 |
|
10-11-2014, 12:45 PM
|
#61
|
|
Veteran Member
City: Eastsound, WA
Vessel Name: Keeper
Vessel Model: 1972 Grand Banks 32'
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 32
|
New to us as of this past Monday, 10/6/14 -- "Keeper," a 1972 GB 32. Bought her in Sidney BC, although she was originally U.S.-flagged. Her new home is Orcas Island, WA. She was written up in the article "Old Woodies Rule" in the July/Aug 2000 issue of Passagemaker. She was a keeper then, and she's still in 10/10 shape. Our job will be to keep "Keeper" up--a job that will require lots of 220-grit and varnish. Oh, and love. 
|
|
|
|
11-15-2014, 07:41 PM
|
#62
|
|
Newbie
City: Walnut Grove, CA
Vessel Name: Escape
Vessel Model: 1971 Grand Banks 36
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1
|
Gb 36
We own a 1971 Grand Banks 36 #247 named Escape. Hanging in the Delta 
|
|
|
|
|
11-15-2014, 08:08 PM
|
#63
|
|
Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,322
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richie
We own a 1971 Grand Banks 36 #247 named Escape. Hanging in the Delta |
Welcome Richie, look forward to seeing you on the river. Wife and I will keep an eye out for a GB named Escape.
__________________
Craig
It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2014, 05:24 PM
|
#64
|
|
Veteran Member
City: Bellingham Washington
Vessel Model: 49 GB Alaskan RPH
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 34
|
Woody 1973 49 RPH Alaskan sitting on the hard having planks replaced over the winter in Bellingham Washington 49-41
|
|
|
|
|
11-23-2014, 06:45 PM
|
#65
|
|
Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,053
|
Welcome! When you have time, I'd love to see photos of your Alaskan. The RPH Alaskan is one of my favorites.
__________________
Ray
"Mahalo Moi"
1986 GB-42 Classic
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ
|
|
|
|
|
12-07-2014, 01:30 PM
|
#66
|
|
Veteran Member
City: Bellingham Washington
Vessel Model: 49 GB Alaskan RPH
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 34
|
I have spent my whole life owning boats. From the time I came home at 10 years old with a 8 foot john boat on top of my Radio Flyer. I believe it is the individuals decision what boat to buy and in what condition it is . Just like the john boat that you had to keep moving so it wouldn't sink, my father helped me patch the holes and my mothers cousin gave me a 3 horse motor. I know the guy that sold me that boat laughed until the day he died about the little kid that bought his trash for ten bucks.
Ever since that day I have always owned a boat (or two,three) and bought fixer uppers. Have I always made money? Probably not, but I always sold them for more than I paid and never kept track of what I paid to fix them up. I don't believe in financing a boat, I am more pay as you go. I use my boats, I take them out every time I can and enjoy cruising.
My latest endeavor is a 49 Alaskan (Grand Banks) Raised Pilot House that I bought way too cheap on ebay. The difference is I went in eyes wide open. I knew this boat would have big issues and it does. It is a shame to see a piece of history deteriorate and waist away. Did I buy this boat to make money --NO! I bought it to make my last boat a beautiful piece of history. I enjoy working on a boat more than anything else. It is like therapy to me, although i swear and cuss while upside down in the Bilge busting my knuckles raw. I love to see the fruit of my efforts after years of work.
Now that you have the history I would love to post the progress of the rebuild over the next few years. The only condition is the first person that criticizes that I didn't get a survey or sea trial, you will never hear about this rebuild again. I know the rules and if you want to abide by them- so be it- that has whats given me the ability to get some great deals over my boating career . If you want to see the story of me buying this great boat check out my letter in the Bay and Delta Yachtsman December Issue. ( under anonymous )
I enjoy the Forum and it can be very informative, but sometimes opinionated.
This boat has great history from the first owners that were somewhat famous to it winning the Queen of a regatta as late as 1998. How could I let it Die?
|
|
|
|
|
12-09-2014, 01:51 AM
|
#67
|
|
Guru
City: Bayview
Vessel Name: Puffin
Vessel Model: Willard Vega 30
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,344
|
Bring on the rebuild!
