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 Aft 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: 

• LOA M 15.48
  FT 50'9"
• LWL M 13.85
  FT 45'5"
• BEAM M 4.48
  FT 14'9"
• DRAFT M 1.80
  FT 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: Yanmar MODEL: 4JH3TE

• HP: 75

  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: 10
  DOUBLES: 4
  SINGLES: 2
  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: No
HALYARD WINCHES: (4) MAKE: Lewmar 44's
SPEED: 2
SELF 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: Electric
MAKE: 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.