For sale is Kealoha, a 32′ Grand Banks Trawler built in 1969 by American Marine Ltd. We purchased her in July 2020 and personally invested more than 3000 hours of renovation work topped off with fresh coats of paint and varnish– added with hints of vintage, tiki-styled decor that compliments the natural teak throughout.

UPDATE 11/24/23: The slip is paid through March 31st, 2024. She is not perfect and needs cosmetic work (paint and varnish and few other smaller things). She has a few electrical problems to be addressed but doesn’t stop her from cruising. We updated the sale price to reflect that. The Summer of 2023 we worked on exterior cosmetics around the deckhouse, replaced the starter and house batteries and other small tasks. See our project list here. Reach out to take a look. 

This Grand Banks Sedan 32 has generous side decks to the bow; a large cockpit and flybridge that extend the living space. It has great fuel economy with a reliable diesel engine. It has a bright, comfortable cabin, functional galley, and upper and lower helms … this Grand Banks 32 is a quintessential classic of timeless craftsmanship. A perfect pocket cruiser!

Why are we selling Kealoha?

We have limited time for Kealoha. We wish it were not so… if we were retired, we’d keep her! We also have a bad back and performing the 1st mate duties (regular maintenance, dock lines, gaffing mooring balls, dropping/hoisting the anchor, etc.) is quite a bit to manage without re-injury. We plan to downgrade to a smaller vessel. Not sure what we’ll decide on … something that is less than 17,000lbs and easier on the back!

We do want to see her go to someone who will appreciate her and who will embark on new adventures rather than have her sit idle.

Please reach out about scheduling an appointment to see Kealoha… or if you have any questions. Click the chat icon at the lower right of the screen or send us a note through the form. ~ Kimberly & Neil

*Maintenance routine, upkeep and project list is here.

Recent upgrades include rebuilt/replaced wood rot sections and window frames, slider windows replaced, all new topside and bottom paint, new zinc anodes, new inverter/charger, new starter, new drive damper plate, flybridge steering and more documented work. Previous overhauls were in 2016 with new forward and side decks and in 2010 with new cockpit with replacement teak. She comes with a long list of documentation, maintenance, receipts, manuals and instructions. She does require annual maintenance, paint touch ups and brightwork here and there. She is not perfect, but she is a cruiser and she certainly brings us a perfect smile everytime we step aboard 🙂

We’ve taken great care of her and the same by all her previous owners… she is well equipped and ready for new adventures! We’ve taken her on day trips and overnight stays from Portsmouth to; the Isle of Shoals, Boothbay, Provincetown, Gloucester, Martha’s Vineyard, multiple trips whale watching through Stellwagen bank and day cruising. She is a beautiful cruiser that turns heads!

She has panoramic water views, 3 exterior lounging areas, full living space, and ample accommodations for 2 adults. We refitted Kealoha for the ultimate coze and comfortable living! The deckhouse includes a convertible dinette and settee that converts to 2 bunks that can sleep an additional 3-4 adults. There is a small galley (kitchen) forward to port. Galley has a fridge with a small freezer, sink, 4 burner gas stove and oven. Large windows provide 360° panoramic views of the water. Below are the forward vee berth sleeping quarters, storage locker, and head (bathroom). The full-size bed can be converted to 2 twins. The head is a full-functioning wet bath with a hand-held shower built into the forward wall over the head (toilet).

360° panoramic views, bright and ample living space in the deckhouse. 

Large flybridge and upper helm comfortably seats 6 adults.

Cockpit area and slider door to deckhouse. Onlookers always comment on our hibiscus flower window box and the octopus tentacle door handle.

On the hook near Long Point Light Station, Provincetown MA – September 2021.