1988 Grand Banks 36 Classic

Solstice is a beautifully maintained 1988 Grand Banks 36 Classic offering the timeless Grand Banks profile, traditional teak interior, two stateroom/two head layout and economical single diesel cruising. Powered by a naturally aspirated 135 HP Ford Lehman diesel with approximately 3,053 hours at the time of listing, she has a reported 7 knot cruising speed and 9 knot maximum speed.

Solstice combines the traditional character of a classic Grand Banks with a number of practical cruising upgrades, including a bow thruster, Victron inverter/charger system, J. Eberspaecher Esslingen diesel fired cabin heat, Hisense 6K Btu portable air conditioner, Starlink satellite internet system and a Gala 300 D inflatable RIB tender powered by a Suzuki 15 HP four-stroke outboard. With 400 gallons of fuel, 154 gallons of fresh water and 40 gallon holding tank, she offers the tankage and accommodations for extended cruising.

Her traditional Grand Banks 36 Classic arrangement provides excellent separation between the forward guest accommodations and aft owner's stateroom. The bright main cabin incorporates the salon, galley and lower helm, while the spacious flybridge provides a second helm and generous seating. Wide teak side decks, stainless-steel railings, a substantial bow pulpit, windlass, Bruce anchor, aft deck and swim platform complete a layout well suited for coastal cruising, the Great Lakes and America's Great Loop. Solstice is a Great Loop Veteran looking for her next lucky owner.

Recent upgrades and maintenance includes but is not limited too:

2023

• Replaced house/start batteries and upgraded Victron charging/monitoring system.
• Installed Olsson dinghy davits.

2024

• Replaced dinghy with Gala A300D RIB.
• Repaired and refinished deck storage box.
• Soda blasted bottom, repaired blisters, barrier coated and applied new bottom paint.
• Upgraded to Suzuki 15 HP electric-start dinghy outboard.
• Replaced upper-helm VHF handset.

2025

• Replaced refrigerator with Equator two-drawer refrigerator/freezer.
• Installed Starlink Gen 4 system.
• Installed Victron MultiPlus 3000W inverter/charger.
• Upgraded to Balmar 150A alternator.
• Replaced engine-room lighting with LEDs.
• New interior window curtains

Solstice can be boarded just aft of amidships from either side onto her wide teak side decks or from the stern via the swim platform. From the side decks, you can proceed forward to the foredeck and bow or aft to the aft deck. The flybridge access is via steps amidships on the port side deck.

The main cabin is entered through side deck doors on either the port or starboard side. Inside, the lower helm is located forward to starboard, an L-shaped settee with original Grand Banks dining table occupies the starboard side of the salon aft of the lower helm and the galley runs along the port bulkhead to the port side door. A single arm chair fills the small space ast of the port side door.

A companionway forward leads down to the guest stateroom and guest wet head. Aft in the main cabin, a second companionway leads to the full-beam owner's stateroom and its private head with separate shower stall.

Exterior steps from the port side deck lead to the large flybridge. The flybridge offers a starboard side helm, substantial built-in seating and additional room aft for chairs and entertaining.

Engine room access is provided through the main cabin sole.

Solstice offers a traditional two stateroom, two head Grand Banks 36 Classic arrangement.

The owner's stateroom is located aft and features a full berth to starboard and a single watch berth to port, abundant built-in drawers, cabinetry and hanging storage, along with an ensuite head and separate shower stall.

The guest stateroom is located forward and features a V-berth with storage beneath and additional built-in cabinetry. The guest wet head is located adjacent to the forward stateroom.

The main cabin incorporates the salon, galley and lower helm in a bright space surrounded by large windows.

The salon features an L-shaped upholstered settee along the starboard side with a traditional Grand Banks hardwood dining table positioned in front. Large opening windows provide natural light and ventilation, while the extensive Grand Banks teak joinery and parquet sole maintain the traditional character for which these yachts are known.

The galley is located along the port bulkhead and features:

• Equator Stainless-steel two-drawer convertible refrigerator/freezer
• Princess three-burner stove with oven
• Large stainless-steel sink
• Generous countertop workspace
• Built-in hardwood drawers and cabinet storage
• Opening windows for light and ventilation

The lower helm is located forward to starboard and features:

• Garmin GPSMap 943sxv multifuction display
• Garmin Radar
• Garmin Autopilot display
• Garmin Depth sensor
• Garmin AIS
• Standard Horizon Intrepid+ Marine VHF radio with DSC
• Lewmar bow thruster control
• Dirigo compass
• Morse Engine throttle and transmission controls
• Traditional teak steering wheel
• Windlass control
• Full VDO engine instrumentation
• Alarm panel
• Standard Horizon HX40 handheld marine vhf radio

Excellent visibility through the forward and side windows

The full-beam owner's stateroom is located aft and features a full berth to starboard and a single watch berth to port.

