The Grand Banks name is synonymous with high-quality motor yachts built in the style of American commercial fishing boats. Founded in 1956, the company began building yachts in Hong Kong before moving production to Singapore. Today, they still produce high-quality motor yachts with the recognisable style and the same high standards, using the finest materials for which the brand has become known.The Grand Banks Alaskan 49 differs in style from the other Grand Banks models of the time, drawing inspiration from the designs of commercial fishing boats operating in the waters off America’s north-west and the Alaskan coasts. The high, flared bow is designed to punch into larger waves, throwing the water outboard and providing a more comfortable passage for the crew.Hull number 54 of the Alaskan 49 build series, ALASKAN STAR has been in the same family ownership since 1978, a cherished member of the family and a familiar sight around the coast of Scotland. Wintered ashore, undercover, she has benefited from a proactive and continual maintenance regime. Her spacious interior provides an open-plan saloon and galley at deck level. Elevated wheelhouse with additional seating and skippers berths. Comfortable below-decks accommodation for six, across two cabins. Now reluctantly for sale as the current generation of owners look to move to different projects. This lovely classic trawler yacht is now available for immediate viewing on her berth in Kip Marina.CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Traditional American fishing boat style hull shape with flared bow sectionsFull length wood keelYacal Structural timbers and framesCarvel plankingMahogany planking throughoutTraditional style varnished transomSilicone bronze fastenings throughoutUnderwater planking stripped back to barewood in 2017 for full inspection, report available on request.Topsides finished in single-pack white gloss paint spring 2026Underwater hull coated with Hempel antifouling applied spring 20262024 and 2017 surveys available on requestDeck & Superstructure Construction:Marine ply subdeckLaid teak decks to finish foredeck, side decks and aft deckPlywood superstructure with varnished teak/mahogany trimsSuperstructure finished in single-pack white gloss paintWheelhouse and cabin top sheathed with GRP and finished in blue non-slip deck paintKeel & Rudder:Yacal wood keel running the full length of the hullTwin cast bronze ruddersRudders dropped, inspected and glands re-packed 2021MACHINERYPort Engine:Ford Lehman 2714E120hp6-cylinder, in-line, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledBorg Warner hydraulic reversing marine gearboxMorse twin lever engine controlsRacor primary fuel filter unitsStarboard Engine:Ford Lehman 2714E120hp6-cylinder, in-line, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledBorg Warner hydraulic reversing marine gearboxMorse twin lever engine controlsRacor primary fuel filter unitsMaintenance & Performance:Engine last service winter 2025/26Both engines had top-end overhaul and injection system overhaul around year 2000Engine hours estimated to be between 3,500 hours and 4,000 hoursCruising speed 8ktsFuel consumption approximately 12ltrs per hour at cruising speedPropulsion & Steering:Stainless steel propeller shaftsShafts drawn for inspection in 2017Traditional type stuffing gland on rubber-mounted hoseBronze, three blade fixed propellersSingle station, cable driven steering systemTraditional spoked teak wheelStabiliser:Vosper Thornycroft MaxiFin StabilisersHydraulic drive, independent pumps for port and starboard stabilisersHydraulic pumps driven from port engineAutopilot:Neco Autopilot system (not reliable)Neco drive unit, driving through cable steering systemGenerator:Onan 11MDKBN-5873E marine generator230VAC, 11.5KVA, 1500RPMMarinised Kubota 4-cylinder diesel engineRemote control panel for generator in wheelhouseELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power supply230VAC Shore power / Generator supply110VAC Domestic shore powerShore Power:Extension lead to connect to shore supplyConsumer unit110VAC drop down transformer110VAC powering domestic lighting, water heater and battery charger230VAC powering 3-pin UK socketsBattery Banks:Engine Batteries – 2x 12VDC, 220Ah, lead acid (2026)Domestic Batteries – 2x 12VDC, 220Ah, lead acid (2026)Generator Battery – 1x 12VDC, 180Ah, lead acid (2026)Charging:Charger #1 – American Marine Automatic Battery Charger, 110VDC – 12VDC, 40ampCharger #2 – Noco smart charger, 230VAC-12VDC, 20ampAlternators:12VDC alternators mounted on both engines.Other Electrical:Windscreen Wipers – Fitted to all three forward-looking wheelhouse windowsSearchlight – Francis Marine search light with mounting points on port and starboard sides of wheelhouseCCTV – Engine space CCTV system with monitor in wheelhousePLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMSFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water system throughoutMixer tap in galleyMixer tap in both headsDedicated shower fitting in master cabin en-suiteDeck wash tap in cockpitHot water provided from engine cooling water or 110VAC immersion heaterSalt Water:High capacity pump driven off starboard engineOutlet on foredeckBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge PumpElectric Bilge Pump – manual and auto switchingHigh Capacity Bilge Pump – powered from starboard engine, also serves as deck/anchor washTANKAGEFuel:Four diesel tanksTank construction mild steelFuel tanks cleaned externally and painted in 2017Total fresh water capacity 2,440ltrsFresh Water:Twin fresh water tanksTank construction mild steelTotal fresh water capacity 1,130ltrsCalorifier:Insulated tank, approximately 60ltr capacity110VAC immersion heaterNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTIn Wheelhouse:Depth – B&GSpeed/Log – B&GWind – NASA ClipperGPS – Magellan NAV6510Radar – Raytheon Pathfinder SL70 with wheekhouse roof mounted, 2kw radar scannerMagnetic Compass - SestralCommunications Equipment:VHF – Icom IC-M56 VHFVHF – Sailor SP RT144DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Cooker – Combi hob/oven & grill, 4 hot plates, 240VACInduction Hob – Single hot plate, 240VACCombi Microwave Oven - PanasonicFridge – 1978 Americana, upright fridge freezer, 240VACDouble stainless steel sinkMixer tapHeads:Toilet #1 – Lavac electric marine toiletToilet #2 – Jabsco manual marine toiletWash hand basins in both heads with mixer tapsDedicated shower fitting over hip bath in master cabin en-suitePlumbing in place for shower in forward heads, currently not connectedHeating:Electric fan heating, in wheelhouse and saloon, 110VACLighting:Overhead lighting throughout accommodation, 12VDCReading lights in way of bunks in cabin, 12VDCChart working light in wheelhouse, 12VDCEngine space lighting, 12VDCDomestic lamps, 110VACEntertainment:Alpine CD/Radio head unitSpeakers for stereo in saloon230VAC Toshiba LCD TV in saloonACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Forward cabin with 4 single bunksForward headsMaster cabin with en-suite headsWheelhouseGalleySaloonAccommodation Finish:Traditional style motoryacht fit out.Joinery work in teak all finished with a satin varnishTeak parquet-style flooring throughout accommodationRed fitted carpets in saloon and galleyGrand Banks breathable fabric headliningsFitted blinds and curtains for all windows in saloon areaFitted blind for deck hatches in cabinsDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Forward Cabin:Two single berths forward in traditional V-berth layoutTwo additional single berths above in V-berth layoutAccess to anchor chain locker forwardStanding room between berths aft with two drawers beneath aft ends of lower bunksStanding room aft with drawer storage unit to portHanging locker to starboard, countertops above storage unitsBulkhead mounted mirror to port, aft of storage unitForward Heads:Immediately aft of forward cabin to portCountertop running fore and aft outboard with inset wash hand basin aftVanity lockers above countertop outboard with storage locker beneath countertopBulkhead mounted shower fitting currently disconnected.Swept stair case providing access from accommodation level to wheel house, located opposite headsMidships Cabin:Accessed from forward stair well to wheel house or via companionway from forward end of galleyDouble berth outboard to starboardStorage lockers running the length of the bunk outboard, overhead, with book rack centrallyFour storage drawers beneath bunk, inboardStanding room in board of bunkTeak dressing table at forward end of cabin to port with original Grand Banks teak stoolDrawer storage unit to port, outboard of companionway steps aft, countertop aboveEn-suite head located to port side of cabin