General Description:

This 1977 32-foot Grand Banks has a practical layout with a large cockpit, wide side decks and foredeck for easy docking / anchoring. Includes Bow Thruster, Autopilot. Chartplotter, Radar, Lithium Batteries and a 3000W Inverter!

Exterior:

Cockpit:

The generous open aft cockpit is great for fishing or sitting / sunbathing alike. The aft swim platform allows for easy entry from a floating dinghy.

Decks:

There exterior decks are covered with teak so they are both cool in the sun while providing great traction.

Side Decks:

The side decks allow quick movement between the cockpit and foredeck. These side decks make docking on either side easy.

Foredeck:

The foredeck has a dual anchor pulpit and electric windlass. This allows crews of all ages to set and retrieving anchors.

Flydeck:

The flydeck is just a few steps up the ladder and has life rails for safety. This is the perfect place to sit and have a commanding view of the harbor. There is a mast with Garmin radar unit as well as a steadying sail to keep the boats rocking to a minimum while on anchor or underway. Steadying sail can help with alignment while in crowded anchorages as well.

Flybridge:

The flybridge offers cushioned seating for 6 or more guests. The flybridge has a full helm with everything you need to pilot or dock the boat with ease. Included is a bow thruster.

Interior:

The yacht’s interior has both mahogany and teak wood.

Salon:

The salon includes seating areas to both starboard & port. There is an adjustable table with a fold down leaf which anllows the table to stay out of your way when entering or exiting the salon. Flip the table leaf up and now guests seated on the port side can enjoy the table as well. The salon windows offer 360 degrees of viewing. Many of the windows open allowing fresh air as well as natural light. 

Helms:

This yacht can be piloted from both the flybridge helm as well as the helm inside the salon. Perfect for rainy or cold days. Both helm stations contain a Raymarine autopilot for easy helm control.

Galley:

The galley includes a stainless steel sink with both hot & cold water, microwave, propane four burner stove & oven. There is plenty of flat counter space, a locker for drink-ware and pullout drawers for flatware or cooking utensils.

Portable AC:

There is a portable AC in the salon that can be plugged into shore power and vented outside through a window if desired.

Dinette:

The salon dinette’s high-low table can be converted to a space for short-time visiting guests.

Forward Cabin:

The single forward cabin is perfect for a cruising couple. The stateroom has a large V style berth with 4” foam cushions. There is a filler cushion that allows the two sides of the V berth to join together. There is a large, overhead opening hatch that allows plenty of fresh air in as well as emergency exit. There are portlights to either side that allow in light while also having curtains for privacy.

Head:

The forward cabin contains the head to starboard. The head has a manual pump toilet as well as a stainless steel sink. There is a shower located inside the head with a curtain that can be drawn. The shower and sink have both hot & cold water.

Engine & Systems Space:

Access:

The salon has numerous lifting or hinged hatches that allow easy access to the single centerline diesel engine and accompanying systems and tankage.

Propulsion:

This yacht includes a single Ford Lehman 120HP diesel engine that provides an economical cruising speed of about 7 MPH and top speed of around 10MPH. The space beneath the salon floor is large and great for performing maintenance work. 

Hot Water Heater:

There is a large hot water heater for hot showers and dish washing.

Fuel Filtration:

There is a dual Racor filter setup for simple swapping of fuel filters.

Batteries:

There are both 12V house and engine battery banks. Both batteries banks were recently replaced. The engine battery is protected by a ACR (Automatic Charging Relay). The house battery bank was upgraded to lithium chemistry and a B2B (Battery to Battery) charger was installed to simplify keeping both battery banks charged. There is a new powerful 3000 Watt Renology inverter that allows your batteries to provide 120V power to select devices while away from the dock.

Tankage:

There is easy access to the tankage for inspection or replacement.

Additional Space:

There plenty of room for adding additional systems as desired.

Hull:

Design:

The boat features a semi-displacement hull, which is advantageous for stability and efficiency at a variety of speeds.

The bows large deadrise allows for sharp gentle wave entrywhile the hard square chines at the stern give maximum roll stability in a sea.

Keel:

The full keel & skeg protect the hull and propeller from costly damage and repair. This design is a sought after by cruisers who wish to ply the shallow water of the Bahamas or Florida Keys. Nice to know when you anchor in areas of strong current or large tidal swings that if you touch the bottom your full keel is there for protection.

Propeller & Rudder:

The three blade propeller throws its propeller wash against a large, strong sled-hung rudder secured at both the top and bottom. This allows for good maneuverability in rough seas as well as at slow speeds while docking.