GRAND CRU is an incredible ship. Everywhere you look, you will be amazed at the quality of her build. The engines are Caterpillar work engines, not typical yacht engines. The generators are commercial equipment, they run at 1200 RPM, not 1800 RPM as the new units due now. Everywhere you look thought the yacht she has massive stainless fittings and you can easily see the quality built into the entire vessel.

The master stateroom with ensuite head is amazing. The master bath is huge with Jacuzzi tub, dual sinks and large shower, being aft and totally private. The shafts are sealed in oil and then cooled by sea water, which is an amazing feature. Almost all boats have shafts that are cooled by sea water. Chances are you have never seen an oil cooled shaft. This is “big ship stuff”. The advantage is complete quiet and no salt water damage to the shaft. Her current owners have slept in the master stateroom many times while running, and say they could've been staying in the “Four Seasons”. The naval architect that oversaw the current owners refit stated that these are normally only found on megayachts. Full real walkaround decks, oversized anchors and windlass, flybridge with comfortable seating throughout and room enough for any party.

It’s impossible to turn off the generators at anchor on most other Yachts of this size due to the power demand for household type appliances and poor ventilation. This is one of the few ships of this size that can be a “Dead Ship”. A term often used when anchoring out with all 110/220V power off; windows, hatches, doors, and ports open for ventilation. The ship has a massive battery room with 9 new batteries that weigh approx. 450 pounds each. With the use of the large inverter system and huge battery bank, the SubZero refrigeration/freezer and other systems allow everything to keep proper temperature for longer periods of time. All the staterooms have great ventilation with hatches, screens and dorades for fresh air. The salon and pilothouse areas have opening windows and screen doors. The screen doors are a work of art. Important to note that because she was originally built for an American owner, she is a 60 cycle boat.

Just one small example of the fine quality: the (8) deck chairs, the (4) arm chairs and the (2) Commodore Steamers on the aft deck are made by Barlow Tyrie. These are the finest English teak chairs (all chairs refinished).

GRAND CRU received a total paint job of her hull, topsides and bottom in April 2014.

• Full walkaround side decks
• 71' Hull extension designed and done at Jongert (1996)
• Teak decks (2001)
• Ideal windlass w/ remote (complete rebuild 2014)
• (2) 300’ lengths of ½” anchor chain (2014)
• Freshwater anchor wash system
• Bow anchor locker & storage area accessed via a Lewmar deck hatch
• Bow seating area
• Kahlenberg air horns (fully rebuilt 2014)
• (2) Life rings w/ ACR SM-2 buoy lights
• (1) Stand alone life ring
• Aft deck dining area w/table, seats 6/8 comfortably
• (8) Folding teak chairs with upholstered cushions
• Ideal aft deck capstan
• Large aft lazarette storage area
• Port and starboard aft deck wing doors
• Novurania 430DL hard bottom tender w/ 60hp Yamaha 4-stroke engine (2014 refit)
• (2) Spare props for yacht
• 14’ Passarelle
• Side boarding ladder with railings
• Stainless swim ladder
• Freshwater shower port side of swim platform
• Engine room access door on port side midship
• Tin-free Biocop bottom paint job (April 2014)
• Hull & topsides painted (April 2014)

The Flybridge offers full instrumentation and is designed for maximum comfort for any party. The flybridge is fully covered from fore to aft with a bimini top with a new 2014 3-sided EZ2CY enclosure. There are 2 large comfortable L-settees with teak tables, both port and starboard. Aft of the settees is the wet bar, featuring sink and Sanyo mini refrigerator.  Toward the aft of the flybridge are two Chaise lounge chairs and tender & davit located aft of that.

• All new engine instruments on Flybridge (2014)
• (2) Garmin 7215 displays (new 2012)
• Teak deck
• Centerline helm with (3) Pompanette chairs
• L-shaped seating areas w/cocktail tables
• (2) Teak deck chairs
• (2) Chaise lounge chairs
• Wet bar
• Sanyo mini refrigerator
• Switlik 8 person liferaft (recertified July 2015)
• EPIRB
• Nautical Structures EZ 1500 crane (rebuild 2013)
• Bimini top

GRAND CRU features an absolutely beautiful an elegant teak interior which can easily be closed off from the pilothouse via a recessed door on the forward bulkhead. (3)full size opening windows, French doors aft, as well as (3) overhead vents, provide fantastic ventilation throughout.

