Tag Archives: Grand Banks

Hunting for a new boat

Captain’s Log October 16 2017 ~ This is the first entry in my log. Having had the pleasure in owning our fantastic Grand Banks 36 Classic for several years it is time to move on as the Grand Banks regretfully … Continue reading

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Grand Banks 36 Classic St Helier to Belcroute

This is a short trip from St Helier to the bay of Belcroute, Jersey C.I.  The passage across the bay does not take long but it is a pleasant trip.  St Aubins bay was a little choppy but Belcroute was … Continue reading

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Grand Banks – Round Jersey Island Trip with Beach Landing

This trip is certainly one of my most enjoyable trips I have had.  The weather and sea conditions were absolutely perfect. We just had a plan to circumnavigate the Island of Jersey C.I.  We had an easy passage along the South coast from St Helier to … Continue reading

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Grand Banks 36 Classic Walkthrough

Having owned Harmony Stove for a number of years it time to part with her. The Grand Banks 36 Classic was constructed in 1973 and is in near original set up.  She started her life in the Solent, moved to Wales then to … Continue reading

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Dolphins Lead the way from Jersey to France

I love watching the dolphins they are so graceful and fun.  Some times a pod of dolphins come over and take a look at us then move on when they are on passage to feeding grounds other times they come over … Continue reading

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Dolphins on bow of Grand Banks

I love watching the dolphins they are so graceful and fun.  Some times a pod of dolphins come over and take a look at us then move on when they are on passage to feeding grounds other times they come over … Continue reading

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Grand Banks ~ Lift Out and Sea Trial

On passage between France and Jersey we fowled two pot lines.  The area is a popular area for fishing and the pot lines are difficult to spot in low light.  Harmony Stove is fitted with scissor type rope cutters on … Continue reading

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Boat Maintenance, Grand Banks 36, Time Lapse

Harmony Stove a Grand Banks 36, Classic is taken out of the water every year for anti-fouling.  As part of the maintenance works, the cutlass bearing and the rope cutters on the shafts are checked and the anodes are replaced. This video … Continue reading

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South Coast Cruise – Grand Banks 36 Classic – Jersey C.I.

This video was filmed on the South Coast of Jersey.  The trip runs across the South of St Aubins Bay, past Noirmont Point, St Brelades Bay, through to Corbiere Light House and Portlet Bay. There are views of beaches and rock … Continue reading

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Grand Banks 36 Classic in Slight to Moderate Sea

This video was shot on passage between Granville, France and St Helier, Jeresey. We spent a week in the fantastic town of Granville and hired a car to explore the area including the landing beaches of Normandy.  The shopping in Granville is great and … Continue reading

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