1989 Grand Banks 46 Classic

Recent Price Reduction! Motivated Seller

Maximon represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of the most respected cruising yachts ever built. This 1989 Grand Banks 46 Classic is an exceptionally well-kept example of the model, combining the timeless lines and rugged construction Grand Banks is known for with attentive ownership and numerous thoughtful upgrades. Priced very competitively for today’s market, Maximon stands out as a tremendous value for anyone seeking a capable cruising yacht with classic style and proven reliability.

Configured with the highly desirable three-cabin, two-head layout, Maximon offers excellent privacy and functionality for extended cruising or comfortable liveaboard use. Both the forward and aft heads feature separate showers, and the boat is equipped with an onboard washer/dryer, making life aboard easy and self-sufficient. The interior is in excellent condition throughout, showcasing beautiful Grand Banks teak joinery, abundant storage, and the warm, inviting atmosphere that has made these boats so beloved among serious cruisers.

Power comes from twin Cummins 6BT 5.9M diesel engines, a respected and reliable power package known for durability and efficient cruising performance. Combined with the Grand Banks’ legendary hull design and a long list of mechanical and systems upgrades, Maximon delivers the confidence, comfort, and capability that have made the Grand Banks 46 one of the most sought-after cruising yachts of its era.

Over the years, she has seen great upgrades to the following:

Mechanical & Systems

• New propellers (original props included)

• Cutlass bearings and dripless shaft seals (2021)

• Larger bow thruster

• Digital RPM and fuel flow monitoring

• Engine room camera

• Electric meter to monitor shore power usage

Climate, Plumbing & Comfort

• Three upgraded Dometic A/C systems with digital controls (one per cabin)

• Webasto hydronic heat with individual digital controls for each cabin

• All plumbing systems updated, including VacuFlush toilets, faucets, and 10- & 5-micron water filtration

• Ice maker (fast and fully operational)

• Two new digital refrigeration systems installed in original cabinetry to preserve the classic aesthetic

Electrical & Electronics

• 50-amp shore power connections at both bow and stern

• Shore power connectors for virtually every conceivable hookup

• Chartplotter with 2025 charts, autopilot, and radar

• Three VHF radios (two at the lower helm, one on the flybridge)

• Forward- and aft-facing cameras with multi-week data storage

• Air horn with programmable signal blasts

Lighting & Deck

• All interior, exterior, running, spreader, house, cabin, and deck lighting upgraded to LED

• New reading lights in all cabins

• Tinted windows with snap-on nylon mesh house window covers

• Windlass with 45 lb CQR anchor and all-chain rode

• Additional custom stainless Danforth-style anchor with ~20’ chain and 275’ nylon rode

Entertainment & Outfitting

• AM/FM radios throughout, Bose surround sound

• VHS, CD, DVD players, satellite TV, and a large library of CDs and DVDs

• Galley fully equipped with oven, grill, microwave, electric skillet, toaster, and cookware (all as new)

• New propane tanks, fire extinguishers, bedding, pillows, and mattress covers (2023)

• New aft cabin mattresses (one double, one single – 2023)

• Life vests and flotation cushions included

Tender & Davit

• Electric winch on boom for launching tender

• Caribe hard-bottom dinghy with Yamaha 9.9 HP outboard

• Tender and outboard in near-new condition with very light use

On deck, wide walkarounds, a spacious flybridge, and a comfortable aft deck make movement underway easy and entertaining at anchor a pleasure. Whether your plans include coastal exploration, extended cruising, or living aboard full time, Maximon represents a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously maintained Grand Banks 46 with extensive upgrades already completed and nothing left to do but cast off.