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$85,000

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builtBuilt in 1964
Year the boat was built
model

42 Classic

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (John Deere)

Engine type and count
length

42 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Wooden

Hull material
Nominal Length
42ft
Length Overall
44ft
Length on Deck
41.83ft
Beam
13.58ft
Drive Up Draft
4.17ft
Dry Weight
34000lb
Windlass
electric-windlass
Hull Material
wood
Hull Shape
semi-displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Model
6068T
Total Power
139hp
Engine Hours
4868
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
1964 Grand Banks Classic 42 Flybridge Trawler

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • LOA - 44'
  • LOD - 41' 10"
  • Beam - 13' 7"
  • Draft - 4' 2"
  • Weight - 34,000lbs.
  • Gross Tons - 15
  • Net Tons - 12
  • Bottom & Hull Construction - Philippine Mahogany Planked Wood Hull 
  •                                               Hull Rub Rail - Stainless Steel
  • Transom - Conventional Flat Transom
  •                  Attached Extended Swim Platform beyond Factory Swim Platform Length
  • Keel - Tapered Fiberglass Stabilizing Keel
  • Main Deck - Marine Plywood with Teak Overlay
  •                     Bulwarks - Teak Cap
  •                     Cabin Entrance Doors - Teak Port & Starboard Side Cabin Doors.
  • Cockpit & Aft Deck - Teak Deck/Grate Overlay on Cockpit Sole with Multiple
  •                                   Hatches to Access Lazaret & Water Tank & Fuel Tanks. 
  • Flybridge -Wood Flybridge Structure
  •                  Wheel Steering Helm with Full Instrumentation 
  •                  Seating - (2) Bench Seats
  •                  Canvas Bimini Top & Flybridge Cover
  •                  Wind Deflector - Plastic Spray Shield  
  •                  Sole - Painted Marine Plywood with Painted Non-Skid
  •                  Accessed by Stairs from Aft Trunk Cabin Deck

TANKAGE:

  • FUEL - 400 Gallons in 3 Black Iron Tanks
  •              2 Tanks Located Port & Starboard in the Engine Room
  •              3rd Tank Between Water Tanks in the Lazaret  
  • WATER - 240 Gallons in 2 Stainless Steel Tanks Located Under Cockpit Sole
  • HOT WATER - 17 Gallons  110Volt with Engine-Heat Exchanger Coil
  •                          Located in Engine Room
  • WASTE - 1 Tank in Master Stateroom Locker with Deck Pumpout
  • PROPANE - (2) Tanks

INTERIOR:

  • Sleeps 4 - (2) in Aft/Master Stateroom - Custom Offset Double Bed 
  •                                                                Storage Drawers Under Bed
  •                  (2) in Forward V-Berth
  • Private Enclosed Heads (2) - (1) On -Suite Head in Aft/Master Stateroom
  •                                                (1) Forward Guest/Day head                   
  •                                                 Dometic Sealand Electric Flush Toilets   
  •                                                 Head Areas Double as Shower with Pull-Out Wand   
  •                                                 Includes Stainless Steel Sinks                             
  • Hot & Cold Pressure Water System
  • Sink - Single Ceramic 
  • Stove - Force 10 3-Burner Propane Cooktop/Oven
  • Refrigeration - Upright Refrigerator with Adler Barbour Compressor System
  •                        12Volt DC or 110Volt AC
  • Trash Compactor - Broan Compactor 
  • Icemaker - Uline
  • Cabin Heat - Hurricane Hydronic - Combination Hot Water from Diesel-Fired Boiler 
  •                                                         to Various Fan-Forced Radiators (powers up - won't heat)
  • Dining Table - Custom Wood
  • Dining Table Seating - 'L' Shaped Seating Around Dinette Table
  • Cabin Steps - Teak Cabin Entrance Steps
  • Sole - Teak Parquet 
  • Bulkheads/Trim - Teak Bulkheads with Teak Trim Panels
  • Framing Trim - Teak Trim Around all Doors & Counter Tops
  • Headliner - Vented Vinyl
  • Engine Access - Lift Out Sole Panels
  • Stereo - JVC KD-R610 AM/FM with CD Player
  •               5.25" Speakers Throughout the Vessel

MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL:

  • Engine - Single John Deere 6068T 6-Cylinder, 139hp, In-Line,
  •               Fresh-Water Cooled, Turbo After-Cooled Diesel Engine
  • Engine Hours - 4868 Hours
  • Engine Instruments - All OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
  • Engine Room Blower & Natural Ventilation
  • Steering System - Wheel Steering Mechanical Cale Type with Radial Disc Drive at Rudder Head
  • Engine Throttle & Shifter - Morse Separate Levers for Shifter & Throttle
  • Engine Fuel Filters - Primary - Packer/Racor Cartridge Type
  •                                  Secondary on Engine
  • Engine Propellers - (2) 4-Blade Bronze - 28 x 28
  • Engine Shaft - 1-3/4" Stainless Steel
  • Engine Rudder - Stainless Steel Skeg Hung with Rudder Shoe
  • Transmission - Catapillar 3N1514 Reversing Marine Transmission 
  • Thru Hull Fittings - Sea Valves - Bronze Seacock Ball Valves
  •                                                    Location - Engine Raw Water Intake
  •                                                    Generator Raw Water Intake
  •                                                    Head Raw Water Flush Intake
  •                                                    Waste Holding Tank Discharge
  •                               Sea Strainers - Installed for Engine Raw Water   
  • Bilge Pumps - (2) Bige Pump Auto/Manual Switches   
  •                              High Water Alarm              
  • Batteries - Start - (1) 12Volt 8D Lead Acid Battery
  •                  House - (6) Golf Cart 6-Volt Batteries 
  •                  Generator - (1) 12Volt 4D 
  •                  Battery Selector Switch - (2) Rotary Switches
  • Battery Monitor - APC Battery Monitor
  • Battery Charging Systems - Engine Alternator
  •                                              Invertor Charger
  •                                              True-Charge 40
  • Inverter / Charger - Magnum Energy "MagnnaSine" 3100 Watt
  •                                Modified Sine Wave Inverter
  • Shore Power - 50Amp - Marinco One Shore Power Cord 
  • Shore Breaker - Separate Shore Power Breaker at the Shore Power Inlet 
  •                            since it is over 10' from Power Distribution Panel    
  • Galvanic Isolator - Electro Guard
  • Generator - 5kW Northern Lights Freshwater-Cooled Diesel Powered 
  •                    with Insulated Sound Box 
  • Generator Hours - 3144 Hours                                    

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION:

  • Flybridge Helm - Compass - Azimuth 1000 Digital
  •                            GPS - Furuno GP-39
  •                            Chart Plotter - Furuno 

  • Lower Helm - Compass - Kelvin White Express 4"
  •                       VHF - ICOM IC M-604 with Hailer
  •                       VHF - ICOM IC M-502
  •                       Auto Pilot - Simrad 
  •                       Rudder Indicator - Included on Simrad Auto Pilot Display
  •                       Depth Sounder - Furuno LCD
  •                       Radar - Furuno Raster CRT Screen & Open Array Scanner
  •                       GPS - Furuno GP-39

GROUND TACKLE:

  • Anchor Platform - Teak Bow Sprit with Stainless Steel Anchor Roller
  • Anchor Locker - Below Deck Accessed from V-Berth
  •                           Line/Chain Run Thru Deck Pipe
  • Windlass - Maxwell HWO 1200 12Volt DC Electric 
  •                   Helm Controlled Switch for Raising & Lowering
  •                   UP Deck Foot Control 
  • Anchor - Bruce 20KG Claw Type 

SAFTEY:

