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All three quotes I got referenced a Vetus Thruster BOW95. One quote wanted to do 12v, one wanted to do 24v. The GB 42 is 40,000 lbs. I looked up the thrust on the BOW 95 and found: Type: Single Prop, Blades: 6, Thrust: 210 lbs @ 12 VDC (8 HP) Operating Power: 12 or 24 Volts DC, Draw: 610...

Considering installing a bow thruster in my 42' Grand Banks Motoryacht. I have done some research on line and gotten a few quotes for turn key installation. Any advice on brands, sizing or general bow thruster experience would be appreciated. I had a bow thruster in my Mainship 390 and also...

My camano 31 and Mainship 390 both had walkthru sterns and also large entry doors off the lazerette into the salon. Both had flying bridge, so that is not perfect. I have never been on a nordic tug, but they seem to have very level access from stem to stern with no flying bridge. looks like...

I like singles, but don't want to start a singles vs twin argument. I cruise on the ICW Southeast VA and NC, not uncommon to have a log roll under the hull on some of our waterways. I have seen the entire running gear on the port side of a Grand Banks last year damaged by a log. I owned a...

Gonna be moving our new GB 42 north from Port Canaveral, FL to Norfolk VA in April/May time frame. Probably in 2 steps, Up to Myrtle beach in April, and Myrtle beach to Norfolk in May. I have always spent my nights in a marina when on the ICW, but really want to try anchoring some nights. I...

You are a lucky man, to have a wife who is involved and to have such a beautiful boat!

I am about to be the owner of Hull #803, a single engine GB 42 Motoryacht from 1982. I am looking for experienced Grand Banks Surveyors in the Port Canaveral area. Thanks in advance Kurt

I have read every thread related to Prairie trawlers 29 and 36 that I can find on the internet. Does anyone know anything about this particular boat or want to share Prairie 36 stories? Thanks 1981 Prairie Mark II

Capt Tom, do you still own the Prairie? Would you like to comment on it? I am looking at a Prairie 36 also and can't find much info. Kurt

Finding quite a few nice boats in Houston area in Texas. But i live in Norfolk area. Looks like quite a trip, I have done Ft Lauderdale north. Looks like follow the coast from Houston and over to ft Myers and across Florida. Can you get to east coast of FL in 2 weeks? 10mph, 10 hours per...

According to Beebe, Shephard Root made a passage from Hong Kong to Ft Lauderdale in 1977-1978 aboard a "stock" Cheoy Lee 40' LRC. I would assume that a "stock" 1979 would have the same sea keeping capabilities even 40 years later, at least as far as design, ballast & overall seaworthiness of...

Surprised at the lack of discussion internet wide about the Cheoy Lee 40' LRC. I first started looking at these after reading "Voyaging Under Power" and the discussion of the voyages of the "China Blue". I would like to hear the forums ideas on this boat listed on Yacht World; both value and...

Narrowing my list of boats and they both have twin diesels with about 4000 hours. One has the Lehman 2715E and the other has Leyland 6T-165. Both boats around 20T and 40ft. Any preference one way or the other? I like both boats, but not sure if there are pros to either model of engine or...

Heritage East Trawlers I have found a couple of Heritage East Trawlers, one local. Wondering if there is any experience here with these and might comment on their suitability for coastal cruising, weekend day trips, fuel economy, resale value, general overall construction comments. I found...

I like Plan2Nav as a back up on my iPhone or Ipad. Kurt

Thanks so much Ken, appears I have landed on two great boats, you are not the first person to speak well of the Hatteras.

Thanks Mike, you point out one of the biggest positives I hear of the Hatteras LRC's. I have seen quite a bit of water intrusion on the Grand Banks I have visited. Resale is a concern of mine, as I intend to move up to a Nordhavn in hopefully 5 years.

Thanks David, we are looking at Lehman GB's for now. I hear good things about the lehmans, and on the GB's I have visited, the room around the 6 cyl's seems very nice.

I have been boat shopping for a while and this spring we are buying a boat. I am in the 100k range and do a lot of ICW cruising in the Carolina's/SE Virginia. I would love to do a cruise to Bermuda one day and eventually move up to a Nordhavn to do some real passage making. I would love to...

I live just off the ICW in Norfolk area, you can stay for free in Great Bridge, just past the large bridge at the Seawall on the south side. Excellent place to moor, no power. Lots of restaurants and stores in walking distance. Only downside, is when you start out the next day, you have to...

Starting contacting brokers yesterday, almost every boat I had on my short list is under contract or sold. Including the Willard and 4 GB 42's that were way up on my list. If you are looking to sell your boat, now might be a good time. Thanks Everyone for contributing, I appreciate the help...

Thanks Nomad, here is one I found this evening. 1984 Willard 40 Flybridge Trawler Power Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

I am in the market for a trawler style cruiser. I love the grand banks 42 and have a 100k budget give or take, so have a lot of options. I was reading an article today about the down falls (fuel efficiency) of twin engine semi-displacement boats. I have found that I cannot find a single...

Thanks, definitely helps. I read somewhere else 8-9 gph fuel burn. Ouch!

I am looking to move into a GB 42. Seriously before summer hits. I have settled on a fiberglass 42 and can't seem to find a single diesel in my price range. I am looking in the (1974 - 1986) range. What are the fuel consumption trade offs for the models I have found in my price range...