About This Vessel
This 2008 Grand Banks 72RP Aleutian, measures 72 ft, and is located in Singer Island, Florida, powered by 2x Caterpillar C18 1000.00HP.
Featuring CAT C18 engines, bow and stern thrusters, elegant, custom beds, refreshed teak flooring throughout, updated galley countertops, Starlink and Sonos, she offers refined living with thoughtful upgrades throughout.APRES SKI is a 2008 72' Grand Banks Aleutian Raised Pilothouse that combines classic yacht styling, thoughtful engineering, and generous accommodations. Powered by twin Caterpillar C18 engines and equipped with stabilizers and bow and stern thrusters, she offers comfortable cruising with added control when maneuvering. An extensive series of owner improvements from 2023 through 2026 has refreshed her interior, updated onboard amenities, and addressed key mechanical systems.Designed by renowned naval architect Tom Fexas, the Aleutian 72 features a modified deep-V hull developed for stability, responsive handling and efficiency across a broad range of cruising speeds. Solid fiberglass construction below the waterline, foam-cored topsides, flared hull sides and a protective keel reflect the practical design and craftsmanship that distinguish the Grand Banks pedigree.The salon provides an inviting setting for relaxing or entertaining, complemented by rich wood cabinetry, generous windows and teak flooring. Interior improvements completed in 2023 included new window shades, refreshed ceiling lighting, reupholstered seating in the salon and pilothouse, new furniture, bedding and mattresses, and additional bookcase lighting. The main-level teak floors received 12 coats of varnish, while new rugs and updated lamps in the primary and VIP suites added further finishing touches. Sonos audio and Starlink connectivity bring modern convenience to the onboard experience.Forward, the raised pilothouse combines a commanding helm position with an elevated dining area offering expansive views. A teak dining table and upholstered seating create a welcoming space for meals underway or at anchor. Updated galley countertops, installed in 2023, enhance the interior’s refreshed presentation.Accommodations include three spacious staterooms, each with an en-suite head and separate shower. The full-beam primary suite offers generous living space, a large vanity, an expansive shower, and a walk-in cedar-lined closet. Custom beds and updated mattresses contribute to onboard comfort, while plumbing improvements include new fixtures installed in 2025 and updated plumbing in the primary suite. Separate washer and dryer units, recently rebuilt according to the owner’s notes, provide convenience for extended stays aboard.The flybridge offers ample room for outdoor relaxation and entertaining, with seating arranged around twin teak tables. Access is available from the interior pilothouse staircase or the aft deck. New covers for the Stidd captain’s chairs were added in 2025, and the davit was rebuilt that same year. Exterior improvements also include refinished aft-deck and pilothouse tables, new aft-deck chairs in 2023, refreshed forward cushions in 2026, and a new aft-deck grill in 2026.APRES SKI’s mechanical spaces were designed with service access in mind, including a spacious engine room accessible from both the cockpit and crew quarters. Owner-reported maintenance includes stabilizer service in 2023 and rebuilding of the bow and stern thrusters in 2025. The Caterpillar C18 engines have received new starters, with approximately 4,020 engine hours noted by the owner.Work completed in 2026 includes:Bottom job, propeller balancing, and new rudder seals.Engine intercooler service, oil and filter changes, transmission-fluid service, and replacement impellers.Generator impeller replacement.New air-conditioning circulation pumps.Watermaker filter replacement.Fire-suppression system inspection.New anchor and repainting of nonskid deck areas.Additional amenities include a watermaker and new domestic water pumps, supporting comfortable stays aboard.With her spacious accommodations, refreshed interior, practical cruising features, and extensive owner-reported improvements, APRES SKI presents an appealing opportunity to enjoy the craftsmanship and comfort of a Grand Banks Aleutian 72. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Owner Updates and Improvements
