1989 Grand Banks 42 Sold Boat in Stuart, FL US
42
2 Engines (2x Cummins)
43.3 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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| Price | $169,000 | $169,000 | $169,000 | $168,900 | $168,900 | $166,998 |
| Location | Stuart | Labelle | Saint Augustine | Indiantown | Indiantown | Fort Lauderdale |
| Nominal Length | 43' | 42' | 35' | 50' | 50' | 43' |
| Draft | 4' | - | - | - | - | - |
| Engine Make | Cummins | Ford Lehman | Yanmar | Perkins | Perkins | CAT |
| Total Engine Power | 250 hp | 120 hp | 370 hp | 135 hp | 135 hp | 350 hp |
| Days on Market | 2803 | 23 | 401 | 528 | 133 | 87 |
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Perfect Live Aboard
Diversified Custom Forward Cabin - laundry/side by side washer & Dryer - Office space- Guest sleeping quarters with a head ( Air mattress not included ) Most teak decks professionally removed and replaced with a Non-skid material, All main deck wooded handrails replaced with 316c Stainless Steel, Davit lift for Tender. Original Fabric headliner replaced with white laminate which creates a very CLEAN look.
SpecsBuilder: Grand Banks
Flag of Registry: United States
Hull Shape: Semi-Displacement
DimensionsLOA: 43 ft 3 in
Beam: 14 ft 1 in
LWL: 41 ft 1 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 2 in
Bridge Clearance: 25 ft 6 in
Headroom: 6 ft 6 in
Dry Weight: 40700 lbs
EnginesEngine 1:
Engine Brand: Cummins
Year Built: 1989
Engine Model: 6BTA 5.9
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Engine Hours: 2600
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 250 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Cummins
Year Built: 1989
Engine Model: 6BTA 5.9
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Engine Hours: 1100
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 250 HP
TanksFresh Water Tanks: 1 (237 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)
AccommodationsNumber of double berths: 1
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 2
ElectronicsPlotter - Garmin 7212 upper/lower helm
Radar - Garmin 7212
Compass - Danforth 5
VHF - Icom IC-M59 upper/ lower helms
Cockpit speakers - Four
TV set - (2) 32' Samsung (1) Zeneth w/ VCR
Depthsounder - Garmin 7212 upper/ lower helm
Autopilot - Raymarine 7001 upper/lower helm
Radio - Sony Lower Fusion upper
VCR - Zeneth
CD player
Inside EquipmentMarine head - Vacu Flush
Hot water - 10 Gal. Force
Air conditioning - 44,000 BTU w/reverse heat
Oven - Mariner Princes - Gimbaled w/ 4 burner stove top
Heating - Diesel Proheat 30,000 BTU
Refrigerator - Sub Zero
Microwave oven - Panasonic
Battery charger - Trace SW2512
Manual bilge pump - Whale Gulper 2000 GPH
Washing machine - Whirlpool plus Dryer
Deep freezer - Sub Zero
Electrical EquipmentGenerator - Northern Lights 8 kw
Shore power inlet - 50 Amp - Fwd. & Aft connections
Inverter - 2500 watt Trace
Electrical Circuit: 110V
Outside Equipment/ExtrasDavits - St. Croix
Cockpit shower
Teak cockpit - Upper helm only
Swimming ladder
Cockpit cushions - Sunbrella
Electric windlass
CoversBimini Top - Sunbrella w/ full enclosure
Perfect Live Aboard
Teak decks replaced with non-skid Awlgrip 2011 / 2012
316 c stainless steel handrails March 2012
Diesel heat & reverse cycle A/C
Huge Aft Master stateroom w/ Queen size bed
Teak decking on flybridge only
Galley up
Forward stateroom converted into office/laundry
Fuel polishing system
* (2) VHF ICOM IC - M59 Radios * White Laminate headliner throughout
* SSB ICOM IC - M710 Shortwave * Teak parquet flooring
* Garmin 7212 GPS Plotter / Sonar * All sliding ports replaced with newer
*Raytheon ST7001 Autopilot hinged aluminum ports w/ screens
* Glendinning Engine synchronizer * St. Croix heavy duty davits
* 8 KW Northern Lights generator * Fireboy fire suppression system
* 25 Watt trace inverter
Salon
The salon is bright and open with deck access doors to Port & Starboard. The " UP Galley is forward to the port opposite of the lower helm station
* Mini Blinds
* Central Vacuum System
* Settee Converts into a double berth
* (2) removable tables
* Samsung 32" Flat screen TV
* Sony AM/FM / CD Stereo with 6 speakers
Accommodations
Forward Stateroom / Office / Laundry Room
Converted into a Large Laundry Room / Office / Guest Stateroom with toilet, Side by side washer/dryer a huge amount of storage throughout.
