1981 Grand Banks 36'

10.97 m
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Little Harbor, 20 Doaks Lane, 01945USAMarblehead MA 01945 USA
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1981 Grand Banks 36' 36 Classic

  • 10.97 m
  • Diesel
  • Power
  • Cruisers
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
In Stock #2838350

1981 Grand Banks 36 Classic

36' (10.97 m) Light Dancing

In production from 1965 to 2004, the Grand Banks 36 Classic is world renowned as an efficient, dependable tri-cabin motor yacht. Owners are known to have great pride in their GBs, and by and large, they are well cared for. This vessel is a prime example, having lived protected in a boat house most o

Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
   Vessel ID: 2838350
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1981 Grand Banks 36' 36 Classic

  • 10.97 m
  • Diesel
  • Power
  • Cruisers
Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
In Stock #2838350

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Description

In production from 1965 to 2004, the Grand Banks 36 Classic is world renowned as an efficient, dependable tri-cabin motor yacht. Owners are known to have great pride in their GBs, and by and large, they are well cared for. This vessel is a prime example, having lived protected in a boat house most of her life, and seasonally, under winter cover by her current owners since 2014. 

With proven high resale values year after year, a well-kept Grand Banks of any vintage is a smart cruising investment.

"Light Dancer" is a fine vessel is a perfect example of why Grand Yachts Inc is always proud to list and sell these classic GBs. Robust construction, handsome lines, legendary finishing, and thoughtful installations. Upgrades include:

  • 2016 - Re-powered with American diesel 6 cylinder 139 hp. Currently with 1600 hours
  • Vessel comes with Dyer Dhow with sails, mast, etc.
  • Fuel tanks tested.


LOA36'

LOA10.97''

Beam12'

Beam Inch3''

Draft Max Feet3'

Draft Max Inch5''

TypePower

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

Light Dancing

HIN/IMO

0000000

Power-Used

Year

1981

12'3"

3'5"

Cabins

2

Sleeps

6

Heads

2

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: American Diesel
  • ModelEngine Model: 6N140
  • YearEngine Year: 2016
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 139.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 103.65
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 1600.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
  • Engine Quantity1
  • Full Details

    Accommodations

    This is a spacious two-cabin and two-head design with the guest cabin forward, and the owners’ cabin aft. Each cabin has a private ensuite head and shower, plenty of natural light and ventilation, and tremendous storage.

    Owners’ Cabin Aft

    • All surfaces are finished in teak, no painted surfaces
    • Double berth to starboard, and single berth to port with plenty of cabinetry throughout
    • Opening windows with bug screens
    • Opening door to the aft deck with folding teak ladder and bug screens
    • Storage in numerous drawers and shelves, and the largest hanging locker you can imagine
    • Overhead LED lighting plus two reading lights
    • Hydronic heat with plumbing beneath the berths 

    Owners’ Head Aft

    • Basin with storage locker underneath
    • Opening window for natural light and fresh air ventilation
    • Integrated shower with protective curtain, over teak grate base
    • Electric marine toilet
    • Heat outlet

    Guest Cabin Forward

    • Double V-berth
    • Overhead LED lighting plus two reading lights
    • Storage in six drawers, lower locker, and another very large hanging locker

    Guest Head Forward

    • Basin with storage locker underneath
    • Opening window for natural light and fresh air ventilation
    • Integrated shower with protective curtain, over teak grate base
    • Electric marine toilet
    • Heat outlet

    Salon

    Steps up from either cabin to the salon. The starboard door from the salon to the side deck is standard, and as mentioned, the port door to the side deck is notable. This optional port side door gives safe and easy passage to the flybridge.

    • Classic teak Grand Banks yacht table with fiddles, storage drawer, cubby on top ,and shelves under
    • L-shaped settee to starboard, and small settee to port, each with storage lockers under
    • Overhead LED lighting
    • Opening windows with bug screens
    • Victory brass clock and barometer
    • Classic teak GB bar to starboard with bottle and glass storage, and drawers underneath
    • Optional aft window on port side
    • Headliner in top condition
    • Solid teak hand rail along the ceiling

    Galley

    The galley is integral to the salon, allowing full engagement between cook and guests, and with great visibility and working surfaces

    • Princess Gourmet II 3-burner propane stove and oven
    • Nova Cool dual voltage refrigerator
    • Small pantry locker, dish locker, and extra (optional) overhead storage lockers
    • Stainless steel sink
    • Opening window
    • Propane valve to upper deck storage locker

    Lower Helm

    The lower helm is forward and to starboard of the salon, opposite the galley, with engine controls, gauges, instruments, and electrical breakers all close at hand. 

    Visibility from the lower helm is outstanding, and the operator can easily see all angles when maneuvering in and out of the dock.

    • Opening vent window in centre front
    • Storage in captain’s drawer, and in lifting desktop 
    • Custom teak mounting for instruments
    • Defogging fan to front window

    Flybridge and Upper Helm

    The flybridge and upper helm is accessed via teak steps up from the port side deck with secure stainless steel railings for safety. The decks here are also teak clad, with no missing bungs, and with relatively flat Thiokol surfaces. 

    • Fore and aft facing benches; double wide on the starboard side, and single wide on the port side
    • Storage under these benches with propane on the port side, right above the galley
    • Storage also in the cowl, accessed by a double locker door to port
    • Wood rimmed teak steering wheel
    • Engine controls and gauges
    • Sunbrella bimini on a stainless steel frame covering the entire flybridge
    • Two Sunbrella bridge covers; one for the helm and cowl, and another larger one extending aft to cover the benches as well
    • Fresh varnish on all the flybridge area teak trim

    Main Deck

    The wide safe side decks are a hallmark of Grand Banks Yachts. The decks are clad in solid teak planking, all in excellent condition, with zero missing bungs, and with relatively flat Thiokol seams. All three opening gates in the railing open and close as easily and as securely as they should, meaning no railing distortion, even after 40 years.

    • 12 VDC Lofrans Tigres reversible windlass
    • 15 kg Rocna anchor with 250’ chain rode
    • Spare 15 kg Bruce anchor
    • Stern line electric windlass with fairlead 
    • Rail-mounted Dickinson propane BBQ
    • Painted white aluminum mast and boom, hinged to allow boat house storage
    • Exterior window privacy covers
    • Fresh varnish on the transom and on the door to the aft cabin
    • Sunbrella forward hatch cover and windlass covers


    Electronics & Electrical system

    • 2 banks of 12 volt group 31 batteries
    • Davis Instruments wind speed direction
    • (2) Garmin GPS 741xs
    • (3) VHFs
    • Water Witch bilge pump counter
    • Inverter
    • Solar battery charger


    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Bruce Durkee We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Bruce Durkee. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Bruce Durkee.

    Light Dancing 36ft Grand Banks Yacht For Sale
    Bruce Durkee
    Yacht Broker

    Little Harbor

    20 Doaks Lane

    Marblehead MA 01945 USA

    1-508-367-5056