September 22, 2025

1998 Grand Banks 49 Classic

Introducing SORA – Grand Banks 49 Classic, a stunning flybridge yacht that exudes timeless elegance and robust performance. With an overall length of 49 feet, this vessel is crafted from durable materials, ensuring both strength and a smooth ride. Powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 inboard engines, each delivering 375 horsepower, it promises a reliable and exhilarating experience on the water. The interior boasts two well-appointed cabins and two heads, providing ample space for relaxation and comfort. SORA is perfect for those seeking a blend of luxury and functionality, making it an ideal choice for cruising, entertaining and living well on the water. Experience the allure of the open sea with SORA, where adventure and sophistication await.

SORA is an exceptional GB 49 Classic.  Arguably one of the finest GB 49 CLs presented on the pre-owned market in many, many years.  She is one of the last 49 CLs that Grand Banks built since inception in the early 1980s.  According to Grand Banks literature, there were a total of 125 hulls made and SORA is hull# 125.  She was built and is still owned by her original owners.  She has been stored at the same boatyard in Maine since 1998 and her maintenance schedule has been supervised by the same representative at the yard since new.  SORA will not disappoint.

Notable Features Include:

  • Stored inside a heated building for 26 years from September to late May
  • Two Cabin – Two Head with Separate Shower Stalls
  • Large Main Salon
  • Main salon convertible settee – king size berth
  • Low hour Caterpillar 3208s – 375hp 
  • SidePower Bow Thruster
  • SidePower Stern Thruster
  • Naiad Stabilizers
  • Northern Lights 20Kw generator
  • Garmin 8212 MFD (2)
  • Garmin GMR24XHD radar
  • Robertson/Simard Autopilot
  • B&G Multi-Function Displays
  • Fully Enclosure Flybridge
  • Aft Deck Seating on Flybridge
  • Sea Recovery Watermaker
  • Grunert Cold Plate Refrigeration
  • Force10 Propane Stove/Oven
  • ULine Ice Maker

For additional information please contact the Listing Broker.

HULL & DECK: 

  • White hull and deck; fiberglass and core sandwich construction.
  • 8 opening portlights and 3 overhead hatches.
  • Swim platform with transom door for easy boarding.
  • S/S Weaver davits on swim platform.
  • Box with lid for snorkel gear on swim platform.
  • Large deck box above aft cabin for life jackets, fenders and docklines.
  • Fresh water washdown aft.
  • Access hatch aft for rudder and steering.
  • Flybridge enclosure – not installed presently and needs some sewing to have panels sewn into bimini.
  • Bimini, not installed but on the boat.
  • S/S bow rails.
  • S/S Sampson post on foredeck.
  • Simpson Lawrence dual action Horizon 12V windlass with controls at bow and both helms.
  • Foredeck fresh water washdown.
  • Flybridge table and seating for 8 with canvas cover; canvas over flybridge helm
  • Dual station Teleflex by Sea Star hydraulic steering.
  • Flybridge seat covers need replacing.

TANKAGE: 

Fuel: 500 gallons in 2 aluminum tanks.

Water: 250 gallons in 2 aluminum tanks.

Holding: 40 gallons in 2 poly Sealand tanks.

ENGINES & MECHANICAL:  

  • Twin Yanmar 6LYA-STP, 370 hp diesels, FWC.
  • Serial # port engine: 52692; Serial # starboard engine: 52695.
  • Engine hours: port-370 hours; starboard-367 hours.
  • 2 Racor fuel filters.
  • ZF 80-1A reduction gears.
  • ZF controls (Glendenning synchronizers).
  • 1 3/4″ S/S shafts with line cutters and dripless shaft seals.
  • 4 bladed bronze 25 x 26 props (may need  reconditioning).

