Originally delivered in 2009, Gigi is the first “restomod” among only 13 Grand Banks 47 Heritage Classics ever built. In response to growing demand for fast trawlers, beginning in 2007 Grand Banks offered its all-time most popular Classic model on a 47-foot Sparkman & Stephens planing hull. Gigi is currently located in Charleston, South Carolina, and offered by Grand Banks Yacht Sales for $799,000.
During 2024 and 2025, Gigi was completely reconfigured and repowered by Passagemaker author Frank Scavone and has been featured in numerous articles chronicling its restoration and travels along the Eastern Seaboard and the Bahamas. The vessel now features twin 600 hp Cummins QSC 8.3 engines, which give it a comfortable cruising speed of 20 knots at 85 percent engine load and a maximum speed of 26 knots.
At the time the engines were replaced, the engine room soft patch was redesigned into an insulated hatch that facilitates full and easy engine access. The Onan generator and 4-zone Dometic HVAC system are also both new. The new custom teak swim platform is designed on a hydraulic lift and configured for easy storage and launch of a new ULT 300 tender custom painted in Grand Banks white. Decks have been refinished in non-skid and all steps, seats and hatch covers have been rebuilt in solid teak. Custom canvas covers protect finished toe rails and placards.
Gigi has two suites fore and aft with ensuite heads for privacy and island queens in both. Her salon is spacious with plentiful seating with a mid-level galley featuring a large pantry and granite counters. A custom teak leaf desk and writing chair in combination with the Starlink system turns the salon into a productive office for remote work. All interior appointments including cushions, mattresses, headliners, carpet, and stateroom blinds have been updated. The flybridge is generous, seats six and has a wet bar and updated refrigerator. The Stidd helm chairs have new factory cushions, all seating cushions are new, and the outdoor speakers and VHF speakers were replaced. For Great Loopers, the onboard davit has been configured to retract the mast mechanically and in minutes.
Where is Gigi located? The vessel is currently lying in Charleston, South Carolina.
Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Grand Banks Yacht Sales professional broker Sara Fithian at 954-952-0116.
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Quick Specifications
- Length Overall: 47’
- Beam: 15’7”
- Draft: 3’10”
