2012 GRAND BANKS MARINE Grand Banks 43
Description
A rare offering in today’s market, this 2012 Grand Banks 43 Heritage EU presents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a well-appointed cruising yacht with impressive capabilities. An evolution of the already popular GB 41, the GB 43 features a larger saloon, an expanded cockpit, and an additional head—offering an upgrade in onboard comfort and livability. Designed with extended cruising in mind, it includes a spacious under-deck utility room, where the current owner has thoughtfully customised additional refrigeration and freezer units for long-range provisioning. The wide stairway access leads to an expansive flybridge—ideal for entertaining—featuring dual sofa seating areas, two helm seats, and an extended aft deck equipped with a crane davit for dinghy or gear handling.
Powered by twin Cummins engines, this yacht has been meticulously maintained directly by Cummins and has low engine hours, having only cruised Malaysian waters. For added convenience and maneuverability, the vessel is fitted with the Precision Joystick Control and Skyhook position-holding system, ensuring effortless docking and enhanced control in tight spaces.
Enhancements by the owner include:
A beautifully extended wooden swim platform
Custom stainless steel railings with integrated fishing rod holders
These upgrades were made to support a range of water activities including fishing, diving, and swimming.
To ensure maximum comfort in tropical climates, this 43 is equipped with the Tropical Air Conditioning upgrade, keeping the saloon and cabins cool and inviting whether for a day trip or an overnight stay.
With its combination of practical cruising features, thoughtful upgrades, and entertainment-focused layout, this Grand Banks 43 is an excellent choice for relaxed coastal cruising, weekend getaways, or extended international voyages.
Full Specifications
Manufacturer Provided Description
A larger cockpit, expanded staterooms, and a second head are just a few of the many upgrades aboard this successor to the acclaimed Grand Banks 41EU. The 43EU revolutionizes the modern trawler motoryacht concept, offering owners enhanced comfort, performance, and cruising capability. Featuring joystick control, impressive top speeds over 25 knots, and excellent fuel efficiency at displacement speeds, the 43EU delivers more space, better handling, and extended on-water enjoyment than any other yacht in her class.
Dimensions
Maximum Length (Lmax): 15.26 m
LOA: 13.19 m
Beam: 4.77 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 12.17 m
Maximum Draft: 1.20 m
Displacement:
Light: 16,700 kg
Loaded: 19,000 kg
Engines: Cummins QSB6.7 480HP (2x)
Engine Type: Inboard, Diesel
Port Engine Hours: 754.4
Starboard Engine Hours: 755.3
Transmission:
ZF Marine ZF105 S-1, Ratio 1.39:1
Zeus Pod Drive: Mercury Marine 5-Q4CY64JH, Ratio 2.24
Propellers: ZF Marine M4, 5-blade
Cabins: 2
Forward Master Cabin with double bed
Port Guest Cabin with twin beds
Heads/Bathrooms: 2
Max Persons Onboard: 10
Generator: Onan 9.5kW 50Hz (1,286.9 hrs)
Batteries:
Generator: AGM 80AH
Engines: 2x 210AH
Service: 2x 255AH
Battery Charger: Mastervolt
Fire Safety: Fireboy Fire System, Seafire CO Detector
Air Conditioning (Tropical Package)
Dometic Marine Air Units in:
Forward Master Cabin
Port Guest Cabin
Saloon (Port & Starboard)
Engine Room Ventilation: Livos Tech
Headroom Blower: Pelonis
Plumbing
Electric Heads
Electric Bilge Pump
Fresh Water Maker (pre-installed piping & wiring)
Fresh Water Purification System
Water Heater
Engine Room
Engine & Generator Seawater Strainers: Croco
Centek Sea Water Strainers & Mufflers
Soundproofing Package
Full solid surface countertop
Miele Electric Cooktop & Microwave
Vitrifrigo Drawer Fridge (Saloon)
U-Line Icemaker (Saloon)
Additional Freezer: Vitrifrigo (Utility Room)
Additional Refrigerator: Waeco Collmatic (Utility Room)
Wine Glass Storage Cabinet
Davits: Opacmare Model 3030/29 AL12V
Liferaft: Zodiac Open Sea
Teak Cockpit & Extended Teak Swim Platform
Stainless Railings with Canon Launcher Mount
Swimming Ladder
Sunbrella Bimini Top
Raymarine E125 Navigation Plotter
Raymarine i70 Multi-Function Display (depth, wind, speed)
Cummins VesselView Engine Display & Interface
VHF: Raymarine RAY240E
Ritchie Compass
Joystick Control with SkyHook Positioning
GPS Antenna
Radar: Raymarine Radome
Electric Windlass: 1,500W
Simpson Marine Ltd. offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor the condition of the vessel. Buyers are encouraged to instruct their agents or surveyors to verify the information as desired. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
