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1966 Grenfell Aft Cabin

North Saanich, Canada

C$44,900

Well found, consistently upgraded classic trawler.  True Blue is offered for sale by her experienced and knowledgeable owners.   She is powered with 2 reliable 200hp Chrysler/Mitsubishi inline 6 cylinder diesel engines, which have just undergone major service.  She is boathouse kept and turn key ready to go.

Notable Information:

  • Custom King Size Berth in Aft Cabin
  • Custom Modern Galley
  • Solar Panels
  • Espar Forced Air Diesel Cabin Heat
  • Inverter
  • Recent Survey

**** The purchaser of this vessel will have the first option to purchase the Canoe Cove Marina 50' Boathouse ****

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: True Blue
Make: Grenfell
Model: Aft Cabin
Year: 1966
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: Grenfell Yachts Ltd.
Designer: Thornton Grenfell
Construction: Wood

Dimensions

Length: 43 ft
Length Overall: 48 ft
Length Of Deck: 43 ft
Beam: 13'3 ft
Max Draft: 4 ft
Single Berths: 3
Double Berths: 1
Cabins Count: 2

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Mitsubishi Chrysler
  • Model: 6 Cylinder Turbo
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 200hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1980
  • Engine Hours: 3100
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Mitsubishi Chrysler
  • Model: 6 Cylinder Turbo
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 200hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze
  • Year: 1980
  • Engine Hours: 3100
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 400hp
Cruising Speed: 9 kn
Propeller RPM: 1900

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 2
Fuel Tank Capacity: 240 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 120 gal
Water Tank Material: Plastic
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 40 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Windlass Type: Electric
Boat Class: Trawlers, Aft Cabin, Motor Yachts

Contact

Brian Huse-BCYBA
Fraser Yacht Sales Ltd.

Office

Fraser Yacht Sales Ltd.
1818 Maritime Mews Granville Island
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6H 3X2
Tel:(250) 516 4393
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.


Design Brief

True Blue is a Classic Aft Cabin Trawler trawler deisgned and Built by Grenfell Yachts in Vancouver BC.  This classic vessel has been well maintained and upgraded with care to keep the classic charm, but provide modern conveniences.   

  • Sleeps 5+
  • 2 Heads w/ Showers
  • Spacious Bright Salon
  • Large Aft Cabin w/ Custom King Size Berth
  • Custom Aft Deck Hard Top
  • Boathouse Kept (Canoe Cove Boathouse Available)
  • Twin Economical Diesel Engines
Salon

The bright open salon is accessed off the back deck. 

  • L Shaped Settee to Starboard w/ Dinette Table
  • Sliding Windows Port and Starboard
  • Lower Helm Forward to Port
  • Galley Aft Midships
  • Ample Storage in Lockers and Drawers
  • Access to Engine Space 
  • Carpeted Floors
  • Modern Overhead Lighting
Galley

Custom Modern Galley is aft in the salon midships.

  • Varnished Wood Cabinetry
  • Corian Counters
  • SS 3 Burner Propane Stove w/ Oven
  • Propane Solenoid Swich in Galley
  • SS Galley Sink w/ H/C Pressure Water
  • SS Norcold Dual Voltage Fridge w/Freezer Space
  • 12-volt Freezer Under Salon Settee
  • Storage in Lockers and Shelves
Accommodations

Aft Cabin-

  • Custom King Sized Berth
  • Custom Shelving and Wood Paneling
  • Ample Lockers Drawers and Shelves for Storage
  • Overhead and Reading Lights
  • Ample Opening Ports and a newer Overhead Hatch for Ventilation
  • Teak Floors
  • Ensuite Head w/ Vacuflush Toilet, Vanity w/ Sink and Shower

Forward Cabin

  • 3 Single Berths
  • Overhead Lighting
  • Access to Day/Guest Head w/ Vacuflush Toilet, Vanity and Shower
  • Varnished Wood Paneling
  • Carpeted Floors
Electronics/Navigation
  • Simrad 9" Charplotter @ Upper Helm
  • Uniden UM385 VHF @ Upper Helm
  • Uniden VHF Handheld Atlantis @ Lower Helm
  • Depth Displayed on Simrad Plotter
  • Electric Horn
  • Brass Clock and Barometer
Electrical

AC Electrical System

  • 30 Amp Shore Power Connection
  • Shore Power Cord
  • Blue Seas AC Distribution Panel w/ Breakers
  • Pro Mariner Pro Nautic 1250P Battery Charger
  • Giandel 2500 Watt Inverter
  • Victron Energy Galvanic Isolator
  • AC Outlets Throughout

DC Electrical System

  • 2x 8D Engine Start Batteries
  • 6x 6v House Batteries
  • Blue Seas Battery Monitor
  • Batteries in Boxes in the Engine Space
  • 2x ~200amp Solar Panels w/ Tri Star TS-45 Controller
Command Bridge
  • Command Bridge w/ Primary Helm Control
  • Access by SS and Teak Steps
  • Seating for Skipper and Crew
  • Ample Open Space
  • Canvas Bimini on SS Frame
  • Canvas Covers for Helm Seats
Mechnical
  • 2x Chrysler Mitsubishi 6 Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engines
    • Heat Exchanger and Oil Cooler Serviced in 2022
    • New Reverse Transmission Coolers
    • Intercooler and Turbo Serviced in 2022
    • Injectors Serviced in 2022
    • Primary and Secondary Fuel Filter Housings Replaced in 2022
  • Espar D7L Airtronic Cabin Heater
  • 6 Gallon Hot Water Tank
  • Vacuflush Marine Toliets
  • Holding Tank w/ Macerator Pump
On Deck
  • Original Teak Decks in Excellent Condition
  • Custom Hardtop over Back Deck
  • Built in Seating w/ Storage on Aft Deck 
  • Custom Teak Boarding Ladder from Swim Grid to Aft Deck
  • Lost of Custom SS Work
  • SS Rail At Gunnel
Additional Information
  • Lofrans Electric Windlass on Bow
  • 15kg Claw Anchor
  • 200' Anchor Chain and 150' Rode
  • Vessel Moorage In Canoe Cove Marina Boathouse (Boathouse Available)
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Additional Contact Information

This vessel is moored in a private boathouse in the Canoe Cove Marina and is available for viewings now.

Please contact Brian Huse

250 516 493

brian@fraseryachtsales.com