1993 Grand Banks 49 Classic
$309,000
Boat in Bellingham, WA 98225 US
Built in 1993
49 Classic
2 Engines (Caterpillar, Caterpillar)
49 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Just lowered $40,000 - Time to go cruising!
The Elephant in the Room - Galley Down (and Why It Works)
Tortuga is our second Grand Banks 49. Our first had the traditional galley-up layout with the small third cabin, so we've lived with both configurations. Like many buyers, we initially saw galley-down as a compromise-until we cruised with it.
Yes, the galley-down layout gives up a side cabin. In exchange, it delivers a far more functional and safer galley, and transforms the salon into what it should be on a cruising boat: a true living room.
From real cruising experience, the galley-down proved to be a genuine advantage. It's located in the most stable part of the boat, with everything in easy reach for the cook, making it entirely practical to prepare meals underway. The space feels secure, supported, and comfortable-especially when conditions aren't flat calm.
Meanwhile, moving the galley down opens the salon dramatically. Instead of a mixed-use room, you get an open, relaxed space for reading, entertaining, and living aboard. For a two-couple cruising boat, we've found this layout to be ideal.
A Serious Cruising Platform
Tortuga is a safe, stout, stable Grand Banks, fully capable of taking you north to Alaska or British Columbia, or south toward Cabo. She is the only gyro-stabilized GB49 on the West Coast, and in actual use the gyro is transformative-providing a stable ride underway and even at anchor when needed, without the risks associated with fin stabilizers.
Navigation and situational awareness are first-rate. The Raymarine navigation suite includes large, modern displays with detailed charts, radar, and autopilot integration. A new 3-D depth sounder adds valuable confidence in tight passages and unfamiliar anchorages, while the conventional depth sounder remains in place for redundancy. A stern "backup" camera simplifies docking, and bow and stern thrusters remove much of the stress from close-quarters handling.
Ground tackle has been thoughtfully upgraded: a 55 kg Mantus anchor with proper swivels and 300 feet of chain on a heavy-duty horizontal Lofrans windlass, complete with chain counter and remote. A Bruce Claw secondary anchor with chain and rope rode is mounted and ready, and the anchor platform-an area known to need attention on GBs-has been replaced, reinforced, and properly reworked.
Systems That Have Been Thoughtfully Addressed
The engine room and onboard systems have been continuously upgraded, with attention paid to the known issues and long-term reliability. Steering was converted to hydraulic during the stabilizer and autopilot installation. A Hubbell isolation transformer protects against stray currents and galvanic damage while also conditioning poor shore power-something increasingly common in marinas.
Fuel systems were upgraded with tandem Racor filters on each engine, fuel fills were replaced and re-bedded, and tank tops properly reworked and protected. Extensive soundproofing in the engine room has resulted in noticeably quieter living spaces underway. Bilge pumps were replaced and upgraded with electronic sensor switches for improved reliability and reduced maintenance.
The props were replaced with CNC-machined bronze units, delivering excellent fuel efficiency; the original props are retained onboard as spares.
Equipment You Don't Often See Included
Tortuga carries equipment rarely found together on a boat of this size:
• A high-capacity Honda semi-trash pump capable of serious dewatering
• A stern-deployed drogue for offshore following seas
• Multiple anchors, including an emergency Fortress
• A full offshore six-person life raft
• A Highfield aluminum RIB with four-stroke Yamaha and wheel steering
• A replaced davit winch and upgraded communications gear
In Summary
This is a Grand Banks 49 that has been actively cruised, thoughtfully upgraded, and carefully maintained. The known issues have been addressed deliberately over time, with no shortcuts taken in the name of safety, function, and reliability.
Tortuga is ready to take you where you want to go-safely, comfortably, and economically.
Step aboard Tortuga, a beautifully maintained Grand Banks 49 Classic that embodies timeless elegance and seaworthy performance. With her iconic teak interior, spacious salon, and twin Caterpillar 3208 engines, she's built for both luxurious coastal cruising and extended offshore adventures. Tortuga features a generous three-stateroom layout, a fully equipped galley, and expansive outdoor deck spaces; perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful evenings at anchor. Whether you're seeking a dependable passagemaker or a stylish liveaboard, Tortuga is ready to set sail on her next adventure.
Tortuga is one of few galley down 49' Classics, and she is extensively equipped. She has been upgraded with gyro stabilization, bow and stern thrusters, new electronics and stainless steel handrails. This is truly an ideal Alaska cruising vessel. Come see for yourself!
