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1999 Grand Alaskan Pilothouse

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

$725,000

PURA VIDA is absolutely sensational both inside and out. This yacht features a 3 cabin, 2 full head layout with an on deck day head and full-size galley. Plan on comfortable cruising from reliable twin Caterpillar diesels and Naiad stabilizers, bow thruster and aft docking controller.

Disclaimer

KAM Yacht Sales, LLC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts - Ft. Lauderdale.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: PURA VIDA III
Make: Grand Alaskan
Model: Pilothouse
Year: 1999
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: XVM6006C999
Has Hull ID: Yes
Range: 1,726.17 mi

Dimensions

Length: 60 ft / 18.29 m
Length Overall: 60 ft / 18.29 m
Beam: 17'2 ft / 5.23 m
Range: 5'3 ft / 1726.17 m
Min Draft: 4.75 ft
Cabin Headroom: 6'6 ft / 1.98 m
Dry Weight: 80,000 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillar
  • Model: 3196
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 660hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 1999
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Caterpillor
  • Model: 3196
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Engine Power: 660hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 1999
Total Engine Power: 1,320hp
Cruising Speed: 10 kn
Propeller RPM: 1400
Maximum Speed: 16 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 1,500 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 500 gal
Water Tank Material: Stainless Steel
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 100 gal
Holding Tank Material: GRP

Other

Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Pilothouse

Walk Through

PURA VIDA's integrated swim platform leads to a covered aft deck with double doors into the salon and open galley with day head to starboard. Up 3 steps up to the pilothouse and down steps to the master with private head. Down the stairs to starboard and forward from the pilothouse is the twin bunk guest stateroom and VIP stateroom with a shared head. Starboard side stairs go to the upper helm area with ample seating large storage cabinets, tender chocks and davit.  

Main Deck
  • From PURA VIDA's integrated swim platform up staircase with closing gate door to the spacious aft deck. The aft deck has a large settee with storage beneath and additional cabinet storage to both port and starboard. The side decks, aft deck, foredeck and flybridge are non-skid for safety and ease of maintenance. There are opening gate doors 
    on the bulwarks aft and also opposite the pilothouse. Bulwarks provide greater safety at sea over stanchions and handrails. The Portuguese bridge forward of the pilothouse opens on to a large foredeck. This area has a built in settee and a large dual capstan Maxwell windlass
  • New seat covers for bench seats and on the bow seating -2023
  • New SS bow roller with removeable pins for servicing rollers - 2023
  • Rebuilt the Maxwell windlass - 2023
  • Replaced all low level deck lighting with new LED lighting - 2023
  • Replaced all ceiling mounted deck lighting with new LED lighting - 2023
  • Replaced teak decking on swim platform and aft steps - 2023
  • Replaced railing sockets in the aft swim grid & drainage piping - 2023
  • New perforated sun screening for cockpit both port and starboard - 2023
Salon

Double doors lead into the main salon from the aft deck. To port is a custom, built-in L-shaped sofa with a hi/lo hinged table and a cabinet forward housing audio-visual equipment and an HD TV mounted on top. There are 2 comfortable chairs to starboard separated with a granite topped end table/cabinet and forward is a wet bar with granite top. .

  • Replaced television with new Samsung 42' smart TV - 2022
  • Bose surround sound system
  • Opening windows with curtains
  • Galley counter with chairs
  • Teak and holly hardwood floors with rug
  • Wet bar to starboard and day head 
  • Overhead hand rail
  • Coffee table hi-low with fold out extension
Galley

The full size galley is complete with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and an opening windows. A two level granite counter serves as a breakfast bar on the salon side and a work area on the galley side. The day head and a large pantry are to starboard. A private stairway from the galley leads below to the master stateroom.

  • New Whirlpool SS refrigerator with water and ice in door - 2022
  • Opening window in galley
  • GE Profile SS dishwasher
  • GE Profile 4 burner cooktop
  • GE Profile Microwave/convection oven
  • GE garbage disposal
  • GE trash compactor
  • Granite twin layer counter tops
  • SS galley sink w/cutting board
  • Upper and lower cabinets plus large pantry
Pilothouse

Three steps up from the galley is the pilothouse. There is excellent visibility from the helm and a large table that has a fold out section that doubles as another dining area. The settee seat has additional storage under. Pilothouse doors on both sides for easy access to the walk around decks and bow area.