  • Navigation Lights
  • Horns - (2) Under Flybridge Brow
  • Hand Held Air Horn 
  • Whistle 
  • First Aid Kit
  • Life Jackets - (5) USCG Type II
  • Lifesling2 Rescue System Device
  • Visual Signals - Electronic SOS Signal 
  •                           12 Ga Aerial Red Hand Held
  •                            Hand Held Smoke Signals
  •                            Orange Distress Signal Flag 
  • Windshield Wipers - (3)
  • GFCI - Provided in Galley & Heads
  • Swim Platform - Teak
  • Boarding Ladder - Stainless Steel Mounted on Swim Platform
  • Bow Pulpit Rail - Stainless Steel
  • Stanchions/ Side Rail - Bronze
  • Stanchions Life Lines - Single Lines Vinyl Covered
  • Boarding Gates - Port & Starboard Side Boarding Gates with Full Triangulation of Stanchions
  • Escape Hatches - Fore Trunk Cabin & Aft Trunk Cabin
  • Cleats/Fairleads - Bronze Horn Cleats
  • Stern Railing - Bronze Stanchions with Teak Cap

MISCELLANEOUS:

  • Bottom Paint - NEW June 2025 
  • Zincs -  NEW June 2025
  • Tender - 2017 Bullfrog 10' - Aluminum Bottom Roto Molded Pontoons (RIB Style)
  • Outboard - Honda 20hp
  • Davit System - Seawise Manual Davit
  • Radar Arch - Wood Radar Mast
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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/29/26Initial price$85,000

Overview from around the web 1964 Grand Banks 42 Classic

Customers praise the 1964 Grand Banks 42 Classic for its timeless design, solid craftsmanship, and exceptional seaworthiness

Many highlight the spacious and comfortable interior, noting the quality woodwork and classic teak finish that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Owners appreciate the reliable twin diesel engines and the boat’s steady handling in various sea conditions. The combination of vintage charm with practical functionality makes this model a favorite among enthusiasts who value both style and performance. Overall, the 1964 Grand Banks 42 Classic is celebrated for its enduring appeal and robust build quality.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 1964 Grand Banks 42 Classic is a timeless vessel known for its elegant design and solid construction. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this classic boat:

Pros

Classic Styling: The 42 Classic features the iconic Grand Banks semi-displacement hull and graceful lines, giving it a timeless and elegant appearance that appeals to traditionalists and collectors alike.

Solid Construction: Built with high-quality materials and craftsmanship, this yacht is known for its durability and seaworthiness, making it suitable for extended cruising.

Spacious Interior: The interior layout offers comfortable accommodations with ample living space, including well-appointed cabins, a functional galley, and a cozy salon.

Stable Ride: The semi-displacement hull provides a smooth and stable ride, even in choppy waters, enhancing comfort during long passages.

Good Range: Equipped with efficient engines and fuel capacity, the 42 Classic offers respectable range, making it ideal for coastal cruising and longer trips.

Cons

Older Systems: Being a vintage vessel, many of the onboard systems such as electrical, plumbing, and electronics may be outdated and require upgrades or ongoing maintenance.

Maintenance Intensive: Wooden components and classic fittings require regular upkeep to preserve the boat’s condition and appearance, which can be time-consuming and costly.

Limited Speed: With a semi-displacement hull and older engine technology, the 42 Classic is not designed for high speeds, typically cruising at moderate speeds suitable for comfortable cruising rather than fast transit.

Space Efficiency: While spacious, the layout reflects design trends of the 1960s and may lack some of the modern conveniences and optimized storage solutions found in contemporary yachts.

Parts Availability: Finding replacement parts for original equipment can sometimes be challenging due to the age of the vessel.

Made For

The 1964 Grand Banks 42 Classic is perfect for boating enthusiasts who appreciate timeless design, solid craftsmanship, and comfortable cruising. It's ideal for those seeking a reliable and elegant vessel for extended voyages, weekend getaways, or leisurely coastal exploration. This classic yacht appeals to sailors who value spacious accommodations, traditional styling, and a sturdy build that stands the test of time. Whether you're an experienced mariner or someone looking to embrace the charm of vintage boating, the Grand Banks 42 Classic offers a distinctive and enjoyable boating experience.

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