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Forum: General Discussion 08-05-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 301
Posted By FBoykin
West Marine nearby? Most locations have a section...

West Marine nearby? Most locations have a section of wire, crimps and a crimping too. You buy the wire you need and crimps, then use the crimping tool. You usually have to do the crimps yourself.
Forum: Grand Banks 07-19-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By FBoykin
I have that same windlass on my Grand Banks. Call...

I have that same windlass on my Grand Banks. Call IMTRA @ 508-995-7000. They handle Lofrans windless parts. Ask for Jim Thomas, their head Lofrans guru. He gave me a ton of tips on how to work on...
Forum: General Discussion 06-07-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By FBoykin
Glad it worked out and Kevin had the part. He's a...

Glad it worked out and Kevin had the part. He's a good source for parts!

Fred B
Forum: General Discussion 06-05-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,011
Posted By FBoykin
Look up Kevin Silver. Pretty sure he's on this...

Look up Kevin Silver. Pretty sure he's on this site. You can also search for him on the Grand Banks Owners Facebook page. He bought a bunch of GB parts a year or so ago and is selling them off. I...
Forum: General Discussion 06-04-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,446
Posted By FBoykin
BUY THAT SNAP REMOVAL TOOL! Best 20 bucks you'll...

BUY THAT SNAP REMOVAL TOOL! Best 20 bucks you'll ever spend!!!! Use SS fasteners. Sailrite is a great source. If you're really serious, get the Hoover Pres-N-Snap tool. A must have tool if you're...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 05-29-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,599
Posted By FBoykin
I added soft starts on my A/C units some years...

I added soft starts on my A/C units some years back and made it much easier on my genset. Well worth doing even if you do the other suggestions.
Forum: Grand Banks 05-24-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By FBoykin
Thank for the tip, but doesn't look like...

Thank for the tip, but doesn't look like McMaster-Carr has that nut in 1 1/4" x 6 tpi.
Forum: Grand Banks 05-24-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By FBoykin
Weird size prop nuts for 2 inch shaft. GB 42C

My 2000 GB42 has an uncommon thread size and standard 2" shaft prop nuts don't fit. Common available size is 1 1/2" x 6 tpi. This size will not thread on my shafts. This is 2nd yard that's run into...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-20-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By FBoykin
Photo is dim and grainy, but I think it's the...

Photo is dim and grainy, but I think it's the load switch for the ammeter. At least it is for my 2000 GB42. Do you have the GB manual that came with the boat? It has some details in it, plus some...
Forum: Grand Banks 03-02-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 13,100
Posted By FBoykin
It should. I have same model windlass and it does...

It should. I have same model windlass and it does fine. But I've always eased boat towards anchor with Lofrans pulling in the chain until chain is straight up & down. Then pause for a moment to let...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-12-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 596
Posted By FBoykin
Can you get a better photo??

Can you get a better photo??
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By FBoykin
Don't remember exactly, but go to...

Don't remember exactly, but go to Superbrightleds.com and look up festoon style bulbs. I think site has info on how to measure the size you need. I replaced both of my old ones with LED bulbs from...
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By FBoykin
Following this. My Grand Banks 42 has CAT 3116...

Following this. My Grand Banks 42 has CAT 3116 diesels. Last oil change (a year ago) use CAT SEO 30W oil as specified by CAT.

Not sure how much I like being told to switch oils after their...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 02-06-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,557
Posted By FBoykin
Thanks for the tip! Looks like just what I need....

Thanks for the tip! Looks like just what I need. Appreciate the referral.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 02-05-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,557
Posted By FBoykin
My Glenndining cables connect to a 90-degree...

My Glenndining cables connect to a 90-degree drive fitting that bolts to front of my CAT 3116 diesels. Fittings have a zerk grease fitting on them. I called the company a few years ago asking what...
Forum: General Discussion 02-05-2022, 09:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,511
Posted By FBoykin
I renewed today. Paid with credit card. Only...

I renewed today. Paid with credit card. Only renewal option was $26.00 for one year. I looked around on the site, but a one-year renewal was all I could find. There was a notice on the Home page that...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-25-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By FBoykin
Appreciate your response and information. I'll...

Appreciate your response and information. I'll give them a call.
Forum: Grand Banks 01-21-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,324
Posted By FBoykin
Following. My 2000 GB 42C uses cable steering and...

Following. My 2000 GB 42C uses cable steering and have wondered about need to check sheaves for wear and lubrication. Cable looks good, but doubt there's been much preventive maintenance done on the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-21-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,152
Posted By FBoykin
You're too far away from me (FT. Myers, FL) and...

You're too far away from me (FT. Myers, FL) and our Princess LPG Stove is working fine.

But curious about the full-sized grid overlaying the 3 burners, looks like it has a slight railing around it...
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 937
Posted By FBoykin
Can you provide more details on that north route...

Can you provide more details on that north route you took leaving Oyster Bay? I'm looking at the chart on OpenCPN and not sure which route you mentioned.

Thanks for the update as I expect to...
Forum: Power Systems 01-21-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By FBoykin
Interlux Brightside Matterhorn White matches CAT...

Interlux Brightside Matterhorn White matches CAT white and is not hard to use with a brush. But rust must be cleaned, neutralized (Ospho or Total Boat Rust Primer), then primed before top coating....
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 01-21-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 314
Posted By FBoykin
My 2000 Grand Banks 42C came w/ a chiller system...

My 2000 Grand Banks 42C came w/ a chiller system (which I believe is pretty rare). I'm the 3rd owner and pretty sure boat came new w/this set-up. Took me some time to get used to it, but overall, I...
Forum: Grand Banks 01-11-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,909
Posted By FBoykin
Glad my post helped you find the part! That's why...

Glad my post helped you find the part! That's why I always try and update my posts with whatever info I can dig up. Never know when it might help someone else.

Fred B
Forum: Power Systems 12-09-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,622
Posted By FBoykin
Thanks for the all the comments. I should have...

Thanks for the all the comments. I should have added that boat has Soundown flexible shaft couplings which add a wrinkle to checking engine/shaft alignment. Soundown says best way to check alignment...
Forum: Power Systems 12-09-2021, 08:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,308
Posted By FBoykin
I'm the 3rd owner of my boat (2000 Grand Banks...

I'm the 3rd owner of my boat (2000 Grand Banks 42C) and it came with Norscot dripless shaft seals. I've owned her for over 5 years and the Norscot seals have been flawless. They are worth a look....
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