M/Y Choices is a Beaumont, Texas based 1992 Grand Banks 36 Europa For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.
Choices is a 1992 36′ Grand Banks Europa — a seaworthy, classic cruising yacht that pairs Grand Banks’ renowned build quality with a practical, liveaboard-friendly layout. The Europa’s semi-displacement hull and solid fiberglass construction provide a stable, comfortable ride in a variety of sea conditions, making Choices well suited for extended coastal cruising or loop passages.
This boat retains the original factory fiberglass non-skid decks and features both upper and lower helms for flexible, confident operation in all weather conditions. The pilothouse helm offers protected, all‑weather control and excellent sightlines, while the upper helm affords open-air visibility and ease of maneuvering in tight harbors or when enjoying daylight passages.
The interior is configured as a two‑stateroom layout, offering private sleeping accommodation forward and an additional cabin aft, plus a functional salon and galley area designed for comfortable living aboard. Grand Banks are known for solid joinery and efficient use of space; Choices continues that tradition with practical storage and systems placement to support extended cruising.
Choices is Great Loop capable, equipped and arranged to handle the challenges of long-distance inland and coastal cruising. The combination of a proven hull form, redundant helm positions, and an accommodation plan focused on livability makes her an excellent candidate for a Loop passage or for owners seeking a reliable, traditional trawler-style cruiser.
Well-maintained examples of the Europa carry the character and seafaring qualities that have made Grand Banks a respected name in cruising yachts. Choices offers a blend of classic construction, practical systems, and a versatile two‑stateroom interior—ready for owners who value comfort, seaworthiness, and proven offshore capability.
Specifications
| Name | M/Y Choices |
| Make | Grand Banks |
| Model | 36 Europa |
| Year | 1992 |
| Type | Monohull Powerboat |
| Builder | Grand Banks |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 2 |
| Heads | 1 |
| Galley | Up |
Dimensions
| Loa | 36ft / 10.97m |
| Lwl | 35ft 2in / 10.72m |
| Beam | 12ft 8in / 3.86m |
| Headroom | 6 ft 6 in |
| Draft | 4ft 0in / 1.22m -> 4ft 6in / 1.37m |
| Bridge Clearance | 13ft 0in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 410 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 200 gallons |
| Holding Tanks | 40 |
Performance
| Engines | 135HP Sabre Lehman 135L 2725E |
| Engine Hours | 6212 |
| Generator | Northern Lights TF II 188 5 kW |
| Gen Hours | 3331 |
| Displacement | 27000 lbs |
Layout Diagram
Inventory
Vessel Summary
- Choices, 1992 Grand Banks Europa, 36'
- Single Sabre Lehman 135 HP main engine
- Northern Lights 5 kW generator
- Side Power bowthruster
- Original factory fiberglass non-skid decks
- Upper and lower helms
- 2 stateroom layout
- Great Loop capable
Vessel Walkthrough
- Aftdeck hardtop with same-level side deck access
- Sliding teak & glass salon door aft
- Stainless steel & teak ladder to flybridge
- Salon: entertainment/storage cabinetry starboard aft, L-shaped seating with storage and table to port, galley port forward, bar starboard, lower helm starboard forward with side deck access door
- Companionway down to guest stateroom (port), head with enclosed shower (starboard), master stateroom forward
- Engine room access via three salon sole hatches
- Salon headroom 6'6", aftdeck 6'9", flybridge 6'6", master 6'5", guest 6'4", shower 6'1"
- Master berth length 6'2", guest berth length 6'7"
- Height from waterline to top of mast 20'6", to top of bimini 15'9", to flybridge windscreen 13'
Accommodations
- Master stateroom forward with v-berth and insert
- Guest stateroom to port with single berth that converts to double
- Head with enclosed shower located starboard
Salon
- L-shaped seating (recovered in Crypton, 2023) with storage and table to port
- Entertainment and storage cabinetry starboard aft
- Bar to starboard
- Sliding teak & glass door aft; side deck access door starboard forward
- Carpet over teak parquet sole
- Opening center window; opening side windows with screens and curtains (2023)
- Bug screens on all windows, doors and hatches
- Shelves, reading light and engine room access
Galley
- Located port forward in the salon
- Princess 3-burner propane cooktop and oven
- Sharp Carousel microwave oven
- Danfoss cold-plate refrigerator
- Large stainless steel sink
- Dry storage
- Storage cabinets and drawers
