not be as fast as modern, planing hull designs, which might be a consideration for those seeking speed.

Fuel Consumption: While fuel-efficient for its design, the 46 Classic may not meet the expectations of those looking for the latest in efficiency technologies found in newer vessels.

Cost of Upkeep: Owning a Grand Banks can involve significant upkeep costs, including maintenance of the engine, electrical systems, and the wooden components of the interior.

Docking and Maneuverability: Its size may pose challenges in tight marina spaces and require experience when maneuvering, especially for novice boaters.

Less Modern Amenities: Compared to contemporary models, the 46 Classic may lack some modern conveniences and technology features, necessitating potential upgrades for those who prioritize high-tech solutions. Ultimately, the Grand Banks 46 Classic remains a beloved choice for those who value classic design and seaworthiness, but it is essential to weigh these pros and cons carefully based on personal preferences and boating goals.

Made For

The 1988 Grand Banks 46 Classic is perfect for seasoned boaters and newcomers alike who appreciate tradition, quality craftsmanship, and timeless design. Ideal for families and couples seeking to embark on extended cruising adventures or those looking to enjoy weekend getaways, this classic trawler boasts spacious and comfortable accommodations. With its renowned stability and fuel efficiency, the Grand Banks 46 is suitable for both experienced navigators and those just beginning their maritime journey. Its elegantly crafted interior, equipped with all the necessary amenities, ensures that every outing is as enjoyable as it is comfortable. Enthusiasts of classic yachts will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and the solid construction that Grand Banks is celebrated for. Whether you're exploring coastal waters or relaxing in a serene anchorage, the Grand Banks 46 Classic is designed to provide a reliable and pleasurable boating experience for everyone on board.

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