Dimensions: 31'11" x 11'5" Year: 1968 Manufacturer: Grand Banks Model: 32 Engine: Ford lehman 271E Hull: Wood
This 1968 Grand Banks 32 Trawler is a semi displacement carvel planked solid mahogany hardwood built trawler. The decks are caulked teak. The flying bridge deck is painted with non skid over wood. There is a canvas enclosure for the aft cockpit area and all canvas is in good shape. The interior has the chain locker forward with the v berth just aft. The single head is to starboard. The main salon has the main helm to starboard forward and an inline galley to port. There is a dinette to starboard with sea bunks to port at the cabin door. The length is 31’11”with a beam of 11’05”. Displacement is approx. 17,000 lbs. Vessel propulsion is provided by a single Ford Lehman 120 HP naturally aspirated marine diesel engine with 7500hrs. There is a full width teak platform at the transom with a tender on davits and 15HP auxiliary Yamaha outboard. Recent haul out and survey in May of 2024. Bottom and hull was painted at that time. The teak varnish on the grab rails needs redoing but the overall condition is good given the vessel’s age.
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Details
Overview
Vessel Name: Eight Knots
Manufacturer: Grand Banks
Model: 32
Year: 1968
Length: 31' 11"
Beam: 11' 05"
Head Room: 6'2"
Vessel Location: Comox Valley, B.C.
Survey
Survey Date: May 2024
Power
Engine: Ford Lehman 271E
Engine Hours: 7576.2
H.P: 120 inboard
Shaft Material: Alloy Steel
Cruising Speed: 8 knts
Engine Alarm
Fuel Type: Diesel
Tanks: 1
Fuel Capacity: 200 Gal
Tank Material: Painted Steel
Bilge Pumps: Rule 2000 x2 with float
Bilge Pumps: Rule 360 - shower
Bilge Pumps: Manual - Engine Room
Cooling: RW with Heat Exchanger
Accommodations
Stove: Propane
Fridge: NovaKool
Galley Sink
Head
Heating: Dickenson Diesel/Bus
Heating: Air top 3500 Diesel Cabin Heater
Water Tank Capacity: 100 Gal
Holding Tank Capacity: 18 Gal
Structural
Hull: Mahogany
Decks: Teak
Ribs: Wood
Cabin/Superstructure: Wood
Steering: Dimon Drive
Stations: 2
Fasteners: Bronze
Mast: Wood - With stainless wire rings & bronze hardware
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