Grand Banks yachts are known for their long skeg keels which protect the running gear and rudders when the inevitable soft grounding occurs. This is a great feature and one very much appreciated by Grand…
Simple Maintenance Reduction for Seacocks
In August 2020, Dickerson Harbor’s mechanical department installed a new Groco seacock and serviced four others. We installed grease fittings on all four valves and returned them to proper function. We also replaced hoses…
Teak Deck Service for a 1986 Grand Banks Motor Yacht
The teak decks on this 1986 Grand Banks 42 Motor Yacht were looking pretty tired. Over time, chemical…
Grand Banks 49 Motor Yacht Maintenance Reduction
The Grand Banks 49 Motor Yacht designers got a little happy with teak trim, especially around the aft cabin and stern. These brightwork details are hard to maintain and requires…
Welcome To Our 50th Year
Welcome to Dickerson Harbor, and our fiftieth year in association with The Oxford Yacht Agency, Inc. As quality boat builders and boat owners, we know a good boat should last 100 years. The most efficient way to accomplish this is with a roof. It doesn’t have to be heated, but it helps; it must stop…
A Letter From the Governor
Dear John, Thank you. Because of your sacrifices – and the sacrifices of so many Marylanders – we are seeing signs of hope across our great state in the face of this awful crisis. We…
Chesapeake Bay Boating Restrictions in Maryland and Virginia Waters
Here’s an update on boating restrictions in Maryland and Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. The regulations invoked for COVID-19 are quite a bit different between the two states. Although the impact has been minimum on…
Chesapeake Bay Haul Out Season Continues at Dickerson Harbor Boatyard
Heavy lift time for our crew at the Dickerson Harbor Boatyard in Trappe MD. This is the time of year when boats all over the Chesapeake Bay are being hauled out and winterized for storage.…
Lena Victoire Grand Banks 42 Classic For Sale at Trawler Fest 2019
Welcome to the “Lena Victoire” at Trawler Fest 2019. The weather is outstanding! No clouds, high 70s with light breezes and lots of sun. We are enjoying welcoming some great folks from NY, PA, IL,…
Grand Banks Rendezvous At Oxford Yacht Agency Marina
We are having an impromptu Grand Banks Rendezvous at Oxford Yacht Agency Marina this week. We have boats in our marina in Oxford MD for a variety of reasons. A couple are…
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