Overview

Sea Lake Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Northrop and Johnson. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

Dimensions

Length Overall68' 0"

Beam15' 2"

Draft10' 5"

Details

Year1986

ManufacturerBill Lee Yachts Inc.

ModelCustom

CategorySloop

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

Accommodation

Cabins0

Sleeps0

Heads0

Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel

Cruise Speed0 Knots

Max Speed0 Knots

Weight

Gross Tonnage28 tons

Tank Capacities

Fuel130 gal

Fresh Water70 gal

Holding0 gal

Engines

Engine 1Yanmar

2005Year

74HP

55KW

Full Details

Description

GRAND ILLUSION has won more races than any Santa Cruz 70 in existence. She has always been kept in top condition. Her sails, equipment, rigging and safety equipment are all up to date.

Overall Transpac Winner 1999, 2011 and 2015
Set Elapsed Time Record for Vic/Maui Race in 2000 and held the record for 16 years
Winner of Mexorc and numerous Cabo Races
Multiple winners of West Coast 70’s Sled Championships

Accomodations/Walkthrough

Galley located port side, opposite is dining table with L-shaped seating. Sleeping berth on the outside of seating area. Four adjustable berths port side aft, one adjustable berth port side forward. Double berth starboard side aft, two adjustable berths starboard side aft, one adjustable berth starboard side forward. Enclosed head forward port side.

Galley

2-burner stove
Engine driven refrigeration and freezer

Navigation and Electronics

B&G H5000 system with five 30/30’s mounted on mast in custom carbon pod, two displays in cockpit, one at helm
9” Zeus II mounted in navigation station (2021)
ICOM M504 VHF in navigation station with Command Mic III on deck
Removable Garmin chart plotter for on deck use
Auto Pilot
Carbon Mast was painted in 2022

Winches, Spars and Rigging

Carbon Boom (2022) by Offshore Spars
Carbon spinnaker pole
All big instrumentation up to date, displays on mast, including cockpit. All radios are current, including starlink.