"Tumbleweed" 43' Grand Banks Marine 43' · 1997
2 Staterooms · 4 Guests · Twin 3116, 300 hp each · City of Chesapeake, Virginia
Key Specifications
Length43'13.1m LOA
BuilderGrand Banks MarineMotor Yacht
Year1997YATCO MLS listing
Guests42 staterooms
Max Speed17 knots10 kn cruise
Fuel600 gal265 gal water
Asking Price$245,000
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of September 28, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative.
M/Y Tumbleweed
A 1997 Grand Banks Marine 43-footer on the market through the YATCO MLS.
"Tumbleweed" is a 1997 Grand Banks Marine 43' motor yacht offered for sale at $245,000, lying City of Chesapeake, Virginia. South Florida is the deepest brokerage market in the world for large motor yachts, and condition separates the good buys from the money pits - which is why independent buyer representation matters more here than anywhere.
Power is twin 3116, 300 hp each, showing 3,129 hours. She cruises around 10 knots and tops out near 17 knots, carrying 600 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 2 staterooms for 4 guests. She carries naval architecture by American Marine and interior by American Marine.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus has closed superyacht sales up to 164 feet, including the Westport 164 "Boardwalk" and the Westport 125 "Lion's Den", after 20+ years as a professional captain running vessels of this class. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- Twin 3116, 300 hp each — 3,129 hours
- 2 staterooms for 4 guests · 2 heads
- 600 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
- American Marine naval architecture
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Classic Grand Banks 42 trawler — stabilized, twin CAT diesels, two staterooms, teak throughout. A proven passage-maker, ready to impress. 8' AB Inflatable 2022 tender with 15hp Mercury outboard included.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
43' Grand Banks Marine "Tumbleweed" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA43 ft
Beam14.1 ft
Max Draft4.2 ft
Fuel Capacity600 gal
Water Capacity265 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin 3116, 300 hp each
Engine Hours3,129
Cruise Speed10 knots
Max Speed17 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms2
Sleeps4
Heads2
Build & Listing
BuilderGrand Banks Marine
ModelMotor Yacht
Year1997
Naval ArchitectAmerican Marine
InteriorAmerican Marine
LocationCity of Chesapeake, Virginia
Asking Price$245,000
Common Questions
"Tumbleweed" questions, answered.
How much does the 43' Grand Banks Marine "Tumbleweed" cost?
The asking price is $245,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side.
Who is selling "Tumbleweed"?
"Tumbleweed" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 43-foot motor yacht?
Plan on roughly 8 to 12 percent of the purchase price per year for an owner-operated 43-footer - fuel, insurance, dockage, and routine maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this boat before you offer.
Where can I see "Tumbleweed"?
She is lying in City of Chesapeake, Virginia and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 10 knots, top speed about 17 knots and 600 gallons of fuel with twin 3116, 300 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Before it reaches the portals
Watch this boat and her sisterships
Greg checks the MLS every morning. Set a watch and you get an email the day another Grand Banks Marine between 34 and 52 feet comes on the market, plus the weekly round-up of confirmed price cuts. No charge, stop any time.
Greg Gaus, Double G Yacht Sales. Your address goes to him and nobody else.
Interested in "Tumbleweed"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $245,000, lying City of Chesapeake, Virginia. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation.
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