Grand Banks 52 Europa

Grand Banks 52 Europa 'Mathilde' - Proven Coastal Cruiser Ready for Your Next Adventure

'Mathilde' is a beautifully presented Grand Banks 52 Europa that blends timeless elegance with dependable performance. A two-owner vessel with a comprehensive service history, she has comfortably cruised the east coast between Sydney and Hamilton Island and is poised for her next chapter. If you're seeking pedigree, safety, and comfort in a true passage maker, this is the platform.

'Mathilde' sets herself apart through the following features:
o Turnkey & Cruise Ready: Step aboard and go - systems, amenities, and reliability aligned for extended coastal passages.
o Grand Banks Pedigree: Renowned build quality, superb seakeeping, and practical design for safe, comfortable family cruising.
o Three Cabin Layout: Midships master with ensuite, forward VIP with convertible V berth, guest double to starboard, plus a separate day head with shower.
o Entertaining & Liveability: Warm saloon with L-shaped lounge and hi/lo TV, well-appointed U galley, generous dinette, and an inviting teak laid cockpit perfect for alfresco dining.
o Flybridge Lifestyle: Commanding centreline helm, L-shaped settee with adjustable table, shade bimini, and a large boat deck with tender, ideal for sunrise coffees and sunset gatherings.
o Dependable Machinery: Twin Cummins QSC 8.3 engines, Onan 17.5 kw generator, Naiad hydraulic fin stabilisers, and a Village Marine water maker deliver confidence and range.

Moving through the vessel's layout and features, you'll find:
o Cockpit & Decks: Teak laid swim platform with ladder; shaded cockpit under extended bimini and clears; timber framed wing doors for comfortable passage in breezy conditions; wide side decks with stainless handrails for safe movement; bow sunpad for relaxation.
o Saloon & Helm: Gloss timber sliding doors open to a bright saloon with a L-shaped lounge and expandable table; carpeted saloon/helm; lower centreline helm with near 360° sightlines, pilothouse doors port/starboard for easy deck access and ventilation; guest bench seat adjacent to keep the captain company underway.
o Galley & Dinette: Practical U-shaped galley with Coolmatic refrigeration, Miele cooktop, Electrolux microwave, and Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer; opposite dinette seats four comfortably for meals and planning.
o Flybridge: Teak laid, shade bimini, Stidd helm seat, Raymarine navigation suite, L settee with adjustable table; aft boat deck carries a Sirocco side console RIB with 30hp Suzuki launched via Davco davit; aft seating to enjoy the breeze.
o Lazarette & Utility: Spacious storage with Engel fridge/freezer plus Electrolux washer and separate Electrolux dryer - long range practicality without compromise.

A closer look at her equipment and systems shows how comprehensively she's set up:
o Navigation & Comms: Raymarine electronics suite; GPS & AIS; Starlink satellite internet; onboard 5G Wi Fi; battery and shore power monitoring systems.
o Comfort & Convenience: Smart TVs in saloon and master; carpeted saloon/helm; updated soft furnishings; water filtration system.
o Anchoring & Safety: Ultra 45kg stainless steel anchor with premium grade chain; Lofrans Falkon windlass; life raft.
o Engine Room & Monitoring: Twin Cummins QSC 8.3s, Onan 17.5 kw generator, Village Marine water maker; engine room camera monitoring for peace of mind.
o Tender & BBQ: Sirocco 3.6m (approx. ) side console RIB with 30hp Suzuki; Davco davit; Southern Stainless gas BBQ.

Regarding ownership and care, 'Mathilde' has been maintained to a very high standard by experienced owners, with thoughtful system upgrades and consistent attention to preventative maintenance. She presents as a reliable, comfortable, and thoroughly sorted coastal cruiser.

You are invited to book a private inspection to view this vessel. If you are unable to travel to inspect this vessel, we would be pleased to offer you a personal guided video tour via telephone with one of our yacht consultants.

Lying: Southport, Queensland, Australia.

Disclaimer: All specifications in this presentation are provided for information only and particulars herein are obtained from sources believed to be correct, but not guaranteed. Buyers should satisfy themselves with respect to accuracy.