2026Bottom job completed.Fire-suppression system inspected.New anchor purchased; size noted as “135,” with specifications to be confirmed.Nonskid deck areas repainted.Forward cushions reupholstered.New aft-deck grill installed.New air-conditioning circulation pumps installed.Engine intercoolers serviced.Caterpillar C18 engine oil and filters changed; transmission fluid serviced.Engine impellers replaced.Watermaker filters replaced.Generator impellers replaced approximately 10 operating hours before the owner’s update.Propellers balanced.New rudder seals installed.2025New covers installed on the flybridge Stidd captain’s chairs.Davit rebuilt.Bow and stern thrusters rebuilt.All plumbing fixtures replaced.2023Stabilizers serviced.New shades installed on all windows.White lighting installed in all ceiling fixtures.Pilothouse and salon sofas reupholstered.New salon furniture installed, including chairs, a footstool and accessories.New bedding and mattresses installed throughout.New galley countertops installed.Main-level teak floors refinished with 12 coats of varnish.New sisal rugs installed.New lamps installed in the primary and VIP staterooms.Aft-deck and pilothouse tables varnished.New aft-deck chairs installed.Bookcase lighting added.2022Exterior hull detail – compound and wax on the hull and topsides, 03/2022New Non-Skid Paint on upper & lower decks, 03/2022Transom door repainted, 03/2022Aftercooler core replacement, 03/2022(2) New STIDD helm seats on flybridge, 03/2022(2) New Kenyon grills; (1) each at flybridge and cockpit, 03/2022New refrigerator/icemaker at flybridge, 03/2022New (5) aft deck Teak chairs, 03/2022New Garmin Electronics suite, 2021Replaced the 4, 2 ton chillers for the conditioning system with new, 4/2022Liferaft, updated (three years old), 03/2022Additional ImprovementsCustom beds.Updated plumbing in the primary stateroom.New water pumps.Washer and dryer recently rebuilt.New starters installed on the Caterpillar C18 engines.Sonos audio system.Starlink connectivity.Additional Vessel NotesTeak flooring throughout.Cedar-lined closets.Watermaker.
Salon
Bar cabinetIcemakerBookshelves, integratedDoors, Freeman, aft deckhouse, sliding aluminum pneumatic openingEnd Tables (2)Engine removal soft patchEntertainment CenterSettee, Grand L-Settee port side with storageSteps, Teak with non-skidTV cabinet, flat-screen pop-up lift starboard side
Galley
Countertop, Granite with backsplash guardCurtainsDishwasherElectric ceramic cooktopMicrowave/convection ovenExhaust blowerFaucetGarbage disposalLocker, overheadRefrigerator/FreezerSink, stainless steel double bowlSink Garbage DisposalTrash compactor
Master Stateroom
Berth, Island King with deep storage below and drawers all aroundBureau with drawers (2)Escape hatch ladder Hanging locker, walk-in, cedar-linedSafe, built-in hanging lockerTV with outletsVanity table with stoolOpening ports (4)
Master Head
Countertop, Granite, with undermount sinkExhaust blower, DCFaucet, single leverShower stall, separate with fiberglass and tile shower panShower with Whale Gulper drain pump, DCToilet, Head HunterOpening port
VIP Guest Stateroom, Forward
Berth, Island with under-drawer storageEmergency hatch/vent with blindsHanging locker, cedar-linedTV cabinet, Teak with jack outletOpening ports (2)Cantalupi reading lights
VIP Guest Head, Forward
Countertop, Granite, with undermount sinkExhaust blower, DCFaucet, single leverShower stall, separate with fiberglass and tile shower panShower with Whale Gulper drain pump, DCToilet, Head HunterOpening port
Guest Stateroom, Port
Berths, (2) large single berths with under-drawer storageHanging locker, cedar-linedNight table, Teak with drawerReading lamps, chrome-platedTV, teak with outletOpening port