• U-shaped dining area seats 6 guests with storage under and behind
• (3) Full size opening windows and (3) overhead vents
• New carpet and 2 LB Soundown (2012)
• New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
• Full-size sofa w/storage under
• Chair w/Storage under
• Fully appointed wet bar
• U-Line Icemaker (2014)
• Wempe quartz clock
• Wempe barometer
• Wempe thermometer
• Double French sliding doors w/screens to aft deck
• (2) Brass wall mounted sconces with lighting
• All new soft goods (2012)
• Sharp Aquos 37” flatscreen TV, on push-button electric lift
• HD Direct TV tuner box (2012)
• New entertainment system (2014)

Well-appointed full-size galley which has the option of being open, or not, to the dining area and salon by way of a hinged privacy panel and door. A full size opening window and overhead ventilation assures plenty of fresh air.

• Double basin stainless steel sink
• GE turntable microwave oven
• Gaggenau full-size dishwasher (2010)
• Gaggenau full-size oven (2010)
• Gaggenau 4-burner glass cooktop (2010)
• Black & Decker Toast-R-Oven
• Hamilton Beach toaster
• Krups espresso/coffee maker
• SubZero Refrigerator/Freezer (2014) ($20,000)
• (3) GFI outlets
• New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
• Teak floor in galley (2004)

GRAND CRU features a well laid-out Pilothouse with a removable helm leaning post, port and starboard wing doors (w/screens) and an L-shaped dinette/seating area. There is also a day head that serves the entire main deck, with wood paneling and a decorative sink located aft under the ladder to the flybridge and a very large full-size chart table area forward.

• All new engine instruments in Pilothouse (2014)
• Rebuilt helm panel structure to accommodate new electronics (2012)
• (2) Garmin 7215 Displays (2012)    
• Furuno PA-150 universal AIS (2007)
• Simrad AP5O Autopilot w/remote (rebuilt 2013)
• ACR URC-100 200W spotlight control
• New VHF (2012)
• Panish controls (rebuilt 2013)
• Naiad Zero Speed Stabilizer controls (new 2014)
• Full size chart table w/drawers

The large master stateroom is accessed via its own private companionway from the aft end of the salon ensuring complete privacy from crew and guests.

• Centerline queen berth with storage under
• Large amount of hanging locker and cabinet space
• Ships safe
• Gun closet within locker
• Sony 27” flatscreen TV (2013)
• Bose surround sound system
• Sony Blu-Ray disk player (2013)
• HD Direct TV box (2012)
• Custom built desk area to port (2009)
• Overhead escape hatch to aft deck
• (4) Opening ports w/screens
• All new LED lighting (2012)
• New Carpet with 2 lb. Soundown added for maximum sound insulation (2012)
• New Zeno Mattress (2012)
• New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
• Wempe quarts clock
• Wempe barometer

ENSUITE HEAD

• Vanity w/ his & her sinks
• Full size Jacuzzi tub
• Full size tiled stall shower (tile floor new 2010)
• Microphor and bidet
• Opening port w/ screen
• GFI outlet
• Extractor fan
• New LED lights (2012)
• New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)

• Accessed via the forward companionway from the wheelhouse
• (2) Twin berths (Custom Zeno mattresses 2012)
• Custom Third Pullman berth (2012)
• Opening port w/ screen
• Large hanging locker
• Copious amounts of storage
• New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
• Wempe quarts clock
• Wempe barometer

ENSUITE HEAD

• Vanity w/single basin sink
• Microphor
• Full size circular stall shower
• Opening port w/screen
• Extractor fan

• Accessed via the forward companionway from the pilothouse
• (3) Twin berths (2012)
• Entrance door to the engine room
• Opening port w/ screen
• Large hanging locker
• Good drawer storage (2012)
• New Air Conditioning System including new air handler, new digital control, new wiring and plumbing (2012)
• Wempe quartz clock
• Wempe barometer
• Miele Washer (2012)
• Miele Dryer (2012)

