Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 70
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XPresented For Sale By:
Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CA
United States
| Make | Santa Cruz |
|---|---|
| Model | Santa Cruz 70 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$319,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Racer |
| Length | 68 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Long Beach, California |
| LOA | 68 ft |
|---|---|
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Max Draft | 10 ft 5 in |
| Gross Tonnage | 28 t |
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2005 |
| Power | 74 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Builder | Bill Lee Yachts, Inc |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 130 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 70 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
GRAND ILLUSION is a west coast legend, an exceptional Santa Cruz 70 always maintained to the highest standards. Keel, rudder, mast, rigging, sails and safety equipment have been upgraded. Grand Illusion has competed in 18 Transpacs, more than any other boat in history and won first overall three times, in addition to several other podium finishes in class. She has also sailed and trophied in numerous Mexico and other offshore races.
The carbon mast and custom appendages enhance performance, while a full inventory of current racing sails and electronics keeps the yacht competitive. A new Starlink system is installed for offshore communication, and a dedicated shipping container of spare sails, rigging, and parts is included for full campaign support.
The interior is designed around offshore functionality. The galley is located port side; opposite is raised dining table with L shaped seating. A sleeping berth is outside of the seating area. Four adjustable berths are located port side aft and one adjustable berth port side forward. There is a double berth starboard side aft, two adjustable berths starboard side aft, and one adjustable berth starboard side forward. Enclosed head is forward port side
For teams looking for a capable, race-proven platform with extensive history and current systems, GRAND ILLUSION is ready to go.
Accommodations/Walkthrough
Galley located port side, opposite is dining table with L-shaped seating. Sleeping berth on the outside of seating area.
Four adjustable berths port side aft, one adjustable berth port side forward. Double berth starboard side aft, two adjustable berths starboard side aft, one adjustable berth starboard side forward.
Enclosed head forward port side
Galley
- 2-burner stove
- Engine driven refrigeration and freezer
Winches, Spars and Rigging
- Carbon Boom (2022) by Offshore Spars
- Carbon spinnaker pole
- All big instrumentation up to date, displays on mast, including cockpit. All radios are current, including starlink.
Navigation and Electronics
- B&G H5000 system with five 30/30’s mounted on mast in custom carbon pod, two displays in cockpit, one at helm
- 9” Zeus II mounted in navigation station (2021)
- ICOM M504 VHF in navigation station with Command Mic III on deck
- Removable Garmin chart plotter for on deck use
- Auto Pilot
- Carbon Mast was painted in 2022
Racing Sail Inventory
- Main-Quantum-2022
- AP1 / JT Hybrid – Quantum – 2022
- #3 Jib North Sail 2020
- Genoa Staysail – Quantum – 2025
- Inner Genoa Staysail – Quantum - 2023
- A1 Quantum – 2025
- A2 Quantum – 2025
- A2 Quantum – 2022
- A2+ Quantum - 2023
- A3 Quantum – 2022
- A4 Quantum – 2022
- A5 Quantum – 2022
- LRH Quantum – 2025
- Spinnaker Staysail – Quantum – 2020
- Spinnaker Inner Staysail – Quantum 2025
Disclaimer
Specifications and details of this vessel are provided in good faith for informational purposes only. Data regarding the specifications, operating characteristics and condition of the vessel was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, capacities, consumptions and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided and agrees to instruct his agent or surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price and inventory changes and withdrawal from market without notice.
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker has been told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot and does not guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Presented For Sale By:
Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CA
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CA
United States