aftMaster Cabin En-Suite Heads:Located to port side of master cabinStanding room inboard forwardCountertop outboard forward with inset wash hand basin and mixer tapElectric marine toilet located inboard aftHip bath outboard aft with dedicated, bulkhead mounted showerhead fittingRange of vanity lockers above countertop level outboard with storage locker beneath countertopWheelhouse:Located at the forward end of the superstructure and elevated above deck levelDoors providing access to port and starboard side decksHelm station forward centrally with traditional teak spoked wheelSwivelling helm chair mounted on sole aft of helmEngine dash panels forward to helm station with engine throttle and gear controls mounted above, outboard to port and starboardGPS and radar displays mounted outboard of helm station to starboardCountertop wrapping around port side of wheelhouse with Sailor VHF mounted outboard to port with Icom VHF mounted above, overhead.Selection of lockers beneath counter top to port side of wheelhouse Swept companionway staircase running forward from starboard side of wheelhouse to access forward accommodationWheelhouse table and U-shaped wrap around seating to port side at aft end of wheelhousePilot berth above settee level aftCompanionway steps aft to starboard to access galley and saloonCorner cabinet outboard of aft companionway steps to store glassesGalley:Located forward of saloon to port side.Galley open plan layout to saloonU-shaped galley layout out with worktop wrapping around areaBuilt-in electric cooker and oven unit forward with infill section of worktop fitting over top when not in useDouble stainless steel sink centrally outboardThwartships worktop aftTeak mug racks outboard of worktops, forward and aft of sinkSelection of lockers and drawers beneath worktopOverhead lockers above forward and aft thwartships worktopsSaloon:Located at aft end of deckhouse.Double opening doors to access cockpit aftL-shaped saloon settee wrapping around aft port end of saloonStorage lockers beneath saloon seating unitAdjustable height saloon tableCorner countertop unit aft to starboard with storage drawer and locker beneathFour Grand Banks, teak occasional chairs in saloonTV unit forward to starboard Storage drawers and lockers in aft face of galley unit forward to portDECK EQUIPMENTCanvas Work:Bridge Windscreen Cover - BlueTender Cover - BlueCockpit Cushions – Full fitted set in whiteAnchor Windlass coverAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 75kg CQR anchor on 90m chain rodeKedge Anchor - 35kg CQR anchor on chain rodeWindlass – Neco electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drumMooring Warps – SelectionFenders – SelectionBoat HookTender:Tender – Avon Seasport RIB (2002)Outboard – Yamaha 50hp (2002)Deck Crane – Neco fixed head, manually swivelling, electric hoist.General:Centrally mounted bow roller on stemhead with anchor self-stowing in rollerSecondary bow roller offset to port for use when picking up a mooringDeck mounted electric anchor windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum, chain self-stowing through hawse pipeDeck mounted mooring cleats to port and starboard, forward, midships and aft, 6 cleats in totalBreakwater at aft end of foredeck, wrapping around wheelhouse, door to access foredeck to starboard sideWalk-around deck between break water and wheelhouse providing access to port and starboard side deckSidedecks stepped immediately aft of wheelhouse doors and running aft to cockpit at lower levelCockpit spanning the full width of the transom with seating units outboard to port and starboard aft, storage within seat units.Lifting hatch in cockpit sole providing access to lazarette and engine roomSteps to port side of cockpit to access deckhouse roof.SAFTEY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Anchor LightSteaming LightRunning LightsLife Saving Equipment:Liferaft – Seago 6 person cannister liferaft Horseshoe Lifebuoy x2DISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.Unless otherwise stated on the published sales specification the following presumptions are made:Shaft seal or sail drive diaphragms are more than 5 years old.Fuel, gas hoses and gas regulators are more than 5 years old.The vessel doesn’t currently have a GasSafe certificate issued within the last 5 years.Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old.