68 Santa Cruz 1986 Boat for Sale

Grand Illusion Yacht | 68' Santa Cruz 1986

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.

Listed by Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CATHIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH NORTHROP AND JOHNSON NEWPORT BEACH, CA 714-322-1667 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY DENISON YACHTING. Denison Yachting is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.