- Twin Caterpillar 375hp - 4,690 hours
- Onan 20kW Generator - 2,561 hours
- Tomei/Mitsubishi gyro stabilizer ($125,000) ('21)
- Sidepower bow and stern thrusters
- Magnum 2000 watt Inverter/Charger
- 3 Zone Riello hydronic diesel furnace
- HRO-Horizon Oasis watermaker
- Raymarine Hybridtouch MFD's (3) ('20)
- Dometic Masterflush heads/bidet ('20/'23)
- Stacked Washer and Dryer in Aft Head
- Highfield center console w/ 25hp Yamaha ('21)
- Dual Racor Fuel Filters for each Main ('20)
- New ICOM IC-M502 VHF Radio with Remote HM-127 on Flybridge
- Two Grunert 110v Holding Plate Refrigerators
- Grunert 110v Holding Plate Freezer
Tortuga is a down galley layout with two staterooms that sleeps four comfortably, plus the settee sleeps one guest. The master stateroom is located aft and features a centerline queen berth. There are numerous drawers located under the berth and throughout the stateroom. An enormous hanging locker is located on the port side forward. The master head is located on the starboard side of the stateroom and features a Dometic Masterflush freshwater head/bidet, separate stall shower, stacked washer/dryer and plenty of storage. The guest stateroom is located forward and is a huge V-berth. The stateroom has ample storage with drawers below the berth and large hanging locker space with additional storage under the berth itself. Just aft on the starboard side is the guest head and shower. The head features a freshwater Dometic Masterflush toilet and separate stall shower and lots of storage space. The spacious salon features a large L-settee to starboard with storage below and a Grand Banks teak yacht table for dining. On the port side there is space for chairs on either side of the entertainment center with a new flat panel TV. There is a breakfast bar with two swivel stools. there are doors to access the side decks on both port and starboard. The lower helm station is located on the starboard side forward.
The galley is down and on the port side. The galley features stacked Grunert refrigerators, a countertop top loading deep freeze, a Force 10 3-burner propane stove/oven and a Sharp microwave oven. The galley is filled with lockers, cabinets and drawers for very convenient storage of all of your galley supplies.
- Two refrigerators Grunert 110v holding plate
- Grunert top loading freezer 110v holding plate
- Force 10 propane 3 burner stove/oven
- Trident propane control system
- Sharp microwave oven
- 20 gallon Torrid hot water heater
- 12v galley vent
- Paragon Sr 12v water pump w/extra large pressure tank
- (3) Raymarine Hybrid Touch 12" MFD's, 2 at lower helm, 1 on flybridge ('20)
- Raymarine autopilot both helms ('20)
- Raymarine depth sounder/fishfinder both helms ('23)
- Raymarine anemometer
- Brass clinometer "Castle" design
- New ICOM IC-M502 VHF radio with remote HM-127 on flybridge
- Standard Horizon Matrix AIS VHF on FB
- Sony stereo/CD
- Glendinning synchronizer dual station
- Brass Danforth constellation compass lower helm
- Starlink ('23)
- Pepwave/Peplink ('23)
The electrical system is both 110v and 220v. You can switch between the two with the use of a transformer allowing for travel to Europe.
- 20kW Onan generator - 2,561 hrs
- 2000 watt Magnum inverter/charger with remote at lower helm
- (8) Crown 6v 235 wet cell batteries for 940 amp house bank
- (2) 8D starting wet cell batteries for mains
- (1) Interstate Grp 24 wet cell genset start battery
- (2) Lifeline 4D AGM bow thruster batteries
- (2) Lifeline 4D AGM stern thruster batteries
- Hubbel Isolation transformer w/auto boost 15 kva - 50/60 hz - 50 Amp stern hookup ('20)
- Twin Caterpillar 3208TA 375 hp with block heaters
- Twin Disc MG 507-1 transmissions w/2.54:1 ratios
- Tomei/Mitsubishi gyro stabilizer ('21)
- Sidepower bow AND stern thrusters - new stern blades ('23) bow batteries ('23)
- Riello hydronic diesel furnace
- Watermaker HRO Seafari-Horizon 600 gallon/day - new filters and flush ('23)
- Two Dometic Masterflush heads ('20) (one w/bidet) ('23)
- Whirlpool stacked washer & dryer in aft head
- Upgraded to hydraulic steering ('21)
- Dual Racor fuel filters for each main ('20)
- Copper screen for SSB
- Oil change kit with new Reverso pump
- Outlets for electrical in engine room and lazarette
- Conquest props 28x28x4 blade (2020) spare Heng Shen props
- 2" stainless steel shafts
- Packing glands repacked ('21)
- Cutlass bearings ('21)
- 12v fans in engine room
- Fyrewatch FE241 fire suppression system in engine room
- Extensive inventory of miscellaneous spare parts, filters, and tools
- Engine belt guards ('21)
- Bilge pumps w/electronic sensors ('20)
- High water bilge alarm ('22)
The enormous flybridge features an L-settee on the starboard side with storage below. Forward and aft facing seats are located forward with storage below as well. Custom installed double Stidd helm seats. There is a full bimini top with enclosure. The bimini top frame has been custom built of high grade stainless steel and is welded at the connections to provide a substantially more sturdy bimini frame than normally found.
