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Monk-Grandy 50' Cruiser

Classic Bridgedeck Cruiser
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  215321
  • Length  ·  50'0"
  • Year  ·  1942
  • Construction  ·  Wood
  • Underwater profile  ·  Semi-Displacement
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  2 x diesel 150hp, Detroit 4-53 ()
  • Lying  ·  Olympic Peninsula, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Boatshed Seattle
Boatshed Seattle
Dave Carleson

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Ed Monk
Builder Grandy
Lying Olympic Peninsula, WA USA - Shown by Appointment
Fuel capacity 700.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Water capacity 80.0 USG Total - 2 Tanks
Holding tank capacity 40.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 14/02/2013

Mechanical

Engine 2 x diesel 150hp
Engine make and model Detroit 4-53 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) 3.5 USG /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 9 knots
Max speed (approx) 12 knots

The 3.5 gph is at 1,200 rpm, traveling at 9 knots and is reported to have a 1,200 NM range.

Recent engine work includes: new stainless steel custom exhaust risers, both transmissions and v-drives re-built or replaced. These engines start easily and run without smoke. Being under the aft cockpit makes for a very quiet pilot house while underway.

The engines are fresh water cooled via heat exchangers.

Dimensions

Length 50'0"
LWL 50'0"
Beam 12'6"
Draft Min 4'9"
Draft Max 4'9"
Airdraft 18'0"
Displacement 32,005.6lbs
Headroom 6'2"
Storage In water

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 6 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Freedom inverter

Construction

Construction Wood
Underwater profile Semi-Displacement
Finish Paint finish

This boat was built by the Grandy boat yard in Seattle. The original purpose was for the military and was built to its specifications. Construction is plank on frame. The planks are of 5/4" cedar on steam-bent oak frames. The hull has been re-fastened with bronze and galvanized screws. We have photos of fasteners that were removed for inspection during a survey in 2013 and they show no wasting.

The upper deck has a Grandy-built lapstrake dinghy and davit. There is an upper helm with windshield and on the aft end of the upper deck are the steps to the aft cockpit.

The seller's personal items are not included in this sale.

Tank capacities and other measurements are not independently verified by Waterline Boats / Boatshed and are reported from the seller's information and/or literature.

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Sink 2
Shower 1
Heads 2 heads (Manual)

Entering from the cockpit into the aft cabin there are upper and lower large bunks port and starboard. The upper bunks swing down to make for two large settees. Just forward of the bunks on each side are vertical lockers. Going forward into the galley and dining area there is a u-shaped stainless steel counter, diesel cook stove with oven, sink, and very large size refrigerator. The owner uses a small single burner portable butane on top of the diesel stove for light cooking. The galley was originally designed to be large enough to store food to feed eight people for eight days. The dining area is to port. Forward to port is a small head with wash basin. Forward and up two steps is the pilot house with access doors port and starboard to the side decks. There is access also to the upper deck on the aft port side. Across the back and to starboard is a very nice raised settee with storage under. A feature of this settee is that by turning over the seat cover it converts to a buffet table for serving a large group of guests. The helm is to port. Forward and down two steps and we are in the forward double cabin. To starboard is a counter with storage under. To port is the head with a large shower enclosure. It is reported that the shower has an extension so it may be deployed out the port window for use on the deck or the dock.

Currently the refrigeration is in need of attention to the refrigerant and the thermostat. The compressor works fine but needs to be re-charged.

1 burner diesel Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Oven
Sink
Cooler
Refrigerator
Carpet
Drapes
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Cockpit shower
Non-Smokers
Microwave

Entering from the cockpit into the aft cabin there are upper and lower large bunks port and starboard. The upper bunks swing down to make for two large settees. Just forward of the bunks on each side are vertical lockers. Going forward into the galley and dining area there is a u-shaped stainless steel counter, diesel cook stove with oven, sink, and very large size refrigerator. The owner uses a small single burner portable butane on top of the diesel stove for light cooking. The galley was originally designed to be large enough to store food to feed eight people for eight days. The dining area is to port. Forward to port is a small head with wash basin. Forward and up two steps is the pilot house with access doors port and starboard to the side decks. There is access also to the upper deck on the aft port side. Across the back and to starboard is a very nice raised settee with storage under. A feature of this settee is that by turning over the seat cover it converts to a buffet table for serving a large group of guests. The helm is to port. Forward and down two steps and we are in the forward double cabin. To starboard is a counter with storage under. To port is the head with a large shower enclosure. It is reported that the shower has an extension so it may be deployed out the port window for use on the deck or the dock.

Currently the refrigeration is in need of attention to the refrigerant and the thermostat. The compressor works fine but needs to be re-charged.

1 burner diesel Stove

Deck Gear

Instrument Covers

Electric windlass
1 anchors
(Galvanized Danforth)
103'2" of chain
Grandy Classic Lapstrake dinghy ()
(Hard Dinghy)
The anchor is deployed through a hawse pipe on the deck and hangs on the starboard side of the bow on hull sheathing.

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Radar
VHF
GPS
Chart plotter
Depth sounder

Furuno Radar-Chart link plotter

Safety Equipment

Carbon Monoxide detector
Life jackets
Life buoys
Searchlight
Horn
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 3 electric)

Broker's Comments

This 50' Monk Bridge Deck Cruiser was built for the military as an eight man coastal patrol boat for use during WWII. After the war It was sold as military surplus and ended up in the inventory of the Foss Tug and Barge company and was slightly modified for pleasure use. The original gas engines were removed and in 1968 the Detroit Diesels, 4-53's, were installed. The current owners have owned this vessel for 16 years and during their time many structural and mechanical issues were addressed. The transmissions and v-drives have been either rebuilt or replaced. Custom stainless steel exhaust elbows have been installed. New leather upholstery and headliner and custom-built seating in the pilot house are among the recent improvements.

This 50' Monk moves through the water with quiet grace and seemingly effortless speed, leaving little wake -- a design from the day when naval architects treated efficient movement through the water as paramount. This classic yacht is a real class act.

This boat is an active member of the Seattle Classic Yacht Association and has been boathouse-kept for at least the last 16 years. The boat house is also for sale. This boat is a "must see" for anyone considering a classic yacht.

Owner's personal items are not included in the sale. Specific exclusions include two oil lamps that may appear in photos or video.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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