1979 Grand Banks 32 Sedan

Grand Banks really got it right with the design of this wonderful little trawler. Handsome, seaworthy and comfortable. Considering there is only 32 feet to work with, this little boat packs a lot on and somehow manages not to make you feel cramped. The layout is simple and practical for a small cruiser with great accommodations for two people. Storage is generous and visibility from the lower helm is very good.

The 32 Sedan model is widely recognized as one that set the standard for pocket cruisers. The model’s success speaks for itself- there were over 900 built during the 31 years they were in production (1965-1996). There's not many other boats of this size with that kind of a production run.

The heavy displacement and full keel make it a very stable and well-mannered sea boat. It’s also extremely economical to operate- about 1 ½ to 2 gallons per hour- and she will go all day long at 8 knots.

If you are in the market for an affordable, safe, well built and comfortable vessel to do the Great Loop, run the ICW or just explore your local waters, the Grand Banks Sedan 32 is a great choice.  "Adventurer" is a nice example of this great boat- she has what you need and yet simple in that she doesn't have a ton of systems to maintain- and certainly worthy of your inspection..    

The Grand Banks 32 Sedan layout is simple and practical for a small cruiser with great accommodations for two people.

Starting forward, there is a divided anchor locker, followed by a huge 6'4" x 96" berth. A pair of large drop-front lockers are beneath it, as well as a generous amount of storage forward of that. On the port side aft of the bunk is an enormous hanging locker, with shelves inside it along the hull side. There is a large shelf above that. A hatch and two ports provide light and ventilation to this cabin.

Across from the hanging locker is the entrance to the head. The counter top has a molded in sink with a single lever faucet and a large mirror above. The electric head is to the right of that, with a wrap-around shower curtain and shower wand. Storage is located beneath the sink and head. 

Moving up into the main cabin, the lineal galley area is on port. The three burner stove and oven has a counter top that drops down over it when it's not in use. Aft of that is the sink, followed by the under counter refrigeration. Above the counter on the aft end is a storage cabinet. One thing about a galley up configuration- the view while you cook is great!             

Across from the galley is the lower helm station. The electrical panel is also here. Visibility is good from here for docking in bad weather. There is more storage beneath the helm seat. Immediately behind the helm seat is a stack of five drawers and counter which serves as an end table to the L-shaped settee behind that. The straight settee on the port side converts to bunks when you need it for guests or the grand-kids. Both settees have lockers beneath them, so storage is abundant. The center-line drop leaf table opens to comfortably seat six, has a storage space beneath the top and a creative bottle and magazine rack beneath it.   

The galley on Adventure was originally set up for a CNG fueled stove. The owner preferred electric, so he converted it. It would be easy enough to convert to propane (or CNG) if you are so inclined.

• Princess three burner electric stove w/oven and broiler
• Front loading refrigerator
• Adler Barbour Cold Machine refrigeration (07)
• Single stainless steel sink
• H/C pressure water

• Raritan Crown electric head
• Lectra/San waste treatment system
• 36 gallon holding tank (98)
• Y valve for overboard discharge
• Molded counter top and sink
• Single lever H/C presssure water mixer  
• Separate H/C shower wand mixer
• Wrap-around shower curtain
• Teak shower grate
• Electric shower sump
• Dressing mirror

• Raritan 12 gallon hot water heater (06)
• Shurflo fresh water pump
• Rule 1500 automatic bilge pump
• Bilge pump counter
• Shurflo Blaster deck wash-down pump
• City water hook up connection

All decks are teak planking with Thiokol caulking and stainless steel screws countersunk with teak bungs. The teak system is overlaid on fiberglass decks. Teak handrails are mounted on bronze stanchions atop a teak cap-rail. Bronze hawse holes have bronze cleats. There is a bow pulpit with stainless steel railing and electric windlass that handles the anchor. There is a hinged hatch on the forward cabin top and a teak hinged hatch in the aft deck for lazarette access. The lazarette area is huge and is, in a sense, "walk-in".  The teak swim platform at the transom has a stainless steel swim ladder. The back deck has a bronze painted frame and Sunbrella awning over it, creating a nice living space at anchor or while under way.

Heading up to the flybridge, there is built in seating for six by the upper steering station, with space for additional seating on the open deck space aft. Visibility from the helm is great, making maneuvering safe.  

• Ideal electric windlass
• Hooker 22# anchor w/100' of 1/4" chain and 100' of 5/8 nylon 3-strand rode
• Fortress FX-16 anchor w/100' of 5/16" HT chain and 100' of 5/8 nylon 3-strand rode
• Shurflo Blaster fresh water anchor wash down
• Classic sedan entry door to the saloon
• Huge lazarette with double hatch access
• Aft deck rigid bimini frame and bimini (11)
• Fly bridge bimini
• Fly bridge cushions replaced (11)
• Swim platform
• Barrier coated
• Bottom paint (10)
• Eyebrows removed and re-bed (11)

Adventure's engine room reflects the owner's care for it. The space and engine are  clean, the sound insulation looks like new and is equipped with fluorescent and 12 volt lighting. Fluids and filters (actually the whole engine) were looked after and serviced regularly. This Lehman has a lot of life in it still. If you aren't familiar with them do some research and see for yourself- their reputation is that they are one of the longest lasting engines out there.

• Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission
• Borg Warner drive gear alarm
• Four blade 22 x 16 prop
• Simms fuel filter
• Aqualift muffler
• Oil heat exchangers replaced (98)
• Injector pipes replaced (02)
• Engine stop solenoid replaced (98)
• Engine fresh water pump replaced (98)
• Exhaust riser replaced (05)
• Prop shaft replaced (98)
• Morse engine controls at both steering stations
• Westerbeke 5KW generator w/759 hours (94)
• Generator raw water pump rebuilt (06)
• Racor fuel filter w/vacuum gauge for generator
• Vernalift generator muffler (98) 
• Fuel & water tanks painted; no rust
• Halon fire suppression system
• CruisAire 10,000BTU reverse cycle air/heat (07)

• Two 30 amp shore power cords
• 110V receptacles throughout
• 2 8D house batteries
• 1 4D starting battery (05)
• Dedicated genset starting battery
• West Marine 70/2 battery combiner
• Xantrex 2000W inverter / 150 amp battery charger
• Mast spreader lights

Lower helm navigation/ electronics:

• Cetec Benmar CS21 autopilot
• Furuno 1623 radar
• Lowrance Globalnav 310 GPS
• Apelco XCD350 fish finder
• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio
• Simpson Lawrence Speed/log 
• Gemini compass
• Clarion AM/FM/CD player
• Bose Model 100 stereo speakers in saloon
• Sansui flat screen TV (11)

Flybridge navigation/ electronics:

• Apelco XCD350 fish finder
• Standard Horizon VHF radio
• Danforth compass
• Bose speakers
• Telephone from lower helm to flybridge

• Outboard engine hoist
• Outboard motor pad
• Flagstaff & cover
• Hand rail covers
• Cap rail covers
• Flybridge cover
• Foredeck awning
• Fenders
• Dock lines
• Boat hooks
• Emergency tiller
• Life jackets
• Thermometer, clock & barometer in saloon

Owner’s personal effects and any items not detailed in this listing.