1985 Grand Banks 49 Classic Boat in Guilford, CT 06437 US

Purchased at the Newport Boat Show in the Fall of 2012 after major refit. Scroll below to view the extensive list of improvements. Owners have continued to maintain this Classic GB 49 as they received . Summer berth at Guilford Yacht Club in Conneticut where currently located enjoyed cruising the New England coast. Wintering in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Regretfully being offered for sale by the Family. A good home is important.In preparation for the sale HO Penn just completed a mechanical survey with oil samples..Satin finished teak interior in beautiful condition thru-out. Excellent exterior gel and paint. Brightwork has been maintained. Owner's Trip and maintenance log's on board.

Upgrades and Updates (2011/2012)

Approximately $500,000 has been spent by the current owners in upgrading and updating FIVE STAR including:

• New Wesmar Stabilizers with 7.5 sq ft oversized fins to maximize stability - gyro on flybridge
• New Wesmar Bow Thruster 13hp dual prop which provides maximum power in heavy current and wind to easily move the vessel
• New A/C unit in salon, three other A/C units rebuilt. All 4 with new electronic controls
• New A/C lines from engine room
• Bridge helm seat, custom designed, raised and stowable
• New 20kW Northern Lights Generator (with warranty)
• Sounddown generator compartment
• New plexiglass windscreen (flybridge)
• New custom plexiglass doors for showers in lieu of standard curtain
• New washer/dryer in custom teak enclosure in starboard guest stateroom
• New Princess top-of-the-line cooktop - ceramic
• New Sharp top-of-the-line steam convection oven
• Refinished port and starboard doors
• New plumbing (water lines) to sinks and showers
• New sinks and faucets in both heads
• New filter system for fresh water
• New macerator pumps and updating of head system
• New dual fresh water pumps
• New lighting - LED lights throughout the boat
• Over $10,000 in spares including spare props - stored in owner's warehouse unit in Aventura, FL
• Life raft recertified in 2011
• New Custom folding teak table ( on custom hi-lo stainless steel base) with 6 teak chairs with cushions on starboard aft flybridge.
• New custom marine mattresses in all staterooms by HMC (Hand Craft Mattresses)
• New varnish (10 coats) including 2 top coats of All-Grip Varnish
• Engines completely serviced and updated
• New dual Racor system for main engines
• New lines including chaff gear, snubbers, etc.
• New fenders, fender covers and custom padded fender holders
• Recent wax and detailing
• V-cool on all windows
• Changed both holding plate refrigerators/freezers to digital so they can be used as either refrigerator or freezer
• Refrigerator installed on flybridge with custom cover
• New Walker Bay 11' dinghy with console and new 20 HP electric start engine
• New custom wood blinds
• New canvas including full length bimini top with 1 1/4" stainless tubing, full enclosure using Makelon (Lexan type) panels, new weather cloth, special windshield covers, new hatch covers, dinghy cover
• New interior salon seating
• New headboard in Master Stateroom
• New cushions for flybridge seating
• New Custom Helmsman and Mate seat for bridge - can be stored under the seat when not in use
• New padded flybridge table cover
• New Custom retractable dinghy davit with compression base
• New Custom chocks for Walker Bay dinghy including stainless harness
• New Custom Stainless steel fender holders
• New Custom Stainless steel life raft holder
• Complete redo of mast including removal of 10', custom brackets for radars, satellite dome, GPS antenna, hidden wiring, etc. so that mast is remounted without support wires and freshly painted
• Swim platform maintained to new condition
• New Custom boarding ladder with custom steps at transom - folding with storage bag
• Boat completely rewired to 2011 standards including new forward and aft panels and breakers for shore power, new shore power cord, new alternator, reinstallation of battery charger, new Isolation transformer, new galvanic isolator, new electric panels, new batteries, new Xantrex inverter charger (Freedom SW 3000), bonding rewiring of boat, rewire A/C distribution panel, installation of special cable so inverter can run davit motor if generator fails, inverter bypass switch, galley stove power rewired
• New Fireboy system for engine room
• New engine room kill switch
• New digital readouts
• New GFI outlets
• All new batteries
• New 20 gallon hot water heater

ELECTRONICS (2011/2012):

• New 2 x Garmin 5212 chart plotters
• New Additional Garmin chart plotter
• New Garmin Depth Sounder (2012)
• New Garmin GMR 18HD radar
• Service second radar
• New XM Satellite Weather
• New Intellian Satellite TV 15" dome receiver
• New Clarion stereo system throughout boat
• New 5 x flat screen TVs
• New Garmin AIS
• Upgraded Autopilot
• New VHF on flybridge (2012)

DimensionsDisplacement: 60000Engines

Total Power: 300hp x 2
Cruising Speed: 10 knots
Max Speed: 12 knots

Tanks

Fuel: 1000 gals.
Fresh Water: 500 gals.

