GREAT ESCAPE III - SEA RAY FOR SALE

2003 Sea Ray 48 Motor Yacht “GREAT ESCAPE III” presents as an immaculate luxury motor yacht, meticulously cared for since launch, showcasing a generous three-stateroom, two-head layout with the comfort of an aft-cabin design. Elegantly appointed and cruise-ready, it’s outfitted with premium upgrades including a hydraulic swim platform, comprehensive Garmin electronics, bow thruster, updated Mercury SmartCraft integration, satellite TV, and more—ideal as a flybridge cruiser and family cruising yacht. Powered by twin Cummins QSM-11 diesels (616 hp each), this refined coastal cruiser delivers confident performance, impressive range, and swift passages to your next destination.

Key features & upgrades

Meticulously refreshed and cruise‑ready, this yacht elevates comfort with new forward cabin AC, new aft cabin AC, and a powerful 2‑ton cockpit AC, all overseen by electronic touchscreen thermostat pads on three of the five AC units and an upgraded logic board on the main salon AC; both engines and the AC system have been professionally flushed for reliable performance. Entertainment is effortless with three flat‑screen Fire TVs and an Intellian satellite TV antenna with two receivers, complemented by a Clarion AM/FM radio with Sirius Satellite, a new stereo speaker and subwoofer, and brilliantly efficient ambience throughout thanks to all lighting upgraded to LED. The helm inspires confidence with two new Garmin 8612 XSV chartplotters, a new Garmin 215 AIS VHF radio with external speaker and external GHS11 microphone, a new Garmin autopilot with remote control, a new Garmin Fusion Radar, an external Garmin SD card reader, two Vessel View 4 digital engine monitors, and a Vetus 24 volt bow thruster, while a remote‑control bow‑mounted spotlight, transom spreader lights, and four underwater multicolor transom lights extend capability well into the night. Mechanical and service highlights include four props balanced and tuned (5/2021), recently replaced impellers and a raw‑water intake hose, a new macerator pump, a new forward head Vacuflush pump, a new port alternator, a new fresh water pump, a new swim ladder, and a hydraulic swim platform. Ship’s power and shore connectivity are equally robust with an Onan generator with sound shield, two new batteries replaced within the last two years, and a new 75 ft 50 amp shore power line with Glendening motor. Exterior refinement meets practicality with new upgraded custom upholstery in the cockpit/outside salon, new cockpit windshield sun screens, new removable sun screens for the cockpit/outside salon, and two‑year‑old eisenglass, plus an EPIRB for safety, a bow sunlounger pad for relaxation, and secure ground tackle via a new Delta anchor on 200 ft of chain. Galley and utility conveniences include a convection microwave oven, a toaster oven, and a new Splendide washer/dryer combo, while a new Uline refrigerator/ice maker in the cockpit keeps refreshments close at hand. Care has been comprehensive below the waterline too, with bottom paint applied a little over a year ago and all running gear and hydraulic arms sanded and repainted 2 months ago. Power is well documented with 1100 hours on the port engine and 600 hours on the new starboard engine, underscoring a thoughtful blend of use, renewal, and readiness.