On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:29:07 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:08:09 -0500, John H
wrote:
The latest issue of Chesapeake Bay magazine shows the subject trawler,
a 2004, for $179000 (actually $149000, but that's an error). On the
preceding page is a 1990 Grand Banks 36' Classic, for $229000. Both
have single diesel engines, the GB has a 210 hp Caterpillar, and the
Mariner has a 165 Perkins, upgradeable to a 220 Cummins for another
$6000.

Now, why such a big difference in the cost of these boats? How much
would a new Grand Banks cost, and is it worth the difference?

Chuck, you may have to come out of hiding!
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John, I suspect you could probably reach Chuck via EMAIL if you really
need to.

My 2 cents worth on the subject is that GBs command a hefty premium to
other trawlers because of their higher percieved quality, and a
supply/demand imbalance. Good older GBs rarely stay on the market
very long because there seem to be a lot of people looking for them.

Whether or not the quality perception is real, and to what extent, I
can not comment. It's become clear to me however from reading some of
the online newsletters, and talking to people dockside, that many of
the low end trawlers have required extensive maintenance and upgrades
over the years. Fuel tanks and electrical systems seem to be two of
the biggest problem areas with older boats built in the far east.

Good to know. Thanks for the response. The dealer I talked to said the
GB's just had a better finish, more teak, etc. Didn't sound right to
me.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!