Salon

The main cabin area is large with the helm forward on the starboard side with easy deck access, and aft, the icemaker and storage area. Moving aft is an L-shaped settee located starboard with table offset from the centerline and two chairs opposite to port. There is a table located between the two chairs to port with drop leafs which can provide additional surface area. There is storage in the main dining table along with additional storage below. There are six sliding windows in this main cabin area to provide excellent ventilation. Screens roll to store against the bulkheads. A new flat screen TV (2011/2012) with DVD player faces the seating area.

Galley

Opposite to port is the L-shaped galley with storage both under the counters and in the overhead racks that drop down. Cold plate refrigeration type system and the refrigerator space are accessed via forward facing door in the L part of the galley. The separate freezer area is accessed via a door on the aft side of the galley bulkhead just forward of the chairs. The galley area features a large single stainless steel sink with Formica covers with wooden chopping block on the underside. The stove is a 3-burner electric stove and there is also a separate microwave oven.

• Princess 3-burner cooktop - Upgraded in 2011
• Sharp microwave/convection oven - Upgraded in 2011
• Drop-down lockers for dish/cup storage plus much other storage for dishes, pots, pans, food and utensils
• U-Line icemaker (New 2009)
• Grunert holding plate refrigerator and freezer with new digital controls (upgraded 2010) to allow one to choose whether to cool down to refrigerator or freezer temperatures.

Forward Staterooms

Forward of the companionway are two staterooms and the forward guest head. The forward stateroom features the standard spacious V-berth with separate filler. This cabin has a full set of drawers on the starboard side with a hanging locker offset to port and storage above both. An emergency ladder located behind the door allows emergency egress. Moving aft on the starboard side is the second guest stateroom featuring two single berths with large hanging locker between the two.

• Washer and dryer added to starboard stateroom in 2011 in custom teak cabinet below the forward single berth.
• New Flat screen TVs in each stateroom (2011)
• New custom mattresses in 2011 by HCM (Hand Craft Mattress)

Guest Head

On the port side is the forward guest head and stall shower. This head features a new sink and faucet and an electric Tecma head located against the aft bulkhead. There is also a separate stall shower located forward in this head with custom bifolding plexiglass shower door. There are two opening glass ports that provide natural light and good ventilation.

Master Stateroom

The Master Stateroom is aft and features a centerline Queen berth with new 2011 Hand Craft Mattress, an extremely large hanging locker on the forward port side of the stateroom, numerous drawers and cabinets for storage located port and starboard outboard and under the berth. New flat screen TV in 2011.

Access from the aft stateroom to the aft deck is gained by a stepladder up to a companionway with two doors and a sliding hatch. This ladder folds up and stores inside under the aft deck when not in use.

Master Head/Stall Shower

The ensuite Master head/stall shower is located at the forward starboard end of this stateroom and features a new sink with faucet (2011), countertop and Tecma fresh water head outboard to starboard. There is a large separate stall shower with new custom plexiglass bi-folding door. There are two opening ports for natural light and ventilation. Plenty of storage is available below the countertop and above.

Flybridge

She has a large flybridge with teak decking and fore and aft facing seats with storage below. She also has an L-shaped settee aft and to starboard with new custom teak hi-lo dining/cocktail table (2011) and six new teak chairs with cushions. New Custom Helmsman and Mate seat for bridge (2011) - can be stored under the seat when not in use. Custom bimini with enclosure (new in 2011). New refrigerator in custom cabinet (2011). New electronics in 2010/2011/2012 including flat screen TV.

Deck & Hull

On the main deck forward there are three large hatches for natural light and ventilation for each stateroom - each with new canvas cover.

All the way forward, the large anchor pulpit has two rollers carrying two anchors, both handled by her large Lofrans Falkon electric windlass. The upper handrail and the cap rails are varnished teak.

There are three entrances to the cabin area: one is forward on the starboard right side aft of the helm, the second is at the aft port corner of the wheelhouse and the third entry is a private entry from the owner's aft stateroom onto the stern deck.

