- An enduring classic
- Exceptionally solid construction
- High-quality craftsmanship throughout the interior and woodwork
- Single engine with conventional shaft drive means lower maintenance costs
- New teak laid in 2022
- Meticulously maintained
- The current owner has owned the boat since spring 2002
Today, the Grand Banks 36 is regarded as an enduring classic, retaining its value remarkably well.
A 1988 Grand Banks 36 Classic represents a highly sought-after year of this legendary trawler. 1988 was a significant year for the model, as the builder, American Marine, introduced a major and long-awaited upgrade to the hull design.
Here are the key features you should know about the 1988 model:
1. THE UPGRADED "WIDE BODY" HULL
Prior to 1988, the Grand Banks 36 had a somewhat narrower hull. In 1988, the hull moulds were redesigned, making the boat approximately 6 inches (15 cm) longer and 4 inches (10 cm) wider.
In practical terms, this provided several advantages:
- Significantly more interior volume.
- Wider and safer side decks.
- Improved stability at sea.
The hull is constructed of solid GRP (fibreglass production began in 1974), with a deep, full-length keel that protects the rudder and propeller while providing excellent directional stability.
2. LAYOUT
The Classic model is renowned for its practical tri-cabin layout, offering excellent privacy for owners, guests and family alike.
- Aft cabin (Master cabin): The owner's private quarters. Exceptionally spacious for a 36-footer, with its own bathroom and toilet, as well as direct access to the aft deck.
- Main saloon and galley: Located amidships on the main deck. The saloon features an L-shaped sofa with dining table, a longitudinal galley and the interior helm station. The helm station has its own door providing direct access to the side deck, making docking and manoeuvring particularly convenient.
- Forward cabin (V-berth): Guest cabin in the bow with two berths and a separate bathroom.
- Flybridge: Spacious, practical and easily accessible.
3. ENGINE AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
This particular boat was originally delivered with a single-engine installation and conventional shaft drive.
The engine is a 275 hp Ford Lehman, offering a highly economical and reliable solution. The boat cruises comfortably at 7–8 knots, with an impressive fuel consumption of approximately 1.5 litres per nautical mile (equivalent to around 12 litres per hour).
The engine has been regularly serviced, and oil samples have been analysed annually.
ADVANTAGE OF THE FORD LEHMAN 275:
- Robust and reliable six-cylinder diesel engine.
- Large displacement of approximately 6 litres.
- Simple mechanical engine design.
- Easy to service and well suited to long periods of continuous operation.
- Traditional marine engine with technical documentation readily available.
A classic diesel engine for those who appreciate solid engineering, straightforward maintenance and traditional marine craftsmanship.
NEW TEAK IN 2022
During the winter of 2022, the boat was kept in Sweden, where new teak was installed on the decks, aft cabin roof, steps, bowsprit and flybridge.
LOCATION AND VIEWING
The boat is currently ashore in Oslo, ready for viewing and handover.
Please feel free to contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Tor Hjelle
Tel: +47 940 11 587
Mail to: ###@akeryachts.no
EQUIPMENT:
Her er oversettelsen til profesjonelt engelsk, med korrekt maritim terminologi og tilpasset en internasjonal salgsannonse for båt.
WATER, SANITATION AND GALLEY:
- Water heater, Isotemp Basic, 50 litres (2013)
- Holding tank with deck pump-out, 136 litres. New in 2022
- Freshwater tanks, 2 x 337 = 674 litres
- Showers with hot and cold water in both bathrooms
- Hot and cold freshwater shower on the aft deck
- 2 electric toilets
- Cooker, SMEV
- Refrigerator, Waeco
- Refrigerator / Freezer, Dometic CoolFreeze CFX
ENGINE, PROPULSION AND TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT:
- Ford Lehman 275 Super Turbo Intercooler, 4,730 hours
- Generator, Onan Marine GenSet, 1,455 hours
- Bow thruster, Side-Power, Sleipner
- Engine hour meter: approximately 4,700 hours
- Searchlight
- 3 windscreen wipers
- Dual helm stations, inside and on the flybridge
- Diesel tanks, 2 x 754 = 1,508 litres
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND BATTERIES:
- Battery charger, Victron Phoenix, 12V, 50A
- Domestic battery bank, lithium
- Starter battery, 110Ah, EN850, Exide
- Shore power, 230V
- Interior LED lighting
NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS:
- Autopilot control unit, Simrad AP44
- VHF I, handheld, Cobra Marine HH350
- VHF II, fixed, Icom Marine IC-M421
- VHF III, Sailor Compact VHF RTO48 (fixed)
- AIS transponder, AIS-CTRX, True Heading
- Radar, Raytheon Pathfinder R80, 10.4"
- Radar mast
- Chartplotter I, Raymarine 12S, 12" (saloon)
- Chartplotter II, Seiwa Barracuda, 7" (saloon)
- Chartplotter III, Raymarine C120, 12" (flybridge)
- Depth sounder
- Compasses on flybridge and in saloon, Danforth Constellation
- Barometer and ship's clock
- Horn
ANCHORING AND MOORING:
- Electric bow windlass
- Anchors: 2
- Complete mooring package and fenders
DECK AND EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT:
- New teak installed on the decks, aft cabin roof, steps, bowsprit and flybridge in 2022
- Swim platform
- Hot and cold freshwater shower on the aft deck
- Swimming / rescue ladder
- Bowsprit for easier boarding and disembarking
- Outboard motor bracket
- Davits for dinghy
- Flybridge cushions
- Opening in the bulwarks amidships on both sides
- New winter cover from Gran Seil (NOK 40,000)
COMFORT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT:
- Diesel heater, Eberspächer Airtronic D4, 4 kW
- TV with antenna mounted on the mast
- Inflatable dinghy, Duramarin
- Outboard engine, Yamaha 3.5 hp
- Instruction manuals
WINTER STORAGE AND UPGRADES:
- The boat has been stored ashore during most seasons, but was kept in a sheltered marina berth last winter.
- The boat underwent a series of upgrades in Sweden during the winter of 2022–2023, including teak work, installation of a new holding tank, a new chartplotter, installation of davits, and other improvements.
Terminology note: I have used holding tank, shore power, bow thruster, davits, bowsprit and flybridge, which are standard terms in international yacht brokerage.
One detail worth checking before publication: The engine hours are listed as both 4,730 and approximately 4,700. I have retained both figures as supplied.
