1997 Grand Banks 46 Europa – “Salty Spirit”
Location: Seabrook, Texas
Broker: Burke Devereux – Little Yacht Sales
📞 (281) 734-6625 | ✉️ burke@littleyachtsales.com
🎥 Full YouTube Walkthrough Video attached !
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Experience the Grand Banks Legacy – Own the Dream
Step aboard “Salty Spirit,” a 1997 Grand Banks 46 Europa that embodies the very essence of craftsmanship, confidence, and timeless beauty.
Built by American Marine Ltd. and designed by Ken Smith, this model remains one of the most sought-after trawlers ever produced — prized for her refined teak joinery, balanced hull form, and legendary seaworthiness.
She’s everything a true yachtsman desires: stability, safety, simplicity, and enduring style.
Equipped with Caterpillar 3126 diesels, Naiad hydraulic stabilizers, and Sleipner bow thruster, “Salty Spirit” delivers exceptional handling whether cruising offshore or easing into a tight slip. With effortless control from her twin helm stations, this Grand Banks makes every voyage feel calm, confident, and deeply enjoyable.
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Vessel Overview
• LOA: 46’ 0” Beam: 14’ 8” Draft: 4’ 3”
• Displacement: ~39,000 lbs
• Fuel: 900 gal Water: 315 gal Holding: 50 gal
• Builder: American Marine Ltd. (Malaysia)
• Designer: Ken Smith
• HIN: GNDF0188K697 Official #: 1051367
• Port of Registry: Seabrook, TX
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Power & Performance
• Twin Caterpillar 3126 Diesels (420 HP each) – 3,020 hours
• Twin Disc MG-5061A Transmissions (2.47:1) – Smooth shifting, reliable
• Northern Lights 12 kW Generator (3,875 hrs) – Quiet, efficient, robust
• Naiad Stabilizers – Keep her level and steady in beam seas and following swells
• Bow Thruster– Effortless low-speed control and docking confidence
• Bennett Trim Tabs – Optimize ride comfort at any speed
• Dual Racor Fuel Filters for redundancy and clean fuel delivery
• LasDrop Dripless Shaft Seals for dry, clean bilges
Result: A beautifully balanced trawler that cruises smoothly, quietly, and confidently — even in challenging conditions.
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Accommodations & Layout
Inside, “Salty Spirit” feels like home afloat — warm teak joinery, panoramic salon windows, and the craftsmanship Grand Banks is known for.
• Forward Master Cabin with V-berth and private head with separate shower
• Guest Cabin to Port with adjacent guest head to starboard
• Spacious Salon with comfortable settee, full galley up, and lower helm
• Aft Deck Access through double teak doors — seamless indoor/outdoor flow
• Air Conditioning: Two 16,000 BTU Dometic self-contained systems
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Galley & Domestic Systems
• Princess 120 V Two-Burner Stove
• SeaFrost Refrigeration: (2) Refrigerators + (1) Freezer (120 V)
• Vitrifrigo Drawer Refrigerators/Freezers on Flybridge
• Whale 20 gal Water Heater
• Matrix Watermaker (not tested)
• Dual Vacuflush Heads – Reliable, clean operation
• Fresh Water System: 315 gal total via three aluminum tanks
• Holding Tank: Fiberglass with Y-valve and macerator discharge
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Electronics & Navigation
• (3) Garmin 5212 Touchscreen GPS/Chartplotters with 48 nm Radar
• Raymarine ST7002 Autopilot (Type III Hydraulic Pump)
• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF
• All Navigation & Anchor Lighting Operational
• 12V Spotlight & Overhead Spreader Lights
Everything is functional, intuitive, and familiar, designed to keep navigation safe and straightforward for short-handed or family cruising.
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Electrical & Systems
• Xantrex 150 Amp Charger / 3000 W Inverter
• (4) 8D AGM Batteries + Dedicated Gen Start Battery
• AC/DC Panels Original Grand Banks with Updated Protection
• Lighting Throughout – Most Converted to LED
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Deck & Exterior
• Teak Decks in Fair Condition – Service as desired
• Fiberglass Superstructure & Paint in Above-Average Condition
• Flybridge Bimini & Full Enclosure – Excellent Shape
• Lofrans Tigress 12 V Windlass (Operates from Both Helm Stations)
• Walker Bay RIB Tender with Honda 20 HP Outboard (2021)
• 120 V Davit System for Easy Launch/Recovery
• Wide Side Decks & Teak Cap Rails – Safety and style combined
Highlights
✅ Twin Caterpillar 3126 Diesels – Reliable, Efficient, Proven
✅ Northern Lights 12 kW Generator
✅ Naiad Stabilizers for Offshore Comfort and Confidence
✅ Bow Thruster – Dock Like a Pro
✅ Garmin Touchscreen Electronics + Raymarine Autopilot
✅ Rich Grand Banks Teak Interior & Europa Deck Design
✅ Dinghy, Davit, Air Conditioning, and Updated Systems
✅ Bottom job 11/24
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Own the Dream
“Salty Spirit” represents the pinnacle of Grand Banks craftsmanship and enduring reputation for quality. She’s elegant yet practical, powerful yet forgiving — the kind of yacht that inspires confidence from the dock to distant horizons.
For the couple or family who values safety, stability, and grace, this is more than just a boat — it’s the realization of the cruising dream.
Come step aboard.
Feel her stability.
And own the Grand Banks legend that never goes out of style.
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📞 Contact Burke Devereux
Little Yacht Sales – Clear Lake / Seabrook, TX
📱 (281) 734-6625 ✉️ burke@littleyachtsales.com
🎥 Full YouTube Video Walkthrough!
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