Master Stateroom
The master is located aft and is much more spacious than the original GB 42' Classic due to the motor yacht has the flush aft deck rather than the trunk cabin. This only improves the master stateroom but also creates a very nice aft deck living area.
* Teak Parquet flooring * Drawers & storage under the bed
*Samsung 32" Flat screen TV * (6) opening ports w/ screens
* 12,000 BTU reverse cycle AC/ heat * Generous storage in custom cabinets
* Centerline Queen size bed * (1) Deck hatch w/ screen
* Hella Fan * separate ensuite shower
Master Head & Shower
Separate shower Starboard side
Head Sink located Portside
Opening Ports with screens
Vacu Flush head
New Shower stall was completed in August 2012, including fiberglass floor pan, new below deck sump pump and plumbing fixtures: This is a very significant upgrade from the original factory shower
Hull
* Professional blister repair was completed in 2012 with Interlux barrier coat and bottom painted.
Freshwater system
* (3) 80-gallon water tanks
* 10-gallon hot water heater
* (2) Groco Paragon parallel water pumps
* Accumulator tank
* Aft deck hot & cold freshwater
* Foredeck cold fresh water
Galley
The "Galley Up" configuration provides great visibility and a bright and open galley. This is a very nice place to cook and is an ideal design for cruising. It is safe and convenient to prepare food and eat while underway with the galley next to the lower helm.
* Corian Counter w/ Under counter stainless steel sink.
*Seagull Water filter.
*Mariner Princes Stainless steel Gimbaled four burner stove w/ oven
* Two Propane tanks vented locker on the bridge with electric solenoid shutoff
* Subzero 249R refrigerator
* Subzero 249R freezer
* U-Line ice maker - New 2018
* Panasonic microwave
* Broan trash compactor
Lower Helm
* Panish Electronic Single lever controls
* Icom IC-M59 VHF Radio
* Garmin 7212 GPS Plotter, sounder - New 2017
* Probe forward seeking sonar
* Raymarine ST 7001 Plus Auto-pilot
* Glendenning 2JA3 Engine synchronizer
*Boat leveler Trim tab controls
* Danforth 5" Compass
* Lofrans Tigress windless controls
Upper Helm
* Panish Electronic single lever controls
* Icom IC -M59 VHF radio
*Probe Forward seeking sonar/depth
* Garmin 7212 Chart Plotter
* Fusion MS- RA200 Stereo with iPod hookup with 4 speakers
* Raymarine ST 2001 Plus Autopilot
* Glendenning 2JA3 Engine Synchronizer
* Lofrans Tigress windless controls
* Danforth 5 " Compass
* Hinged Mast
* Boat leveler Trim tab controls
* Teak flybridge deck
* Sunbrella cushions, Instrument cover, Bimini top with Isinglass
Mechanical & Plumbing
Twin Cummins 250 HP turbo diesel with Airsep air cleaners, oil change system, fuel polisher/ transfer, Racor fuel filters - Fuel tanks have been regularly monitored. The Fuel polishing system in the past was operated 24/7
* 4 blade 30 x 23 Propellers
* Spurs line cutters on shafts
*Dripless shaft seals
*(2) Rule 2000 GPH Automatic bilge pumps
* Edson Titan Manuel Bilge Pump
* Whale Gulper 220 Electronic programmable deep bilge pump
* Vacu flush head
* 50-gallon holding tank
*24/7 Fuel polishing system
Deck
* Wide walk around decks
* Deep Bulwarks for safety
* Teak Decks replaced with Non-skid
* 60 # CQR plow w/ 200 Ft. 3/8" (chain replaced 2011)
* 60 # CQR plow w/ 200 Ft. of Nylon Rode
* Dolphin Watch Chair mounted anchor pulpit
* Magma Barbecue Grill
* Teak handrails replaced with 316c Stainless steel in 2012
* New Barrier coat in 2012
Perfect Live Aboard
Diversified Custom Forward Cabin - laundry/side by side washer & Dryer - Office space- Guest sleeping quarters with a head ( Air mattress not included ) Most teak decks professionally removed and replaced with a Non-skid material, All main deck wooded handrails replaced with 316c Stainless Steel, Davit lift for Tender. Original Fabric headliner replaced with white laminate which creates a very CLEAN look.
