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I highly recommend Seven Star Engineering in Newport RI. They are a Naiad service center. We have had wonderful experience with them.

GB Water Problems I have a 46 1988 GB classic. Two suggestions: First you should draw from one tank at a time. On the 46 and probably the 42 the tanks are at different elevations. So what highest tank suction gets uncovered before the other tanks at lower elevations. On my boat the aft tank...

WIFI Extension We installed a Wave DB Pro connected to a linksys router. This device significantly increased the range to connect to marina wifi. We have successfully connected up to 300 yards away from marina wifi antennas. However, connection service is always better in the evening because...

We have 32 year old hydraulic Naiad stabilizing fins and they have been extremely reliable. Like all fins they require maintenance of the hull penetration bearing and seals every 3-5 years. On the positive side we prefer being able to activate by simply turning a switch. In addition Naiad...

In our family all the cooks want to be close to the conversation while cooking. Their houses are all open concept between the kitchen and eating area. So our boats are always galley up. Happy cook happy family! Also in our current boat if it was a galley down it would eliminate a berth -...

I use 5/16" HT on a 46 Grand Banks with a 77# Spade anchor and a 3/8" Mantus swivel and Mantus snubber. Usually you try to match all your component working load. In your case your anchor will handle almost all weather conditions. Nothing wrong with that! Good news is you selected a spade...

I have the piling up issue. Any details on a pyramid to prevent this would be great. Thanks

Cummins Diesels I have a 1988 GB 46 with twin Cummins BT 5.9. They don't burn a drop of oil, straight six leaving a lot of room around engine for maintenance, easy/cheap to get part and advise and all around simple to work on. You can run your engines at a lower RPM at hull speed and probably...

Salon Floor Refinish So we have a Grand Banks with teak parquet floors that were in poor condition. After doing some research found that GB used epoxy as a base coat. So...very difficult to remove. We used a belt sander followed by multiple random orbital sander passes finishing with 220...

So we have a 1988 46 GB with two sanitary tanks and two fresh water tanks and no way of knowing the level. So...we have been considering adding digital level indication. We have looked into Blue Sea Systems which uses ultrasonic senders, Maretron which uses submersible pressure transducers and...

Tool bag So I have multiple tool handbags from Home Depot - cheap and easy to store. One for drill and power drive along with accessories and spare batteries, one for sockets/wrenches/screw drivers/pliers, one for electrical work strippers, dikes, screw drivers, tie wraps, heat gun, shrink...

IOS Navigation Apps We use both Navioinics and Aqua Map. Navionics is on my IPAD and Iphone and Reymarine MFD. Aqua Maps is on IPAD and Iphone. We use Navionics for planning routes at home which are uploaded to our chart plotter. We use Aqua Maps to check routing information such as depth...

Cummins Diesels We have 2 6BT 5.9 on a 1988 Brand Banks. Very happy with these engines! These are the 210HP turbo charged non after cooler version. 3500 hours and they don't burn a drop of oil and oil analysis results continue to be excellent. What we really like is that they are straight...

Brightwork Options For me there are two options. First is three coats of West System epoxy using 207 clear hardener followed by at least four coats of Epifanes varnish. This system provides a very hard deep classic finish. The biggest problem is repairing when the finish is damaged through...

I have been boating for over twenty years in the northeast US. To maximize the short summer boating season I am faced many times with cruising in the fog. Traveling in the fog is not without stress. I am not concerned about the stress but I do admit that I could be more proficient with my use...

On a 46 GB we use a 77# Spade and 300' of 5/16 HT chain. You can anchor in 45' of water at a 5:1 scope. On the east coast it has been plenty. We use HT anchor chain since you can fit more in the GB anchor locker. The Spade anchor has been awesome. We chose it because it fits in our anchor...

We are looking at replacing our electric stove/oven combination unit with an induction stove top and speed oven. No propane to worry about. Stove top doesn't get hot, easy to clean and is very efficient. Speed oven bakes, broils, convects and microwaves.

I second using Seafrost. 12v, common efficient water pump, very efficient, no cabinetry modification.

Position Tracking I just checked out Marine Tracker. Excellent web site and very easy way to share with my family where we are. As long as my AIS is on they can go to the Marine Tracker web site, input our MMSI number and see where we are on a live map. Awesome.

Exterior Teak I have a 46 GB classic and use Cetol. Base is three coats of natural teak and than three coats of gloss. Each year I lightly sand and apply a maintenance coat of gloss. If I need to repair I tape off the damaged area, sand to bare wood, coat with three coats of natural teak...

This is redundant but I also have a Vesper Watchmate connected to two Raymarine E series MFD's. First of all having a transponder ensures not only you see others but they see you! A VHF with AIS only receives. I connected the Vesper to the Raymarime Seatalk network using an interface cable...

GB Interior Finish I have a '88 GB 46 and have refinished some of the interior. The manual specifies that they used a mix of 25% gloss and 75% semi gloss Timbertone varnish. I have used two parts matte finish with one part gloss Epiphanes Wood Finish and get a result almost identical to the...

Mast lifting capacity I have a 1988 GB 46. Having looked into this in the past the GB published capacity is 300 pounds. However looking into it further the limiting link on my boat is the two forward shroud connections to the fly bridge rail. I am in the process of fabricating new shroud...

We have a 76# Spade which is very similar to the Rocna Vulcan. First time I used it I thought it would tear my pulpit off. We chose the Spade over the Vulcan because its shank fits our pulpit and it uses a lead filled keel helping it set.

Towing We have a 46’ GB Classic with twin 5.9l 210HP Cummins. Towing a 17’ maritime skiff. No issue towing just need to manage arrivals and departures.