1978 Grand Banks 36 Classic11m

An all round seaworthy performer, the Grand Banks 36 Classic is capable of real deep water cruising. Long keel, 26,000 lb displacement, hard chine, and a deep forefoot hull provide stability and seaworthiness.

The aft house superstructure incorporates a seat box which adds extra livable space inside the aft cabin. High bulwarks with sturdy teak handrails, the mastery of beautifully carved teak scrolls, stainless steel stanchions and grabrails on the house sides, anchor platform with anchor roller and bow pulpit, teak swim platform, transom boarding steps, wide side decks, port, starboard and stern boarding gates are some of the features standard on the Grand Banks 36.

The flybridge offers a duplicate helmsman station with full instrumentation, venturi windscreen, and extra stowage beneath the console. An enclosed electronics locker next to the flybridge helm provides space to house essential electronics equipment. The long and wide flybridge has seating for six adults. Teak joinery work by old-world hand craftsmen gives a practical beauty above and below decks.

The cabin soles are teak parquet throughout. The main decks and flybridge are teak planked. Extensive locker and drawer space are made out of golden Burmese teak.

The saloon is a spacious living area complete with solid teak yacht table, L-shaped settee, bar cabinet, and the helm station. Accessibility to the exterior and flybridge from the saloon is made easier with the presence of port and starboard saloon doors. A full width teak console above the helm station provides space to house an array of electronics equipment. Three ply laminated safety glass windows all round provide full fore and aft visibility.

The well equipped galley comes with hot and cold pressurized water system. The three-burner stove and oven, large stainless steel sink, dish locker and electric refrigerator are all conveniently located.

The master stateroom aft has a double berth at starboard and a single berth at port with generous drawer space below. The adjoining toilet compartment is spacious and airy with full headroom. There is a separate shower stall with telephone-type shower, counter top with built in sink, head, large mirror, and convenient storage space in the counter drawers and locker.

The companionway in the aft stateroom leads to the aft deck. A neatly recessed stowaway teak ladder provides access to the aft deck via twin opening doors.

The forward stateroom also has a large hanging locker and plenty of storage space. Its adjoining toilet compartment has full headroom, a large mirror, shower and cultured marble built in sink and sink counter top.

GRAND BANK 36: Successor to the wooden 36 introduced in the 1960s, these boats enjoy the improvements and refinements of over 30 years. Known for seaworthiness and a comfortable ride, they are efficiently driven at 8.5 knots. 

The Classic features wide side decks, spacious lazarette, aft stateroom, and dinghy storage. The GB36 is a living legend that has been refined to perfection.

The Grand Banks 36' Classic was the model that began the GB legacy.

It should come as no surprise that one model would raise the bar so high and become the foundation for which thousands of boats would be produced. The reputation of the quality and performance generated owners throughout the world who would have nothing less. 

A great economical cruiser: Aprox. 1.75 gal per hour at 7.5-8Kts.

Below decks the 36 Classic shows off her classic styling and incredible use of space. One enters the Main Salon from a hinged door on the starboard side. The lower helm is also starboard with the well equipped galley off to port. Aft of the galley is a comfortable settee and to starboard an L-shaped dinette with a teak drop leaf table. The entire Main Salon is bright and inviting with large windows all around, some of which open to provide excellent ventilation. Her painted bulkheads and teak trim along with her blue fabric cushions and the renown parquet flooring in the Grand Banks just adds to the warmth and comfort for cruising. The master stateroom is forward complete with an en-suite head, plenty of storage,  v-berth and large overhead hatch.

On deck one will find wide side decks for ease in getting around and high bulwarks with high teak rails with bronze stanchions. Her flybridge is very accommodating with plenty of seating space and a full enclosure for extended season cruising or just having more entertaining space. 

The 36 Grand Banks Classic is known for their classic lines and traditional good looks from her teak rails to her faux "Lapstrake" hull and bronze fittings. This design has been in existence for many decades, from wood hulls to fiberglass and has withstood the test of time.

Her galley is well appointed for a boat of this size. She is equipped with a 3 burner propane stove with oven and cover, single stainless steel sink with pressure hot and cold water. There is plenty of counter space for food preparation and dry goods storage for galley ware in lockers and drawers.

Newly Varnished/Waxed Dyer Sailing 8' Sailing Dinghy with Mast & Sail. 

• American Diesel 139hp w/Only 1100 Hours
• New Aluminum Fuel Tanks (185 Gal-2016)
• New Garman GPS Chart Plotter (2018)
• New Salon Windows (2018)
• New Headliner
• (2) 8D Batteries (2021)
• (2) New Compasses (2018)
• New Wind Shield Washer System (2018)
• New Radio on Bridge (2018)

“Sea Lion” has been beautifully maintained by her loving owner who has enjoyed cruising the waters of New England. She shows in person exactly as in the photos. Everything is neat and in it’s place; the telltale sign of a discerning and experienced yachtsman.