Like many new boat owners, the buyer of this once-majestic 1974 Grand Banks 50 had to come up with a realistic game plan for bringing the boat back to it's former glory. Bought at a reposession sale, the boat had great bones but had been neglected for several years. Considerations for this particular owner were safety improvements first, maintenance of existing systems second and actual improvements third. All along, aesthetics were to be considered of paramount importance. Nothing was to be done that altered the essential nature of this 35-year old power boat. While the owner wanted the safety of improved electronics and the convenience of updated appliances, the vessel's lines and interior were to remain true to the designer's original intent. Like many projects on land and sea, it came down to identifying issues and formulating solutions. Many, many hours were spent investigating the boat's strengths and weaknesses and after careful consideration of priorities and consulting with CSR Marine specialists, the owner formulated a gameplan and a budget.
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