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The old generator was worn out. Almost no compression. And the valves all needed replacing as well. The first layer of metal on the valve faces was worn away.

I bought the genset used. The owner had removed it from his sailboat, and had it serviced by Western Branch Diesel.

Group reply Thank you all. I found the problem. I used a big shop vac to simulate exhaust flow. Nothing was passing from the mixer elbow to the outlet on the side of the hull. I broke the exhaust system into sections and tested for flow. I discovered that the aluminum elbow at the inlet to...

My generator is blowing bubbles out of the sea water inlet. No exhaust is coming out of the exhaust outlet on the side of the boat. I recently changed the generator out, because the old one was worn out and did not start. I had been cranking on the old one numerous times, to no avail. The...

I found the Grand Banks Netherlands site. I used the "contact us" link. They have some stuff there. "Generic" nice Grand Banks stuff.

Thanks. I'll try them.

Does anyone have any idea if the 1967 GB 36 Woodie came with GB dinnerware? I'm looking for some, if it's available. I've had no response from Grand Banks.

My boat is 56 years old. So, the hoses are probably the same age. The closest point to the mufflers, are way up in the aft, outboard quarter of the engine room. Not much space to work. Nor room to maneuver a stiff, old exhaust exhaust hose. I'm still going to leave this one to the experts.

Yep Comodave. That has been my experience since we bought her last July. Hopefully, just a few more months before we can actually get underway safely.

Thanks SteveK. I'll leave this job to the experts at AYB, where we are docked. Large sections of the exhaust hoses are behind bulkheads. Plus, there are several seacocks that need to be replaced. Because they are seized in whichever position they were left in, over 6 years ago.

I fired up the main engines on Thursday. Just to make sure they run and pump water. Much to my dismay, the aft stateroom quickly filled with exhaust gasses. So, now I get to replace the 56 year old exhaust hoses. From the engine room, all the way to the transom. I'll need to have it hauled...

Thanks Steve K. We will be taking her out for short excursions this Spring and summer. We are planning to winter over in the Keys next winter. At least for a few months. Spend some time near Charleston, Sc. Do a bit of exploring. The longer term plan is to take a year or so and do the...

Thanks Bob Cofer. It certainly is an adventure.

Thanks Charlie O. Good luck. It took me several months of working, one or two days at a time on mine. But, it's finally done. Now, on to the next project.

My boat is a 1967. So, it came with a wooden hull. Hull# 36-82. I believe that means she was the 82nd boat of that size built by Grand Banks. Wooden hulls are sound insulators, so they are quieter inside. I personally don't have the money to commission anything to be built for me. Nor, to...

Progress Here are some pics of the completed Lazarette. Finally got that done. Water tanks, sewage tank, water heater, all new plumbing. Now, back to the engine room, to finish up projects that have been started there.

We had naysayers as well. We/I tend to not pay them much attention. We bought the boat from a friend. No brokers involved. As you can tell, we are doing a complete refurbishment. We plan to have our first underway later this Spring. I'll retire for the second time, around August. Then...

Progress update This weekend, I was able to spend a few hours working on the boat. The lazarette is coming along. About 90% complete. I removed the aft sewage tank, and began painting out the stbd side of the lazarette. Before and after pics included. I also had to make a mount for the...

Thank you for the wood boat tips. I'll likely incorporate some of the on my 1967 GB 36 that we just bought in July. In the process of refurbishing her now. Doing the work ourselves. Fortunately, I do mechanical and electrical work, and can paint as well. My better half is working on...

Before and after Here are some before and after pics of the heat exchangers and oil coolers. I had all 7 of them refurbished (including generator) just as a matter of course. The boat had been sitting idle, sitting tied to the pier, (decommissioned) for 6 years. I have no idea how long it...

Sorry the one you wanted didn't pass the survey. I had an insurance survey done when I bought her. After I get everything at least 80-90% done, I'll have another survey/appraisal done. I've done a lot to her since July when I bought her. But still have a ways to go. What started out as a...

I'm not thrilled about the hull colors. But, that can be changed back to "original" scheme in a year or two. Right now, my finances are going toward getting her liveable, and dependable.

Here are pics of what we sent to the insurance company for coverage. More to come showing progress. When we bought her, every surface was covered in mold. Inside and out.

Love old woodies We just bought a 1967 GB 36 in July. We are having to do a complete refurbish. She sat in a shed, at AYB in Chesapeake, Va unused for over 6 years. Mold on every surface, inside and out. When she was hauled out for survey and bottom paint, the paint fell off in sheets. So...