ELECTRICAL: 

  • 12V DC & 120V/240V shore AC systems.
  • 8kw Kohler generator with separate battery with 450 hours.
  • 2025 3-8D batteries for house.
  • 2025 1-8D engine start battery.
  • 50 amp ProNautic battery charger.
  • 12V engine oil changer.
  • Xantrex Pro Sine inverter – disconnected.
  • 50′ 30 amp shore power cable.
  • Three zone air conditioning and heat.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

FORWARD CABIN: 

  • Large opening hatch and two opening portlights, port and starboard, for forward cabin ventilation.
  • Two medium sized opening hatches for galley and forward head ventilation.
  • Queen sized berth with brocade bedspread, sheets and pillow cases.
  • Shelves and bench seat, port and starboard, 2 hanging lockers, 2 drawers; storage drawer under bed.
  • Heating and air conditioning control via thru hull heat pump.

GALLEY:

  • Double S/S sink, upright apartment-sized refrigerator (under) with freezer over, 110V AC; three burner electric range and electric oven, 220V AC; microwave oven.
  • Melamine dishes and clear plastic glasses, cutlery for 10, shelf and locker storage, and coffee maker.
  • Opening portlight.
  • Entry to forward head.
  • Hinged stair companionway leading down to bilges and engine room.
  • Locker under galley sole for cookware storage.

FORWARD HEAD: 

  • Sink and shower with drawer and locker.
  • Vacuflush fresh water head.
  • Glass shower enclosure for fresh water hot and cold shower.
  • Portlight and small opening hatch for ventilation.

COMPANIONWAY TO ENGINE ROOM: 

  • Westland “Splendide” 2000S combination washer and 120V AC electric dryer.
  • Storage lockers for engine oil.
  • DC/AC Xantrex ProSine; inverter.
  • Door to engine room.
  • Access to forward bilge pump.

MAIN CABIN: 

  • Two bar stools.
  • Locker (in sole below bar stools) for tools, spare parts, etc.
  • Port and starboard sliding doors to side decks; port and starboard sliding windows (needs some work to slide properly).
  • Port and starboard venetian blinds.
  • Helmsman’s swivel chair.
  • Helm station: full engine controls, Raymarine color plotter connected with GPS & Radar, VHF radio, Loudhailer programmed with fog signals, ship’s compass, Up & down anchor windlass with control, nav lights, trim tabs and controls (stern).
  • Forward, aft and high bilge water pump controls (4).
  • High water alarm.
  • DC & AC courtesy lights throughout overhead and companionway.
  • 12V plunge outlet for 1 million candlepower spot light.
  • 3 DC electric windshield wipers.
  • 4 chairs and table (moveable).
  • Ship’s brass Aneroid barometer; ship’s brass clock.
  • Small chart table with DC & AC (110 & 220) distribution panel and breakers above.
  • Portside sofa which opens into double berth.
  • Two large hatches in main salon sole with carpet over.
  • Lockers with analog TV (needs digital/analog box) and VCR; shelves for books and manuals.
  • Companionway stairs up to aft deck; sliding door at top.
  • Connection to central vac system on portside of stairs to aft deck (hose reaches forward and aft cabins); connection is under stairs.
  • Medical kit under stairs.
  • Companionway stairs down to aft cabin.

AFT CABIN: 

  • Athwartship double bed with foam mattress.
  • 3 double lockers across lower part of aft bulkhead; 2 drawers under night tables beside berth.
  • 4 opening portlights.
  • Starboard head with toilet, stall shower, counter, locker and sink; opening port ligth.
  • Starboard hanging lockers.
  • Companionway stairs to aft deck with sliding hatch cover and sliding door.