- Danfoss cold-plate freezer in guest stateroom cabinetry
Dining
- Dining available at salon table and aftdeck table
Master Stateroom
- V-berth with insert and Tempurpedic mattress topper
- Opening side windows with screens and curtains (2022)
- Overhead hatch with screen
- Bound carpet over teak parquet sole
- Fan, reading lights, mirror
- Two hanging lockers, storage drawers, cabinet and shelves
- Walls repainted 2023
- Head with enclosed shower starboard aft
Guest Stateroom
- Single berth converts to double (recovered 2017)
- Opening side windows with screens and curtains (2022)
- Hanging locker, storage cabinet, shelves
- Fan and reading lights
- Sliding privacy door
- Walls repainted 2023
- Head with enclosed shower to starboard
Lower Helm
- Located starboard forward in the salon
- Side deck access door
- Bowthruster control and engine control
- AM wipers
- Electronics as detailed in Electronics section
Flybridge
- Bimini and non-skid deck
- Helmseat starboard forward
- Bench seats fore and aft on each side with storage
- Storage under helm
- Hinge mast base
- Electronics as detailed in Electronics section
- Bowthruster control and engine control
- Stainless steel & teak ladder to aftdeck
Aftdeck
- Two deck chairs and table
- Fresh water hot/cold deck shower
- Non-skid deck and hardtop
- Same-level side deck access
- Sliding teak & glass door to salon
- Stainless steel & teak ladder to flybridge
- Sun screens and lazarette access
Audio/Visual Equipment
- Shakespeare TV antenna (2018)
- Sanyo flat screen TV in salon (2021)
- Kenwood KMR-555U stereo in salon (2014)
- Jensen interior speakers
- West Marine exterior speakers
Electronics
- Garmin GMR 18 HD Radar (2014)
- Garmin GPSmap 7212 MFD on flybridge (2014)
- Garmin GPSmap 5212 MFD at lower helm (2014)
- Garmin autopilot on flybridge and at lower helm (2014)
- Garmin GM20 depth finder (2014)
- Raymarine Ray 49 VHF on flybridge (2015)
- Icom IC-M412 VHF at lower helm (2015)
- Danforth Constellation magnetic compass on flybridge (rebuilt 2017)
- Seth Thomas clock and barometer in salon
Electrical System
- Northern Lights TF II 188 5 kW generator (~3,331 hours)
- Xantrex 1,000 watt inverter (2013)
- ProWatt inverter remote panel
- Charles 40 amp battery charger (2014)
- Perko battery switches
- BEP digital sensitive relay
- Valeo 70 amp alternator
- 12 VDC outlet on the flybridge
- 50 amp shore power cord (2017)
- 50-30 amp shore power cord converter (2018)
- LED interior lights throughout (2018)
- Three 8D AGM batteries (2020)
Engine Mechanical Equipment
- Sabre/Lehman 135L 2725E 135 HP main engine (~6,212 hours)
- Borg Warner Velvet Drive 20-01-005 gearbox (rebuilt and new cooler 2023)
- Morse engine control
- VDO gauges
- Borel engine raw water temperature alarm for main engine and generator
- Fuel manifold
- Racor 500MA main engine fuel filter with vacuum gauge
- Racor 500MA generator and fuel polishing filter with vacuum gauge
- Side Power bowthruster (2014)
- Marine Air Systems reverse cycle A/C and heating (2013)
- Seaward 11 gallon water heater
- Tankwatch holding tank level monitor system
- Vacuflush head
- Maintenance log
- New motor mounts (2020)
Deck Equipment
- Lofrans anchor windlass with foot controls
- Rocna 55 lb anchor
- Danforth anchor
- Double stainless steel anchor rollers
- 100' anchor chain and 100' nylon rode (2013)
- Bow pulpit and stainless steel rails
- Teak toe rails and teak cap rails aft
- Stainless steel deck hardware
- Three Lewmar deck hatches
- Super Scoop hatch wind scoops (2017)
- Windshield and window Sunbrella and Phifertex covers (2021)
- Boarding gate on each side
- Teak swim platform and stainless steel swim ladder
- Fresh water hot/cold deck shower
- Washdown
- Outboard bracket
- Four rod holders
- All windows removed and rebedded (2020)
- Hull bottom sand blasted and repainted with Trinidad Pro red (2022)
- All exterior teak refinished with Awlwood (2022–2023)
Tender
- Mercury 2017 8' inflatable tender (untitled and unregistered)
- Mercury 2017 5 HP 4-stroke outboard
Safety and Fire Protection
- Fire extinguishers
- Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Seaward propane control in galley
- Rule and Attwood bilge pumps
Exclusions
- Sellers' personal belongings
Disclaimer
- Vessel details offered in good faith; accuracy and condition not guaranteed
- Buyer should verify details through agents or surveyors
- Vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice
- Engine hours reported as of original listing and should be verified by purchaser or agent
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