2003 Grand Banks 46 EUROPA

OVERVEIW

The Grand Banks Europa 46 is one of the most desirable models ever built by this quality shipyard; the two stateroom / two head arrangement with galley up and full walk-around decks is ideal for couples and families. Yanmar main engines are the preferred choice of power, highly efficient at displacement speed yet will deliver 20 knots when pressed. BLUE MOON has received superb care from her owners and is fully detailed and ready for her next adventure.  

MAIN FEATURES

Customized (enlarged) owner's cabin

Upgraded hardware package

Flybridge enclosure

Proper stairway to bridge deck

Fresh upholstery

Garmin radar / plotter at both helm stations

Varnish renewed 12/2020

Bow and Stern thrusters

Full sized washer & dryer

Easy maintenance engine room

Enduring Grand Banks quality

VESSEL WALK- THROUGH

Walk-through:

Sliding double teak and glass doors open to starboard, providing a clear opening of about 5 feet. Forward, and outboard of the lower helm station, a wing door leads to the starboard side deck. Three large, opening, screened windows provide additional natural light and ventilation. Sole is teak and holly, overhead is upholstered and has nicely grouped halogen lighting. To starboard are two barrel style chairs, and forward, a dry bar with ice maker. To port is an L shaped settee that will comfortably seat four, and aft, a built-in cabinet with drawers and cabinet storage provides an end table. The adjacent, teak, high-low table with folding top has an attractive holly inlay around the perimeter. The table functions well for dining and is properly secured. Features include:

Clarion speakers

4 Grand Banks reading lights

Halogen overhead lighting

MarineAir reverse cycle air conditioning with digital controls

Teak overhead handrail

Master Cabin

The master cabin, located forward, is comfortable and well appointed. There is abundant light and ventilation with five opening ports including optional forward-facing port and a large hatch above the berth. All hatches have Ocean Air shade/screens. The center Island Queen berth was moved forward in the custom plan creating more floor space, giving this area a larger feel. Aft to port is a built-in four drawer bureau with a shelved cabinet below. To starboard is a similar arrangement with a large cedar-lined hanging locker.

Master Head The master head is located on the port side aft, en suite to the master cabin with Vacu-flush toilet, and vanity with Corian countertop and polished stainless sink with Grohe single lever faucet. The cross-cabin shower opens from the master, aft to starboard; and opens aft again into the guest head, starboard. This is a generous space with adjustable-height Grohe showerhead, a fully varnished teak shower grate and teak shower seat.

Guest Cabin

Down three steps from the main deck are guest accommodations. To port is the guest cabin with twin berths arranged athwartships and between the berths is a cedar-lined hanging locker with a teak, louvered door. There are 4 drawers under the forward berth and 3 under the aft. Cabin sole is teak and holly. Joiner work is finished in a high gloss varnish. Window treatments are beautifully done, the cabin is lit with overhead halogen lighting and reading lamps.  

Guest Head and shared shower is across the companionway from the guest cabin with a Vacu-flush toilet which doubles as a day head. 

Galley

The galley is located forward and to port side with Cameo White Corian countertops. The refrigerator is both front and top loading, freezer is top loading, both with SeaFrost refrigeration gear (new 2015). Doors are double gasketed. The Dual-fuel Seaward cooktop is concealed by a drop-down, stainless steel lined cover, including two electric and two propane burners, allowing food prep without generator. Below the cook top is a Sharp Carousel microwave oven. The sink is an under-mounted stainless steel unit with a Grohe fixture. Under the sink are three drawers and waste receptacle locker, and under the convection microwave is a deep drawer for pots and pans. Forward under the chart flat is dedicated storage for plates, cups, etc. Pantry storage is available in two teak, hanging cabinets above the refrigeration systems, and in the deep drawer under the adjacent helm seat.

Lower Helm

The lower helm is forward to starboard in the main cabin. All controls, instruments and gauges are within easy reach, a large, bolstered helm seat provides excellent support for seated or standing operation. Wing door lets the skipper immediately onto the deck.