FLYBRIDGE: 

  • Seating for 8-10.
  • Formica table.
  • Swivel helm chair.
  • Teleflex Sea Star II hydraulic steering.
  • Instrument panel (with fitted cover); engine and fuel gauges and controls; Raymarine color chartplotter connected to Raymarine GPS and radar; Raymarine ST6001 autopilot; VHF radio; broadcast band radio; ship’s compass.
  • Main engine speed controls and transmission controls (forward, neutral and reverse).
  • Depth and speed through water displays from sonar and knot log thru hull impeller.
  • Bimini cover over all (new).
  • S/S tubular bows (support overhead bimini).
  • Flybridge clear plastic enclosure with zippers that need to be sewn on, to attach plastic panels to bimini.
  • 50′ 30 amp shore power cable in locker under flybridge seating.
  • 50′ potable water hose in locker under flybridge seating.

FOREDECK: 

  • Simpson rope and chain electric winch controls (up & down) for anchor.
  • Fresh water spigot and hose to wash down anchor rode.
  • Sampson post to make anchor rode fast.
  • 4 blue dots on varnished cap rail indicate proper placement for 2 TravL-Lift slings.

ELECTRONICS: 

  • Raytheon ST6001 autopilot.
  • Ritchie compass.
  • Raytheon RL 70 Pathfinder Radar.
  • Two Raytheon RLC80 Chartplotters – connected to Radar.
  • Raymarine ST60 tridata.
  • Raymarine 430 VHF radio and Raymarine 15 VHF.

EQUIPMENT:

  • 60 lb S/S Plow type anchor with 25′ chain and 150′ nylon rode.
  • Danforth anchor – spare.
  • Splendide 2000S washer/dryer.
  • Built-in central vacuum system.
  • JVC TV and stereo with CD player.
  • 3 fire extinguishers.
  • 4-12V bilge pumps – one high water alarm.
  • Lifering.
  • 12V horn.
  • 50′ water hose in flybridge locker.
  • Fenders and docklines.
  • Life jackets.
  • Fold-down swim ladder.
  • Aluminum telescoping boat hook (12′).
  • Bow anchor controls at bow, flybridge and lower helm.
  • Stern swim platform with box with lid for snorkel gear.
  • S/S hardware for Weaver System to carry inflated 10′ Avon dinghy and outboard.
  • AVAILABLE AT ADDTIONAL COST: 10′ inflatable dinghy and Nissan 3.5 hp 4 stroke outboard, patch kit, Bellows type foot pump, 2 oars, 4 lb Danforth anchor and 100′ 1/4″ nylon rode, Weaver System hooks for stowing dinghy above the swim platform.

COMMENTS: Here is an opportunity to purchase a 43′ Mainship 430 aft cabin trawler, 2003, which has the preferred twin 370 hp Yanmar diesels with only 370 hours. The vessel has been out of the water for approximately 7 seasons due to a very ill owner. The vessel shows some signs of water leaks at port and starboard side doors, and discolored sole in main salon. She has one prop which should be reconditioned. We believe she has very decent structural integrity, but she needs a polish and testing of systems. Please  call us if you have interest. Thank you

HULL & DECK:

  • White gelcoated hull; solid fiberglass hull; above waterline, hull is glass and cored sandwich.
  • White fiberglass walk-around decks with aluminum rails and high bulwarks.
  • Moulded stairs to flybridge.
  • Centerline transom door and very wide fiberglass swim platform.
  • No outside brightwork.
  • Divided anchor lockers.
  • Lewmar dual action 12V windlass with flybridge remote and up and down controls on foredeck.
  • Three deck hatches.

TANKAGE:

Fuel: 300 gallons in 2-150 gallon aluminum tanks.

Water: 120 gallons in 2 poly tanks.

Holding: 35 gallons in poly tank under steps to forward cabin with 2025 12V macerator.

