Grand Banks Alaskan 49

The Grand Banks name is synonymous with high-quality motor yachts built in the style of American commercial fishing boats. Founded in 1956, the company began building yachts in Hong Kong before moving production to Singapore. Today, they still produce high-quality motor yachts with the recognisable style and the same high standards, using the finest materials for which the brand has become known.

The Grand Banks Alaskan 49 differs in style from the other Grand Banks models of the time, drawing inspiration from the designs of commercial fishing boats operating in the waters off America’s north-west and the Alaskan coasts. The high, flared bow is designed to punch into larger waves, throwing the water outboard and providing a more comfortable passage for the crew.

Hull number 54 of the Alaskan 49 build series, ALASKAN STAR has been in the same family ownership since 1978, a cherished member of the family and a familiar sight around the coast of Scotland. Wintered ashore, undercover, she has benefited from a proactive and continual maintenance regime. Her spacious interior provides an open-plan saloon and galley at deck level. Elevated wheelhouse with additional seating and skippers berths. Comfortable below-decks accommodation for six, across two cabins.

Now reluctantly for sale as the current generation of owners look to move to different projects. This lovely classic trawler yacht is now available for immediate viewing on her berth in Kip Marina.

CONSTRUCTION

Hull Construction:
Traditional American fishing boat style hull shape with flared bow sections
Full length wood keel
Yacal Structural timbers and frames
Carvel planking
Mahogany planking throughout
Traditional style varnished transom
Silicone bronze fastenings throughout
Underwater planking stripped back to barewood in 2017 for full inspection, report available on request.
Topsides finished in single-pack white gloss paint spring 2026
Underwater hull coated with Hempel antifouling applied spring 2026
2024 and 2017 surveys available on request

Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Marine ply subdeck
Laid teak decks to finish foredeck, side decks and aft deck
Plywood superstructure with varnished teak/mahogany trims
Superstructure finished in single-pack white gloss paint
Wheelhouse and cabin top sheathed with GRP and finished in blue non-slip deck paint

Keel & Rudder:
Yacal wood keel running the full length of the hull
Twin cast bronze rudders
Rudders dropped, inspected and glands re-packed 2021

MACHINERY

Port Engine:
Ford Lehman 2714E
120hp
6-cylinder, in-line, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled
Borg Warner hydraulic reversing marine gearbox
Morse twin lever engine controls
Racor primary fuel filter units

Starboard Engine:
Ford Lehman 2714E
120hp
6-cylinder, in-line, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled
Borg Warner hydraulic reversing marine gearbox
Morse twin lever engine controls
Racor primary fuel filter units

Maintenance & Performance:
Engine last service winter 2025/26
Both engines had top-end overhaul and injection system overhaul around year 2000
Engine hours estimated to be between 3,500 hours and 4,000 hours
Cruising speed 8kts
Fuel consumption approximately 12ltrs per hour at cruising speed
Propulsion & Steering:
Stainless steel propeller shafts
Shafts drawn for inspection in 2017
Traditional type stuffing gland on rubber-mounted hose
Bronze, three blade fixed propellers
Single station, cable driven steering system
Traditional spoked teak wheel

Stabiliser:
Vosper Thornycroft MaxiFin Stabilisers
Hydraulic drive, independent pumps for port and starboard stabilisers
Hydraulic pumps driven from port engine

Autopilot:
Neco Autopilot system (not reliable)
Neco drive unit, driving through cable steering system

Generator:
Onan 11MDKBN-5873E marine generator
230VAC, 11.5KVA, 1500RPM
Marinised Kubota 4-cylinder diesel engine
Remote control panel for generator in wheelhouse

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
12VDC onboard power supply
230VAC Shore power / Generator supply
110VAC Domestic shore power

Shore Power:
Extension lead to connect to shore supply
Consumer unit
110VAC drop down transformer
110VAC powering domestic lighting, water heater and battery charger
230VAC powering 3-pin UK sockets

Battery Banks:
Engine Batteries – 2x 12VDC, 220Ah, lead acid (2026)
Domestic Batteries – 2x 12VDC, 220Ah, lead acid (2026)
Generator Battery – 1x 12VDC, 180Ah, lead acid (2026)

Charging:
Charger #1 – American Marine Automatic Battery Charger, 110VDC – 12VDC, 40amp
Charger #2 – Noco smart charger, 230VAC-12VDC, 20amp

Alternators:
12VDC alternators mounted on both engines.