1972 GB 32.
__________________
What kind of boat is that?
|
|
|
|
|
12-13-2014, 04:29 PM
|
#68
|
|
Newbie
City: Bend
Vessel Name: Meriwether
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 3
|
GB Roll Call
"Meriwether", a 1974 42' Classic, Portland, Oregon
|
|
|
|
|
12-13-2014, 05:01 PM
|
#69
|
|
Senior Member
City: Henrico, Va
Vessel Name: Amazing Grace
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 52 Sedan
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 308
|
GB
Amazing Grace is a 1991 42 Classic, Hull #1169, Cummins. Haven't had a pic 'til now. And some of the crew.
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2014, 06:53 AM
|
#70
|
|
Member
City: newport
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 6
|
New owner of gb 42 hull #720. New name is SPARTAN
I will be in Stuart FL for the winter then move to home port of Newport RI
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2014, 07:11 AM
|
#71
|
|
Hospitality Officer
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Sarawana
Vessel Model: IG 36 Quad Cabin
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,854
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bnoft
Amazing Grace is a 1991 42 Classic, Hull #1169, Cummins. Haven't had a pic 'til now. And some of the crew.
|
Nice boat & crew.
Who's the friend in your avatar?
|
|
|
|
12-23-2014, 07:28 AM
|
#72
|
|
Senior Member
City: Henrico, Va
Vessel Name: Amazing Grace
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 52 Sedan
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 308
|
friend
The Lab belongs to a daughter who travels a lot. We get to dog sit frequently but he seems to enjoy the boat. We have an 18 moth old Golden who is learning to cruise. You can see from the pic who he is attached to.
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2015, 09:59 PM
|
#73
|
|
Veteran Member
City: Portland, OR
Vessel Name: Zara / Journey
Vessel Model: 1971 Grand Banks 36CL / 1980 Roughwater 41
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 43
|
1971 36 Classic woodie. Twin FL 120's. Hull 267
|
|
|
|
|
04-03-2015, 11:02 AM
|
#74
|
|
Senior Member
City: Phoenix
Vessel Name: Interim
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 141
|
Hi,
Hull #618 Interim we keep the boat in Ketchikan, Alaska and live in Phoenix, Arizona.
|
|
|
|
|
04-03-2015, 12:43 PM
|
#75
|
|
Veteran Member
City: Madiera Park, BC
Vessel Name: LaVida
Vessel Model: 1973 Grand Banks MY 48.5'
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 30
|
LaVida 48 GB MY 1973
Love my wooden gal. Moored in Pender Harbour BC. She needs my constant love and attention and in return yields a warm and wonderful life on the water.
|
|
|
|
|
09-01-2015, 04:08 PM
|
#76
|
|
Member
City: New York City / Boothbay Harbor
Vessel Name: Slow Poke
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 46'
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 22
|
46' Grand Banks
Hello All:
I'm the proud new owner of "Slow Poke": a 1987 Grand Banks Classic 46'. Although I love sailing, for live-aboard purposes I had to go with a motor yacht.
I'll be cruising year round up the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, and spending summers with the family in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, and cruising those surrounding waters.
|
|
|
|
|
09-01-2015, 04:20 PM
|
#77
|
|
Guru
City: Stuart FL
Vessel Name: Lucky Lucky
Vessel Model: Pacific Mariner 65
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,535
|
Best of luck with the new boat. If you are living aboard, where will you go for the winter?
Howard
__________________
Howard
Lucky Lucky
Stuart, FL
|
|
|
|
|
09-01-2015, 04:25 PM
|
#78
|
|
Guru
City: Vallejo, California
Vessel Name: Mahalo Moi
Vessel Model: 1986 Grand Banks 42 Classic
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,053
|
Lookin' good, Richard! Welcome aboard!
__________________
Ray
"Mahalo Moi"
1986 GB-42 Classic
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ
|
|
|
|
|
09-01-2015, 04:34 PM
|
#79
|
|
Member
City: New York City / Boothbay Harbor
Vessel Name: Slow Poke
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 46'
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 22
|
I'm thinking of Newport Yacht Club & Marina in Jersey City right across from lower Manhattan (where my kids are).... january and february will be "a bit cool" but there are other live-aboards there so I 'm not the only fool.
|
|
|
|
|
09-05-2015, 05:33 PM
|
#80
|
|
Senior Member
City: Phoenix
Vessel Name: Interim
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 141
|
Hi all GB owners,
We have a 1980 GB Classic named "Interim" that we keep in Ketchikan Alaska. We generally spend 4 months a year going all over Southeast Alaska.
Ron & Jo
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Trawler Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
