We sell and charter Grand Banks boats because we know them to be safe, reliable, comfortable, and economical to run. Grand Bank built its hulls and superstructures of hand-laid fiberglass with epoxy coating and exterior gel-coat.  The decks are typically teak over fiberglass, but many GB owners are opting to have the teak decks removed and the fiberglass decks finished with epoxy paints and non-skid.  Island Girl has fiberglass decks with high bulwarks and teak safety rails on the side and foredecks.  There are stainless steel safety rails at all exterior steps,  on the flybridge, and aft deck.  Navy canvas dodgers beneath the rails increase safety, the flybridge bimini shades the upper helm and guest seating.  Grand Banks built really beautiful teak interiors with multiple layout choices, parquet cabin soles, pleasing and well-built teak cabinetry.  There is ample storage throughout.  This boat has a factory custom layout that is ideal for cruising.  Island Girl can accommodate 3 couples in three cabins, or 6 cruisers overall, plus a child on the settee.

 The salon is spacious with ample seating at the oblong teak table on the “L” shaped settee and 2 GB chairs.  The large windows make the main cabin light and can be opened for a breeze.  The galley is forward of the salon on the port side, opposite the lower helm station.  The galley features 2 refrigerator and 2 freezer compartments for extended cruising.  The galley has a smart layout, stainless steel double sink, microwave, range and oven, and ample storage. 

Down the forward companionway is the starboard side cabin with 2 single berths, hanging locker, and drawer storage beneath the bunks.  The forward head is to port with a large shower.  Teak grating in Grand Banks heads keep the floors dry and prevent slipping.  The forward cabin has had the V berth modified into a full- size berth.  There are storage lockers below and a hanging locker. 

The Owner’s Stateroom is in the aft cabin, down the aft companionway from the salon.  Grand Banks styling and craftsmanship show here with the clever layout and abundance of teak joinery.  There are 2 hanging lockers, 2 bureaus, a desk, and a queen island bed.  There is a full head with shower to starboard of the companionway, and a second head to port with a washer/dryer.

With this “split level” plan Grand Banks has achieved not just comfort and privacy for cruisers, but also a very ample engine room below the salon.  Main access is under the forward companionway steps, and there is an access hatch in the salon.   Storage is plentiful in drawers and cabinets, and there is a workbench.  The twin Caterpillar 300hp engines and other components are easily accessed for maintenance.

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Twin Caterpillar 3208 marine diesel engines

Glendinning synchronizers

Drip pans under engines

Fuel-water separating filters

Fuel manifold system

Exhaust system sea water-cooled

Strainers on engine raw water intakes

Stainless steel propeller shafts

Bronze 3 bladed propellers

Bronze struts with rubber bearings

Black iron baffled fuel tanks

Sight gauges on fuel tanks

Marine aluminum water tanks

Seacocks on thru-hulls below waterline

Manual Bilge pump

Freshwater outlets in the engine room and at the transom

Dual station throttle and gearshift controls

Hydraulic steering

Emergency tiller

Fiberglass rudders

Bronze ball valves on thru-hull fittings above the waterline

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

3 heavy-duty marine batteries in fiberglass boxes

55 Amp alternator each engine

Battery selector switch

Circuit breakers on all circuits

Upper and lower helm alarm panels for eng oil pressure and engine temperature and gearbox

12 Volt DC automatic bilge pumps

Bilge pump indicator light

Complete instrumentation at both upper and lower helms

12 Volt DC interior lighting throughout cabins

12 Volt chart light

12 Volt engine room lights

12 Volt Spreader lights

12 Volt navigation lights

12 Volt DC windshield wipers

12 Volt  fresh water pressure system

12 Volt Exhaust blower for galley

12 Volt engine room blower

12 Volt DC outlets at upper and lower helms

Bonding system

Lofrans 12 Volt anchor windlass

2 automatic battery chargers, 40 Amps each

Remote charger panel

AC shore power inlets at bow and stern

20 kW generator in a sound isolated compartment

Amp meter and Voltmeter for the generator

12 Volt exhaust blower for generator compartment

Reverse polarity indicator light

Ground fault interrupt circuit

AC outlets throughout interior

Hot water heater

AC stove and oven

AC icemaker

Washer and Dryer

Air-conditioning with reverse cycle heat:

  12,000 BTU fwd, 28,000 BTU saloon, 12,000 BTU aft

Holding plate refrigeration in 2 boxes

Microwave oven

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT

Gel coated fiberglass exterior hull and superstructure

Fiberglass anchor platform with stainless steel pulpit

Anchor windlass locker

Divided anchor chain and rope locker

Fiberglass forward deck box

Fiberglass (2) deck boxes on aft deck

Teak Grand Banks wheel

Teak bulwark cap rail and handrails

Port, starboard and aft rail gates

Teak name and hail port boards

Teak navigation light boards

Teak bow and stern staffs

Flagpole holders bow and stern

Teak scrolls

Extended teak swim platform

Teak and stainless steel swim/transom ladder

Hinged aluminum mast and boom 

Stainless steel safety rails on flybridge and aft deck

Stainless steel grab rails

Stainless steel mooring bollards on aft deck

Stainless steel  mooring and spring line chocks and cleats

Chrome deck fillers for diesel fuel and water

Chrome fitting for waste pump-out

Chrome GB step plates

Center opening windshield

Flybridge windshields

Flybridge seats & cushions

Compass at  upper helm

Flybridge electronics locker

Air horns

Fuel and water tank vents

Engine room vents

Lewmar Skylight hatches

Hot & cold shower (3)

Saloon doors; starboard and aft

Laminated safety glass in all windows

Outboard motor bracket

Radar bracket on mast

Coleman grill

Sunpad for foredeck

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

Teak parquet cabin sole throughout

Drapes and teak valances throughout

Emergency escape ladder in forward cabin

(3) vacuum flushing marine toilets

Holding tank with macerator and indicator

Teak towel racks and toothbrush holder

Teak grated showers with drain pumps (3)

Exhaust blowers in heads

Fiberglass garbage bin in salon

Stainless steel double sink in galley

Teak oval yacht table

(2) teak chairs

Dry bar cabinet

Teak handrail on salon overhead

Single lever faucet on galley sink

sink cover with teak cutting board

Overhead condiment locker

Teak dish locker

Overhead galley dish locker

GB icebox with 3" insulation

GB icebox with 4" insulation

Full-width electronics locker, lower helm

Teak steering wheel

Compass at lower helm

Teak grating in engine room

Stainless steel sink in engine room

Engine room workbench with drawer

Full-size chart drawer under aft queen berth