Other Electrical:
Windscreen Wipers – Fitted to all three forward-looking wheelhouse windows
Searchlight – Francis Marine search light with mounting points on port and starboard sides of wheelhouse
CCTV – Engine space CCTV system with monitor in wheelhouse

PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS

Fresh Water:
Pressurised hot and cold water system throughout
Mixer tap in galley
Mixer tap in both heads
Dedicated shower fitting in master cabin en-suite
Deck wash tap in cockpit
Hot water provided from engine cooling water or 110VAC immersion heater

Salt Water:
High capacity pump driven off starboard engine
Outlet on foredeck

Bilge Pumps:
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump – manual and auto switching
High Capacity Bilge Pump – powered from starboard engine, also serves as deck/anchor wash

TANKAGE

Fuel:
Four diesel tanks
Tank construction mild steel
Fuel tanks cleaned externally and painted in 2017
Total fresh water capacity 2,440ltrs

Fresh Water:
Twin fresh water tanks
Tank construction mild steel
Total fresh water capacity 1,130ltrs

Calorifier:
Insulated tank, approximately 60ltr capacity
110VAC immersion heater

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

In Wheelhouse:
Depth – B&G
Speed/Log – B&G
Wind – NASA Clipper
GPS – Magellan NAV6510
Radar – Raytheon Pathfinder SL70 with wheekhouse roof mounted, 2kw radar scanner
Magnetic Compass - Sestral

Communications Equipment:
VHF – Icom IC-M56 VHF
VHF – Sailor SP RT144

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
Cooker – Combi hob/oven & grill, 4 hot plates, 240VAC
Induction Hob – Single hot plate, 240VAC
Combi Microwave Oven - Panasonic
Fridge – 1978 Americana, upright fridge freezer, 240VAC
Double stainless steel sink
Mixer tap

Heads:
Toilet #1 – Lavac electric marine toilet
Toilet #2 – Jabsco manual marine toilet
Wash hand basins in both heads with mixer taps
Dedicated shower fitting over hip bath in master cabin en-suite
Plumbing in place for shower in forward heads, currently not connected

Heating:
Electric fan heating, in wheelhouse and saloon, 110VAC

Lighting:
Overhead lighting throughout accommodation, 12VDC
Reading lights in way of bunks in cabin, 12VDC
Chart working light in wheelhouse, 12VDC
Engine space lighting, 12VDC
Domestic lamps, 110VAC

Entertainment:
Alpine CD/Radio head unit
Speakers for stereo in saloon
230VAC Toshiba LCD TV in saloon

ACCOMMODATION

Summary of Accommodation:
Forward cabin with 4 single bunks
Forward heads
Master cabin with en-suite heads
Wheelhouse
Galley
Saloon

Accommodation Finish:
Traditional style motoryacht fit out.
Joinery work in teak all finished with a satin varnish
Teak parquet-style flooring throughout accommodation
Red fitted carpets in saloon and galley
Grand Banks breathable fabric headlinings
Fitted blinds and curtains for all windows in saloon area
Fitted blind for deck hatches in cabins

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Cabin:
Two single berths forward in traditional V-berth layout
Two additional single berths above in V-berth layout
Access to anchor chain locker forward
Standing room between berths aft with two drawers beneath aft ends of lower bunks
Standing room aft with drawer storage unit to port
Hanging locker to starboard, countertops above storage units
Bulkhead mounted mirror to port, aft of storage unit

Forward Heads:
Immediately aft of forward cabin to port
Countertop running fore and aft outboard with inset wash hand basin aft
Vanity lockers above countertop outboard with storage locker beneath countertop
Bulkhead mounted shower fitting currently disconnected.

