Grand Banks Classic for sale in Kemah, Texas United States of America

New Fuel Tanks (2019)

Vetus Bow Thruster (2014)

Dometic Turbo Air Conditioning/Heat Units

NorPro 10.7 kw Generator (2014)

Fuel Efficient Ford Lehman SP135 Naturals

Sea Frost Water Cooled Refrigerator and Freezer Systems (5/20)

Exterior Varnish Done May 2024

Borg Warner Velvet Drive Marine Transmissions Rebuilt (2014)

Lower Teak Decks Replaced (2010)

This is a high quality, classic yacht that has been well-maintained and is ready for the Great Loop and the Bahamas! She is as pretty as she is sound. Her fuel tanks have been replaced, window seals have recently been replaced, the lower teak decks were replaced in 2010, three AC units and her refrigeration were also recently replaced.

Moonshadow is an ideal boat for the Great Loop or the Bahamas. She is in excellent condition, and ready to go!!



See the full specs for more information and call the LISTING BROKER today!

From the owner:

Moonshadow has been in the Clear Lake area for many years and has been meticulously cared for by local yacht service providers including Y.E.S., True North and Mockingbird Marine.

Moonshadow was purchased by the current owners in 2021 and subsequently maintained and upgraded in anticipation of a Great Loop adventure. Intervening circumstances prevented this dream from materializing, but the boat is ready to go now for whatever adventures the next owners have in mind. There are user manuals and documentation for just about all original and updated systems as well as quick references for major systems developed by the current owner.

Mechanical and Electrical

The main access to the engine compartment is through the salon sole. There is also a door under the forward cabin access steps. This is a nice size space with good access outboard of each main engine. The generator is aft and center with fuel tanks outboard of that. The water tanks are aft in the lazarette. Moonshadow’s engine room is clean.

• Twin Ford Lehman 135 hp natural diesel engines
• Heat exchangers, oil coolers and transmission coolers were replaced on both engines
• Borg Warner Velvet Drive marine transmissions rebuilt in 2014
• Alternators on both engines rebuilt 2023
• Three Dometic Turbo AC/Heat units
• New Fuel tanks 2019 done locally by a highly respected, professional company
• AlgaeX fuel conditioners
• Dual Racor 500 fuel filters/water separators on both main engines 2022
• Vacuum gauges on main Racors
• Racor fuel filter/water separator on generator
• Grand Banks fuel management manifold system
• Reverso oil change system for port and starboard mains and generator
• Fuel polishing system—switchable between port and starboard tanks, rebuilt 2022
• VETUS bow thruster with new controls at upper and lower helms 2023
• Glendenning engine synchronizer
• 12v engine room blowers
• Water heater—port engine or AC power
• (3) Electric bilge pumps and one manual bilge pump
• New Octopus autopilot pump installed in 2022 
• NorPro 10.7kw generator 2208 hours, new in 2011 powered by Yanmar Diesel
• Victron 12v 40A charger for house and generator batteries
• For convenience, a 3000W Victron charger/inverter with a 380Ah battery bank (installed late 2022) provides power to the 110v cabin outlets and small appliances (including the microwave and ice maker) when disconnected from shore power and not running the genset. This was about a $5000 upgrade and worth every penny when camping overnight. You can heat breakfast in the microwave and make coffee without having to run the genset!
• Battery monitor/controller at lower station and via iPhone app installed 2022
• 4D AGM generator battery
• Two 8D 245Ah AGM batteries for house, engine start, windlass and bow thruster
• Battery selector switch
• West Marine battery combiner
• Fore and Aft 50 Amp Shore Power receptacles
• 50 Amp 30’ power cord
• Original 50 Amp fuses replaced with 50 Amp double breakers fore and aft (2022)

Electronics & Layout Lower Helm Station

The Lower Helm Station is to starboard in the salon and has an adjacent side door. This offers a great alternative to running the boat from up on the flybridge. 

• Vetus bow thruster joy stick
• 10’ Furuno Navnet V2 GPS MFD GPS/radar/depth/speed, camera
• 4’ Open array radar
• AIS receive and transmit
• Camera
• Raytheon ST6000 autopilot—controls replaced in 2023
• Icom IC-M100 VHF
• Datamarine depth
• Samsung DVD player
• VDO gauges and Danforth compass
• Glendenning synchronizer switch
• Morse cable shift engine controls
• NorPro generator control panel
• AC & DC breaker panel 
• Sea Arc battery charge indicator 
• Heart Interface Freedom inverter control
• Traditional teak steering wheel
• Door to starboard deck right at the helm. Port deck access just aft of galley

Electronics & Layout Flybridge

The Flybridge is accessed by steps on the port side. This area features great visibility and plenty of seating for guests.

