2014 Beneteau Gran Turismo 44

“Dual Master” layout – each of the two staterooms have queen-sized beds, lots of storage and closet space, large in-hull windows with opening portlights, LG TVs, Fusion audio systems, air conditioning and head/shower – comfortable cruising for 2 couples plus capacity for another couple in the main salon which converts to a bed.
Intellian i3 satellite system with 3 Direct TV boxes (one for main cabin and each of the 2 staterooms)
Replaced main cabin air conditioner (16k BTU Dometic DTGX16)
Serviced forward stateroom (8k BTU Dometic Cruisair STQ8) and Cockpit (16k BTU Dometic Cruisair STQ16) 

• TNT hydraulic platform lift capable of lifting 2,000 lbs that extends the aft deck by about 3 feet (making the LOA of the boat 47 ft) – this upgrade alone cost $50k
• Rainman water maker that makes up-to-37 gallons of fresh water per hour – no more worries about water consumption; long showers with great water pressure are a huge comfort!
• Twin Volvo Penta D6-370's with new DPH-E drives including Electronic Vessel Control system with electronic steering & Joystick docking.  Full mechanical overhaul on both engines– All records available (over $90k in receipts), and all work performed by certified Volvo Penta technician, including:
  -Completed all 1000 hour service items ahead of schedule
  -Replaced both outdrives (replaced DPH-C with DPH-E - $20k each)
  ---Port replaced 2021
  ---Starboard replaced 2024
  -Full motor and drive service every year
  -Removed and cleaned both intercoolers both aftercoolers
  -Replaced both turbos
  -Replaced both coolant circulating pumps
  -Replaced both exhaust risers
  -Replaced both trim tabs
  -Replaced both starter motors
  -Replaced both compressor clutch assemblies
  -Replaced port alternator
  -Replaced port raw water pump
  -Replaced starboard Steering Control Unit
  -Replaced all tensioner pulleys
  -Onboard stock of parts & supplies including
  ---Specialty tools for prop removal and compressor belt installation
  ---Spare filters, belts, relays, and other parts
  ---All required fluids: drive gear lube (Volvo Penta 75w-90 synthetic), engine oil (Volvo Penta 15w-40 conventional), coolant (Volvo Penta VCS pre-mix), hydraulic fluids for steering & trim, etc.
• Phasor K3 8Kw generator with Kubota D1105-E4BG (68.5 cubic inch) diesel engine (to replace the undersized original 7.5Kw generator) - capable of running all three air conditioners, charging all 9 batteries, and making water all at the same time.
• Upgraded and oversized fuel filtration system to a Racor 900 for each of the main engines and a Racor 500 for generator (essential in the Bahamas!).
  
  
• Shore Power:
  -30 Amp inlet & Cable for primary power and battery charging
  -50 Amp inlet & Cable for Air Conditioning
• 12 volt on-board power:
  -Engine Cranking Batteries: 2x Northstar NSB-AGM31 (new May 2021) with Cristec Smart Charger
  -Generator Cranking Battery: 1x Northstar NSB-AGM24M (new May 2021) with Cristec Smart Charger
  -House Batteries: 4x Optima C31AGM (new May 2021) with Cristec Smart Charger
  -Bow Thruster Batteries: 2x group 24 deep cycle batteries (new March 2021) with Victron Smart Charger

Spacious galley with double-basin sink, upright fridge/freezer, microwave, 2 burner Force 10 electric stove

• Beneteau’s patented AirStep hull design – 4” scoops on the hull sides force air through piping that blows the air under the boat just aft of the step in the hull to break the "sticking" of laminar flow to the bottom surface resulting in higher speeds and better fuel economy
• Hull Shield ultrasonic anti-fowling system for all metal parts that are under water – this includes four transducers; one for each of the engines/drives and one for each side of the lifting platform mechanism – without this system, it can be difficult to keep these lifts clean in warmer water.  
• Enclosed, air-conditioned cockpit & helm station with electric opening targa top
• Jabsco remote control halogen searchlight
• Quick BTQ 185 dual prop bow thruster
• Main Anchor:  55 lb Delta Plow with 100 ft of 3/8” chain and 300 ft of 5/8” rode on Lewmar V-Series Stainless Steel electric windlass
• Stern Anchor: Fortress FX-11 with 15 ft of 3/8” chain and 150 ft of 5/8” rode with teak anchor mounts and anchor-caddie deploy system
• Cockpit bar with sink and Yeti cooler beneath
• Fully enclosed tender garage with rollers and power winch for easy tender stowage and launch
• Freshwater hot/cold shower on transom
• Saltwater washdown on transom and in forward anchor locker – each with coiled hose and spray nozzle
• Cockpit salon comfortably seating 6 to 8 people with electric adjustable teak cockpit table
• Large Forward & Aft sunbeds
• 1 full size hose and spray nozzle for dock water
• 2 large and 1 medium sized fenders with black fabric covers
• 4 x 40 ft 5/8” black dock lines
• 4 x 25 ft 5/8” black dock lines

• Simrad NSS 12 evo3s Multi-Function Display (new 2024)
• Simrad B150 through-hull (new 2021)
• Simrad AIS Class-B transceiver 
• Simrad RS90 DSC VHF
• Simrad Broadband 4G Radar
• Simrad SG05 EVC SimNet Volvo Gateway
• Simrad RC42 Rate Compass
• Volvo Penta Autopilot Gateway

A 9 ft RIB tender (Caribe CX-9 with a new 2024 20hp Suzuki outboard purchased in September 2024) that can carry 4 adults at up to 20 mph and 2 adults at up to 25 mph.  The tender is a perfect fit to the lifting platform but can also be stowed inside the boat’s gender garage if you deflate the tubes.

Custom sun shade with extension poles covers targa-top opening and forward sunpad to provide shade and comfort at speeds under 10 knots.

Safety equipment for offshore passage making, including:
-Revere Offshore Commander 2.0 6-person life raft (full inspection & service performed June 2024)
-Automatically deploying Ocean Signal EPIRB (Battery expires July 2028 & HRU expires March 2025)
-Orion Locator PLUS-4 signal flare kit
-12 Type II PDFs
-8 conical wood plugs for thru-hull emergencies

Upgraded Fire safety equipment (inspected annually by Pye Barker - last inspection November 2023)
-1x Fireboy automatic engine-room fire suppression system
-4x Kidde 2.5 lb dry chem fire extinguishers mounted in galley, both staterooms & cockpit
-3x Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide detectors mounted in main cabin and both staterooms

Integrated Fusion sound system with 3 zones (cockpit, main salon, bow) with upgraded 1200 watt 7 channel JL Audio amplification system with 8 JL Audio speakers and a 12 inch JL Audio subwoofer outside and a Bose Accoustimass system inside