Swept stair case providing access from accommodation level to wheel house, located opposite heads

Midships Cabin:
Accessed from forward stair well to wheel house or via companionway from forward end of galley
Double berth outboard to starboard
Storage lockers running the length of the bunk outboard, overhead, with book rack centrally
Four storage drawers beneath bunk, inboard
Standing room in board of bunk
Teak dressing table at forward end of cabin to port with original Grand Banks teak stool
Drawer storage unit to port, outboard of companionway steps aft, countertop above
En-suite head located to port side of cabin aft

Master Cabin En-Suite Heads:
Located to port side of master cabin
Standing room inboard forward
Countertop outboard forward with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap
Electric marine toilet located inboard aft
Hip bath outboard aft with dedicated, bulkhead mounted showerhead fitting
Range of vanity lockers above countertop level outboard with storage locker beneath countertop

Wheelhouse:
Located at the forward end of the superstructure and elevated above deck level
Doors providing access to port and starboard side decks
Helm station forward centrally with traditional teak spoked wheel
Swivelling helm chair mounted on sole aft of helm
Engine dash panels forward to helm station with engine throttle and gear controls mounted above, outboard to port and starboard
GPS and radar displays mounted outboard of helm station to starboard
Countertop wrapping around port side of wheelhouse with Sailor VHF mounted outboard to port with Icom VHF mounted above, overhead.
Selection of lockers beneath counter top to port side of wheelhouse
Swept companionway staircase running forward from starboard side of wheelhouse to access forward accommodation
Wheelhouse table and U-shaped wrap around seating to port side at aft end of wheelhouse
Pilot berth above settee level aft
Companionway steps aft to starboard to access galley and saloon
Corner cabinet outboard of aft companionway steps to store glasses

Galley:
Located forward of saloon to port side.
Galley open plan layout to saloon
U-shaped galley layout out with worktop wrapping around area
Built-in electric cooker and oven unit forward with infill section of worktop fitting over top when not in use
Double stainless steel sink centrally outboard
Thwartships worktop aft
Teak mug racks outboard of worktops, forward and aft of sink
Selection of lockers and drawers beneath worktop
Overhead lockers above forward and aft thwartships worktops

Saloon:
Located at aft end of deckhouse.
Double opening doors to access cockpit aft
L-shaped saloon settee wrapping around aft port end of saloon
Storage lockers beneath saloon seating unit
Adjustable height saloon table
Corner countertop unit aft to starboard with storage drawer and locker beneath
Four Grand Banks, teak occasional chairs in saloon
TV unit forward to starboard
Storage drawers and lockers in aft face of galley unit forward to port

DECK EQUIPMENT

Canvas Work:
Bridge Windscreen Cover - Blue
Tender Cover - Blue
Cockpit Cushions – Full fitted set in white
Anchor Windlass cover

Anchoring & Mooring:
Bower Anchor – 75kg CQR anchor on 90m chain rode
Kedge Anchor - 35kg CQR anchor on chain rode
Windlass – Neco electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum
Mooring Warps – Selection
Fenders – Selection
Boat Hook

Tender:
Tender – Avon Seasport RIB (2002)
Outboard – Yamaha 50hp (2002)
Deck Crane – Neco fixed head, manually swivelling, electric hoist.

General:
Centrally mounted bow roller on stemhead with anchor self-stowing in roller
Secondary bow roller offset to port for use when picking up a mooring
Deck mounted electric anchor windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum, chain self-stowing through hawse pipe
Deck mounted mooring cleats to port and starboard, forward, midships and aft, 6 cleats in total
Breakwater at aft end of foredeck, wrapping around wheelhouse, door to access foredeck to starboard side
Walk-around deck between break water and wheelhouse providing access to port and starboard side deck
Sidedecks stepped immediately aft of wheelhouse doors and running aft to cockpit at lower level
Cockpit spanning the full width of the transom with seating units outboard to port and starboard aft, storage within seat units.
Lifting hatch in cockpit sole providing access to lazarette and engine room
Steps to port side of cockpit to access deckhouse roof.

SAFTEY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

Navigation Lights:
Anchor Light
Steaming Light
Running Lights

Life Saving Equipment:
Liferaft – Seago 6 person cannister liferaft
Horseshoe Lifebuoy x2
DISCLAIMER
In this case we are acting as brokers only.
The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:

Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.
Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.
The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.