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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...

Does anyone know the make and model of the boats that were lost? Regards, Scott

Ditto what Howard said, current 32, previous 42 and 2 46's; pump in the depression under the teak shower grate. As needed we take the teak grates out, scrub and bleach on the dock, and clean the sump. Some of the above had teak framed screens above the pump to keep hair from clogging the pump...

Respectfully, varnished steps are beautiful but extremely dangerous when wet. Teak was used because of its natural non-skid properties. Clean per Dennis' instructions in post #2, leave natural or use Semco teak sealer. Safety first! Good luck. Regards, Scott

In photo #1 I see a ? flagstaff or jackstaff. I am looking for the rear flagstaff, teak with a brass or SS ferrule on the bottom. +/- 36" to 42" long? (WAG.) Thanks in advance! Regards, Scott

From the fly bridge, Semiahmoo Marina, Blaine WA December 15, 2023

No knowledge of the particular boat in question. Yachtworld listing here: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1984-grand-banks-36-classic-8464132/ Looks like a great boat at that price. The decks look a bit wonky, but if they are not leaking to the interior, not sure that I would take the teak off...

<<We put a Seawise on a previous boat.>> +1 on this. Checks all of the boxes. Love ours!! Good luck. Regards, Scott https://seawisemarine.com/

Sequana: This past year I stripped the (recent and failing) varnish from the caprail and handrail of our 32 GB and applied Semco teak sealer. Not shiny in the slightest but easy to apply, won't peel, and prevents graying and weather damage. Does it look yachty and beautiful? No. Will I have to...

My plan: 1. Determine what the cost would be. 2. Determine how much time it would take. (Note: both likely to be double or triple your estimate.) 3. Spend the money on fuel. 4. Spend the time boating! That is a beautiful boat and you're overthinking it. Anchor in Bantry Bay or Athol Bay with...

<<I believe they could be ordered from Singapore with many different configurations>> Absolutely! We have friends with a 32, slightly older than ours, which was ordered with a fiberglass transom (no teak,) a transom door, and the handrails terminate at the forward end of the cockpit as opposed...