- Boat Name
- Ulysses
- Specs
- Builder: Grand Banks
Flag of Registry: United States
Hull Shape: Semi-Displacement
- Dimensions
- LOA: 43 ft 3 in
Beam: 14 ft 1 in
LWL: 41 ft 1 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 2 in
Bridge Clearance: 25 ft 6 in
Headroom: 6 ft 6 in
Dry Weight: 40700 lbs
- Engines
- Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Cummins
Year Built: 1989
Engine Model: 6BTA 5.9
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Engine Hours: 2600
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 250 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Cummins
Year Built: 1989
Engine Model: 6BTA 5.9
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Engine Hours: 1100
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 250 HP
- Tanks
- Fresh Water Tanks: 1 (237 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 2 (600 Gallons)
- Accommodations
- Number of double berths: 1
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 2
- Electronics
- Plotter - Garmin 7212 upper/lower helm
Radar - Garmin 7212
Compass - Danforth 5
VHF - Icom IC-M59 upper/ lower helms
Cockpit speakers - Four
TV set - (2) 32' Samsung (1) Zeneth w/ VCR
Depthsounder - Garmin 7212 upper/ lower helm
Autopilot - Raymarine 7001 upper/lower helm
Radio - Sony Lower Fusion upper
VCR - Zeneth
CD player
- Inside Equipment
- Marine head - Vacu Flush
Hot water - 10 Gal. Force
Air conditioning - 44,000 BTU w/reverse heat
Oven - Mariner Princes - Gimbaled w/ 4 burner stove top
Heating - Diesel Proheat 30,000 BTU
Refrigerator - Sub Zero
Microwave oven - Panasonic
Battery charger - Trace SW2512
Manual bilge pump - Whale Gulper 2000 GPH
Washing machine - Whirlpool plus Dryer
Deep freezer - Sub Zero
- Electrical Equipment
- Generator - Northern Lights 8 kw
Shore power inlet - 50 Amp - Fwd. & Aft connections
Inverter - 2500 watt Trace
Electrical Circuit: 110V
- Outside Equipment/Extras
- Davits - St. Croix
Cockpit shower
Teak cockpit - Upper helm only
Swimming ladder
Cockpit cushions - Sunbrella
Electric windlass
- Covers
- Bimini Top - Sunbrella w/ full enclosure
Perfect Live Aboard Teak decks replaced with non-skid Awlgrip 2011 / 2012 316 c stainless steel handrails March 2012 Diesel heat & reverse cycle A/C Huge Aft Master stateroom w/ Queen size bed Teak decking on flybridge only Galley up Forward stateroom converted into office/laundry Fuel polishing system * (2) VHF ICOM IC - M59 Radios * White Laminate headliner throughout * SSB ICOM IC - M710 Shortwave * Teak parquet flooring * Garmin 7212 GPS Plotter / Sonar * All sliding ports replaced with newer *Raytheon ST7001 Autopilot hinged aluminum ports w/ screens * Glendinning Engine synchronizer * St. Croix heavy duty davits * 8 KW Northern Lights generator * Fireboy fire suppression system * 25 Watt trace inverter |
Salon The salon is bright and open with deck access doors to Port & Starboard. The " UP Galley is forward to the port opposite of the lower helm station * Mini Blinds * Central Vacuum System * Settee Converts into a double berth * (2) removable tables * Samsung 32" Flat screen TV * Sony AM/FM / CD Stereo with 6 speakers |
Accommodations Forward Stateroom / Office / Laundry Room Converted into a Large Laundry Room / Office / Guest Stateroom with toilet, Side by side washer/dryer a huge amount of storage throughout. Master Stateroom The master is located aft and is much more spacious than the original GB 42' Classic due to the motor yacht has the flush aft deck rather than the trunk cabin. This only improves the master stateroom but also creates a very nice aft deck living area. * Teak Parquet flooring * Drawers & storage under the bed *Samsung 32" Flat screen TV * (6) opening ports w/ screens * 12,000 BTU reverse cycle AC/ heat * Generous storage in custom cabinets * Centerline Queen size bed * (1) Deck hatch w/ screen * Hella Fan * separate ensuite shower Master Head & Shower Separate shower Starboard side Head Sink located Portside Opening Ports with screens Vacu Flush head New Shower stall was completed in August 2012, including fiberglass floor pan, new below deck sump pump and plumbing fixtures: This is a very significant upgrade from the original factory shower |
Hull * Professional blister repair was completed in 2012 with Interlux barrier coat and bottom painted. |
Freshwater system * (3) 80-gallon water tanks * 10-gallon hot water heater * (2) Groco Paragon parallel water pumps * Accumulator tank * Aft deck hot & cold freshwater * Foredeck cold fresh water |
Galley The "Galley Up" configuration provides great visibility and a bright and open galley. This is a very nice place to cook and is an ideal design for cruising. It is safe and convenient to prepare food and eat while underway with the galley next to the lower helm. * Corian Counter w/ Under counter stainless steel sink. *Seagull Water filter. *Mariner Princes Stainless steel Gimbaled four burner stove w/ oven * Two Propane tanks vented locker on the bridge with electric solenoid shutoff * Subzero 249R refrigerator * Subzero 249R freezer * U-Line ice maker - New 2018 * Panasonic microwave * Broan trash compactor |
