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- Beam: 12' 8''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 4' 0''
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 400|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 154|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 40|gallon
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 2
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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
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Great Loop Yacht Sales.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
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
Full boat storage canvas cover
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
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