Carl Martin asks what I have against the Grand Banks 36. Not that I have anything against the GB series--I have been aboard a number at sea and they are beautiful boats. Way too much teak for me...but please do keep buying and keeping up so I can admire and enjoy. Other issues which are specific to the GB 36, and I know of at least two which have gone up and down the Baja coast. Wet when driving into seas. It is not unusual to have consistant North Westerlies in the 20 to 30 knot range (sometimes more around the major capes) on the nose as you come up the coast. The seas will range from 4 to 15 feet depending on the velocity. With the fine entry and little of any flair the boats are quite wet in these conditions. No stabalization--unless added. I would want some stabalization. The layout. I would prefer that there be a separate wheel house, or the galley out of the wheel house--not a major issue. I don't like having to go out a side door onto a weather deck to get onto the flying bridge. In heavy weather side doors tend to leak. I don't like the ergonomics of the settee (basically only sitting area in the Saloon) of the GB 36. These are personal items, and just my opinions. Although 400 gallons with a single 120 will probably be enough fuel--it depends on the speed and conditions if you have to stop in Turtle Bay for extra fuel. There are potentailly other areas where the range could be an issue, if one is looking at Panama to Seward. Regards, Bob Austin