Lower Helm * Panish Electronic Single lever controls * Icom IC-M59 VHF Radio * Garmin 7212 GPS Plotter, sounder - New 2017 * Probe forward seeking sonar * Raymarine ST 7001 Plus Auto-pilot * Glendenning 2JA3 Engine synchronizer *Boat leveler Trim tab controls * Danforth 5" Compass * Lofrans Tigress windless controls |
Upper Helm * Panish Electronic single lever controls * Icom IC -M59 VHF radio *Probe Forward seeking sonar/depth * Garmin 7212 Chart Plotter * Fusion MS- RA200 Stereo with iPod hookup with 4 speakers * Raymarine ST 2001 Plus Autopilot * Glendenning 2JA3 Engine Synchronizer * Lofrans Tigress windless controls * Danforth 5 " Compass * Hinged Mast * Boat leveler Trim tab controls * Teak flybridge deck * Sunbrella cushions, Instrument cover, Bimini top with Isinglass |
Mechanical & Plumbing Twin Cummins 250 HP turbo diesel with Airsep air cleaners, oil change system, fuel polisher/ transfer, Racor fuel filters - Fuel tanks have been regularly monitored. The Fuel polishing system in the past was operated 24/7 * 4 blade 30 x 23 Propellers * Spurs line cutters on shafts *Dripless shaft seals *(2) Rule 2000 GPH Automatic bilge pumps * Edson Titan Manuel Bilge Pump * Whale Gulper 220 Electronic programmable deep bilge pump * Vacu flush head * 50-gallon holding tank *24/7 Fuel polishing system |
Deck * Wide walk around decks * Deep Bulwarks for safety * Teak Decks replaced with Non-skid * 60 # CQR plow w/ 200 Ft. 3/8" (chain replaced 2011) * 60 # CQR plow w/ 200 Ft. of Nylon Rode * Dolphin Watch Chair mounted anchor pulpit * Magma Barbecue Grill * Teak handrails replaced with 316c Stainless steel in 2012 * New Barrier coat in 2012 |
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Customers praise the 1989 Grand Banks 42 for its classic design, solid construction, and comfortable layout
Many appreciate its spacious interior, which offers ample room for extended cruising and liveaboard living. The quality craftsmanship and teak woodwork receive frequent compliments, highlighting the boat’s timeless appeal. Owners also note the reliable performance of its twin diesel engines and the vessel’s excellent stability underway. Overall, the 1989 Grand Banks 42 is celebrated for blending traditional elegance with practical functionality, making it a favorite among cruising enthusiasts.
The Biggest Pros and Cons
The 1989 Grand Banks 42 is a classic trawler-style motor yacht known for its timeless design and solid construction. Here are some pros and cons to consider:
Pros
Solid Build Quality: The Grand Banks 42 is renowned for its sturdy fiberglass hull and high-quality craftsmanship, ensuring durability and seaworthiness.
Classic Styling: Its traditional lines and teak wood finishes offer timeless appeal and a warm, inviting interior ambiance.
Spacious Layout: The 42-foot model provides ample living space below deck, including comfortable sleeping quarters, a well-equipped galley, and a roomy salon.
Fuel Efficiency: Designed for long-range cruising, it offers respectable fuel economy for a vessel of its size and type.
Stable and Comfortable Ride: The displacement hull design delivers a smooth and stable ride, making it ideal for extended cruising and offshore passages.
Good Visibility: The raised pilothouse design provides excellent visibility for navigation and docking.
Proven Design: The Grand Banks 42 has a strong reputation with a large owner community and good availability of parts and service knowledge.
Cons
Older Systems: Being a 1989 model, some mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems may be outdated and require upgrading or maintenance.
Lower Top Speed: The displacement hull prioritizes efficiency and comfort over speed, so cruising speeds are moderate compared to planing boats.
Maintenance Intensive: The extensive use of teak and varnished wood requires regular maintenance to preserve its appearance.
Limited Modern Amenities: Compared to newer yachts, the 1989 Grand Banks 42 may lack some modern conveniences and technology features.
Interior Layout: While spacious, the layout may feel compartmentalized compared to more contemporary open-plan designs.
Draft Considerations: With a moderate draft, access to very shallow waters or certain anchorages may be restricted.
Made For
The 1989 Grand Banks 42 is ideal for boating enthusiasts seeking a classic, well-crafted trawler that combines timeless style with reliable performance. It's perfect for those who appreciate spacious, comfortable accommodations for extended cruising or liveaboard lifestyles, as well as sailors who value solid construction and seaworthiness for coastal and offshore adventures. Whether you're a seasoned captain or a couple looking for a dependable vessel to explore coastal waters in style, the Grand Banks 42 offers a blend of tradition and functionality suited to a variety of cruising needs.
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