El Legado - GRAND BANKS MARINE FOR SALE

El Legado is a striking 2005 Grand Banks Aleutian 72, a pedigree luxury motor yacht that blends timeless style with confident bluewater capability. Cherished from day one by knowledgeable owners, she has been lavished with care and significant upgrades, including a comprehensive refit investment of roughly $1 Million. Recently rebuilt main engines and a fresh hull paint job headline a long list of improvements, and the result is a yacht that feels renewed, refined, and ready. Fully serviced and dialed-in, her machinery spaces are immaculate—step into the engine room and you’ll appreciate the obsessive attention to detail.

Designed for extended passages and effortless coastal cruising alike, El Legado delivers poised performance with the enduring craftsmanship for which Grand Banks is renowned. She occupies that sweet spot of raised-pilothouse trawler and flybridge motor yacht, offering the comfort of a cruising yacht, the presence of a premium passagemaker, and the versatility of a family-friendly long-range explorer. From her balanced hull and Naiad 254 electronic fin stabilizers with 2010 display upgrades to the reassuring feel of bow and hydraulic stern thrusters added in 2017, she inspires confidence underway in a variety of conditions.

Technology and onboard systems have been thoughtfully modernized. Navigation is guided by upgraded Garmin electronics paired with autopilot, while both the pilothouse and flybridge benefit from clear sightlines and intuitive controls. A Yacht Controller with remote engine and thruster operation (2017) adds fingertip maneuverability, and dual Glendinning Cablemasters feed shore power with ease. Nighttime ambiance and safety are elevated by Lumitec SeaBlaze LED underwater lights with timer (2013), and vigilance is enhanced by a custom camera network—two in the engine room and two on the aft deck—with dedicated monitors in both the pilothouse and flybridge.

The living spaces are equally curated. The salon is accessed via electric Freeman doors installed in 2013 and opens to a light-filled interior framed by generous windows, upgraded TVs, and a premium soundscape courtesy of a Bose Lifestyle 600 surround system updated in 2017 and a Fusion Apollo RA770 added in 2018. Fresh carpet and renewed canvas, including new aft deck canvas in 2025, heighten the sense of renewal. Stidd adjustable swivel helm chairs anchor the command positions, while EZ2C clear enclosures safeguard the flybridge without compromising views.

Culinary capabilities are robust and elegant. The country-style galley, wrapped on three sides by windows, features new Isotherm drawer-style fridge/freezers, a Miele four-burner electric cooktop, and a Miele dishwasher, with abundant storage including an electric lift cabinet that raises and lowers at a touch. A privacy shield in the galley maintains separation when desired, and a long starboard counter with refrigeration beneath extends the workspace. Entertaining is effortless with a bar highlighted by a 2012 wine cooler and dedicated bottle storage.

Power and utility are configured for the long haul. Alongside the fully rebuilt mains, the yacht benefits from a second 20 kW Northern Lights generator, a Village Marine watermaker, a fuel transfer system, and a custom high-speed oil change system with quick-connects added in 2010 to streamline maintenance. Teak decks in the cockpit, aft deck, and on the main deck aft of the Portuguese bridge connect the exterior living areas with warmth and grip, while wing doors to port and starboard shield the aft deck when the weather pipes up.

The expansive aft cockpit is a versatile hub for on-the-water pursuits—equally suited to fishing, diving, and snorkeling as it is to quiet mornings with coffee. A built-in BBQ with countertop and sink invites al fresco dining beneath sun or stars. Just forward, the aft deck centers on a high-gloss custom teak table with decorative inlays and fold-down leaves, flanked by built-in seating with ample storage below and complemented by teak chairs. Polished stainless stairs with teak treads rise to the flybridge, while interior stairs provide weatherproof access from within.

Inside, the main salon feels open and social, flowing forward into the country galley and the raised lower helm. To port, a large dinette with a teak table and storage beneath the settees becomes a family gathering place, and a starboard-side deck door grants natural ventilation and swift movement to the foredeck when docking or anchoring. Updated electronics at the helm underscore intuitive, reliable navigation, and the overall command environment remains calm, quiet, and composed.

Below, the accommodations are arranged for comfort and flexibility. The full-beam master suite amidships has been custom-tailored with a king-size centerline berth in place of the standard queen, plus a vanity and a generous en-suite. The VIP forward features a queen island berth with its own en-suite head. To port, a cleverly designed stateroom converts between a double berth and a functional office, ideal for remote work or additional guests. A fourth stateroom/crew cabin forward of the engine room offers a TV, a freshwater toilet, and direct access from the port side deck, ensuring privacy and practicality for longer voyages.

The flybridge is vast and social, made for long days underway and sunset gatherings at anchor. Twin captain’s chairs front a well-laid-out helm, while generous settees to port and starboard with teak-topped tables invite conversation. Storage solutions abound, and the space is protected by clear enclosures for all-weather utility. A davit crane stands ready for tender handling, supporting the yacht’s role as a true long-range cruising platform.

Throughout, the finish work is unmistakably Grand Banks: rich joinery, thoughtful hardware, and craftsmanship that holds up to close inspection. Complementing the structural integrity are sensible upgrades, from interior and exterior stair access to the flybridge, to the practical touches that make living aboard easy—privacy where you want it, power and connectivity where you need it, and a flow that works equally well for a couple or a full complement of guests. The result is a classic bluewater motor yacht that feels welcoming from the moment you step aboard.

In sum, El Legado stands out as a rare offering in the raised-pilothouse, flybridge motor yacht, trawler yacht, and passagemaker categories—an elegant, thoroughly updated cruising yacht with the range, poise, and equipment to go wherever your plans lead. Beautifully kept, deeply upgraded, and unmistakably Grand Banks, she delivers the luxury of a modern refit wrapped in enduring tradition.

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The Company offers the particulars of this vessel in good faith, but makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information, nor the condition of the vessel. Prospective buyers are encouraged to instruct their agents or independent surveyors to verify any particulars they wish to rely upon. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice.