There are several reasons why chartering a Grand Banks (or any other boat for that matter). We will discuss each so you can determine whether chartering a boat makes good sense for you. When I…
Quiet Please - Vibration Problems
A lot of parts make up the control of noise aboard your boat. We have tackled all these parts at one point or another. The type of noise you are experiencing is usually an indication…
Custom Grand Banks Flybridge Helm Seating
If you take long trips, you can appreciate comfortable seating for the helmsman. The standard Grand Banks helm seating is not all that comfortable, is pretty low and frankly unattractive. There are alternatives however that…
Upgrading Your Electronics
Electronics change all the time and some people upgrade frequently. Or maybe you just bought a boat that had older electronics on it and you want something a bit more modern. The basic nature of…
Before the Mast
If you have a mast on your trawler or powerboat, it will eventually need either repairing or at least painting. The nature of paint on aluminum in a marine environment dictates this. It can be…
From the bottom up
If your boat has been painted too many times you will find that the paint is building up to the point of no return. With too many coats the layer closest to the hull will…
Albin 28 Makeover
If you have an Albin 28 with dark colored gelcoat you may find that it takes more and more time to bring it back to a shine and eventually that will be impossible to achieve.…
Eastbay Fuel Burn
This information got lost on the site somehow so I have moved it here where it can be easily found. FUEL BURN DISCUSSION The report regarding fuel consumption for 38′ Eastbay “Another Way to Look…
Fuel Tank Cleaning
Bad fuel can come from anywhere – you can pick it up at some fuel dock or it can just sit in your tanks long enough to go bad. If dealt with in a timely…
Go with the flow
We do a lot of raw water pump work here, but evidently not enough because we see bad pumps and impellers all the time. Changing impellers should be part of your annual maintenance schedule as…
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