1972 grand banks

AaronBarnes · 03-10-2010, 09:53 PM

got a new boat.... new to me...

its a 1972 Grand Banks Yacht with twin 120 Ford leyman engines. 7.5 Onan diesel generator.

Let me know what you think...

KyMichelle79@aol.com · 03-10-2010, 10:01 PM

That's a sweet boat and big enough to do pretty much anything you want in comfort. If you want a ride along to check it out a bit, I'm gonna be coming in Sunday......LOL.......JK........But really.......LOL

wld1985 · 03-10-2010, 10:04 PM

Thats a pretty kool lookin boat, any more pics? Or a tour of the boat where its docked?

FlounderAssassin · 03-10-2010, 10:21 PM

I saw this boat on Craigslist last night...nice looking boat!

AaronBarnes · 03-10-2010, 10:30 PM

I am in the process of getting her to destin...

she draws 4 ft of water so i need to find a place to put her.

She is a few hour away.

I know she needs alot of love, their is alot of cosmetic stuff that need to be done...

it is a mahogany hull. the workman ship is incredible... they damn sure dont make boats like this any more.

she has four 120 gallon tanks and the motors sip gas... 4-5 gph... @ 8 knots so the range is unreal around 1000 miles :doh not that i can go that far...

at least i don't have to fill her up much....

Not really a fishing boat, but I'm sure we can figure that part out.

Did i mention i have never had a wooden boat or a boat with diesel motors...

So i have alot of learning to do.

Any useful information would be great.

Thank all of you for your help...

FLbeachbum · 03-10-2010, 10:32 PM

Beautiful boat. I've always wanted a trawler. It's all about the journey.

69Viking · 03-10-2010, 10:53 PM

Quote:

AaronBarnes (3/10/2010)I am in the process of getting her to destin...
she draws 4 ft of water so i need to find a place to put her.
She is a few hour away.

I know she needs alot of love, their is alot of cosmetic stuff that need to be done...
it is a mahogany hull. the workman ship is incredible... they damn sure dont make boats like this any more.

she has four 120 gallon tanks and the motors sip gas... 4-5 gph... @ 8 knots so the range is unreal around 1000 miles :doh not that i can go that far...
at least i don't have to fill her up much....

Not really a fishing boat, but I'm sure we can figure that part out.

Did i mention i have never had a wooden boat or a boat with diesel motors...
So i have alot of learning to do.
Any useful information would be great.

Thank all of you for your help...

Beautiful boat! Let me know when you get her to Destin, I'd love to meet up with you and take a look at her!

welldoya · 03-10-2010, 11:01 PM

My uncle had a Grand Banks just about like that one. His got wrecked in the Virgin Islands when a hurricane came thru. I think it was Hugo. They are really nice boats. If I remember correctly, his was 50' and had 3 or 4 staterooms and 3 bathrooms.

bstuart · 03-11-2010, 07:06 AM

Mingo,

Welcome to the club. I have a 1974 Grand Banks 50. Like yours she is a woodie. They are classic boats. Here are a couple of resources you might consider. Google the Grand Banks Owners forum. It has information on everything Grand Banks. Jimmy Nelson of Nelson Boatyard in Bon Secour is also a great source of information. He's been repairing wooden boats for decades.

My boat needed lots of cosmetic, electrical and plumbing work when I bought her five years ago. As one marine electrician told me, "this boat was state of the art.....30 years ago." I've spent a lot of hours sanding painting and cussing. I love it. We've cruised to Tennessee and south Florida and hope to visit the Bahamas next winter. Congratulations on your new old boat. Have fun.

Bill in Gulf Shores

MGuns · 03-11-2010, 09:43 AM

<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Nice dingy. Sweet, have fun fixing her up.

03-10-2010, 09:53 PM	#1
AaronBarnes Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Destin, Fl Posts: 210	1972 grand banks got a new boat.... new to me... its a 1972 Grand Banks Yacht with twin 120 Ford leyman engines. 7.5 Onan diesel generator. Let me know what you think...

03-10-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
KyMichelle79@aol.com Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 24	RE: 1972 grand banks That's a sweet boat and big enough to do pretty much anything you want in comfort. If you want a ride along to check it out a bit, I'm gonna be coming in Sunday......LOL.......JK........But really.......LOL

03-10-2010, 10:04 PM	#3
wld1985 Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 3,587	RE: 1972 grand banks Thats a pretty kool lookin boat, any more pics? Or a tour of the boat where its docked?

03-10-2010, 10:21 PM	#4
FlounderAssassin Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cantonment, FL Posts: 2,262	RE: 1972 grand banks I saw this boat on Craigslist last night...nice looking boat!

03-10-2010, 10:30 PM	#5
AaronBarnes Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Destin, Fl Posts: 210	RE: 1972 grand banks I am in the process of getting her to destin... she draws 4 ft of water so i need to find a place to put her. She is a few hour away. I know she needs alot of love, their is alot of cosmetic stuff that need to be done... it is a mahogany hull. the workman ship is incredible... they damn sure dont make boats like this any more. she has four 120 gallon tanks and the motors sip gas... 4-5 gph... @ 8 knots so the range is unreal around 1000 miles :doh not that i can go that far... at least i don't have to fill her up much.... Not really a fishing boat, but I'm sure we can figure that part out. Did i mention i have never had a wooden boat or a boat with diesel motors... So i have alot of learning to do. Any useful information would be great. Thank all of you for your help...

03-10-2010, 10:32 PM	#6
FLbeachbum Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Pensacola Posts: 1,179	RE: 1972 grand banks Beautiful boat. I've always wanted a trawler. It's all about the journey. __________________ David T. Williams Manager ADTS, Authorized ADT Dealer Pensacola, FL dtwms@cox.net

03-10-2010, 11:01 PM	#8
welldoya Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace, Florida Posts: 2,297	RE: 1972 grand banks My uncle had a Grand Banks just about like that one. His got wrecked in the Virgin Islands when a hurricane came thru. I think it was Hugo. They are really nice boats. If I remember correctly, his was 50' and had 3 or 4 staterooms and 3 bathrooms.

03-11-2010, 07:06 AM	#9
bstuart Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 41	RE: 1972 grand banks Mingo, Welcome to the club. I have a 1974 Grand Banks 50. Like yours she is a woodie. They are classic boats. Here are a couple of resources you might consider. Google the Grand Banks Owners forum. It has information on everything Grand Banks. Jimmy Nelson of Nelson Boatyard in Bon Secour is also a great source of information. He's been repairing wooden boats for decades. My boat needed lots of cosmetic, electrical and plumbing work when I bought her five years ago. As one marine electrician told me, "this boat was state of the art.....30 years ago." I've spent a lot of hours sanding painting and cussing. I love it. We've cruised to Tennessee and south Florida and hope to visit the Bahamas next winter. Congratulations on your new old boat. Have fun. Bill in Gulf Shores

03-11-2010, 09:43 AM	#10
MGuns Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sherman's Cove Posts: 1,444	RE: 1972 grand banks <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Nice dingy. Sweet, have fun fixing her up. __________________ Mike MGySgt USMC (Retired) 2006 Everglades 243CC w/ Verado 250 (for sale) 1994 Nitro 800XLS w/ Merc 150

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