GRACE - Astondoa FOR SALE

Delivered in 2009, the Astondoa 96 GLX is an exceptional flybridge motor yacht, custom crafted by the famed Spanish yard for its own owner, and it distills the essence of luxury, performance, and contemporary style. This 96-foot superyacht blends expansive volumes with advanced amenities and meticulous craftsmanship, creating a refined luxury yacht experience that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly modern.

Engineered for comfort and practicality, she provides a smooth, whisper-quiet yachting experience whether slicing along at speed or resting serenely at anchor. Her layout is optimized for relaxed cruising and entertaining, making her a standout cruising yacht for families and friends who value elegance and ease in equal measure.

Accommodations welcome up to 10 guests across four en-suite cabins, all imbued with a serene, inviting ambiance. A full-beam master suite—accessed via its own private staircase—anchors the accommodation as the principal stateroom, complemented by a generous VIP, a well-proportioned double, and a twin with an additional Pullman for flexible sleeping arrangements. Discreet crew quarters with independent access house up to four, ensuring polished service and complete privacy for guests.

On deck, the vast flybridge is a true highlight, complete with broad sun pads, a convivial dining area, multiple lounging zones, and a full wet bar—an ideal stage for open-air living and entertainment. The main deck features an airy, welcoming salon with dining for ten, lounge seating, and a convenient day head, while the aft deck offers additional alfresco dining and relaxed seating. Forward, the bow’s sunbeds and awning create a tranquil retreat for soaking in sweeping sea views.

The interior of M/Y Grace exudes quiet sophistication, with light-washed oak and leather accents amplifying space and natural light. An open-plan salon balances style and comfort, and the fully equipped galley—outfitted with modern appliances and generous storage—supports extended time on board. A consummate flybridge superyacht and luxury motor yacht, she harmonizes design, capability, and elegance in a way that feels timeless.

Complete specs

A striking 29.00 m / 96’ planing motor yacht by Astondoa, this vessel marries generous volume and spirited performance with the poise of a modern, freshly updated cruiser. A full paint job in 2017 renewed her presence, while a vast flybridge—boasting the kind of volume typically found on yachts over 120’—now gleams with new granite countertops across the entire sun deck, complementing a wet bar, twin refrigerators, an ice maker, and plumbing with pre‑installation for a Jacuzzi. Her low draft invites effortless exploration of the Bahamas and Intracoastal waters, and the foredeck welcomes you with a large seating and sunbathing area. A new ANG shore power converter installed in 2025 ensures seamless connectivity in port, and a tropical‑spec air‑conditioning system rated at 180,000 BTU keeps every interior space serene. Within her massive 168 GT, a modern interior unfolds in comfort and style, anchored by a large swimming platform that becomes the natural terrace on the sea.

Main dimensions underscore her purposeful stance: length overall 29.00 m / 96’, beam 6.82 m / 22’ 5”, and draft 2.20 m / 7’ 2”. Her main characteristics reflect a pedigree of Spanish craftsmanship: a Motor Yacht with a planing hull, built by Astondoa with naval architecture and exterior design by Astondoa, constructed in GRP, flagged in BVI, and built in 2009 with year refits noted as 201. She carries a crew of up to 4 in 2 cabins and delivers on performance with twin inboard diesel MTU 16V2000 M94 engines rated at 2,000 HP each, driving 2 propellers through 2 ZF gearboxes, all within a robust envelope of 168 GT.

Performance and endurance come naturally. Her maximum speed is 26 kn, with a comfortable cruising speed at 20 kn and an approximate range of 500 nm at 14 kn. Fuel burn is transparent and efficient across the curve: 170 L/h (45 US Gal / h) at 13 kn, 321 L/h (85 US Gal / h) at 16 kn, 415 L/h (110 US Gal / h) at 20 kn, 600 L/h (160 US Gal / h) at 23 kn, and 700 L/h (185 US Gal / h) at 26 kn. Capacities are equally generous, with 10,000 liters / 2,645 US gallons of fuel and 1,500 liters / 400 US gallons of fresh water.

