2001 Grand Banks 46 Classic “Adagio”

"Adagio" reflects all the hallmarks of a Grand Banks—robust construction, timeless craftsmanship, and the renowned sea-kindly hull that has made the brand legendary. Wide, secure walk-around decks provide easy access to the side doors or up to the flybridge, while recently sealed teak decks are in excellent condition and add to her classic appeal.

This is the desirable two-stateroom, down-galley layout, featuring a spacious owner’s cabin aft and a comfortable guest cabin forward—each with its own private head and shower. The arrangement offers exceptional privacy for all aboard, while the salon and galley, positioned midships, create a welcoming central gathering space that maximizes both comfort and functionality. Perfectly designed for entertaining or relaxed cruising, Adagio is equally suited to extended passages or leisurely days on the water.

The accommodations are arranged in two spacious cabins at opposite ends of the yacht—an aft owner’s stateroom and a forward cabin for family or guests—each with its own private head and shower. This time-tested Classic configuration is celebrated for the privacy and convenience it provides, creating an ideal balance for extended bluewater passages, relaxed coastal cruising, family weekends, or memorable entertaining at the dock.

• Island walk-around queen bed with custom headboard
• Teak night stands with drawers
• Seven opening stainless steel port lights
• Built-in vanity / desk with upholstered teak stool
• Reading lamps
• Cedar lined hanging locker
• Fantastic storage in numerous teak lockers, drawers and cupboards all around the cabin

To port in the master cabin is the private ensuite head, with Corian counter top, undermount sink, and plenty of storage, natural light and ventilation.

• Vacuflush fresh water marine toilet
• Large opening port light
• Teak towel bars

Opposite, to starboard, is the separate shower stall with shelves, locker, stainless steel towel bars, and teak floor grate.

The forward cabin is ahead of the galley and utility room equipped with...

• Large V-berth
• Private entry into guest head and shower
• Cedar lined hanging locker
• Teak drawers (6)
• Overhead opening hatch with shades and screen
• (2) Chrome plated reading lights

The guest head and shower are to starboard and utilize

• Vacuflush fresh water marine toilet

• Corian counter with under mount sink

• Shower with teak grate and dedicated sump

• Custom storage cabinets

• Opening porthole and overhead hatch with screen and privacy shade

Step into the salon through either the port or starboard doors. True to all GBs, the space is rich in satin varnished teak, and bright as ever, with large opening windows all around, positioned to allow superb natural light, fresh air, and unobstructed vistas for all on board, whether seating or standing.

• Classic varnished solid teak parquet sole
• Understated window coverings behind teak valance
• Overhead ceiling drop-down chart holder
• L-shaped settee to starboard all cushions were reupholstered 2025
• Hi-lo teak yacht table - converts to a double bed
• Two leather chairs
• Two teak ottoman stools with storage under
• Entertainment centre with flat screen TV and DVD wireless amplifier Bose surround system
• Breakfast bar / desk
• U-line ice-maker
• Diesel furnace controls

The galley is forward of the salon, down four steps, and it is bright with natural light, and is open to the salon via the companionway and breakfast bar.

It is U-shaped, and packed with all the amenities needed for stowing provisions, and for creating memorable meals.

The galley is positioned below the exterior side deck utilizing the full beam of the hull with the working area to port, and the pantry / laundry area to starboard, with extra refrigeration.

• Large opening port light at eye level, and overhead hatch above
• Force Ten three-burner propane stove and oven, with folding Corian cover
• 12V extractor vent
• Panasonic microwave oven
• Grunert holdover refrigeration system 110V Grunert holding plates: 2 boxes
• Grunert holdover top loading under counter freezer
• Corian countertops
• Large stainless steel sink
• Ample storage space in shelves, drawers, cubbies and lockers
• Teak faced and trimmed throughout
• Broan compactor
• Splendide washer / dryer combo

The lower helm is seamlessly integrated into the salon, positioned forward to starboard with direct access to the side decks for ease and safety. A pedestal Stidd helm chair and finely crafted teak electronics console are thoughtfully arranged for maximum efficiency and convenient operation. Just inboard, the main electrical panel provides both AC and DC circuits, clearly labeled and easily accessed behind a windowed door.

• ZF Mathers Micro Commander electronic shift and throttle controls
• Traditional GB teak rimmed steering wheel
• Stidd helm seat (re-upholstered 2024)
• Bennett trim tab controls and monitor
• Rudder angle indicator
• Engine gauges, including pyrometer, Floscan fuel consumption monitor
• Wesmar stabilizer controls
• Computank fluid monitor
• Wesmar bow thruster control
• Exalto wiper controls
• Alarm panel with warnings for engine temp, oil pressure, (in addition to the gauges) AC / DC engine room lights, and bilge pump monitoring
• Kahlenberg horn switch
• Lofrans windlass control and chain counter

The flybridge and upper helm is expansive, and is accessed via steps from the port side deck.

The flybridge is also teak clad. The optional Grand Banks stainless steel radar arch is the centerpiece for the forward bimini and half is fully enclosed, and the aft portion is covered by a connecting bimini.

