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06-14-2022, 09:31 AM
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Newbie
City: Stockholm
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 1
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GB model and layout questions
Hi!
I'm trying to wrap my head around the different models and layouts of older GBs.
What I'm looking for i basically the smallest model with three separate sleeping cabins. I've seen models called 'tri cabin' but as I understand it they have the main saloon and two sleeping cabins?
What should I look for? Is there any good URL for models over the years I haven't found?
Thanks!
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06-14-2022, 09:52 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Monterey, CA
Vessel Name: Scrimshaw
Vessel Model: 1990 GB 42 Classic
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 44
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I don't have any official links - however - this site up in the PNW has a good sized GB charter fleet - with layout diagrams. If you download the operating manuals there are lots of pictures. I believe you need to get to 46' before you get 3 separate cabins.
https://www.nwexplorations.com/us-charters/
For example we were on Zaya - a 1990 46' GB Classic:
https://www.nwexplorations.com/chart...nks-classic-2/
Also - at the 42' range whether the salon table could lower and be made into a 3rd berth was rare - but some had it.
As folks that just recently purchased a 1990 42' GB - we saw a lot of older GBs - older boats have been modified - we saw boats where the 3rd cabin had been converted to an office, washer/dryer replaced by storage, etc.
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06-14-2022, 10:57 AM
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Guru
City: Montgomery
Vessel Name: Choices
Vessel Model: 36 Grand Banks Europa
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 822
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Our 36 Europa has two separate private cabins, and the main salon can be closed for a third cabin.
The only time you could close all those doors though would be winter.
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Montgomery, TX
Blog: "grandbankschoices"
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06-16-2022, 01:22 PM
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Member
City: Seattle
Vessel Name: Seafarer
Vessel Model: 1980 49 Grand Banks Classic
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 16
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I believe a 42MY (MotorYacht) is the smallest GB offered with a 3 cabin configuration. I'd google that and see if that's what you're looking for. In the NW they are very sought after and definitely get a premium price. Also relatively rare in comparison to the CL config. The 49CL is a 3 cabin but also not cheap or plentiful.
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06-16-2022, 01:42 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,262
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Welcome aboard. Maybe look at PowerBoat Guide. They have hundreds of models in it along with line drawings and brief descriptions. No affiliation.
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06-16-2022, 04:33 PM
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Guru
City: Southport, FL near Panama City
Vessel Name: FROLIC
Vessel Model: Mainship 30 Pilot II since 2015. GB-42 1986-2015. Former Unlimited Tonnage Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,819
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Welcome. As a former 42CL owner, I tended to pay attentiond to the brand. From your post I see you do NOT want to use the saloon as the third sleeping cabin, correct? I think the 46-foot versions may be the shortest with three such compartments.
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FROLIC (2005 MainShip 30 Pilot II)
Panama City area
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06-16-2022, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member
City: Bellevue
Vessel Name: Rascal
Vessel Model: Homemade
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 302
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+1 on the 46 being the first model with 3 staterooms. I have a boating guide that shows the various models by brand and it doesn't show a GB with 3 staterooms smaller than 46 feet. There may be something custom out there with a smaller model but I think it's fair to say the 46 model was where 3 cabins were a standard option. If you are looking for a smaller 3 stateroom trawler, Island Gypsy made a 36 footer with 3.
This charter company has some pictures of one on there site.
https://desolationsoundyachtcharters...ts/sand-piper/
Another example of one.
https://marinesc.com/yacht-sales/pre...boatID=8061639
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06-16-2022, 09:35 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 20,262
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36’ with 3 actual staterooms would be very tight.
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06-17-2022, 05:15 AM
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Senior Member
City: Merced CA
Vessel Name: none
Vessel Model: pipe dream
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 189
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Yes. 42 MY
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06-18-2022, 04:57 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Cannes
Vessel Name: Octant
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42 MY
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 58
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GB 42 MY with the galley up has 3 cabins. With galley down it has only 2. Galley up is more common.
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06-18-2022, 05:52 PM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,700
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With twins the’re could be a weight bias fwd due the the engines being well fwd .. part of other design issues.
Long time GB owners may have input.
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North Western Washington State USA
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06-19-2022, 09:47 AM
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Guru
City: Walkabout Creek
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 9,579
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I had a 47 Europa and it was only 2 cabins, assuming you are not counting the salon as a cabin.
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06-24-2022, 12:50 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Wakefield
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 46
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The Grand Banks 42 MY can be found with three staterooms. Popular in the charter fleets at one point. The two forward cabins are actually very usable. The 42 MY gets mixed reviews - the aft cabin is enormous with the extra shoulder room provided by the raised aft deck. And you get an actual aft deck. But access to the transom can be a challenge. I know of only one 3-cabin 42MY for sale at the moment. We used to be one of the New England dealers, when they had dealers...
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06-24-2022, 02:29 PM
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Member
City: Southport
Vessel Name: Maravida
Vessel Model: Grand Banks Eastbay 43 FB
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 5
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What about the grand banks Eastbay 43 model? We bought the 2 bedroom flybridge model but looked at a 3 bedroom (all small and 2 with bunks) near ft Myers. It's still on yachtworld.
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06-24-2022, 06:09 PM
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Veteran Member
City: Key West
Vessel Name: Joe~lyn
Vessel Model: 46' Grand Banks CL
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 48
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I have seen 42 GB CL with three staterooms. Aft cabin, v-berth and mid cabin. I don't know what is missing but they clearly exist.
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06-26-2022, 12:08 PM
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Guru
City: SC
Vessel Name: Calypso
Vessel Model: 1981 Fairchild Scout
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 541
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https://www.powerboatguide.com/blog-...l-15-2016.html
Love the Grand Banks, we captained a 46 on the NW Explorations Juneau to Ketchikan. Awesome experience but for an accident at the end. Looks like the 42 started the three stateroom layout as noted previously. But I'd go the 46 if it was in your budget.
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