ENSUITE HEAD

• Vanity w/sink
• Opening port w/screen
• Full size stall shower (tile floor new 2010)
• Microphor
• Extractor fan
• GFI outlet

The extremely knowledgeable, wealthy yachtsman that built the boat originally had several production boats. He wanted the finest yacht available that could cross the Atlantic and tour Europe and the Americas; no expense was spared. He chose Jongert for several reasons:

1. Finest Dutch quality. Dutch then and today, some of the finest builders in the world.
2. Even though they were sailboat builders, their boats routinely circled the globe.
3. The joinery work is incredibly finished.
4. He wanted a boat with a Lloyd 100A4 certificate. Note that almost all boats built today and then are “built to ABS or Lloyds standard”. They do not have a certificate. There is no one from outside to certify that the builder really met these standards when built.
5. He wanted an all aluminum boat, weight saving and great strength.

The boat was launched in 1988 at 71’ as LADY MARION. After two Atlantic crossings, he returned to Jongert in 1996 to lengthen the boat to approximately 80’. At that time, there was an extensive costly refit of the entire boat. The refit involved all systems. The added length was to:

1. Add 2,000 gallons of fuel capacity.
2. Have a larger, more comfortable aft deck to enjoy dining and entertaining.
3. Have a euro stern for easy access to the tender and water.

The boat crossed the Atlantic two more times on her own bottom. In approx. 2003, he went to Royal Huisman for another major refit. He went to Royal Huisman because he wanted to see the quality of the refit work. Obviously convinced of the workmanship, he ordered a 120’ Yacht “Arcadia” that could circle the globe. (Arcadia was launched in 2006).

Per the original owner, "LADY MARION never let us down, with all the cruising, and with all the remote spots we visited”.

She was then sold to a gentleman from Palm Beach in 2007.  He made a few trips to the Bahamas and kept her in Palm Beach at the Brazilian docks. He spent approximately $500,000 on various upgrades and had a full time crew of two. Her current owner purchased the boat in early 2012.

GRAND CRU was purchased after an extensive search to take her current owner & family through the Caribbean, then to cross the Atlantic and cruise Europe for several years. The refit was done with an open checkbook as described in detail. The current owners are now ready for a much larger yacht, 5 staterooms and crew quarters for 4, to allow them to cruise with more of their family, 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

Grand Cru Upgrades - July, 2015

• Balance and true Shafts and Props
• New PropSpeed applied
• All new zincs
• New 110 volt electrical panel installed
• Liferaft recertified
• Fire system recertified
• Black & grey water tanks professionally cleaned
• Bilges steam cleaned
• New ZF/Mathers controls (these convert present mechanical engine controls to electric at both stations) with wired handheld remote with 25 feet of cable (plugs for and aft for remote; wired chosen over wireless as it controls: forward & reverse; adjusts throttles; controls thruster; has engine kill switch; makes docking & anchoring easier)

Grand Cru Upgrades 2013/2014

• Paint entire boat including bottom $225,000
• New Naiad Zero Speed Stabilizers $250,000
• New SubZero Refrigerator/Freezer  $20,000
• New Bridge helm instrument panel
• Many upgrades to helm stations such as cameras, electronics, etc.
• Remove oil sealed shafts and replace with all new parts from Rudder Design Holland $60,000. Also remove rudders and replace with Rubber Design; all new parts.
• Balance and true Shafts and Props $12,000
• New entertainment system
• Completely rebuild Tender $16,000
• New warning system, alarms for theft, fire & carbon monoxide
• New Flybridge 3-sided enclosure
• New windscreen on Flybridge
• Remove salon doors, strip and re-varnish w/ 14 coats
• Windlass complete rebuild in Rhode Island
• Anchors sand blasted and re-galvanized
• New 600’ of chain
• 2 New custom hot water heaters
• New Head Hunter black water pump
• Rebuild grey water pump
• Professionally clean black, grey and fresh water tanks
• Rebuild engine controls
• Rebuild Auto Pilot
• All work supervised and overseen by Murray & Associates Naval Architects
• Much more
• Over $750,000 approximate

