Salty Spirit

About Salty Spirit

<p><br></p><p>1997 Grand Banks 46 Europa – “Salty Spirit”</p><p><br></p><p>Location:&nbsp;Seabrook, Texas</p><p>Broker:&nbsp;Burke Devereux – Little Yacht Sales</p><p>📞 | ✉️ </p><p>🎥&nbsp;<em>Full YouTube Walkthrough Video attached !</em></p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Experience the Grand Banks Legacy – Own the Dream</p><p><br></p><p>Step aboard&nbsp;“Salty Spirit,”&nbsp;a&nbsp;1997 Grand Banks 46 Europa&nbsp;that embodies the very essence of craftsmanship, confidence, and timeless beauty.</p><p>Built by&nbsp;American Marine Ltd.&nbsp;and designed by&nbsp;Ken Smith, this model remains one of the most sought-after trawlers ever produced, prized for her&nbsp;refined teak joinery,&nbsp;balanced hull form, and&nbsp;legendary seaworthiness.</p><p><br></p><p>She’s everything a true yachtsman desires:&nbsp;<em>stability, safety, simplicity, and enduring style.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Equipped with&nbsp;Caterpillar 3126 diesels,&nbsp;Naiad hydraulic stabilizers, and&nbsp;Sleipner bow thruster, “Salty Spirit” delivers exceptional handling whether cruising offshore or easing into a tight slip. With effortless control from her twin helm stations, this Grand Banks makes every voyage feel calm, confident, and deeply enjoyable.</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Vessel Overview</p><p>• LOA:&nbsp;46’ 0” Beam:&nbsp;14’ 8” Draft:&nbsp;4’ 3”</p><p>• Displacement:&nbsp;~39,000 lbs</p><p>• Fuel:&nbsp;900 gal Water:&nbsp;315 gal Holding:&nbsp;50 gal</p><p>• Builder:&nbsp;American Marine Ltd. (Malaysia)</p><p>• Designer:&nbsp;Ken Smith</p><p>• HIN:&nbsp;GNDF0188K697 Official #:&nbsp;1051367</p><p>• Port of Registry:&nbsp;Seabrook, TX</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Power &amp; Performance</p><p>• Twin Caterpillar 3126 Diesels (420 HP each)&nbsp;– 3,020 hours</p><p>• Twin Disc MG-5061A Transmissions (2.47:1)&nbsp;– Smooth shifting, reliable</p><p>• Northern Lights 12 kW Generator (3,875 hrs)&nbsp;– Quiet, efficient, robust</p><p>• Naiad Stabilizers&nbsp;– Keep her level and steady in beam seas and following swells</p><p>• Bow Thruster– Effortless low-speed control and docking confidence</p><p>• Bennett Trim Tabs&nbsp;– Optimize ride comfort at any speed</p><p>• Dual Racor Fuel Filters&nbsp;for redundancy and clean fuel delivery</p><p>• LasDrop Dripless Shaft Seals&nbsp;for dry, clean bilges</p><p><br></p><p>Result:&nbsp;A beautifully balanced trawler that cruises smoothly, quietly, and confidently, even in challenging conditions.</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Accommodations &amp; Layout</p><p><br></p><p>Inside, “Salty Spirit” feels like home afloat, warm teak joinery, panoramic salon windows, and the craftsmanship Grand Banks is known for.</p><p>• Forward Master Cabin&nbsp;with V-berth and private head with separate shower</p><p>• Guest Cabin to Port&nbsp;with adjacent guest head to starboard</p><p>• Spacious Salon&nbsp;with comfortable settee, full galley up, and lower helm</p><p>• Aft Deck Access&nbsp;through double teak doors, seamless indoor/outdoor flow</p><p>• Air Conditioning:&nbsp;Two 16,000 BTU Dometic self-contained systems</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Galley &amp; Domestic Systems</p><p>• Princess 120 V Two-Burner Stove</p><p>• SeaFrost Refrigeration:&nbsp;(2) Refrigerators + (1) Freezer (120 V)</p><p>• Vitrifrigo Drawer Refrigerators/Freezers on Flybridge</p><p>• Whale 20 gal Water Heater</p><p>• Matrix Watermaker&nbsp;(not tested)</p><p>• Dual Vacuflush Heads&nbsp;– Reliable, clean operation</p><p>• Fresh Water System:&nbsp;315 gal total via three aluminum tanks</p><p>• Holding Tank:&nbsp;Fiberglass with Y-valve and macerator discharge</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Electronics &amp; Navigation</p><p>• (3) Garmin 5212 Touchscreen GPS/Chartplotters</p><p>• Raymarine ST7002 Autopilot (Type III Hydraulic Pump)</p><p>• Standard Horizon Explorer VHF w/ AIS</p><p>• All Navigation &amp; Anchor Lighting Operational</p><p>• 12V Spotlight &amp; Overhead Spreader Lights</p><p><br></p><p>Everything is&nbsp;functional, intuitive, and familiar, designed to keep navigation safe and straightforward for short-handed or family cruising.</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Electrical &amp; Systems</p><p>• Xantrex 150 Amp Charger / 3000 W Inverter</p><p>• (4) 8D AGM Batteries + Dedicated Gen Start Battery</p><p>• AC/DC Panels Original Grand Banks with Updated Protection</p><p>• Lighting Throughout – Most Converted to LED</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Deck &amp; Exterior</p><p>• Teak Decks in Fair Condition&nbsp;– Service as desired</p><p>• Fiberglass Superstructure &amp; Paint in Above-Average Condition</p><p>• Flybridge Bimini &amp; Full Enclosure – Excellent Shape</p><p>• Lofrans Tigress 12 V Windlass (Operates from Both Helm Stations)</p><p>• Walker Bay RIB Tender with Honda 20 HP Outboard (2021)</p><p>• 120 V Davit System for Easy Launch/Recovery</p><p>• Wide Side Decks &amp; Teak Cap Rails&nbsp;– Safety and style combined</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights</p><p><br></p><p>✅ Twin Caterpillar 3126 Diesels – Reliable, Efficient, Proven</p><p>✅ Northern Lights 12 kW Generator</p><p>✅ Naiad Stabilizers for Offshore Comfort and Confidence</p><p>✅ Bow Thruster – Dock Like a Pro</p><p>✅ Garmin Touchscreen Electronics + Raymarine Autopilot</p><p>✅ Rich Grand Banks Teak Interior &amp; Europa Deck Design</p><p>✅ Dinghy, Davit, Air Conditioning, and Updated Systems</p><p>✅ Bottom job 11/24</p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Own the Dream</p><p><br></p><p>“Salty Spirit” represents&nbsp;the pinnacle of Grand Banks craftsmanship&nbsp;and enduring reputation for quality. She’s elegant yet practical, powerful yet forgiving, the kind of yacht that inspires confidence from the dock to distant horizons.</p><p><br></p><p>For the couple or family who values&nbsp;safety, stability, and grace, this is more than just a boat, it’s&nbsp;the realization of the cruising dream.</p><p><br></p><p>Come step aboard.</p><p>Feel her stability.</p><p>And own the Grand Banks legend that never goes out of style.</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>📞&nbsp;Contact Burke Devereux</p><p>Little Yacht Sales – Clear Lake / Seabrook, TX</p><p>📱 ✉️ </p><p>🌐&nbsp;<a href="https://littleyachtsales.com/" target="_blank">littleyachtsales.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>🎥&nbsp;Full YouTube Video Walkthrough!</p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>