Hot Water heater: 6 gallons.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL: 

  • Single Cummins 330 hp diesel, 6 cylinder, FWC (Serial# 46051340).
  • Approximately 5080 hours on meter; engine shows very well.
  • Twin Disc transmission.
  • Recent new raw water pump and coolant pump.
  • Complete mechanical service done recently with new starter, new heat exchanger, all new hoses, valve adjustment; after cooler removed and cleaned.
  • Dripless shaft seal.
  • Rebuilt hydraulic steering.
  • 1 3/4″ S/S shaft.
  • 4 bladed 26″ RH prop.
  • Transmission oil change @ 3600 hours.
  • Oil changes on engine and zincs are changed every year.
  • Engine oil last changed at 4853 hours including antifreeze and coolant.
  • Generator located under cockpit sole.
  • Running gear, prop, not protected by skeg.
  • Racor fuel filter with vacuum gauge.
  • Cruising speed: 7 knots @ 1600 RPM under 3 gph.
  • Maximum speed: 15.5 knots 2800 RPM.

ELECTRICAL: 

  • 12V DC/110V AC electrical circuit panels.
  • Kohler Advanced Control 8kw 8E0Z generator with approximately 900 hours (Serial# 0676355).
  • 2025  2 lead acid 8D batteries with combiner switch.
  • Separate generator lead acid battery.
  • 2-30 amp shore power cords.
  • Promariner 50 amp battery charger.
  • 2 zone air conditioning with reverse cycle heat.
  • New separate charger for generator battery.
  • 12V LED lights in cabin.
  • 2025 aft bilge pump installed.
  • 4-12V bilge pumps.
  • 2025 replaced Vacuflush pump.
  • Underwater lights (not operational).

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

  • For four in an attractive varnished interior with two staterooms, with a generous-sized head with separate shower and Vacuflush fresh water head.
  • Master stateroom with island queen berth with drawers under, cedar-lined lockers, and hanging lockers. Hatch overhead.
  • Guest cabin aft to port with double berth, hanging locker (2 twins converted to queen berth).
  • Up several steps to main salon with the L-shaped galley to port, followed aft by fold-down Smart TV connnected to Firestick for internet applications, and storage cabinets.
  • Lower helm to starboard with side door.
  • Aft of helm is a double navy blue futon/couch with antique-style table.
  • There are several throw rugs which convey.

GALLEY:

  • GE microwave oven.
  • Corian countertop.
  • Three burner Princess electric stove with oven.
  • Single basin S/S sink with hot and cold pressure water; new galley faucet.
  • Nova Kool standup refrigerator/freezer, 12V & 110V (2024 overhaul). 
  • 110V Magic Chef under counter sized refrigerator – makes ice cubes.
  • Abundant storage.

FLYBRIDGE: 

  • Circular stairs with S/S rail from cockpit to flybridge.
  • Sidepower bow thruster joystick.
  • Full instrumentation.
  • S/S steering wheel.
  • Bennett trim tab switches.
  • Morse control shifter and throttle.
  • Rule Aquameter 4′ compass.
  • ICOM VHF radio.
  • Garmin GPS Eco Map DV.
  • Windlass remote.
  • Raymarine ST70 autopilot.
  • Fusions stereo with speakers with Bluetooth.
  • Plexiglass Venturi.
  • 2020 full enclosure – dark green with canvas extension over aft end of flybridge.
  • Port and starboard bench seating for six.
  • Double wide helm seat for two.
  • Folding centerline table.
  • Two folding chairs and small wooden table.

ELECTRONICS: 

  • Raymarine ST70 autopilot.
  • Raymarine E90 Radar, GPS & Fishfinder/Depth (touch screen).
  • 2025 ICOM 1C-M330 VHF radio.
  • Raytheon scanner (rebuilt).
  • Raymarine GPS antenna replaced.
  • 2 Aquameter 4″ compasses.
  • Shakespeare TV antenna  for air reception.
  • Small Garmin ECO-Map DV on flybridge.

EQUIPMENT: 

  • S/S Magma grill
  • 2022 Zodiac inflatable dinghy with aluminum bottom.
  • 2018  Mercury 8 hp 4 stroke outboard.
  • Weaver davits off swim platform.
  • 1 fresh water and saltwater washdowns with hoses.
  • Hookama Max 12V compressor diving device with 100′ hose used for cleaning bottom.
  • Water tank gauges.
  • Plow style anchor with chain lead and nylon rode.
  • Fenders, docklines, life jackets, fire extinguishers.

