1988 Grand Banks 36 Classic 36'

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