I’ve finally found myself a decent sized boat after months of searching…. a Grand Banks 42 Classic. Hull number 287 one of the last Woodies built before they were produced in fibreglass. She was built by American Marine Limited which began operation in Hong Kong, later moved to Singapore and finally to Malaysia where production is now headquartered. She has been meticulously hand built of wood. The hull is planked with heavy, very durable mahogany; the frames are yacal, a tough tropical hardwood. Finely-fitted and richly-hued teak is used generously throughout the interior. 2 x diesel 120hp Ford Lehmans provide the propulsion.
American Marine (now Grand Banks) started a revolution in boating with the introduction of the "Trawler Yacht". No computer automation here; based upon traditional workboat lines each boat was meticulously hand built of wood by Asian shipwrights. The "Trawler Yacht" proved to be safe, comfortable, economical and remarkably successful. The first GB was launched in Hong Kong in 1965.
She’s sitting on Loch Ness in Inverness Scotland at the moment. She’s to high to transport by road so she will have to come back to Norfolk down the East Coast. Should be another interesting story for anothe Blog!
After a few years hard work!
American Marine (now Grand Banks) started a revolution in boating with the introduction of the "Trawler Yacht". No computer automation here; based upon traditional workboat lines each boat was meticulously hand built of wood by Asian shipwrights. The "Trawler Yacht" proved to be safe, comfortable, economical and remarkably successful. The first GB was launched in Hong Kong in 1965.
She’s sitting on Loch Ness in Inverness Scotland at the moment. She’s to high to transport by road so she will have to come back to Norfolk down the East Coast. Should be another interesting story for anothe Blog!
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| Mum and Blue enjoying a few days in Scotland... |
After a few years hard work! 