Fore and aft facing benches are forwards, with the upper helm to starboard. Adagio also has the optional L-shaped settee aft of these benches. It surrounds a teak table, and is offset to starboard, with room to port for additional seating or a BBQ or cruising toys.

More storage in a large area under to forward cowl.

• Stainless steel radar arch
• Nick Jackson dinghy davit
• All cushions re-upholstered 2024
• New custom teak table

Upper Helm

• Electronic shift and throttle controls
• Stainless rimmed teak steering wheel
• Trim tab controls and monitor
• Rudder angle indicator
• Engine gauges, including Floscan
• Computing fluid monitor
• Thruster control
• Searchlight control
• Alarm panel with warnings for engine temp, oil pressure, (in addition to the gauges) AC / DC engine room lights, and bilge pump monitoring
• Horn
• Windlass control

"Adagio" is powered by twin John Deere 6081 375 hp diesel engines. These industrial grade engines are renown for durability, quiet operation, and high torque, and they are perfectly suited to this application.

• Main engines have always received regular service. In 2023 services including: coolant flush, new thermostats, tappets adjusted, raw water pumps rebuilt and drive belts replaced. Impellers were changed in 2025 oil and filter change
• Twin Disc reverse reduction gears, 2.0:1 ratio
• Engine instruments include DC amps, DC Volts, trim, rudder angle, FLOSCAN digital hours/fuel flow/fuel level/ RPM
• Deere engine parameter / trouble shooting gauges
• Aqualoy 22 stainless steel shafts (2" diameter)
• New spurs, 2024
• 28" x 25.5" x 4 Askew propellers tuned 2022
• Aquadrive anti-vibration couplings and mounts
• Wesmar bow thruster (with new batteries)
• Wesmar hydraulic stabilizers, seals replaced 2022
• 2 station Hynautic steering
• ZF Mathers Micro Commander electronic engine controls
• Remote hard-wired engine controls with outlets port salon door and foredeck
• 600 US gallons fuel in 2 painted metal tanks, top return, bottom feed, with inspection ports and sight gauges with stop valves
• Dual Racors in-line to each engine
• Well-organized fuel manifold with stop valves
• Webasto diesel hydronic heat, with 3 zones; both cabins, and salon, with a heater / fan added to the flybridge in 2019
• Spectra Newport 400 water maker. New high pressure pump, spare Clark pump completely rebuilt 2019. Auxillary pre-pump with 100 micron screen and 10 micron bag filter, auto flush feature
• 130 gal forward water tank connected to water maker. 150 gal aft water tank shore water
• Computank digital level monitoring screen

• (2) Garmin touch screen Displays 8616
• Garmin K10 GMR Fathom 54 open arrary radar
• Garmin GPS Map 8616xsv mapping & sonar
• Garmin GPS10
• (3) Garmin GMI 20
• Garmin depth sounder
• (2) ICOM M424G vhf radio AIS, hailer with remote mic
• Ritchie Powerdamp Plus dome compass
• Airmar 200 WX Ultrasonic Weather Station
• Robertson AP20 autopilot
• Simrad AP20 autopilot with rudder feedback
• AP 21 remote autopilot control with 25' tether
• Vesper XB-8000 AIS transponder/GPS with WiFi
• Search light with controls at both stations
• ICOM PCR -1000

• Northern Lights (LUGGER) genset - exhaust riser replaced (2018) Circuit board (2019) water pump (2020) injector/glow plugs new (2022) water pump 2024
• Quiet wet exhaust through Aqualift muffler
• Dedicated AC Voltmeter and Ammeter
• DC house battery monitoring via the inverter panel
• Professional Mariner Voltmeter for all DC banks
• Cablemaster powered shore power cable reel
• Galvanic isolator
• 30 amp and 50 amp inputs
• Victron inverter touchscreen monitoring 2024
• Balmar 100 amp Digital Duo alternators - external regulator
• Batteries 3 x 8D AGM (Discovery - 280AH) house
• 2 x Trojan 27 AGM for each engine
• 27 AGM genset battery
• 2 x 27 AGM bow thruster batteries
• New hot water tank 2019

Exterior and Decks

• Anchors - Ultra 85kg and CQR 40kg spare
• Windlass 1000 watt Lofrans Tigres horizontal capstan (rebuilt) with chain gypsy
• 3/8" chain
• Double bow rollers
• Forward deck locker
• Deck wash forward and aft wth fresh and salt water
• Enclosed flybridge (new Lexan panels 2017) with stainless steel arch
• Rosskelly/Olsson electric winch, hydraulic tilt davit system
• 2022 AB dinghy 20 hp Tohatsu outboard
• 2 x Staples on swim grid
• Cockpit hot/cold shower
• 12 VDC outlets for downriggers
• Retractable downrigger bases
• Fold-back kayak racks
• Switlik life-raft (requires recertification)
• BBQ
• Bottom paint 2024 Balboa Boat Yard
• (4) underwater lights