MONKEY BUSINESS is a fantastic 2007 model Grand Banks 59 Aleutian RP featuring a spacious 3 stateroom, 3 head layout with many recent updates and upgrades including recent hull paint in Flag Blue, full engine and generator service, new exterior cushions, Garmin electronics and much more. She is powered by optional 1000 HP C-18 CATs with low 1,975 hours. She has numerous custom features throughout including flybridge EZ2CY enclosure, 12' 6" Zodiac center console tender with Yamaha 40hp, expanded custom galley storage, stainless steel safety rails around flybridge aft deck - just to name a few.
MONKEY BUSINESS has been highly maintained in excellent condition by her knowledgeable owners who have very thoughtfully upgraded her in detail throughout their ownership!
MONKEY BUSINESS WILL NOT LAST LONG! DON'T DELAY!
Disclaimers
DISCLAIMER
The Company 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.
MECHANICAL DISCLAIMER
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
MONKEY BUSINESS Walkthrough
The swim platform is integrated to the hull with four (4) staple safety rails which provide an easy place to hold onto while boarding on the aft side of the platform. There are two (2) dinghy cleats and a swim ladder. Enter the cockpit from either port or starboard curved steps to find built-in aft seating with storage below and two (2) custom teak tables that are divided to walk between or flip-open to join to convert to one (1) long table to accommodate dining for eight (8). There is a storage locker to starboard and to port is a very nice spiral staircase to access the Flybridge.
Upon entering the salon door with phantom screen, there is a beautiful teak & holly sole with new carpeting. To port there are two (2) custom bookshelves in the aft corner and forward of that is a custom L-settee that converts to an additional berth, if needed. In the forward starboard corner is a standard GB cabinet with great space above to display artwork. The salon has two (2) opening windows in the center, both port and starboard side. To starboard are two (2) barrel chairs with flatscreen TV on a lift, along with the new 3 zone 2022 Fusion stereo system, remotes, etc. housed inside front of this cabinet which also acts as an end table for each barrel chair.
Take three (3) steps up from the salon to the Pilothouse with an L-shaped settee and custom teak table with center inlay to starboard and galley to port. The Pilothouse features two STIDD helmseats, and port and starboard pilothouse doors with phantom screens for easy access to the side decks for docking and exceptional ventilation. The console has full controls, gauges and instrumentation for her extensive Garmin electronics package. There is a GB custom wheel with teak-rim and just to starboard, before you take the stairs below, is a large oval-shaped storage locker.
To port is the U-shaped galley with Dinette opposite featuring a large L-shaped settee and two (2) wood/upholstered movable chairs. The Galley offers Granite countertops, four (4) SubZero drawers (two (3) refrigerator & two (1) freezer); Miele electric 4-burner ceramic cooktop; convection/microwave oven. There is a storage locker with drawers under the cooktop with metal framed outside for additional storage, a trash bin, and smaller drawers for flatware, glassware, dishes, etc. and an optional Fisher Paykel dishwasher. Looking forward there is a deep stainless-steel sink with a Grohe faucet with removable spray head; below the sink is a storage area with shelf. Above the sink is a custom installed storage cabinet.
Heading below, the teak & holly sole continues throughout. The Master Stateroom offers a beautiful walkaround berth and custom arched teak headboard with two (2) night tables on each side of the berth and reading lights above. To starboard is a built-in desk/vanity with 3 drawers on its port side and center storage drawer which can be used for a computer or as a vanity. Forward and port side of the door is a flatscreen TV, cedar-lined hanging locker and additional storage cabinets with shelves, and bank of four (4) large drawers below counter level. Opening ports for natural lighting are positioned with two (2) to port and two (2) to starboard. This makes for a very nice master stateroom. The private en suite head is to starboard in the forward part of the stateroom with an arched door with trim moulding as a beautiful feature. There is a separate large shower stall with entry door and two (2) shelves for toiletries. There are three (3) mirrors forward, the center one is fixed and the inboard and outboard ones both open as large medicine cabinets. There are granite countertops, opening port for natural light/ventilation and an abundance of storage.