• LOWER HELM EQUIPMENT:
• Panish Engine Controls
• Flo-Scan Fuel/Tac meters
• Glendinning synchronizers
• Sidepower 24V bowthruster controls
• Stern thruster controls (thruster new 2013)
• VDO engine instruments
• VDO rudder angle indicator
• Richie magnetic compass
• Grand Banks windlass control panel
• Grand Banks alarm panel
• Computank tank monitor
• Seaward propane shut off control
• MarineAir reverse cycle air conditioning
• Windshield wipers with washer 
• Bennet trim tab controls
• Whale Gusher emergency hand pump
• Fireboy carbon monoxide alarm
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• ELECTRONICS:
• Garmin 7612 Radar/Chart Plotter (2015)
• 24" Garmin raydome antenna
• RayMarine ST 60 Depth, Speed, (2) Wind indicators and Tri data gauge
• RayMarine 120 WASS Receiver
• Simrad AP 22 R Autopilot with second station
• Ray Marine 230 VHF with second hand set
• KVH TracVision 4 Satellite TV with DSS receiver
• Ray Marine NMEA Seatalk interface box
• Xantrex Link 1000 battery status indicator with charger control
• Hart 3000 Watt Inverter

Flybridge

• FLYBRIDGE EQUIPMENT:
• Richie Powerdamp compass
• 11 HP Sidepower bowthruster control
• Stern thruster control (thruster new 2013)
• VDO engine instrumentation
• VDO rudder angle indicator
• Panish engine and gear controls
• Bennent trim tab controls
• Glendinning engine synchronizers
• Grand Banks alarm panel
• DC outlet
• Up/down windlass control
• 2 Pompanette helm seats 
• Stainless Steel destroyer type wheel
• L-shaped settee
• Teak grate table
• Nautical structures 800 lb tender lift (hydraulic lift and extension/ electric winch)
• BRIDGE CLEARANCE: 25' 6" -mast up; 16' 6" -bimini up, mast down

ELECTRONICS:

• Simrad AP 22 autopilot control
• Ray Marine VHF marine radio with external speaker
• Garmin 7612 display with radar and plotter (2015)
• Ray Marine ST 60 wind instrument
• Ray Marine ST 60 digitaldepth sounder
• Ray Marine ST 60 speed log display
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Deck

Bulwark doors enhance boarding convenience and safely. Sturdy stainless-steel handrails line side decks. Electrical service and water can be supplied fore or aft. Forward, on the anchor pulpit is a Lofrans 1200 windlass with dual stainless rollers. The vessel’s working anchor is a 60 lb. CQR on all chain rode along with a Danforth lunch-hook and nylon rode.

In the cockpit a large hatch with gas lifts accesses the lazarette, laundry (full size GE appliances) and engine room. Flybridge access is via a molded FRP stairway with sturdy hand rails and teak treads allowing one to ascend with a beverage in each hand.

Engine Room

Engine room access is via deck hatches in the deck house or through a door forward in the lazarette/equipment room. Twin Yanmar 6 CX-GTE 465 HP engines are the preferred power,  she easily cruises at 17 knots. Aquadrive couplings reduce potential vibration. Fuel capacity is 900 gallons of diesel, 300 gallons more than the standard.  At 10 knots, burn is one mile per gallon; at 6.5 knots efficiency is 1.5 miles on 1 gallon. Engine room is neat, clean and well organized and shows a high level of maintenance. Dual Racor filters are mounted inboard of the engines and easily serviced. The 9 kw Onan generator with hard sound shield is mounted aft to starboard.

• Twin 465 Horsepower 6 CX-GTE Yanmar engines 2950 hrs.
• 9 KW Onan generator with sound shield - 1318 hrs. -
• Aquadrive engine coupling system
• Glendinning engine synchronizers
• Seaward stainless steel hot water heater (22 gallon)
• External fuel shut off valves
• Duel 900 Racor fuel filters, each engine
• Racor 500 fuel filter for generator
• Floscan fuel flow meters
• Reverso oil change system

Miscellaneous

• Novarania MX 360 DL Serial # PKD 14322 R303
• 40 Horsepower Yamaha 4 Stroke outboard
• Swim platform with transom steps
• Stainless Steel swim ladder
• Courtesy deck lighting
• SPURS line cutters
• Master holding tank - 50 gallons w/ gauge
• Guest holding tank - 29 gallons  "   "
• GE full size, front loading washing machine and dryer
• Hart 3000 watt inverter
• Back up fresh water pump with bypass
• 800 amp hour battery bank for house system
• Separate engine start batteries 
• Separate generator start battery
• Spare set propellers
• Covers for most exterior varnish including cap rails
• 3 sided flybridge enclosure with 5 zip outs
• Full bimini and bimini extension
• Flybridge weather curtains
• Tender cover