Accommodations are designed for private cruising and charter versatility alike, welcoming 10 guests in 4 cabins and supported by 4 crew in 2 cabins. The lower deck aft master suite features a king‑size bed, LED TV, BOSE media player, a walk‑in closet, a sofa to port, a desk and vanity to starboard, carpet flooring, and an ensuite bathroom with double sink. Forward on the lower deck, the VIP offers a queen‑size bed, LED TV, BOSE media and sound system, carpet, closets, a starboard‑side sofa, a starboard‑side desk and vanity, and an ensuite bathroom. The lower deck starboard guest cabin presents a double bed plus a Pullman, closet, carpet, LCD TV, BOSE sound, and an ensuite bathroom, while the lower deck port twin cabin provides twin beds plus a Pullman, closet, carpet, LCD TV, BOSE sound, and an ensuite bathroom. The crew quarters sleep 4 across 2 ensuite cabins.

Mechanical and electrical systems are thorough and meticulously specified. Propulsion is provided by 2 x inboard diesel MTU 16V2000 M94 2,000 HP engines with engine hours showing Port 3,660 / Stbd 3,665 (March 2025), coupled to 2 x ZF gearboxes and turning 2 x propellers, with confident low‑speed handling from a hydraulic bow thruster. Ship’s power is delivered by 2 x KOHLER 40 kW generators with hours Port 6,318 / Stbd 7,287 (March 2025), complemented by a new ANG shore power converter (installed 2025). Freshwater independence comes via an Idromar watermaker. Climate control is by Condaria with 3 chillers and a tropical output of 150,000 BTU/h, while the key features further include a tropical A/C rating of 180,000 BTU. Fuel systems draw directly from the structural GRP tank through two Racor fuel pre‑filters. Charging and conversion are entrusted to Mastervolt equipment, with a Mastervolt battery charger and Mastervolt 500 W inverter. Battery banks are precisely tiered: 1 x 740 A/H for general 24 V services, 1 x 592 A/H for 24 V engine starting, 2 x 148 A/H for 24 V auxiliary starting, and 1 x 148 A/H for 24 V emergency.

On deck, anchoring and handling are effortless thanks to 2 x Lofrans windlasses and 2 x Lofrans capstans, while an Opacmare telescopic passarelle with teak grating ensures stylish boarding and an Opacmare bathing ladder delivers easy access to the sea. Ground tackle comprises 2 x galvanized steel 105 kg anchors with 2 x 220 m 12 mm chains. Up top, the flybridge entertains with 2 fridges, an ice maker, a wet bar, and Jacuzzi plumbing with pre‑installation, now refined by the 2025 upgrade to granite countertops across the sun deck.

The galley is fully equipped for long passages and epicurean pleasures with 1 x oven, 1 x dishwasher, 1 x stovetop with 5 burners, 1 x microwave, 2 x refrigerators, 2 x freezers, and 1 x double sink, while the laundry zone adds 1 x dryer and 1 x washing machine for onboard autonomy.

Entertainment and connectivity are well‑considered. A Yamaha entertainment audio system sets the tone, with an LCD TV in the main salon and a TV in each cabin, a music system on the flybridge, and KVH satellite installation enhancing life offshore. At the helm, navigation and communications are comprehensive: Simrad auto‑pilot; Raymarine E120 depth sounder, radar, chart plotter, and GPS; KVH Fleet 33 Inmarsat; VHF; DSC audio; and integrated visual entertainment systems.

Safety and monitoring remain paramount, with 2 x life rafts, 32 x life jackets, 2 x life rings, an FM 200 engine room fire‑fighting system, bridge auto fire suppression, 12 x fire extinguishers, and a CCTV system for vigilant oversight. A Zodiac Yachtline 470 tender with a 50 HP outboard stands ready to ferry guests, while the toy box brings inflatables, paddle boards, and fishing equipment for effortless days at anchor.

A thoughtful refit history underscores continuous investment: a new shore power converter (ANG) in 2025; new granite countertops across the sun deck replacing the wood ones in 2025; shafts removed and serviced in 2023; all 6 cutlass bearings replaced in 2023; all new batteries in 2023; a full paint job in 2017; special wrapping of all interior furniture in 2017; SikaFlex re‑done on the teak decks in 2017; and new soft goods in 2017. Altogether, this is a fast, low‑draft, high‑volume Astondoa with the specification, upgrades, and styling to make every passage as effortless as it is unforgettable.