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    To Repair or Sell Grand Banks 36 Classic

    The oil is good. The bilge is clean for a GB bilge. Expansion tank holds water. No leak. Valve cover off, there is no indication of water. Spoke with Brian over at AD and he is having me go to the transmission first to check the flex plate. A good way for me to calibrate to the engine's...
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    To Repair or Sell Grand Banks 36 Classic

    Everyone has been so helpful. I think my take away is to roll up my sleeves. Do my due diligence and see where it takes me. Probably employ a non-biased mechanic. I will keep you posted how this goes. The boat's name is Sunshine, but here of late we have been calling her Sunset. You have...
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    To Repair or Sell Grand Banks 36 Classic

    All hell broke loose - steam, shouting to drop anchor, idling down, realizing the shipping channel on the St John's now had a disabled boat at the Dames Point Bridge. No banging, no noise, no indicator, no nothing. Just went from 180 degree to a little over 220 in about 2 minutes. I was...
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    To Repair or Sell Grand Banks 36 Classic

    One last piece of info on my GB 36. The Lehman was a rebuilt RTO. She only has 35 hours on her. Had the engine installed one year ago.
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    To Repair or Sell Grand Banks 36 Classic

    Boaters, Thank you for your input. I have been a quiet follower of the two forums I have posted in for years. The boat is a 1979 36 Classic. We had the bottom redone 2 years ago, blisters, paint and all. 6 solar cells for power on the hook. 6 new batteries, 4 for house and 2 for start. Nice...
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    To Repair or Sell Grand Banks 36 Classic

    Fellow Boaters I have need of your help. My Lehman 135 overheated (loose fan belt) and shut down. We had to be towed in. The engine would not restart. Flywheel will not turn. Slight smell when the valve cover was removed. No water in oil. Expansion tank holds coolant. Bottom line, getting an...
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