1996 Grand Banks 42 Classic Boat in Bellingham, WA 98225 US
Built in 1996
42 Classic
2 Engines (2x Cummins)
42 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
For almost 50 years, Grand Banks has been producing some of the finest coastal cruising yachts around. They can be found in harbors the world over. The 42 Classic is the embodiment of the breed and an ideal yacht for our Pacific Northwest cruising grounds, unparalleled among seasoned skippers who are looking for an economical and dependable cruising yacht for our inland waters. The venerable tri-cabin layout offers the perfect floor plan for the cruising couple with guests or children, providing complete privacy for each stateroom. The 360-degree view from the large salon windows provide the skipper with excellent visibility and flood Eloise' spacious interior with warm light. Other Grand Banks trademark design elements include high sturdy bulwarks topped with stout stanchions and stainless steel handrails, along with plentiful well-placed stainless handholds around the house. Inside, her practical layout, sturdy construction and extensive list of equipment make her a comfortable and economical cruising yacht.
A few of her highlights include:
- Stainless steel hand rails for lower maintenance
- Twin Cummins 210's
- Glendinning synchronizer
- 8 kw Onan genset
- Webasto hot water furnace
- Sea R.O. 25 gph watermaker
- Vitrifrigo stainless steel upgraded refer and freezers
- Simrad electronics
- Double bimini and optional L-settee and table on FB
'Galley Up' floor plan features two stateroom/two head arrangement. The interior offers the warmth of fine fabrics and hand-crafted teak cabinetry, furniture, and parquet flooring for which Grand Banks are renown.
- Ergonomic lower helm station has easy access to side decks, great sight lines and is equipped with full navigational electronics.
- Aft master stateroom offers walk-around queen-sized berth with en-suite head and walk-in shower.
- Master has two hanging lockers and two multi-drawer dressers plus storage under the berth.
- Forward guest stateroom includes an over-sized v-berth with filler cushion and private 'wet' head with shower.
- Guest stateroom has a full hanging locker, two doored lockers, plus a bank of drawers that provides abundant storage for long-rang cruising.
- Both heads feature VacuFlush toilets that conserve water and holding tanks that eliminate nasty odors.
- Salon includes built-in entertainment center with a24" Samsung TV, DVD player, stereo system and storage area.
The 'up' galley is located along the port side of the salon, opposite the lower helm station and provides generous storage and meal preparation area for the cruising chef all while appreciating the views while cruising or at anchor. The watermaker allows you to stay out longer as well!
- Princess 3-burner electric cooktop with electric oven
- Vitrifrigo 12v stainless steel single door refrigerator
- Vitrifrigo 12v stainless steel double drawer freezers
- Magic Chef microwave
- Broan trash compactor compresses and treats onboard trash to minimize storage requirements and eliminate odors during those long spells between ports.
- Deep stainless steel sink allows easy cleanup of 'real human size' dishes and cookware.
- Drop-down overhead cabinetry securely stores glasses and dishware out of the line of sight yet is easy to get to.
- SeaRO 25 GPH watermaker (unlimited water!)
'Eloise' fully-outfitted lower helm station include a complete suite of navigational electronics.
- (2) Simrad NSS9 evo 2 plotter/sounders w/lower helm also radar w/AIS
- (2) Icom M506 VHF radios
- (2) Simrad depth displays
- (2) Simrad AP 28 autopilot controls
- (2) Ritchie 5" compasses
- Glendinning synchronizer
Whether cruising or dockside, 'Eloise' has a robust electrical system that lets you enjoy all of your shipboard equipment.
- 8kW Onan 115VAC freshwater-cooled diesel generator with sound enclosure w/ 2,423 hrs
- 30-Amp 115VAC Shore Power System with 50-foot Cord.
- Pronautic 12-50 battery charger
- 6 Trojan SCS150 house bank
- 1 Grp 31 start battery
- AC/DC breaker panels
- 50 amp shore connections at bow and stern
- Twin Cummins 210hp 6BT
- Webasto hot water circulating diesel furnace w/everhot tank
- 2" stainless steel shafts w/ shaft wipers tied to bonding system
- Dual Racor 900 primary fuel filters on each main
- Sea strainers w/bronze through-hulls
- Fresh water cooling for mains and transmission heat exchangers
- Racor 500 fuel filter on the genset
- Bennett trim tabs
- Paragon freshwater pump with accumulator tank
- VacuFlush heads
- Macerator pump for holding tank
- 12v engine room lighting
'Eloise' is a 'second generation' Grand Banks 42 Classic, built on the slightly wider and longer hull introduced in 1991. As a result, her galley and forward guest quarters are noticeably larger than the predecessor.
- STAINLESS STEEL handrails and raw teak caprails - you get to decide what finish you want, if any!
- Solid fiberglass semi-displacement hull with stub keel and hard chine delivers excellent fuel economy combined with superior sea keeping abilities.
- Fiberglass topsides with a moderate amount of brightwork keeps maintenance down and usability up.
- Teak-covered wide side decks and salon side doors make maneuverability and single-handed operation simple and easy.
- Type 316L stainless steel handrails (without teak caps) provide safety, beauty and durability while eliminating the need to periodically re-varnish the caps.
- Integrated fiberglass bow pulpit includes windlass and storage space for two anchors.
- Aft cabin top provides mounting location for dinghy with easing loading and unloading.
- Massive bimini-covered flybridge offers comfortable and secure seating for eight.
- Flybridge helm station provides exceptional 360-degree visibility and has weather protected navigation aids.
- 10' AB RIB w/ 4 hp Tohatsu
- 12v winch on mast and boom to launch dinghy
- Lofrans 12v electric windlass w/3-station controls
- 35 lb. CQR w/ 275' of 3/8" 3B chain
- Saltwater washdown system at foredeck
- Hot & cold cockpit shower
- Foredeck locker
- Mesh window screens
- Folding mast with crutch, spreader lights
- Flybridge L-settee with GB teak table
- Stainless venturi rail
- Destroyer wheel on flybridge
- Bimini in navy with boot cover
- Complete full winter boat cover
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/26 | Initial price | $249,000 |
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