  • New Garmin chart plotter system with radar, sonar, wind & autopilot in both pilothouse and flybridge - 2022
  • New PC computer & Time Zero chart upgrade for redundant Big Bay chart plotter system - 2022
  • New Glendinning throttle & gear controls in pilothouse, flybridge and aft docking station -2023
  •  Re-upholster pilot house bench seat - 2023
  • Replace ships compass with new - 2023
  • New perforated sunscreens for pilothouse windows - 2023
  • TV mounted in pilothouse
  • Stidd powered helm seat w/Garmin remote controller
Master Stateroom

The master suite has a king size tapering berth and an ensuite head with a large stall shower. There is a double deep hanging locker, substantial drawer space along with ample below berth storage. A vanity table and an entertainment 
area with a flat screen TV complete the cabin. A double door with view port gives quick access to the engine room.

  • Custom king pillow top mattress
  • Cedar lined closets
  • Full length mirror 
  • His and hers bedside tables with storage and granite tops
  • Master head includes freshwater head, SS sink and full shower.
  • 36" TV with Bose surround sound & DVD player.
  • Remote Garmin panel  
  • Double doors to engine room with window for inspection 
  • Printer, scanner and fax machine 
VIP & Guest Staterooms

The forward cabins are separated from the master with a separate stairway. The VIP has a queen berth with port lights on either side, center overhead sky light opening hatch and cedar hanging locker and storage drawers. The bed lifts up with storage under and access to the bow thruster and bilge area. The guest stateroom has a upper and lower bunk , hanging locker and storage. The forward head is shared with both rooms with separate doors and has fresh water head, SS sink and full shower.

Engine and Mechanical
  • Twin CAT 3196  diesel engines-Port engine  3983 hours
    Starboard engine - 3985 hours
  • Port engine has a 200 amp 12V alternator to charge house batteries
  • Both engines full service including aftercoolers and heat exchangers 2023
  • ZF Marine gears w/2.083 gear ratio
  • Glendinning Engine Synchronizers
  • Glendinning Electronic controls, All three stations new- 2023
  • Two (2) Racor 75/1000 fuel filters per engine w/switching valves
  • One (1) Racor 500 filter per generator
  • Reverso lube oil changing system for engines & generators
  • Tank Tender fuel & water level monitoring system
  • Manual & electric bilge pumps, lazeret bilge replaced - 2023
  • Engine room inlet & exhaust fans
  • Four (4) Cruise  Air A/C compressors and (5) air handlers w/4 separate zones
  • FCI  220v water maker @720 gpd w/fresh water flush, complete re-furbish, remove, test & clean membrane - 2023
  • New seawater pump for water maker - 2023
  • Replace engine exhaust hoses & refinish fiberglass exhaust tubes - 2023
  • Replace all sanitation hoses - 2023
  • Replace all seawater hoses- 2023
  • Replace all engine and genset seacocks and thru hulls - 2023
  • Replace small genset with new 9 KW Onan, 2023, current 268 hours 
  • NEW 20 KW Northern Lights replaced 8-28-2024
  • Clean and paint all accessible bilges - 2023
  • Replace deck drain SS manifold assembly in engine room - 2023
  • Replace both 12volt and 120 volt engine room lights with LED -2023
  • Pull and service stabilizers including new seals - 2023
Electrical
  • Northern Lights generator-20kw NEW Aug 24 & 9kw ONAN (268 hrs) w/sound shields
  • Master AC & DC Electrical panels w/Analog gauges and indicator lights
  • Sentry 24v, charger 40 amp Engine batteries
  • Sentry 24v, charger 15 amp Auto charger for bow thruster batteries
  • Mastervolt 4 KW invertor/charger combi 12/4000-200amp house batteries
  • Mastervolt 12v/100-3 chargemaster
  • Zinc Saver II galvanic isolator
  • (6) x 8-D Batteries under master S/R bed for house - replaced March 2020
  • (2) x series 31 start batteries for generators 12 volt
  • (2) x series 31  Bow Thruster batteries wired in series for 24 volt- replaced July 2024
  • (4) X 8-D start batteries for main engines- replaced Dec 2021
  • (4) 300 watt solar array for DC charging
Fly Bridge
  • The flybridge helm has a full console with complete electronics and 2 Stidd helm chairs. The radar arch is hinged giving PURA VIDA the ability to cruise the Great Lakes. A full Bimini top with side curtains is integrated into the radar arch offering a choice of exposure or full protection from the elements. The flybridge has L-shaped bench seating with storage below and matching tables just aft of the helm. To starboard is a cabinet with a built-in sink, gas BBQ grill and refrigerator and icemaker. The spacious boat deck holds a 1100 lb. Nautical Structures davit and 14' Novurania tender.
  • New Bimini canvas & Isinglass windows - 2023
  • Lexan eyebrow replaced with new  - 2023
  • New bench seat cover - 2023
  • Refinish & paint both deck storage boxes - 2023
  • Complete refit of Nautical Structures 1100 lb Davit - 2023
  • Added Starlink satellite marine wi-fi system - 2023
  • Replaced VHF radio with new - 2023
  • Replaced flybridge stereo with new Fusion stereo - 2023
  • New Garmin chart plotter on tender - 2023
  • New chock pads for tender -2023
  • New cover for tender-2023
  • Garmin remote control mounted on helm chair

