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1979 Grand Banks 36' (10.97 m) 36

San Diego, California, United States

Cormorant

This GB has been upgraded constantly by its current owner who is in the marine industry, the engine room shows pride of ownership - she is ready to go on her next adventure !

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Vessel ID# 2845939    Last Updated: 2026-04-12 21:44:53

Must see to appreciate

$ 124,795 USD

108,827 Euros
$ 176,857 CAD
£ 94,378 GBP

Description

Classic Grand Banks 36 in wonderful condition. Powered by TWIN Ford Lehman diesels, "CORMORANT" has beenbeautifully maintained and updated over the last few years - the owner is in the Marine Industry and has owned the boat since SEPT 2022 and as you will see looking at the photos has done some great work on the boat and it is ready to go - you could head North to the Pacific North West or South to Mexico right after closing on the sale without concern. 

ITEMS OF NOTE:

- Engine room is a sight to see (True pride of ownership)

- Prop Shaft replaced / Props true'd

- Engine Mounts replace and engines aligned

- Decks have been resurfaced (Teak decks removed and Non skid surface and alwgrip paint applied

- (2 yards quotedthis work at 48k and 56k)

- Replaced teak swim platform (Larger than original)

- Updated SIMRAD electronics (Chartplottters, Vhf radio, Autopilot)

- Starlink Sat Com setup

- Vacuflush head

- New SIMRAD ELECTRONICS Networked together NEMA 2000

- New SS Prop Shafts and Props tuned, New motor mounts

- New Teak Swim platform / enlarged


Must see this '79 has an engine room that is sure to impress !


She Is ready to go - Owner would consider doing the delivery to Pacific North West if that is where buyer would like boat (for a fee)

and boat is capable to do this trip now.







Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: GNDC05671078

Official Number: 971419

In Stock: Yes

LOA: 36' 4'' (11.07 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1979

Beam: 12' 2''

Draft Max: 3' 0''

Cabins: 3

Sleeps: 5

Heads: 2

Cruise Speed: 8

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Finish: white

Hull Shape: Displacement

Fuel Tank: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)

Fresh Water: 170 Gallons (643.52 Liters)

Builder: Grand Banks

Exterior Color: White

Photos click to view all

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Ford Lehman
  • Engine Model: 2715E
  • Engine Year: 1979
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 120.00
  • Power KW: 89.48
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Ford Lehman
  • Engine Model: 2715E
  • Engine Year: 1979
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 120.00
  • Power KW: 89.48
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Location: Starboard

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Westerbeke
  • Generator Model: 4Kw
  • Generator KW: 4.00
  • Generator Hours: 803
  • Generator Date Hours Recorded: 04/01/2026

Full Details

CORMORANT ELECTRONICS / NAV


ELECTRONICS

For electronics; "Fully networked Simrad system. The following electronics are all networked so they can all be accessedand used from either of the Chart plotters

- AIS (transmitted and received)

- Navico Precision 9 heading compass thatallows for radar overlay on chart plotter and accurate pitch/roll data for the autopilot system that is also integrated into thenetwork.

- Navico Autopilot "brain unit" and heavy duty motor drive

- Dedicated boat speed transducer (used in relation to gps speed over ground to understand currents)

- seawater temperature sensor

- Airmar transducer for accurate bottomreadings and views as well as top quality fish finder 

- Starlink providing internet to onboard 12v powered network

FLYBRIDGE

- Chartplotter Simrad Evo 2 12” Mutlifunction Display / New chart card CMAP Baja/Washington/ BC & Alaska- Fishfinder

- Autopilot - 4G Radar with Chart overlay

- AIS display and data - VHF ICOM IC M424 with hailer

- Stand alone Simrad Autopilot control head 

BRIDGE / LOWER HELM

- Chartplotter Simrad Evo 2 9” Multifunction Display

- Fishfinder - Autopilot

- 4G Radar with Chart overlay

- AIS display and data

- VHF Simrad RS-35 with DSC, connected to NMEA 2000 network (wireless handset compatible) 

