Introduced in 1987, the Grand Banks 46 is now referred to as simply the Classic, a designation with which few knowledgeable boaters would dispute.
"Flyaway", is hull #84, andwith her elegant trawler profile and proven semi-displacement hull, is a true offshore passagemaker and a superb seaboat. Like all Grand Banks models this 46 Classic is an extremely well built yacht with exceptional engineering and a near-obsessive attention to detail. The teak cabinetry is flawless, the mechanical systems are first-rate, and the gel coat exterior is mirror smooth. Additional features include a fold-down mast, teak decks, and direct cockpit access from the aft cabin. The 46 Classic is known for her comfortable cruising qualities and her economical Caterpillar engines will cruise her at 15 knots at 2400 RPM. "
Flyaway" is a stabilized vessel ready for her new adventures.
Accomodations
"Flyaway" features the traditional 46 GB down galley arrangment. Up forward in the bow is a large vee berth sleeping area. It features abundant storage and a hanging locker. Moving aft from the bow located to starboard is a cabinet that features a stacked Whirlpool clothes washer and separate dryer. Next located to port is the galley area with lots of storage as well. Directly across is the Vacuflush head with separate shower stall. Going up three steps one enters the main salon. Located on the starboard is the lower helm station with optional helm seat. Aft of the helm is a custom built settee. It features aclassic drop-leaf table that allows the settee to slide out and make a nice double berth. Across are two custom barrel chairs. The settee also features a built-in icemaker. Unlike a pilot-house design and typical of Grand Banks visiblity is a superb 360 degrees out of all the salon windows. The aft stateroom features a nice size walk around queen berth. The Vacuflushhead and shower stall are split and located on each side of the stateroom. There is a large 6'' tall hanging locker for clothes and foul weather gear. Unlike the new 46 GB''s this one has the door going from the master stateroom to the aft cockpit area which is ideal for ventilation or as an escape route.
Galley The down galley features (2) cold plate refrigerators and a top-loading holding plate freezer. Additionally, the galley has a 3-burner propane stove w/oven, Emerson microwave,Black and Decker coffee maker,Seagull water filter, double stainless steel sink w/ spray attachmentand U-Line ice maker (in the salon). A separate locker forward of the guest head contains a Whirlpool washer & dryer.
Electronics & Navigation- Lower Helm:
- Robertsonautopilot
- NorthstarGPS Plotter
- FurunoRadar
- IcomVHF
- Video depth sounder
- Stereo system
- Cyber Home DVD player
- Danforth compass
- Glendinning Synchronizor
- Bennet trim tabs
- Rudder indicator
- Cell phone booster/tracking antennas
- Upper Helm:
- NorthstarGPS
- Lawrance video depth sounder
- Furuno radar
- Icom VHF
- Danforth Compass
- Datamarine speed/distance
- Glendinning Synchronizor
- Bennet trim tabs
- Rudder indicator
- Stereo system
- Standard Horizon Hailer
- Searchlight
Deck & Hull- Three station electric windlass w/ dual 45lb CQR anchors, all chain
- Extended teak swim platform w/ladder, and transom gate
- Bow pulpit w/rails
- 13'' Avon hard bottomdinghy w/8 hpYamaha outboard
- 8 man Liferaft
- Hot/cold shower aft, fresh/salt washdown fwd
- Teak decks and handrails
- Large lazarette storage
- Courtesy lights
- Bimini top - Navy
- Electric davit
- L-settee and table on FB w/ Navy covers
Mechanical & Engine Vessel has just had a thorough engine & generator service, including replacement of fuel pump, fuel lift pump, allimpellers, belts, air breathers and drain cocks.The heat exchanger tubes werecleaned, along with removal and de-scaling & cleaning of the transmission coolers.
- 24kw Onan generator w/4362 hours
- Trace 2512 inverter/charger
- 6 golf cart house batteries
- 2 8D start batteries
- Link 10 battery monitor
- Newmar 33Amp battery charger
- Engin fire alarms and Halon system in engine room
- 3 station reverse cycle A/C units
- Dual Racor fuel filters
- VacuFlush heads w/Tankwatch system
- Naiad stabilizers
- 20 gallon Torrid hot water heater
- Mechanical steering
- Trim tabs
- Dual fresh water pumps
- Boat Safe engine room heater
Broker''s RemarksInroduced in 1987 as the 46 Motor Yacht (and briefly marketed as a Cockpit MY), the Grand Banks 46 is now simply referred to as the "Classic," a designation few knowledgeable boaters would dispute. With her elegant trawler profile and proven semi-displacernent hull, the GB 46 is a true offshore passage maker and a superb sea-boat. Notably, her lines are exactly those of the smaller Grand Banks 42 Classic, and it''s difficult to tell the two apart from a distance. Most have been delivered with a two stateroorn, galley down floorplan with a queen berth in the aft cabin. . The full teak interior is extremely well crafted; both heads have separate stall showers; the engine room has five feet of headroom; and the walkaround decks are wide and well secured. (Note that the deckhouse tooling was changed at hull #43 in 1988 to provide slightly wider sidedecks aft.) A very popular model, twin Cat 375-hp diesels will cruise the Grand Banks 46 at 14-15 knots and reach a top speed of around 18 knots.
