1988 Grand Banks Heritage Classic Trawler

Hull & Deck

Solid fiberglass hull with quarter guards, blue boot top. The bottom is finished in red ablative antifouling. Bottom has been blasted and epoxy coated by previous owner. 

Wide side decks with teak over fiberglass. Varnished teak cap rail and other trim with teak safety rails and bronze cleats and chocks. Large lazarette aft. Up two steps to the aft cabin top, three steps to the flying bridge which features the traditional Grand Banks fore and aft facing bench seats with storage under. 

• 2019 Vetus bow thruster by East Coast Thruster in NY. 
• Maxwell electric windlass 2003.
• 44lb Rocna anchor with 140' 5/16" hi-test chain.
• Second Anchor 22lb Danforth with 40' chain and 200' rode.
• Mantus anchor bridle.
• Salt water wash down forward.
• Fresh water wash down aft.
• All window frames refinished in white yacht coating 2022.
• 6 new fenders, with Sunbrella rail hanger, 6 new 5/8" braided docklines.
• Transom shower.
• Exterior covers for all windows in blue Sunbrella and Textaline covers for the Salon windows as well.
• Screens for all windows.
• Aluminum Mast & Boom.
• Spreader lights.
•  Navy blue 3/4 bimini with flybridge enclosure. 
• Wind screens around flybridge rails.
• All new flying bridge cushions 2014.
• Navy Blue flying bridge cover and transom cover; also, blue covers for forward and aft hatch.
• Full batten riding sail and cover.
• Kato stainless steel davits.
• Dinghy chocks on aft house top (not presently used).
• Fender Boards.
• Emergency tiller.
• 4 new automatic PFD's.
• 8 PFDs.
• Flare Kit.
• Lifesling.
• Horseshoe lifering.
• Radar reflector and lightening arrestor.
• EXCLUSIONS: 2 kayaks, Fortress anchor, red microwave.

Tankage: 

Fuel: 400 gallons in 2 painted mild steel tanks.

Water: 185 gallons in 3 new poly tanks.

Holding: 30 gallons in poly tank with y-valve and 12V macerator.

Engine & Mechanical:

1988 Single Caterpillar 3208NA, 210 hp V-8 diesel, FWC. Engine turns a four bladed propeller on 2" shaft through 2.5:1 Twin disc reduction gear. The yacht can be cruised at speeds of up to approximately 8.5 kts and shows 7,564 hours.  These engines are rated for over 15,000-20,000 hours at full cruise. Cruising speed: 8 knots @ 2250 RPM; Maximum speed: 10 knots @ 2800 RPM.

• Twin Disc transmission.
• John Pride performed 1000 hour service Spring 2023, with oil samples taken; new oil coolers at that time.
• 17' long 2" S/S shaft reconditioned by Billings Diesel in 2023.
• 4 bladed 26 x 18 prop reconditioned by Nautilus in 2020.
• Bronze stuffing box repacked 2023.
• Morse engine controls.
• Dual Racor fuel filters.
• 12 volt engine room lighting.
• Spur cutters on shaft.
• Electric macerator pump.
• "Scan" holding tank monitor.
• 3 Cruise Air reverse cycle air conditioning systems - three zone.
• Two new high capacity Rule bilge pumps, 2023.
• New manual bilge pump, 2023.
• High water alarm and light for high water in bilge, 2023.
• Extensive engine spares kit.
• Spare pumps for each system requiring one (e.g. macerator, water pump, air conditioning, spare alternator etc.).
• Rebuilt all bronze seacocks.
• Greased and inspected steering cables every year.
• New cutlass bearings 2023.
• New maine engine mounts 2023.

Electrical:

Both 12 Volt and 110 Volt service with a Prosine 1800 watt inverter handling lighter loads when off the dock while a 8kw Onan genset showing 1200 hours.

12 Volt system:

• Switch panel with circuit breakers.
• 120 amp Powerline alternator with Balmar 3 stage voltage regulator.
• 2023 6-6V lead acid batteries for house. 
• 2022 1 lead acid 8D battery engine start.
• 2022 1 Group 27 lead acid Generator start.
• Victron battery condition monitor.
• Spare breakers.
• New 12V outlets for upper and lower helms.
• 2-50' 30 amp shore power lines.
• Extensive electrical upgrades on house/start battery wiring 2023.

110 volt system:

• Switch panel with breakers.
• Volt & amp meters.
• 50 amp shore power connection.
• 50 amp 50' shore power cord.
• 11 Outlets.
• Water heater (also engine supp.) 2004.
• New 40 amp Xantrex battery charger.
• 2011 Prosine 1800 watt inverter.

