42' Grand Banks 42 Classic Trawlers

Manufacturer Provided Description

The Grand Banks 42 Classic has been decades in the making. The original Ken Smith design has been amended and updated with the practical input of her owners. The experience gained since the laying of the first GB 42 keel in 1966 is reflected in each one commissioned today. Her practical layout, sturdy wood construction, deep water design, and long range capability all add up to a complete cruising boat. The Grand Banks semidisplacement hull design, with a fine entry forward, hard chines aft, and a full keel has been proven on waters around the world. Twin diesel power will deliver economy at hull speed.  The flybridge is easily accessible from the main deck and offers excellent 360-degree visibility when underway or maneuvering dockside. A pair of back-to-back double seats provide generous seating for eight with watertight storage beneath the seats. The bridge console has full instrumentation with handy storage for large items below. The steering wheel is handcrafted teak. The standard electric windlass, mounted on a dual roller anchor platform protected by a stainless rail, helps make the anchoring process as simple as possible. The location of the shore power inlets, at the bow and stern, makes power connections possible without boat position being a problem. The foredeck storage locker is great for lines and the large lazarette aft provides convenient storage for a variety of cruising gear. The focal point of the Grand Banks 42 Classic is the deckhouse. The spacious main saloon measures 14-feet, 8-inches by 10-feet, 4-inches and combines the activities hub, entertainment center, and main living area. Forward is the fully equipped galley to port and the complete helm station to starboard. The companion-way forward leads to the guest stateroom with V-berths and a roomy head with its own shower. The galley is complete with a range - oven, refrigerator, stainless steel sink, cutting boards, and excellent storage in several cabinets. The helm area features a full width overhead electronics locker and a flip up storage compartment for manuals and navigational tools. Just aft of the starboard door is the dry-bar cabinet. Looking aft in the saloon, you can see the long L-shaped settee with a teak yacht table. The aft stateroom displays beautiful teak joinery. Parquet soles, built-in furniture and cabinets and hand-crafted moldings are blended with modern fabrics to create the traditional yacht look. This stateroom features a choice of several layouts with a double berth to starboard and a single berth to port being standard. All layouts have exceptional storage in hanging lockers, bureaus, and below-berth drawers. A large, flat chart drawer is standard in each layout. The private owners head has a separate stall shower and good storage for towels in several cabinets. The engine room in the 42 Classic is special. With working space outboard of and between both engines there is plenty of installation space for essential gear. The standard 8-KW generator comes with a sound shield for quiet operation. The exterior of the hull and deckhouse on the GB 42 is smooth painted marine plywood. Teak decking is laid over the fiberglass on the main deck and flybridge. The bulwarks surrounding the wide main deck are capped with a sturdy teak safety rail providing safe movement from bow to stern for those on board. The Grand Banks 42: In production since the 60s. Ideal for a couple with children or guests, she cruises economically at 9 knots. The Classic offers two staterooms, separated by the main saloon and galley. A variety of layouts are available including an aft cabin with an island double bed. The aft sundeck expands the outdoor living area and provides room for stowage.

UpGrades

• 2012 Replace / Upgrade fuel lines, manifolds and filter systems
• 2011 Deck Restoration
• 2009 Mast on and off for rewire
• 2008 Kohler 6E0D Generator Install
• 2006 New Cabin Doors
• 2006 New Propellers
• 2006 Replace Headliner
• 2006 Overhead lights replaced w Alpenglow CFL's
• 2005 SS Grab rails
• 2004 Port & Starboard Injectors rebuilt
• 2013 Replace veneer on aft cabin doors
• 2013 Replace aft holding tank and new VacuFlush head
• 2011 Deck restoration. Reset all 775 Fastners, level and fair deck, re caulked 1237' of seams, reset all stantions
• 2009 Install Electrogurrd Galvanic Protective System
• 2008 Replace all engine and transmission control cables
• 2008 Install new Kohler 6E0D Generator
• 2008 Replace 55 amp alternators with 90 amp alternators
• 2006 Install new cabin doors
• 2004 New speed seals on raw water pumps
• 2004 New Exhaust hoses and mufflers
• 2004 Install electric winches on mast and boom
• 2004 Install fuel vacuum gauges at lower helm
• 2003 Install inverter
• 2003 New Battery Charger Newmar PT40
• 2002 Furuno 1732C Radar
• 2000 Port and Starboard Head Gasket and Valve Job
• 2000 Install bilge pump aft bilge Lazarette
• 1999 Install VacuFlush head

Other Equipment

• Weems and Plath Barometer and Clock
• 6 Gal Water heater
• VHF Radios IC-M502 & ICM59
• Upper and Lower Helm intercom
• 1800 Watt Invertor
• Link 10 Battery monitor
• 6KW Generator
• Fuel Polishing System
• Morse Controls
• Aqua Lift Mufflers
• 2 x 90 amp alternators
• Fireboy Halon Fire Extinguisher engine room
• 26" HD TV & 23" HD TV
• Sony Stereo
• 12 Bottle wine refrigerator
• TV Antenna
• Convection Microwave
• 2 Drawer Refrigerator / freezor
• 3 Burner euro glass top cooktop
• Furuno GP30 GPS
• Furuno RD30 Multi Display
• Furuno 1732C Radar / plotter 36 mile
• 2 x Richie 4" Compass's
• Benmar AutoPilot
• Raritan Rudder position indicator
• Jabsco Search Light

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.