GENERAL (All connected through NMEA 2000 Network) 

- Simrad 4G broadband radar

- NAC 3 Autopilot control unit (New 2023)

- Precision 9 high accuracy solid state rate compass (New 2023)

- Si-tek MDA-5H AIS (Transmit and receive) configured with all vessel information, with independent gps and vhfantennas.(New 2023)

- Through the water speed sensor for comparing to GPS Speed Over Ground to evaluate/understand the current (New2023)

- Sea water temperature sensor (New 2023) - Airmar B75 Chirp Transducer for fish finder and depth sounder 

*** Three independent VHF antennas for Bridge, Flybridge and AIS. These antennas were new in 2023 and areinterchangeable to provide redundancy. 

*** The electronics system was reconfigured in 2023; eliminating “dead wires”, cleaning up raceways and properlyconfiguring all electronics and integrating on a NMEA Network. 

MISCELLANEOUS

- Hand held VHF Standard Horizon HX 290 (floating)

- 12v wireless network with Starlink internet service

- 200 Watt solar with Victron charger. charges house bank

- Danforth compass - Barometer- Flybridge engine gauges: Voltage, Water temp, Oil pressure and Tach

- 1 display for each motor 

ELECTRICAL

ELECTRICAL

- 4KW Westerbeke Genset (Age 12-05) HOURS = 803.2 as of 2/23/26

- Batteries: (3) 12vDC AGM 8D in secured boxes

- Battery charger and isolator: ProNautic 12-50P

- Solar panels: (2) Rpt-100-watt panels with Victron Energy MPPT-75 controller

.- Ardic 12V diesel hot air furnace

- Pro Mariner inverter/charger

-110V AC system- 12V DC system

- 12V cabin, nav, anchor,& deck lights

-12 Gal Water Heater/AC and engine driven heat

-125vAC/30amp, 60Hz shore power inlet and cord

- Sharp Microwave

TANKAGE

TANKAGE

- Fuel: Total 400 US Gal (Steel / 4 Tanks Total)

- Fresh Water: 170 US GAL (Stainless Steel)

- Black Water: (Fiberglass)

GALLEY

GALLEY

- SS sink w/ hot & cold pressure water

- Faucet- 3 burner propane stove/ oven

- AC/DC refrigerator & freezer (NEW)

- Lower storage cabinets

- Upper cabinet 

HEADS

FORWARD HEAD

Vaccuflush head with tank minder

Sink & Faucet

Hot & Cold pressure water

Hot & Cold fresh water shower (wethead)

storage cabinet


AFT HEAD

Vaccuflush head with tank minder

Sink & Faucet

Hot & Cold pressure water

Hot & Cold fresh water shower (wethead)

storage cabinet

HULL & DECK

HULL & DECK

- Fiberglass Hard Chine Displacement Hull

- Fiberglass deck with nonskid (Teak decks removed and deck glassed w non-skid = low maintenance)

- Transom varnished teak overlay (Classic look)

- Forward hatch teak & Plexiglas: aft teak

- Large teak swim platform (Recently replaced and enlarged)

- Walk around side decks


SAFETY GEAR / Other / CANVAS / COVERS/ SPARE PARTS / TOOLS

SAFETY GEAR / Other

- RONCA anchor 20kg/44lbs with 175 ft chain / 150 ft 5/8 nylon rode

- Electric windlass

- Lifejackets

- Flares

- Air horn

- Smoke detector

- USCG required plaquard

- Fire Extinguishers

- Fireboy auto extinguisher in engine room 


CANVAS / COVERS

- Foldable Bimini (Pacific Blue)

- Flybridge dash and seat cover (Pacific Blue)

- Mesh snap on external window cover (White)

- Teak rail covers 


SPARE PARTS / TOOLS

Additional items to be included in sale 

- Many spare parts

- Tools specific for the boat 

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

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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