68' Santa Cruz Santa Cruz 70
$319,000 | 1986 | Long Beach, CA
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.
Disclaimer: West Coast Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. The boat is centrally listed by Northrop and Johnson Newport Beach, CA.
Contact
West Coast Yachts
949-673-2060
sales@wcyachts.com
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Model | Santa Cruz 70 |
| Engine power (total) | 74 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct |
| LOA | 68 ft |
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Maximum Draft: | 10.42 ft |
| Fresh water tanks | 70|gallon |
| Fuel tanks | 130|gallon |
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: West Coast Yachts 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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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West Coast Yachts
2600 Newport Blvd Suit 122 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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