There is a Guest Stateroom forward and to port of the master with great headroom and two (2) single berths, one (1) forward and one (1) aft with drawer’s underneath (two (2) drawers under aft berth, and one (1) drawer under forward berth). Center, between the berths is a locker, and cabinet below which can be used as a nightstand for both berths. The Guest Head is to starboard and is an all-in-one with shower curtain, Dometic Vacuflush head, outboard are the optional Asko full size Washer/Dryer stacked separate units, storage under the sink and Granite countertop.
The VIP Guest Stateroom with large inviting island queen berth has easy steps on the outboard to either side of the berth with reading lights on both sides, under berth storage and two (2) very large drawers at the front of the berth. Cedar-lined hanging lockers are on both port and starboard. There are opening ports with new Poseidon blinds, two (2) hatches and a private en suite head with granite countertop, stall shower with door and two (2) shelves, a Dometic VacuFlush head, medicine cabinet and towel storage. Looking outboard, both port and starboard lockers offer an abundance of storage. Throughout is a lavish teak finish.
The spiral staircase to the Flybridge from the aft deck has a custom hatch on top to close off bad weather from the cockpit below. There is plentiful seating; port straight settee, port forward-facing settee beside the two (2) STIDD helmseats, an L-shaped settee to starboard for four (4) and below all cushions are deep storage lockers; another storage locker in the port side outboard seat; fiberglass console for her new 2021 Garmin electronics which main screens duplicate what is below in the Pilothouse. Chart lockers on either side of the helm. The EZ2CY enclosure is new in 2022. The aft section of the flybridge has new custom teak tables. There is a custom ladder to access the factory hardtop with stainless steel mast, running lights, and anchor light. Aft of this area is the 1000-lb capacity crane (450kg) and 12' 6” Zodiac tender with 40hp Yamaha outboard motor.
Boarding is easy from the side deck with boarding gates on both port and starboard sides. The Portuguese Bridge area is up a couple of steps and forward with storage on both port and starboard sides of the opening doors and seating forward on both port and starboard with storage below and very nice cushions. This is a great area for sunning or entertaining and will easily accommodate chairs and a table. The windlass platform, two (2) anchors arrangement, lockers both port and starboard of the anchor windlass for storage to house spare lines and shorepower cords gives access to windlass mechanics or into the chain portion of the locker; there is shorepower connection that can also be used to plug in as a backup or if you are docked bow in; oversized cleats; hawse holes; drain vents to provide air flow below; and high side decks for protection. Dockside 50-amp shore power can be connected at the bow or using the aft Glendinning Cablemaster.
MONKEY BUSINESS is a fantastic 59 Aleutian RP with an amazing layout, low hours, excellent condition and is READY TO CRUISE with her new owners!
MONKEY BUSINESS Specifications
CONSTRUCTION
Hull Color, Custom “Flag Blue” Awlgrip, NEW Nov 2024
Seahawk Cukote Red and PropSpeed on Running Gear, NEW Nov 2024
Bootstripe, painted Awl-Grip
Bulkheads, watertight
Epoxy barrier undercoat
Full length keel, extends below running gear
Gel-coated fiberglass exterior
Gel-coated fiberglass w/cross-linked PVC foam core for deckhouse & flybridge
Hand-laid fiberglass
Hull structural grid, fiberglass & foam
Hydrex resin skin coat in hull lamination
Molded quarter guard with stainless steel rubrail
Solid fiberglass hull below and cored hull above waterline
ENGINE & MECHANICAL
Twin Caterpillar C-18 @ 1,000hp each; 1,975 hours as of 11 Nov 2025
Naiad 254 Stabilizer 7.5 sq. ft. fins (Datum Control), Upgrade; with new seals & bearings Nov 2024