Crew Quarters
Berths: upper and lower berthsDoor, access from port side deck and lower cockpitEmergency access to engine roomHanging lockerRefrigerator, CoolmaticStorage lockers
Crew Head
Countertop, CorianToilet, HeadhunterShower stallWhale Gulper drain pump
Interior Throughout
Bulkheads, Teak.Cabin wood doors with lock setsCabinet furniture, Teak-facedCurtainsTeak and Maple sole throughoutDimmer switch throughoutDrawer slides, Blum, Tandem Plus 562H, full extension drawer runner with “Blumotion” soft locksDrawers, Teak facedGrab rails, Teak Hardware, stainless steel and chrome Headlining, vinyl panels, removableLighting, Xenon, DCLights, reading at berthsLights, shaded reading lights at Master StateroomOutlets, ACPortholes, stainless steel and screensPush lock, Southco push-to-close latch on drawers and locker doorsSole, solid teak & maple (Galley and Pilothouse) - 12 coats of varnishSteps with clear non-skidVarnish, satin marine finishWindow shades, Hunter Douglas
Construction
Hull bootstripe: painted Awlgrip, “GB White”Bulkheads, watertightFull length keel, extends below running gearGel-coated fiberglass exteriorGel-coated fiberglass w/cross-linked PVC foam core for deckhouse & flybridgeHand-laid fiberglassHull structural grid, fiberglass and foamHydrex resin skin coat in hull laminationMolded quarter guard with stainless steel rub rail.Solid fiberglass hull below and cored hull above waterline
Engines and Mechanical Equipment
Twin Caterpillar C18 @ 1,000hp each; with approximately 4,020 hoursAftercooler core replacement, completed 03/2022Stabilizer System, Naiad. With Flybridge and Pilothouse controlsBow thruster, Naiad 12HT, hydraulicStern thruster, Naiad 10HT, hydraulic, Optional UpgradeBall valve on thru hulls above waterline, bronzeBilge pump, manualEngine controls, Twin Disc EC300, single lever, each stationEngine room faucet, freshwaterEngine room sound insulationEngine, Caterpillar wiring harnessExhaust system, underwater outlet, custom outlet cowling and idle bypass mufflerFire extinguisher, Fireboy, with engine, generator, damper blower shutdown and override controlFuel filters, Racor water separators on each engine (duplex) and generator (single)Fuel manifold system with one AC and one DC transfer pumpFuel tanks, fiberglass baffledGas/water separator on generator exhaust systemPropellers, nickel-aluminum-bronze, Faster Propulsion System 5-bladedSeacocks, Groco safety seacocks on engine raw water inletsShaft Log, driplessSole, engine roomSteering, Seastar, hydraulic with power assistTransmission, Twin Disc MGX-5135AWater tanks, aluminum baffledWatermaker, preparation from GB factory, plus AQUA MATIC Watermaker
Exterior Equipment
Anchor chain locker, divided for rope & chainAnchor chain locker, self-drainingAnchor platform, fiberglass with pulpit, double stainless steel rollersAnodes, zinc, shaft and hullBulwark caps, TeakBulwark doorsChocks and mooring cleats, stainless steelCleats, fender, pop-upDeck hatch for fuel tank inspectionDecking, Teak, epoxy bonded at cockpitDinghy chocksDorade boxes, with chrome cowl ventsFlag poles, with at bow and sternForedeck lockers, port and starboardForedeck settee, molded with underseat cushionFreshwater washdownGrab rails, stainless steel Non-skid, Awlgrip, side and forward cabin house deck, lower cockpit and hardtopPortuguese bridge with lockers and access doors to forward deckRubrail, heavy-duty vinyl with stainless steel insertRubrail, stainless steel striker plate on fiberglassSafety rails, stainless steel w/intermediate ½” OD tube on flybridge and fwd of Portuguese bridgeSearchlight, remote controlSkylight hatches with screens and blinds in stateroomsWindlass, horizontal, chain rode, hydraulic dual station with remoteWindows, tempered glass, fritted, bonded, flush installation
Electrical