• Vetus bow thruster joystick
• AIS send and receive 
• 17” Furuno chartplotter/radar/depth/speed/camera Multi Function Display (MFD) at upper helm station
• 4’ Open array radar
• Camera
• Furuno Navnet 3D GPS plotter radar
• Raytheon ST6000 autopilot—controls replaced 2023
• Morse engine controls and cable steering
• Raritan rudder angle indicator
• VDO gauges
• Standard Horizon Ecplise
• VHF radio
• Docking station for an iPad (iPad not included)
• Clairon stereo system with 4 speakers
• Standard hailer 
• Intercom system 
• Danforth compass
• Fireboy fire suppression system
• Grand Banks teak yacht table
• Sunbrella bimini top and weather cloths
• Flybridge enclosure with U zips
• Port & starboard forward and aft bench seats with storage below
• L-settee on aft flybridge with storage below
• Clear 80 mil vinyl replaced on enclosure of fly bridge 2023

Accommodations

The Main Salon can be entered from either the port or starboard side deck door. Once inside, you will find this to be a very comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining guests.

• Starboard side, L-shaped settee with a Grand Banks yacht table
• Portside straight settee with freezer cabinet aft
• Port, starboard and aft drapes on windows
• Bar storage areas with U-Line icemaker with water filter
• Teak parquet sole with area rugs
• Digital air conditioning control 
• 12v reading lamps and overhead 12v lighting
• 32" Flatscreen TV with Roku reciever

Master Stateroom

• A double size berth to starboard and a single berth to port with large floor space between
• Teak parquet sole
• 12v reading lights & overhead lights
• Numerous drawers including a large paper chart drawer
• Aft companionway hatch and door
• Book shelf racks
• Huge hanging locker with auto lighting
• Digital air conditioner control

Master Head

• Fresh water Vacu Flush commode
• Tank level indicator
• Cultured marble counter with sink
• Drawer and cabinet storage areas
• Separate shower stall with teak grate
• 12v lighting

Guest Stateroom

• V-berth arrangement with teak strake hull sides
• Overhead hatch
• 12v reading lamps
• 12v overhead lighting
• Hanging locker storage areas and drawers under berths
• Forward anchor locker access
• Digital air conditioner control 

Guest Head

• Fresh water macerator commode
• Cultured marble counter with sink
• Bulkhead-mounted shower head
• Curtain for shower area
• Teak grate sole
• Drawer and cabinet storage areas

Galley

The Galley is located portside and forward on the same level as the salon.

• All new Sea Frost water cooled refrigerator new 2020
• All new Sea Frost water cooled freezer new 2020
• Large stainless steel sink
• Lots of counter top area
• Princess 3 burner electric cooktop and oven
• Microwave
• Drawer and cabinet storage areas plus lift-up dish cabinet
• Overhead 12v vent

Ground Tackle

• Electric windlass with up and down switches at bow
• Scoop anchor and 250’ of chain
• 2 Additional Danforth style anchors with chain and rodes

Additional

• Approximately 500 gallons treated diesel in fuel tanks
• Saltwater washdown spigot at bow—new pump 2024
• Hot and cold transom shower 2023
• Magma 14” propane Kettle Grill with both high and low pressure regulators
• Kuuma Propane Grill
• Propane storage tube for spare 1 lb propane bottles
• 10’ Caribe RIB Dinghy is included
• 20 HP Yamaha 2-stroke out board motor not included—contact the Listing broker
• Custom teak tool chest in engine room with a variety of tools capable of handling most maintenance and repair tasks
• Supply of oil and filters for at least one change for all engines
• Spare zincs for hull, shafts, engine heat exchangers and transmission coolers
• Impeller Puller with spare impellers for engine water pumps
• Exterior teak hand rails, toe rails, eyebrows, and transom stripped to bare wood and revarnished – approximately 12 coats 5/2024
• Custom Sunbrella covers fabricated for hand rails and toe rails (2024) to protect varnish
• Moonshadow is equipped for extended cruising with a full suite of Furuno electronics, including AIS