Grand Cru Upgrades 2012/2013

• Carpentry: $200,000 plus approximate
• Forward crew quarters to VIP queen with all new added head & shower in two separate rooms
• All new crew quarters with 3 berths (2 prior), storage and new Miele Washer & dryer
• Add third Pullman berth to guest quarters
• New proper ladder to bridge with railing
• Plus much more
• Naval Architects $15,000 approximate
• All work was designed and supervised by Murray & Associates Naval Architects
• Spare parts: Cost $50,000; approximate value over $100,000 to $150,000
• Warehouse full of spare parts. Everything from the smallest breaker, to pumps ($5000 each), motors, seals for shaft ($7000 each) to a new fin for the stabilizers ($9000); New shaft (approximate $20,000), etc. etc.
• Electrical: $150,000 plus approximate
• All new overhead LED lights inside
• All new LED lights outside & flybridge
• All new lighting on stairs
• All new top of the line batteries:
• Gel Engine start
• Emergency batteries on flybridge
• Massive house batteries 400 lbs. or more each-Rolls ($15,000 plus installation just for house batteries)
• Field test both generator electrical ends – both tested excellent
• A/Sea worldwide power converters added 50/60 cycles (2) new, $50,000 approximate
• Entire boat electrical system upgraded as necessary
• New bow and stern power inlets
• Engines & Generators: $150,000 plus approximate
• Completely went through engines and generators; rebuilt, serviced or replaced (parts) as needed; 2012 (cost approx. $150,000)
• Engine Hours since current owner's purchase: approx. Port 1,200; Stbd 1,200
• Engine Hours reported prior to owner's purchase: approx. 1,550 since rebuild in approximately 2003
• Engine room immaculate as to appearance.
• Decorator: $70,000 approximate
• All new top of the line HMC mattresses
• All new carpet with 2 lb Soundown & canvas covers, Salon & Master Stateroom; this makes a tremendous difference in providing noise-free environment
• All new double drapes
• Re-cover sofa, chairs, dining settee & wheelhouse settee
• All new headboards
• New lighting
• Much more
• A/C - $80,000 approximate
• Completely replace entire A/C system with top of the line chiller system. Three new chillers (2 prior). All new air handlers throughout entire boat. All new electronic controls. New insulations, ducts, etc.
• Full time crew of 2 to 4; cleaning and supervising

*Dates and cost approximations for upgrades & services provided by current owner.

GRAND CRU is a 1987/2012/2014 custom, one-of-a-kind, transatlantic motoryacht. It is for the yachtsman that demands the finest.  She is available at a very attractive price; replacement cost would be approx. $8,000,000.

GRAND CRU represents a rare opportunity to purchase a world class and world capable yacht of fantastic comfort and pedigree. She was originally launched at Jongert in 1988 at 71’ and then returned to Jongert in 1995 where the original designer added a larger more comfortable aft deck and new European style transom extension, bringing the yacht to 78’, giving her a much greater cruising range with her additional fuel capacity. Proving herself like few other yachts of her size can, GRAND CRU made several transatlantic crossings on her own bottom; approx. 100,000+ nautical miles.

Her knowledgeable owners have made many fantastic upgrades and gone to great lengths to ensure all of her systems are in top working order; going through the ship from stem to stern servicing and upgrading. With her New 2014 total paint job, including hull, topsides and bottom, she looks 'As New'. With her new Naiad Zero speed stabilization system she is more stable and comfortable than one can imagine and the Zero speed feature allows you to anchor anywhere in comfort.

GRAND CRU is one of the only yachts in this price range with 2014 Zero Speed Stabilizers, which cost approximately $250,000.  Zero Speed Stabilizers offers reduced wear and tear on vessel machinery, maximum fuel efficiency, increases comfort and reduces motion sickness in ALL sea conditions including at anchor; Naiad Stabilization at anchor diminishes the vessel’s tendency to roll.  Once you are on a vessel with Zero Speed Stabilizers you will NEVER want to be on a yacht without them.

GRAND CRU has a complete set of build plans on a single CD.

GRAND CRU is a fantastic motoryacht with updates and features; no expense spared. Currently the original mechanical engine controls at both stations are being replaced by state-of-the-art electronic controls as well as a wired handheld remote that can be used in 2 locations on deck. See additional 2015 updates in the listing specifications.