AC/DC distribution panelsAir horns: dual, KahlenbergAir Conditioning, Marine Air chilled water, reverse cycleAlarm and indicator panel, each stationAlternator, each engine and generatorBatteries, Lifeline AGM, with fiberglass boxes, lids and straps, 2x8D engine starting, 6x8D for house, 1x2D generatorBattery charger, Mastervolt Smart, automatic, 12V 30-ampBattery charger, Mastervolt Mass, automatic, 24V 100-ampBattery condition indicatorBattery disconnect switchBattery switch, emergency parallelingBilge pump, Jabsco, DC dry bilge in lazaretteBilge pumps, Rule, automatic, DCBilge pumps, Whale Gusher, manualBonding systemCarbon monoxide detectors, Seafire Marine, in sleeping areas and salonDC converters, 24-12V, 40-ampEngine gauges and instrumentation, CAT MPD (Marine Power Display) electronicEngine room blowers Delta T , DCEngine room lights, AC fluorescent lights with diffusersEngine room lights, DCEngine start/stop, twin station with synchronizer and slow-vessel-mode controlsFresh water system, pressurized, ACFuel transfer pump(2) Generators, Onan with Sound Shield 21.5kW e-QD Series for 60HzHelm outlet, DC at each stationHolding tank level indicatorsHolding tank, direct discharge with Y valve on all heads, DCHolding tank, grey water with Shurflo discharge pump, DCInverter, Xantrex Trace 4000W 60Hz with remote panel, bypass switch and (2) Lifeline AGM batteries(2) Isolation transformers, IsoBoost 50Navigation lights, DCOutlets, throughout with GFCI protectionRudder angle indicator, VDO, DCShore power inlet, 50-amp aft, (2) Glendinning Cablemaster with 75 feet cableShore power inlet, forward (2), 50-ampTelevision, Flat Panel 32”Washer & Dryer, Asko, (2) separate unitsWater heater, Seaward, 20 USG (2), ACWiring: marine-grade tin-plated copper
Cockpit/Aft Deck
GrillRefrigeratorCourtesy lightsDinghy cleats, pop-up from swim platform, stainless steelEngine room access, walk-in watertight doorLadder to Flybridge, stainless steel w/Teak stepsSettee, molded fiberglass with cushions and underseat storageSettee, molded fiberglass, pneumatic lift-upStairs, molded fiberglass with Teak steps to swim platform/cockpit deckSwim ladderSwim platform, molded fiberglass, Teak deckTransom door, hingedTransom shower with retractable hose, hot/cold
Pilothouse
Garmin ElectronicsCompass with lightDinette, raised with Teak table and setteeDoor, Freeman, starboard side deckhouse, siding aluminumElectronics circuit breaker panel, DCElectronics console, overhead, TeakElectronics console, wrapped with UltraleatherHelmseat, STIDD Admiral Low Back with deluxe chrome packageStaircase to Flybridge with lighted steps, TeakStaircase to forward stateroom, Teak with lighted stepsSteering wheel, stainless steel, Teak rimmed
Flybridge
Full instrumentation, including updated Garmin touchscreensCompass with lightCourtesy lightsDavit, Aritex, electro-hydraulic, 1,300-lb. with hydraulic rotationDeck non-skid, painted AwlgripDoor to pilothouse, stainless steel hinges and latchesElectronics console, molded fiberglassLiferaftRadar arch, molded fiberglassRailing around Flybridge/windshields, stainless steelSettee, molded fiberglassSteering wheel, stainless steel, Teak rimmedSTIDD Admiral Low Back with deluxe chrome package, port and starboard companion seats.Table, teak with stainless steel pedestal 2Wet Bar with U-Line Refrigerator and IcemakerGrill
Electronics & Entertainment
Garmin Electronics(3) 17” Garmin screens, Flybridge(2) Garmin 15" screens, Lower Helm(5) GMI-20 Garmin Repeaters, Flybridge(3) GMI-20 Garmin Repeaters, Lower Helm(1) ICOM 606 VHF, Flybridge(1) ICOM 604 VHF, Lower Helm(1) FLIR Night Vision Camera (accessible from both helms)(1) Garmin Depthsounder(1) 6' Open Array RadarKVH Satellite TVBose Lifestyle AV38 Media Center with Bose AV38 Subwoofer and Bose Jewel Cube Speakers in Salon Entertainment CenterSony CSX-RA750 Stereo/Tuner in each Stateroom
Exclusions
Exclusions include, but are not limited to, the owner's belongings, artwork, and tender. A detailed list of exclusions is to be provided at the time of sale upon receipt of a written request from the buyer. The name APRES SKI does not convey with the sale of this vessel.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