COMMENTS: BERYL W is one of the popular Mainship 390’s with classic trawler lines. She has a modified vee hull with a keel and the preferred single Cummins 330 hp diesel for efficient running between 7-10 knots. These vessels are great loopers with low maintenance due to no outside varnish and fiberglass decks; they are very comfortable for a couple with occasional guests. The flybridge is a delight with her enclosure and expansive seating. BERYL W has been owned by a knowledgeable engineer who has maintained all her systems correctly. Please call for your inspection.

Sandpiper blue hull # 26 one of the finest examples of the legendary Nordhavn 40.

Built by Pacific Seacraft in California. This is a go anywhere live aboard.

Powered with a single Lugger 105 Hp Direct drive. Bow thruster, Niad fin stabilizer system, Northern Lights 8kw generator.

Auxiliary Yanmar diesel with separate shaft and feathering prop.

**More pics and video coming soon**
This 2001 Mainship 390 is a proven Great Loop veteran, offering the perfect balance of comfort, efficiency, and reliability. Powered by a single Cummins 330 (3969 hours) paired with a Kohler generator (800 hours), she’s fully equipped for extended cruising and liveaboard adventures.

Recent maintenance includes a bottom job in November 2024, ensuring she’s turnkey ready for her next voyage.

Key Features:
• Cummins 330 (3969 hrs) – reliable and efficient power
• Kohler generator (800 hrs) 
• Teak package – warm, classic trawler styling
• Autopilot – effortless long-range cruising
• Zodiac tender with Mercury 9.9hp 4-stroke – explore with ease
• Loop veteran – tried, tested, and proven

Accommodations & Layout:

The Mainship 390’s bright and open salon, full galley, and large flybridge make her an ideal platform for extended cruising. With generous living space, easy engine access, and thoughtful design throughout, she’s well-suited for couples or families looking to cruise in comfort.

Notable Highlights:
• Spacious flybridge with great visibility
• Wide side decks for safe line handling
• Comfortable salon and master stateroom
• Dinghy included for convenience and flexibility

This Mainship 390 is ready to continue her cruising legacy. Whether you’re planning to complete the Great Loop, enjoy long weekends, or set off on extended voyages, this vessel is equipped to take you there.
The Mainship 390 Trawler blends today’s technology with years of experience in crafting thousands of trawlers. Inside the spacious cabin, for example, is a lower helm station that’s complete with full instrumentation and a windshield equipped with wipers and washers. The salon features warm teak highlighted by designer fabrics, a stereo, and opening windows with screens. Deck access is made easy for shorthanded cruising with a starboard helm sliding door. There is also a large screened sliding door to the cockpit. The 390 Trawler’s galley is equipped for cruising or entertaining with a range, an oven, a microwave, a full-size refrigerator, an oversize sink, abundant cabinets, and Corian countertops. The large master stateroom has a center island bed, cedar-lined hanging lockers, an opening portlight and hatch, and again more storage. For guests, a second stateroom features twin berths along with a hanging locker, storage, an opening hatch and a portlight. And finally, the easy cleaning, molded fiberglass head offers a built-in vanity, a shower, an electric marine toilet, an opening hatch, a portlight, and a mirror. The power to travel is provided by a standard single diesel. Freshwater cooling, an engine alarm system and a standard fire extinguisher system. To make docking easier, a bow thruster is standard on single engine boats. On the flybridge there is a large area for entertaining or lounging, seating for more than six, and a drop-leaf table. The center helm has great visibility, full instrumentation, and plenty of room for electronics (note the radar mast). This deck is reached by a wide, molded stairway with a full handrail. Access forward to the anchor is protected by a high bulwark and a walk-around deck. In the cockpit there is more than ample storage with deep wells and a lazarette.

BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC WIDEBODY PILOTHOUSE TRAWLER!! With a great full side starboard walkway to the huge beautiful classic Pilothouse and on through to the bow area. From the very spacious covered cockpit area you step straight into a full width salon with an office desk on the port side and a great galley to the starboard with it’s upgraded granite countertops. Then moving forward it is few steps up into the huge pilothouse or a few steps down into the hallway to two very spacious staterooms and two heads. The master stateroom is forward with it’s island queen and lots of storage and closet space. The second stateroom is smartly designed with large double bed also has a single murphy bed. This vessel has massive storage everywhere for long range cruising. It is stabilized with a Westmar System for a comfortable ride. It has a very popular efficient single 225 hp six cylinder John Deere with great range with it’s 1000 gallon fuel capacity. 

More information and photo’s coming on this new listing!

Introducing the “Almost Perfect,” a stunning 2006 Kadey-Krogen North Sea Widebody trawler that embodies elegance and performance. With an impressive overall length of 53 feet, this vessel offers ample space for comfortable cruising. Crafted from durable fiberglass, the hull ensures longevity and stability on the water. Powered by a robust 225 hp John Deere inboard diesel engine, the “Almost Perfect” achieves a cruising speed of 8 knots, with a maximum hull speed of 10 knots, making it ideal for leisurely voyages. With 5,380 hours of experience, this engine promises reliability and efficiency. The thoughtful design includes features that enhance the boating experience, ensuring ease of navigation and operation. Whether you’re exploring coastal waters or embarking on extended journeys, the “Almost Perfect” is ready to deliver unforgettable adventures on the open sea.

Pathfinder is a 2004 Mainship 400 Trawler that has been loved and cared for by her original owner since 2004. She has spent her life in Newport Harbor on her mooring, enjoying numerous cruises throughout Narragansett Bay, trips out to Block Island, and even a memorable passage down the ICW to Sarasota, FL, island hopping around the Bahamas, and back to Rhode Island.

Pathfinder is equipped with a single Yanmar 370Hp diesel engine, ensuring reliable performance. She features a full canvas enclosure on the flybridge, dual station radar and chartplotter, autopilot, and a bow thruster for easy maneuvering. Additionally, she includes dinghy davits, a diesel generator, and two-zone AC/Heat for comfort. You’ll also find new batteries and inverter/charger (2025) and a single electric marine head with a separate shower, among many other features. I encourage you to call for more details or to schedule an appointment to see Pathfinder today.

Journey, a 2000 Ocean Alexander 511 Classico, stands as a testament to meticulous care and seasoned seamanship.  Owned and maintained by a multi-decade Trans-Pacific ship captain, this vessel reflects a lifetime of maritime expertise woven into every system and detail.  From the engine room to the navigation suite, Journey has been maintained to professional standards with the reliability and readiness expected of a captain who’s crossed oceans.  This Classico model is already revered for its stout construction, timeless design, and efficient cruising capabilities, but under the stewardship of an accomplished blue-water mariner, Journey has truly been elevated to a different class.

Whether you’re preparing for extended coastal cruising, a Great Loop adventure, or simply seeking a vessel with pedigree and pride of ownership, Journey is a rare find?built to go the distance and maintained by someone who already has.

Where To is a proven passagemaker with all of the safety features and redundancies for which Cape Horn Trawlers have become famous, including double bottom, bulbous bow, bilge keels, 1/2″ bolt-in windows, fuel filtration to < 1 micron, and numerous watertight compartments. Where To’s current owners, only the 2nd owner in 23 years, has spent last two summer in Alaska and is now for sale due to the owners’ change of plans.

Where To has performed beautifully, handles outstandingly well, and has all of the comforts of home which it has been to this cruising liveaboard couple for the past 2 years. Full-time cruising in Alaska substantiates the seaworthiness for which this Cape Horn was built.