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Forum: Grand Banks 06-07-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,610
Posted By mplangley
Is there a write up about how exactly a GB should...

Is there a write up about how exactly a GB should be bonded. I think my GB has a similar, though not quite as severe a problem. @Marinex or someone -could you explain the science behind this?
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Forum: Power Systems 01-10-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,365
Posted By mplangley
So I swapped out the 24V alternator for a 12V and...

So I swapped out the 24V alternator for a 12V and guess what? Three years worth of odd electrical problems seem to have vanished. I can't believe it. The whole things makes me feel sick. On...
Forum: Power Systems 01-03-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,365
Posted By mplangley
Thanks for your help all I think my original...

Thanks for your help all

I think my original problem is that until today in fact I had no idea that my previous alternator was 12Volts. I replaced it a few years ago and I guess at the time I...
Forum: Power Systems 01-03-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,365
Posted By mplangley
@DaveM - No disrespect but I would guess by your...

@DaveM - No disrespect but I would guess by your answer that your not in the teaching profession.
Forum: Power Systems 01-03-2020, 12:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,365
Posted By mplangley
Alternator Overcharging

So I have a problem I have been attempting to chase down.

With the engine running I read the volts at my starter battery at an initial 16 volts and that climbs to 18+ volts before I shut the...
Forum: Grand Banks 07-23-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,438
Posted By mplangley
Nice work on the hatches. It seems like there...

Nice work on the hatches. It seems like there are a number of good ways to approach teak deck grooves. If anyone knows of a good way to approach the plugs Id like to hear about it. That is one of...
Forum: Grand Banks 05-08-2018, 01:57 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
Just a quick update. We decided to keep the...

Just a quick update. We decided to keep the boat. My children and I are in the process of redoing the interior woodwork and paint as well as some of the brightwork. I'll post some pictures when...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 05-08-2018, 01:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,539
Posted By mplangley
For anyone needing an engine I can vouch for this...

For anyone needing an engine I can vouch for this one. I had the chance to examine it running a bit before it was removed from the boat. It was meticulously maintained as to the mechanics and ran...
Forum: Grand Banks 04-08-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 43,174
Posted By mplangley
Did you use Teak Guard on the interior of Ebbtide...

Did you use Teak Guard on the interior of Ebbtide as well as exterior? I've placed my order and am waiting for it to arrive so I can do the brightwork.
Forum: Grand Banks 04-08-2018, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,512
Posted By mplangley
This caught my eye in the article regarding the...

This caught my eye in the article regarding the Grand Banks 32.

"It takes only $38 to fill her tanks".

Wish that were still the case.
Forum: Grand Banks 04-08-2018, 10:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,438
Posted By mplangley
We did make several passes depending upon how...

We did make several passes depending upon how deep we needed to go. It worked perfectly.

One thing is I did not use the blade in the picture. That might work well also especially for...
Forum: Grand Banks 04-08-2018, 01:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,438
Posted By mplangley
It looks like there are a number of good ways to...

It looks like there are a number of good ways to do this. I was too scared to go the makita saw route method fearing that one false move and I would destroy my deck. The Fein tool looks fine but...
Forum: Grand Banks 04-08-2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,660
Posted By mplangley
I am interested in the finish as well. Mine...

I am interested in the finish as well. Mine currently has a nice mellow satin, almost natural teak, finish. Not sure what was used but It looks nice. Wondering if it is the original?
Forum: Grand Banks 04-08-2018, 12:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,204
Posted By mplangley
I think part of the issue of getting around the...

I think part of the issue of getting around the Grand Banks 32 'engine room' is where all the peripherals (battery boxes, water heater etc) are located. If these things are not in the way or if...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 04-05-2018, 01:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,994
Posted By mplangley
Wink What!!!!!! Um I could send you pictures of...

What!!!!!! Um I could send you pictures of fiberglass horror stories. I think you were probably not hearing stories but cliches passed on from one unknowledgeable person to another. Wood boats...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-25-2018, 02:03 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
That question about fasteners is my biggest...

That question about fasteners is my biggest concern and is part of the problem. I don't know their age. and don't know if or when it has ever been refastened.
A year and a half ago we extracted a...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-25-2018, 01:53 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
The answer is pretty much yes to all the above. ...

The answer is pretty much yes to all the above. If I could find a nice GB 36 Sedan I might be tempted but I really don't like the alternatives in my price range. I don't like the looks or style of...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-24-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
So even though the insurance company put a $3k...

So even though the insurance company put a $3k salvage value on the boat they are giving me a first right of refusal and letting me bid a lower amount .

So the question is - what is the value of...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-20-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
Do you know of any companies in particular that...

Do you know of any companies in particular that do this? Ive been googling but so far no luck.
Forum: Grand Banks 03-20-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
So the insurance company just got back to me with...

So the insurance company just got back to me with the salvage value

"The salvage value would be $3,000.00"

Darn. What a conundrum. Should I keep it? We have done so much dang work on it. ...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-16-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
I agree with the above whole heartedly. ...

I agree with the above whole heartedly.

In my opinion the scuttle butte about how much work wood boats take is over blown. Its true that a wood boat will absorb as much work as you want to put...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-15-2018, 01:41 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 22,885
Posted By mplangley
Wood Boat - Insurance and Pending dilemna

So - I have a 32' Wooden Grand Banks (1972). I love it. The hull is sound and its in good overall condition. There is nothing I dislike about it but I do dislike that it suffers what appears...
Forum: Power Systems 02-20-2018, 02:27 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 34,971
Posted By mplangley
Im hoping to post an update soon as the saga...

Im hoping to post an update soon as the saga continues. I am working some things out. Because the opportunity presented itself I have acquired another FL which i plan on using for the boat...
Forum: Power Systems 10-09-2017, 12:51 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 34,971
Posted By mplangley
Well you might be right. That seems way overly...

Well you might be right. That seems way overly pesimistic. I'm not so sure though. The quote I got for machining the crank was $350. Of course I could have everything machined, but even then,...
Forum: Power Systems 10-08-2017, 12:11 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 34,971
Posted By mplangley
Ha! I feel almost obliged now to redo the...

Ha! I feel almost obliged now to redo the engine in order to show what nonsense this is :D
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