 

 

 

 

     

 

Electronics

The boat had an extensive up grade to the electronics in 2022 with Garmin electronics

  • Wheelhouse Two (2) Garmin 1243 GPS displays with AIS
  • Flybridge Two (2) Garmin 1243 GPS displays with AIS
  • Garmin Radar GMR18HD closed dome 36  mile range
  • Garmin sounder GSD with GT51M transducer
  • Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot operable from MFD
  • Compass Danforth Constellation on bridge and wheelhouse
  • Uniden UM625C VHF and Uniden VHF remote in wheelhouse
  • ICOM M506 Marine VHF on flybridge
  • Uniden VHF remote in galley
  • Jabsco searchlight operable from wheelhouse and bridge
  • Big Bay LCD CCTV monitor in wheelhouse and repeater on bridge
  • Tank tender and tank watch level monitors
  • APC power surge backup protector
  • Lenovo computer and key board new - 2023 running Timezero navigation software as a back up stand alone system on the Big Bay monitor
  • Cameras in engine room (2) , boat deck and cockpit, tied into Garmin displays 

 

Deck Equipment
  • Solid Laminate hull below waterline w/cored topsides
  • Fiberglass sandwich constructed deck
  • 50 Kg. Bruce anchor w/300' chain and line on bitter end
  • 55 Kg. Rocna anchor w/300' chain and line on bitter end
  • Double bow rollers - refurbish 2023
  • Life raft w/hydrostatic release
  • Teak on Swim platform and all steps -redone - 2023
  • Swim ladder, Emergency Tiller, Spare Props and Spare Shaft.
  • Fiberglass radar arch w/hinge making it Great Loop capable 
  • Manual Search light w/remote from PH and on flybridge
  • Kahlenberg Triple Air horns
  • Nautical Structures 1100 lb davit -re-built - 2023
  • Novurania 14' tender with new cover 
  • 50 hp Yamaha outboard for tender-2012
  • Marquip boarding stairs to pilothouse on pivoting base
  • Marquip ladder for pilothouse 
Safety Gear
  • Three (3) Type 1 adult PFD
  • Twelve (12) Type 11 adult PFD
  • Two (2) Throwable rings on bridge
  • Orion flare kit
  • Carbon Monoxide/smoke detectors is all cabins (6) total
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers (4) 3 pound units
  • Sea Fire FM200 in engine room inspected- Feb 2023
  • Bilge pumps engine room, (1) Rule 2000 24V with auto Ultra float switch
  • One (1) Whale manual bilge pump with pickup in bilge center line ER
  • FWD cabin (1) Rule 2000 24V with auto Ultra float switch
  • Master cabin (1) Rule 2000 24V with auto Ultra float switch
  • Lazarett (1) Rule 2000 24V with auto Ultra float switch
  • High water alarm in engine room forward
Additional Items With Boat
  • Two Kayaks with paddles mounted on boat deck
  • Canvas over head extension for the flybridge aft portion
  • Nine (9) fiberglass deck chairs with seat pads
  • Box of snorkel gear, (3) sets of fins, goggles and snorkels
  • Two fishing rods & reels plus a lobster spear
  • Two beach umbrellas
  • Fortress FX-11 stern anchor with line
  • Towing bridal for the tender
  • Solar panels on top of pilot house for battery charging
  • Extensive spare parts including
  •    (2) spare Props in the bow
  •    (1) spare Raritan toilet in bow
  •    (1) spare shaft in the engine room
  •    (1) spare prop for tender motor
  •    Numerous spare filters & belts in engine room
  •    Numerous spare lights, wiper blades, & misc hardware
  •    (2) Tool boxes, cordless drill, label maker and (2) multimeters
  •    Numerous boxes of fasteners & electrical connectors
  •    Charts & cruising guides for Florida and the Bahamas
  •    (2) Large hurricane fenders, (deflated for storage)
Brokers Comments

PURA VIDA has had loving care by this owner for 14 years and did an extensive refit in 2023 so when it went on the market, it would be ready to cruise for the next owner. The boat is in pristine condition and does not show it age. Running the boat at 1400 RPM will move the boat at 10 Kts with fuel burn at 10 GPH total. The boat is capable of speeds to 16 kts if needed to out run weather or emergency. Make an appointment to see PURA VIDA, you will not be disappointed. Skip 954-309-1122

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.

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