FIVE STAR is equipped with three anchors: Fortress FX55 and 50 lb CQR plow on the pulpit and one spare Fortress FX37.

New custom UMT dinghy lift (2011)

Fresh water washdown at bow
New Walker Bay dinghy with outboard motor (2011)

Electronics/Entertainment

• New 2 x Garmin 5212 chart plotters (2010/2011)
• New Additional Garmin chart plotter (2010/2011)
• New Garmin GMR 18HD radar (2010/2011)
• New Garmin Depth Sounder (2012)
• New VHF radio (2012)
• Service second radar
• New XM Satellite Weather (2010/2011)
• New Intellian Satellite TV 15" dome receiver (2010/2011)
• New Clarion stereo system throughout boat (2010/2011)
• New 5 x flat screen TVs (2010/2011)
• New Garmin AIS (2010/2011)
• Icom M504 VHF (lower station). New 2009
• Icom 402 VHF with remote HM157 microphone (bridge). New 2008
• Robertson AP20 autopilot (lower station with remote on bridge) - updated 2011
• Danforth compasses (lower station and bridge)

Electrical

• Boat completely rewired to 2011 standards including new forward and aft panels and breakers for shore power, new shore power cord, new alternator, reinstallation of battery charger, new Isolation transformer, new galvanic isolator, new electric panels, new batteries, new Xantrex inverter charger (Freedom SW 3000), bonding rewiring of boat, rewire A/C distribution panel, installation of special cable so inverter can run davit motor if generator fails, inverter bypass switch, galley stove power rewired
• New LCD lighting throughout boat (2010/2011)
• New Fireboy system for engine room
• New Northern Lights 20kW generator (with warranty)
• New engine room kill switch
• New digital readouts
• New GFI outlets
• 110v and 220 volt AC from shore power or generator
• 12-volt DC ship's system
• AC/DC electrical panels
• New batteries in 2011 including: Engine start batteries consist of 3 8D's for the engines and generator and Two House Batteries - 8D - for the inverter. There is a Generator Battery 8D and Battery Parallel switch.
• 60 Amp 110/125VAC battery charger capacity for all three engine batteries AND new (2011) Freedom SW 3000 Battery Charger for the house bank. Dolphin 60 amp three-bank charger
• New Shore power cords (2011)
• Bow and stern dockside outlets forward and aft, for AC power, TV and telephone.
• Electrical is 50 amp, 125 VAC Two new (2011) 50 foot power cords
• Princess electric three-burner cooktop (new 2011)
• Sharp microwave oven (new 2011)
• U-Line icemaker
• Washer and dryer (in the guest room) in custom cabinet- new 2011
• Raritan 20 gallon hot water heater
• Grunert 120 volt AC refrigeration system with large freezer and new 2011 digital controls to allow choice of cooling temperatures
• Pressure hot and cold water system
• Generous storage in lockers, drawers and shelves
• Spotlight with controls on bridge and at lower station

Engine Room

The engine room can be accessed from the forward companionway area or the yacht. The stairs leading up to the main cabin area are hinged, lift up and lock in the lifted up position. The engine room itself features standing headroom and a totally separate insulated space for the generator. Access is also from a single hatch located in the floor in the main cabin with ladder descending into the engine room area between the two engines. A workbench is located between the main engines. Ample storage for spars.

• Four separate reverse cycle MarineAir air conditioners-Three CM12H 12,000 BTU and one CM16H 16,000 BTU - new A/C unit (2010/2011) in salon and all others have been updated.
• 3208T CATS, long life 300HP
• New Wesmar Stabilizers with 7.5 sq. ft oversized fins (2010/2011)
• New Wesmar bow thruster with dual props (2010/2011)
• Engine Alarm
• Engine Shut off
• Lube oil transfer system
• Raw water sea strainers
• Automatic Halon Fire extinguishing systems
• New Northern Lights 20KW Generator (with warranty)
• New Sounddown generator compartment
• Trim Tabs
• Glendenning engine synchronizer
• Racor filters
• Electric oil changing pump with manifold for three systems
• Raritan hot water tank
• Jabsco 31750 pumps.
• Two Tecma freshwater heads, new 2008

Features

Many spares,flagstaffs, flags, clocks etc.Spare props
Safety Gear
8-person Avon life raft
New Walker Bay dinghy with outboard engine (2011)