Grand Banks 46 Classic
1987–2004
The Grand Banks 46 Classic is an extended-cruising flybridge yacht with a semi-displacement hull, twin diesel shaft propulsion and two- or three-stateroom arrangements. It provides more machinery space, payload and living volume than the 42 while retaining the traditional Classic profile and walkaround decks. Some engine packages allow moderate speeds above displacement cruising, with corresponding fuel use.
- Length
- 47.08 ft
- Beam
- 14.75 ft
- Draft
- 4.42 ft
- Hull behaviour
- Semi-Displacement
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Propulsion
- Shaft
- Engine configuration
- Twin Inboard
- Boat family
- Trawler
- Construction
- Fiberglass
Best for
- Experienced owners undertaking extended cruising
- Couples carrying frequent guests or substantial cruising stores
- Buyers wanting classic Grand Banks character with more speed and space
Trade-offs
- High dockage, haul-out, fuel and systems costs
- Large exterior teak and multiple onboard systems increase maintenance
- Three-stateroom and galley variations materially affect machinery access and living space
- Size and air draft limit marina and waterway choices
Known concerns
- No model-specific concern has been promoted to B-Atlas’s evidence threshold. This does not mean the model has no age-, condition- or hull-specific risks.
Inspection focus
- Confirm exact stateroom, galley and machinery arrangement
- Inspect teak decks, deck cores, windows and exterior joinery
- Inspect fuel tanks, exhaust, stabilizers if fitted and electrical systems
- Verify actual loaded displacement, clearances and haul-out requirements
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