Wireless Yacht Controller, Upgrade
Bow thruster, Sleipner Side-Power SP240TCI, DC
Stern thruster, NEW Aug 2020, Upgrade
Diesel Fuel Sight Tube, Upgrade
Ball valve on thru hulls above waterline, bronze
Bilge pump, manual
Engine controls, Standard Morse KE-5 Controls with Morse hand-held remote; (3) additional outlets and thruster wired to remote
Microwave/Convection Oven, GE Advantium SCA2000 FBB
Countertop, Granite “Tropical Brown” with backsplash guard
(2) Stools for Additional Seating, Upgrade
Dishwasher, AC, Fisher & Paykel, Upgrade
Custom Cabinet over Sink, Upgrade
Dish Lockers, overhead
Kindred Sink, stainless steel single bowl, Custom
Faucet, single lever, pull-out head with hose
Trash compactor, Broan 1055, Upgrade
Exhaust blower
DINING AREA
Opposite Galley
L-Settee
Table, teak with two (2) fold-down leaves
(2) Stools, Upgrade
Storage cabinets overhead, stbd aft, Upgrade
MASTER STATEROOM
Island Queen Berth with custom arched teak headboard, Upgrade
Forward Upper Bulkhead Teak only (no padding), Custom Upgrade
Reading lights with shades on each side of berth
Flatscreen TV, wall-mounted
DVD Player
Stereo
Bureau with drawers
Hanging locker, cedar-lined
(2) Night tables, teak
Poseidon Blinds, Upgrade
Integrated vanity/desk with GB stool, stbd
Custom Bookshelf above desk, Upgrade
Sole, Teak & Holly
MASTER HEAD
Separate shower stall with fiberglass and Corian shower pan
Shower with drain pump, DC
Towel Racks, Upgrade
Toilet, Dometic VacuFlush
Countertop, Granite, with undermounted Corian sink
Faucet, single lever
Exhaust blower, DC
VIP GUEST STATEROOM, Forward
Island Berth with under drawer storage
Custom Padded Headboard with Teak frame
(2) Steps up to Berth, port & stbd, Upgrade
Reading lights on each side of berth
Hanging locker, cedar-lined
Storage drawers/cabinets, port & stbd
Flatscreen TV, recessed & mounted
Poseidon Blinds, Upgrade
NEW Black-out Blinds, 2022
Sole, Teak & Holly
Access to Guest Head from Stateroom
VIP GUEST HEAD
Accessed from VIP Guest Stateroom and from Companionway
Separate shower stall with fiberglass and Corian shower pan
Shower with drain pump, DC
Towel Racks, Upgrade
Toilet, Dometic VacuFlush
Countertop, Granite, with undermounted Corian sink
Faucet, single lever
Exhaust blower, DC
GUEST STATEROOM, Port
Twin Berths with under drawer storage
Reading lights at head of each berth
Flatscreen TV, mounted
Hanging Locker, cedar-lined, between berths
Sole, Teak & Holly
Poseidon Blinds, Upgrade
Asko full-size Washer/Dryer, stacked separate units, Optional Upgrade
INTERIOR
Bulkheads, applied trim & soft panel inserts
Bulkheads, Formica, teak, wallpaper
Cabin doors with lock sets
Cabinet furniture, teak-faced
Dimmer switch in salon
Drawers, teak-faced
Grab rails, teak
Hardware, stainless steel and chrome
Headlining, vinyl panels, removable
Lighting, Xenon, DC
Lights, reading at berths
Lights, shaded reading lights at Master Stateroom
Outlets, AC
Portholes, stainless steel and screens
Pre-wire for phone and ethernet
Push lock: Southco push to close latch on drawers and locker doors
Sole, Teak & Holly
Steps with clear Non-Skid
Varnish, satin marine finish
High Gloss Varnish on Teak trim only, Upgrade
EXCLUSIONS
Owners' personal belongings, including kayaks, artwork, snorkel gear, etc. A complete list will be provided upon request.
Disclaimers
DISCLAIMER
The Company 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.
MECHANICAL DISCLAIMER
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
2007 model Grand Banks 59 Aleutian RP
Length:
59 ft
Beam:
18 ft
Draft:
N/A
Displacement:
N/A
Hull:
Fiberglass
Condition:
Used
Year Refit:
N/A
Number of Engines:
2
Engine Manufacturer:
Caterpillar
Engine Model:
C-18
Power:
1000 HP
Engine Hours:
1975
Fuel Type:
diesel
Holding Tank Capacity:
N/A
Fuel tank Capacity:
N/A
Water Tank Capacity:
N/A
Disclaimer:
This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by David Walters Yachts to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.
