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We have had 2 GB 46's, one with 210 HP 3208N's, galley up, 3 staterooms, and the other with 375 HP 3208TA's, galley down, 2 staterooms. Both had the centerline queen in the MSR. We lived on the galley down version for 2+ years but were able to cruise very little. Both got about 5 GPH at 8.5...

Our bow thruster (8" Wesmar) has a 12 volt battery of its own within +/- 4'. However, we are in a marina where growth (mussels) is significant. Our thruster worked great, but within 3 months the mussel growth in the tunnel reduced its effectiveness to almost zero. Still ran, you could see water...

<<I'd also recommend dumping the cable steering for either a hydraulic or steer by wire option.>> I must respectfully disagree with this. Of the 7 marina-size boats we have owned, 4 were Grand Banks and 3 of those had (have!) cable steering. The only steering failure among the 7 boats was one...

Glad we're in Washington; boat value +/- $130,000, annual registration $424. That's about 3.25%. And we own our slip, monthly HOA dues +power +/- $245.00. No income tax, sales tax and sin taxes (liquor/tobacco) high. I guess that the tax man always wins in the end! Regards, Scott

We had a 42 GB, running under autopilot when my wife put something in the microwave. Immediate hard left turn! Never made that mistake again. ;-) Regards, Scott

Some people think that "trim tabs" and "trawler" don't belong in the same sentence without "do not belong on" between them. :-) Regards, Scott

We had a 36' Nova, I believe it is the same boat as a Heritage East 36 sundeck. After 3 months my wife said that she hated the boat and didn't want to go out on it again. She has short legs, and the side decks are high from the dock. She had a hard time getting on after untying the dock lines...

Our boat is in the Semiahmoo Marina in Blaine, WA. The growth of mussels here is amazing. Our bow thruster becomes useless after 4-5 months due to mussell growth in the tunnel. We have to have a diver clean the tunnel regularly. The thruster will still run and turn, but the flow disruption...

Most GB's have the sling locations indicated from the factory by using different screw heads in the metal (bronze or stainless steel) rub strip; i.e., they are all oval head but the "sling indicator" screws are flathead. I might have the exact screw types wrong, but you get the idea. GB dealer...

+1 for Six Roblees. Call, e-mail photos... good luck! Regards, Scott

On previous GB's I was able to source parts and rebuild. On the current 32, it is a differemt size and I spent hours online trying to source parts to no avail. Depending on the location it may be easy or hard to replace with something else. In our case very difficult. I love GB's but they stuck...

WAG (wild-a**ed guess) but, on our 32, we have a similar hose in that spot, that is a drain hose for the water separator box on the engine room air intake. The louvers on the exterior cabin side admit air to a "dorade box" of sorts, the air has to change direction, up and over then down, to get...

I used Semco on my handrails, caprails, and transom. Older gelcoat. Drips and spills wiped right off with a clean rag. Any spots that I missed and didn't see until it was dry wiped right off with acetone. Good luck! Regards, Scott

+1 for steve K <look at Cabbage Island> Our boat is in the Semiahmoo Marina in Blaine, WA. Using NEXUS, we can clear via phone into Cabbage Island, +/- 18 NM, a perfect place to start a cruise to or through the Gulf Islands. No dock or facilites whatsoever, no waiting for a spot, just drop the...

Some years back I toured the John Deere Dubuque Works, where they make all JD engines less than 12 liters. Every completed engine goes into a test booth, gets connected to fuel and coolant hoses, and run through a cycle. At some point the tech turned the lights out in the booth and used a black...

Try here: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/anchor-and-dock-hardware/rub-rail There are options in stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic. I have no idea where you are, they ship anywhere or you can no doubt find these items locally. Good luck! Regards, Scott

Semco teak sealer. Not shiny but does not peel. Ever! Just wears thin, wash and add a coat. Comes in several shades. Simple to revert to varnish or ? down the road. On my boat (32 GB) I can re-coat the handrail/caprail/transom in about 2-1/2 hours. One each spring and fall. Varnish never went...

Ditto! In "the old days" I used to search, "used, powerboats, diesel, 40-52', listed in the last 3 days, PNW" 2 or 3 times a week. So I always had an idea of the status of things. I did this for years. Now I rarely look at YW and when I do.. Grrrrr... Regards, Scott

Portage Bay, I bought a 32 GB, it had an old ComNav AP that did not have the capacity to accept a NAV input. I contacted ComNav via e-mail, got immediate response as to what unit would best suit my needs and work with the existing compass and drive unit (P2,) helped me find a qualified local...

We have a 32 GB with a Seawise davit on the swim step, holding an Achilles HB280DX dinghy equipped with a Tohatsu 9.9. Estimate the total weight of boat and motor at +/- 300 pounds. This system keeps the motor in place and it's always upright. I know that Weaver has something similar, the...

Our 32 has cable steering, and a hydraulic ComNav autopilot. Works great! Good luck. Regards, Scott

1992 Grand Banks 32 Hull # 858 (allegedly 3rd from the last 32 built) GNDB0858L192 Regards, Scott

Just confirming, +1 what Nick said in post #4. We had a 46 which came with the drop-down dinette and it had the same covers in the ER overhead. We sold the table and installed a factory drop-leaf table. Regards, Scott

Another 2 thumbs up for the Lofrans Tigres. We had a 42 GB, 2 46 GB's, and a 50' Fleming, all with Lofrans Tigres windlasses. About 14 years total and never an issue. Anchors varied from 44 # to 105#, all with 3/8" HT chain. Good luck! Regards, Scott

We own a 38' slip in a 300 slip condominium marina in Blaine, WA. Unusually for WA state, the HOA owns the tidelands under the entire marina so we pay no lease fees to the State. It is 100% owned by the individual slip owners, so no competition with a "marina," and well managed by an elected...