Accommodations: 

Accommodates up to five in two staterooms and the salon in a modified Grand Banks layout. Beautiful varnished teak joiner work throughout with some painted panels in the staterooms finished in linen white. The attractive cabin sole is teak parquet and is also varnished. The interior is bright and airy with 360 degree visibility with numerous windows and hatches. There are brass swivel reading lamps at each berth as well as several teak framed overhead lights. There is also 3 zone reverse cycle air conditioning (heat or cooling).

Starting forward is the Guest Stateroom with 6'6" vee berth, six drawers and a locker below the berth, and a large hanging locker aft of the port vee berth. The hull is lined with varnished teak ceilings and  custom bookshelves P&S. Adjoining the forward stateroom is a private Guest Head featuring a marble-like vanity and sink with H&C pressure water, and an ensuite shower with separate sump, manual W.C. plumbed via a Y-valve to the holding tank. There is a louvered teak door and sliding overhead teak hatch for privacy to this forward cabin.

Up three steps with side doors to port and starboard decks is the Main Salon with Galley to port and Lower Helm Station to starboard. The Main Salon features a 6'6" L-shaped settee to starboard. Forward of settee is a storage cabinet with drawer and cushioned top. There is a Grand Banks teak drop leaf table with silverware drawer, and bottle storage below.  Opposite the L-settee is the port side door, and a custom cabinet housing a top loading freezer compartment.

The Galley is to port with refrigeration box fitted with SeaFrost 12 volt refrigeration system. The original stove was removed in '97 and upgraded to a three burner Princess propane stove with oven with two 20 pound LPG cylinders mounted in vented locker on flybridge. The galley has a pull out cutting board, and four drawers and two lockers. Opposite the range is the convenient tip out trash bin. Single basin stainless sink with pressure H&C water, separate faucet with filtered potable water and third faucet with manual salt water pump.

Aft and three steps down, is the Owner's Stateroom with a double berth 4" wider than the standard Grand Banks double, to starboard. Below the berth there is excellent storage three cargo drawers. On centerline is a bureau with nine drawers and hideaway steps to egress through the aft companionway. To port is a single berth with storage under in 3 drawers; built in 12V and 110V lighting.

Forward and to port is a large hanging locker with shelf and automatic light. To starboard is the Master head featuring a separate stall shower, marble-type vanity and sink and new 2023 manual W.C. plumbed via a Y-valve to the holding tank.  Unlike the standard boats the owner has added a hatch over the shower compartment.  An additional improvement is a diverter valve that recirculates the hot water as it warms to save water, while one waits for it to warm for the shower.

THIRD REEF is highly detailed and well maintained throughout.

• All new interior upholstery, curtains and cushions 2014, light blue Ultrasuede in the main salon is recent.
• Interior has recently been re-varnished and re-painted, cabin soles get a coat of varnish as needed.
• Xintex propane sniffer/alarm.
• Seaward electric propane solenoid.
• All new LED lighting throughout; LED nav lights as well.
• Bose AM/FM/CD stereo & Bose speakers.
• Reverse cycle Air conditioning - three zone.
• 2 -10 lb propane tanks on flybridge.
• 4 new marine fire extinguishers, 2021,

Electronics:

Fully equipped upper and lower helm stations with full electronics and vessel controls. The electrical panels are located adjacent to the lower helm station. New folding helm Captain and First Mate seats.

 Lower helm:

• 2020 Garmin HD Radar & GPS Plotter 8610, with depth and Garmin VHF & Sirius weather 
• Chart chips for entire US East Coast & The Bahamas.
• Garmin Autopilot.
• Raymarine wind point & speed.
• Garmin VHF, GPS and DSC enabled.
• 3 Windshield wipers with washer.
• Horn.
• 4" compass.
• Airmar transducer.

Upper Helm:

• Garmin autopilot, HD Radar, 8610 Chartplotter, Sirius weather, Airmar depth, GPS and DSC enabled VHF, new VHF and AIS antennas all interfaced via NEMA 2000 network.
• Danforth 4" compass.
• Horn.

COMMENTS: THIRD REEF has had five caring owners. Her present owners purchased her in 2017 and have done many upgrades in preparation for doing The Loop. However, they were unable to go so THIRD REEF is completely ready to make the trip. Please take note of all the improvements - new batteries, Vetus thruster, 1000 hour service on her naturally aspirated 210 hp Cat, all new Garmin electronics, new cushions, new S/S Kato dinghy davits, new aft head, new poly water tanks, new cutlass bearings, new engine mounts, new zincs throughout and much more. Please come and inspect THIRD REEF you will not be disappointed. Thank you for your interest.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.