A substantial built-in cabinet and drawer arrangement is located along the aft bulkhead, providing excellent storage between the two berths. Additional drawers are located beneath the berths, with hanging lockers and additional cabinetry forward.

Large side windows with curtains provide natural light, and individual reading lights are positioned at the berths. The traditional teak cabinetry and parquet sole continue throughout the stateroom.

The ensuite owner's head is located forward to starboard.

The private owner's head features:

• Vanity with mirror and molded sink
• Marine toilet
• Under-counter storage
• Large side window with curtains
• Separate enclosed shower stall with teak floor grate

The separate shower is a particularly desirable feature for extended cruising and liveaboard use.

The forward guest stateroom features a traditional V-berth arrangement with berths to port and starboard.

The stateroom offers:

• V-berth sleeping accommodations
• Storage drawers beneath the berths
• Built-in cabinetry
• Hanging/storage locker
• Reading lights
• Large opening side windows with curtains for natural light and ventilation
• Traditional teak trim and joinery

The guest wet head is conveniently located adjacent to the stateroom.

The forward guest head is configured as a wet head and features:

• Marine toilet
• Vanity with molded sink
• Additional cabinet storage
• Handheld shower
• Shower curtain
• Teak shower grate
• Opening window with curtains for light and ventilation

The spacious flybridge provides excellent visibility and a substantial amount of seating for cruising and entertaining.

The bridge features a centerline helm with a traditional teak steering wheel and built-in seating immediately aft of the helm. Additional chairs and space aft provide a comfortable social area.

A large Bimini top provides shade over the bridge, while canvas panels offer additional protection around the perimeter. Additional full enclosure panels are included.

The flybridge helm features:

• Garmin Autopilot display
• VDO Engine instrumentation
• Lewmar bow thruster control
• Traditional stainless steel and teak steering wheel
• Morse throttle and transmission controls
• Danforth compass
• Alarm panel
• Standard Horizon Ram Mic VHF Radio
• External VHF radio speaker

Solstice features the following engine and mechanical equipment:

• Single Ford Lehman 135 HP naturally aspirated diesel main engine (3,053 hours)
• Velvet Drive marine transmission
• Dual Racor-type primary fuel filtration
• J. Eberspaecher Esslingen diesel fired cabin heater with a dedicated 15 gallon diesel fuel tank
• Hisense 6k Btu portable air conditioner
• Water heater
• Engine room automatic/manual fire suppression system

The single Ford Lehman installation offers excellent engine room access around the powerplant and maintains the straightforward mechanical arrangement for which these classic Grand Banks yachts are well known.

Solstice features both 120-volt AC and 12-volt DC electrical systems.

Electrical equipment includes:

• Victron Energy MultiPlus 12/3000/120 inverter/charger
• Victron inverter/charger remote control
• Victron system/battery monitoring display
• Dedicated house, start and thruster battery banks
• Balmar 150 Amp alternator
• 120-volt AC electrical panel
• 12-volt DC electrical panel
• 30 Amp shore power system
• Bow and stern shore power connection
• 2 - 30 Amp shore power cords
• AC power source selector
• Battery selector system

The Victron inverter/charger and monitoring equipment provide a significant update to the original electrical system and allow convenient monitoring of battery condition, AC loads and DC consumption.

Solstice features the following entertainment and communications equipment:

• Starlink satellite internet system

Solstice features the following deck and cruising equipment:

• Teak foredeck, side decks and aft deck
• Stainless-steel bow rail and safety railings
• Wide port and starboard side decks
• Stainless-steel handrails
• Bow pulpit
• Bruce 33 Lbs anchor
• 225' of 3/8" BB chain and 200' rope rode
• Lofrans electric windlass
• Dual anchor roller system
• Stainless-steel deck hardware
• Mast with boom
• Flybridge Bimini top with enclosure panels
• Large aft deck storage box
• Swim platform
• Boarding/swim ladder
• Port and starboard main-cabin boarding doors
• Foredeck hatch
• Fenders and dock line storage

The wide side decks and substantial stainless-steel railings make moving around the exterior considerably easier when docking, locking or handling lines.

Solstice features the following identified safety equipment:

• Automatic/manual engine-room fire suppression system
• Handheld fire extinguishers
• PFDs
• Single trumpet horn
• Bilge pump system

Solstice includes an inflatable RIB tender suitable for exploring anchorages and getting ashore while cruising.

Tender equipment includes:

• 2023 Gala 300 D inflatable RIB tender
• Suzuki 15 HP four-stroke outboard
• Tiller steering
• 2 - Bench seats
• Fuel tank
• Oars
• Olsson dinghy davits

The vessel's mast and boom provide additional utility for tender and deck-equipment handling.

• Seller's personal belongings
• Artwork and photos
• General non-boat specific tools

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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