1979 Grand banks Classic Trawler in South Dartmouth, MA

SELLER DESCRIPTION

Candy Apple is an American classic. The 36' Grand Banks is a wonderful two stateroom cruiser with a hull and profile pedigree above all others. With reliable twin Ford Lehman diesels she is very fuel efficient and will deliver a cruising range of 900 miles. She's completely capable and ready to go wherever your cruising dreams will take you.Well laid out with a galley up in the salon, dual helm stations, staterooms fore and aft, she'll accommodate 6 comfortably. Equipped for cruising with propane stove, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, GPS, radar, autopilot, vhf, depth, and second GPS on flybridge. This Grand Banks 36 us in very nice condition and ready now for your late summer cruise. Call today for an appointment.

Mechanical Equipment:
Twin reliable Ford Lehman 120 hp diesels have proven to be true workhorse engines for Grand Banks for many years. Rated for between 5,000 and 10,000 hours, the engine in Candy Apple have many more years of service left in them. Engines are fresh water cooled. Raw water cooling units, mufflers, and all hoses have been replaced in the past eight years. New stainless steel shaft with Drivesavers, cutlass bearings, and stuffing boxes were replaced in 2000. Both heads discharge to a large, centerline holding tank. This may be emptied at a pump out station or directly overboard in open waters. Racor fuel filtersBronze sea strainersBorg Warner Velvetdrive transmissionsJabsco electric toilet in master head with overboard discharge Y-valveManual marine toilet for fwd head with overboard discharge optionHot and cold pressure water to two heads and galleyRule automatic bilge pumpManual bilge pumpHeads

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
Lower helmGarmin GPSmap 162 Furuno 1621 LCD 16 mile radarSimrad autopilotStandard Horizon VHFAutohelm ST-50 depthsounderStandard MST6000 AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers in salon and all-weather speakers on flybridgeUpper Flybridge HelmMagellan GPS300Autohelm ST-50 depthsounder repeaterSimrad autopilotStandard Eclipse VHF radioRayline remote control search light

Electrical System:
Candy Apple is powered by 12vDC and 110vAC systems both managed at a custom electrical breaker panel adjacent to the lower helm station. AC power is provided from shore connection or by the generator. There are two large capacity 6v batteries in the house bank which allow for extended periods between charging. Two engine starting batteries are charged by an alternator off the port engine while the house bank is charged by an alternator off the starboard bank. Both banks may be charged from independent 110vAC battery chargers or from the 4.0 Kw Onan diesel generator. A Freedom Link 1000 monitor shows battery condition. Lightning protection is installed as is a Quicksilver galvanic isolator. Two high capacity 6v batteries for houseTwo engine start batteriesOnan 4.0Kw Generator (341 hours)Two independent 110vAC battery chargersTwo independent alternatorsQuicksilver galvanic isolatorFreedom Link 1000 battery monitorTwo windshield wipersSpreader lights

Deck and Hull Equipment:
The hull and cabin are fiberglass and white. The boot stripe is blue and the bottom is painted with multi-season ablative paint in black with a blue signal coat. The traditional teak cap rails and handrails are varnished bright and surround the deck mounted on weather bronze stanchions. The decks and cockpit are unfinished teak and in good condition. The side decks are wide and movement around the boat is easy and safe. The foredeck has a large anchor bow sprit with a Bruce plow anchor, large bollard, and manual windlass. The aft cockpit leads to a varnished teak transom and a teak swim platform equipped with Weaver Snap Davits for a dinghy storage. Several steps up, the flybridge has lots of seating and is protected by a bimini and enclosure. The mast is hinged and may be lowered for bridge clearance. A second bimini aft provides protection for the aft cockpit. Flybridge bimini and enclosure New front eisenglass windows to bimini enclosure 2007Bimini over aft cockpitBlue canvas wind curtains fitted to flybridge railsFull height rails of varnished teak for safety Teak decksBruce anchor with 30' chain and rope rodeManuaul anchor windlassDock lines and fendersLifejacketsEmergency tillerFire extinguishersFlag and flagstaffOutboard motor mount