- New Highfield RIB 310 dinghy w/nav lights ('21)
- Yamaha 25 hp outboard ('21)
- 110v AC Nautical Structures pipe davit
- Twin Stidd double helmseats
- Revere Offshore life raft ('21)
- Shore power cord - 50 amp 50'
- Shore power cord - 30 amp 50'
- Windshield cover on the outside
- Small Lewmar hatch over aft shower
- Dickenson propane BBQ on flybridge
- Custom large FB table
- Dinghy chocks on aft cabin top
- Window screens on some opening windows and hatches
- Lofrans Falcon 12v windlass
- Mantus 55 kg anchor primary w/300' of 13mm chain
- Lewmar 66 lb claw anchor secondary
- Fortress storm/emergency anchor w/chain/rope rode in laz ('20)
- Chain stopper
- Pumps for dinghy
- Hot/cold transom shower
- Freshwater washdown aft w/shore water adapter
- Freshwater washdown forward for rinsing chain and anchor
- Flybridge dodgers
- Bimini top extended size with enclosure - Stamoid fabric/4 new panels ('21)
- Domende FB fridge
- Propane box with dual tanks ('21)
- Dewatering pump w/cover
- Stern line reel w/cover
- Pot puller w/cover
- Stainless steel hand rails
- Fish table on rail
- Foredeck locker
- GB deluxe swim ladder
- Pull down dive ladder
- Extra lines/fenders
- Bow pulpit removed/re-cored and reinforced ('20)
- Hull bead blasted and 2 coats of barrier coat then antifoul ('22)
- Revere 6-person life raft in canister on aft deck
- ACR electronic dual station search light
- EPIRB satellite, 406 - manually operated
- Two Type 3 inflatable life jackets
- Six foam life jackets
- Automatic fire extinguisher - FIRE WATCH in engine room
- Two fire extinguishers - KIDDE 10 b-c
- Manual bilge pump under lower helm seat
- Alert/locate deluxe kit with flares and launcher - under lower helm
- Signal horn
- Plastic sextant by PLASTIMO under lower helm seat
- horn replacement
- windshield washer switch to antifreeze
- blade replacement
- 12v receptacle aft
- antennae for internet mounted on fabricated frame and platform
- repair clasp for overhead louver at helm
- replace outlets x 10
- faucet replaced forward head
- insulating junction box starboard behind helm
- Fans for windshield, reversing, with switches on panel
- twin radio antennae installed Shakespear 23’
- shelf and net installed in engine room port
- shelf holder bars installed in E.R.
- fan guards acquired, painted, installed on engines
- new props (Challenger CNC high efficiency) painted and installed.
- prop boxes for old props as spares, mounted in gen compartment
- full filter replacement and service for H2O maker
- Water tank opened cleaned, and re-commissioned
- salt water anchor wash, high output pump new 2022
- all cutless bearings replaced.
- Racor filters replaced with marine grade x2 each side
- old toilets replaced with master flush Dometic macerators fore and aft. All old sewage hose removed and all new utilized.
- Bidet installed on aft head
- bilge pumps replaced, electronic switches installed
- high water bilge alarm installed
- Engine log desk installed in ER
- motion activated lights in cabinet spaces
- foot step repaired and improved at lower helm
- old anchor platform removed, re-cored and reglassed.
- New anchor—Mantus 55kg 300 ft chain rode marked, bitter end secured
- New secondary anchor—35 kg Bruce, with 25’ chain, and 5/8” nylon rode, secured
- Fortress storm anchor and rode stored in aft Lazarette
- Drogue and rode in aft Lazarette
- multiple spares obtained, including alternator, water pump, impellers, belts, fuses, filters
- all new (2019) Raymarine nav suite, with dual screens at main, single screen in pod on flybridge
- custom teak enclosures made for main cabin, NavPod for flybridge.
- Raymarine Autopilot
- rear-view camera with Raymarine setup
- New Raymarine radar
- New 2023 Raymarine stereo 3-D depth sounders with bottom profile display
- New secondary depth sounder with hard-wired displays in main panel and flybridge
- starlink marine mobile
- Pepwave router with 2 card slots
- Brnkl monitoring and alarm system installed
- Highfield dinghy with steering console, Yamaha 25hp outboard on power tilt frame all new 2022
- Tohmei stabilizer installed 2022
- hull bead blasted and two barrier coats applied, then anti-foul x 2. 2022
- interior lighting replaced with led daylight bulbs
- Salon chair tie-downs placed in floor, and chain ties fabricated
- Master cabin spackled and painted
- heads painted
- light blocking insulating curtains installed
- vertical bidirectional shades installed
- New 8D house battery installed port 2022
- New Hubble isolation transformer with auto-boost installed
- soundproofing installed
- ELCI fore and aft at power inlets
- auto release GPIRB installed
- flag halyards and spreaders installed on mast
- Stern tie mounted on rail
- Step teak removed, re-bedded and re-caulked
- Radar reflector installed
- boarding ladder emergency lanyard
- dive ladder installed
- new 2021 Life Raft. 6 person offshore
- propane locker replaced, new 11 gallon tanks x 2.
- New Lifeline 4D batteries x2 for bow thrusters. (June 2023)
- new blades for stern thruster
- Chain counter and remote, new solenoids for anchor windlass.
- Sound insulation engine room
- alarm panel soldered/repaired
- Salon chair
- Dive tanks
- Fishing gear
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/26 | Price decreased | $309,000(-11.5%) |
| 1/29/26 | Initial price | $349,000 |
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