Overview

Unique Beneteau 505 Now Available - Marsh Harbor, Bahamas

Remember that famous ad campaign slogan:

"Its Better In The Bahamas" 

Well, the current owner of this elegant Beneteau 505 would argue:

"Its even better in this uniquely-customized Beneteau 505 Cruiser!"

If you know this renowned model, it's standard layout is a 5-cabin, 4-head layout to accommodate a maximum number of passengers plus a forward crew cabin. great for chartering...not so much if you're in the market for a "live-aboard" cruiser with a larger master stateroom and ensuite.

That's exactly why this vessel's current owner completed a clever refit that puts the owner's comfort first and foremost, while retaining more than reasonable space and comfort for guests.

RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE:

• Expanded Fwd Master Cabin w/Ensuite
• New Cortex Vesper AIS Module
• New Rudder Coupling, Mount and Support Plate
• New shaft, Bushing & Coupling to engine
• Inflatable Dinghy with New Electric Engine (Epropulsion Evo)

Current owner of 16 years has sailed Grand Illusions II to her home ports in Lake Champlain and the Bahamas. Vessel is currently on the hard at Marsh Harbor, Bahamas - in good condition for her model year with only some modest fiberglass repair required. 

This vessel could be a great fit for sailors who want to spend a portion of their time living aboard in the Bahamas. What's your plan? Contact me today to explore if Grand Illusions II is an ideal fit for you!

 

Descriptions

Vessel Description

BOAT NAME: GRAND ILLUSION II

MAKE/MODEL: Beneteau 50

DESIGNER: Bruce Farr

BUILDER: Beneteau

WHERE BUILT: France

MODEL YEAR: 2002

YEAR BUILT: 2001

YEAR/MONTH COMMISSIONED: 2001/12

FLAG:  Canada

LOA M 15.48FT 50'9"

LWL M 13.85FT 45'5"

BEAM M 4.48FT 14'9"

DRAFT M 1.80FT 5'8"

DISPLACEMENT: 14,000 kg/30,900 lbs

KEEL BALLAST: 4,225 kg/9,320 lbs

HULL: Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)  

DECK MATERIAL: Textured G.R.P. With teak in cockpit and swim platform  STEERING SYSTEM: Wheel  

DUAL STEERING: Yes  

RUDDER TYPE: Spade  

KEEL TYPE: Fin & bulb  

EPOXY TREATMENT: No

Propulsion NO OF ENGINES: 1 MAKE/AGE: Perkins (85 hp - rebuilt in 2018 - 300 hrs since rebuild): 85 FUEL: Diesel

NO. OF CYLINDERS: 4

COOLING SYSTEM: Heat exchanger

HOURS RUN/DATE: 10,000 total - 300 since rebuild in 2018)

TYPE OF GEAR BOX(S): Kansaki

TYPE OF CONTROLS: TFX DRIVE TO PROP: Shaft

TYPE OF PROP: 3 Blade fixed prop

ACCOMODATIONS: NO OF BERTHS: 4 DOUBLES

NO. OF CABINS: 3  (Refit from 5-cabin original layout to new layout of Master Stateroom with Head/Shower, plus 2 double cabins, one with double berth and couch that opens to another double. Former forward crew cabin is now storage)

NO. HEADS: (3) MAKE: Jabsco HANDBASIN: (3)SHOWER: (3) plus transom CABIN HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING: None

UPHOLSTERY/COLOUR SCHEME: White/Naugahyde

GALLEY: COOKER TYPE: Force 10

NO OF BURNERS: 3

OVEN: Yes

GRILL: No

FUEL: Propane

MICROWAVE: Yes

FRIDGE/FREEZER 12V Compressor

ICEBOX: None

SINK: (1) Double basin in galley Bread maker Ice cream maker

ELECTRICS: VOLTAGE: 12 volt/110 volt

NO OF BATTERIES:/1 CAPACITY: 1100Ah house/95Ah engine MAKE: YEAR: Unknown SWITCHED: Unknown

METHOD OF CHARGING: Alternator ALTERNATOR: 2x 90Amp + 1 spare 1100 HA battery - good condition Engine battery (Needs Replacement)

GENERATOR: None

SHORE POWER : Yes SHORE POWER CABLE: Yes 2000 W Invertor 4000W Invertor (Spare) Starlink - Satellite constellation; space-based internet communication system GlobeStar Satelllite phone Spot X - 2-way satellite messaging & Spot Device

TANKAGE:  NO OF FUEL TANKS: 2 GALLONS: 95  MATERIAL: Plastic  

NO OF WATER TANKS: 4  LITRES: 1,000 GALLONS: 264  

MATERIAL: Fiberglass  Water System  

MANUAL: Fresh & raw water  

PRESSURISED: Fresh water  SEA WATER: Manual in galley  

WATER HEATING SYSTEM: Yes

HOLDING TANKS: Yes Pulpit & Anchor  

TYPE: Sloop Rig  SPAR MAKER: Z Spar Red Label  SPAR MATERIAL: Aluminum  STANDING RIGGING MATERIAL: Braided Stainless Steel  LAST REPLACED: Original  

RUNNING RIGGING MATERIAL: Cored Braided Line SAILS: 

 MAINSAIL REEFING: Slab reefing  

HEADSAIL ROLLER FURLING: Profurl  

SPINNAKER POLE: None

TYPE: Mainsail - near end of life  MAKER: Doyle  YEAR: unknown  

TYPE: Genoa  MAKER: Quantum  YEAR: unknown  

TYPE: Lazy bag  MAKER: Doyle  YEAR: Original

GENOA WINCHES: (2) MAKE: Lewmar 66's -  Cockpit

SPEED: 2

SELF TAILING: Yes

ELECTRIC: NoHALYARD

WINCHES: (3) MAKE: Lewmar 44'sSPEED:

2SELF TAILING: Yes

ELECTRIC: No   

Ground Tackle PRIMARY ANCHOR: CQR (plow) - Delta 65lbs with 150 of chain, 50 of rods

SECONDARY ANCHOR: Bruce - 50ft of chain, 150 ft of rods

WINDLASS: ElectricMAKE: Lofrans Falcon 1500 W/12v ()

OTHER GROUND TACKLE: None

General Equipment Propane BBQ (cockpit rail mount)

GAS DETECTOR: Yes

SEARCHLIGHT: Yes

HORN: Yes

GANGWAY: None

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Yes

BILGE PUMPS: Manual & automatic

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Yes

NAVIGATION LIGHTS: Yes

GUARDWIRES/PULPIT/PUSHPIT: Yes

SPRAYHOOD/DODGERS: Yes

SUN AWNING/TONNEAU: No

RADIO/ CD: MAKE: Bose

DAVITS: No

SWIMMING LADDER: Yes

BIMINI: Yes

DINGHY: Yes

OUTBOARD: Yes

WARPS: (4) Yes

FENDERS: (4) Yes

BOATHOOK: (2) Yes

ENGINE SPARES: No

LINENS & TOWELS: Yes

CUTLERY /CROCKERY /UTENSILS: Yes

LIFERAFT: Transocean 6

CLOCK / BAROMETER: No

2 Kayaks 1 Floating deck

Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.  

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.