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Second-hand yacht / fair condition / private owned
GRAND BANKS 42 Classic
Year 1975
129.000 Euro
Ref 8540 ca. 182.400 US Dollar 18.12.2008

BUILDER: American Marine, Design: Ken Smith - MATERIAL: GRP. White hull – Teak deck
LYING: Europe / Spain / Mallorca German registration / Flag
LOA 12.95 m 42´05”
LWL 12.52 m 41´01“
Beam 4.11 m 13´5“
Draught (unloaded) 1.31 m 4´3”
Displacement ca. kg 34.000 lbs approx.
Tankage
Fuel
Water
2.400 litres
1.000 litres
600 US Gal
265 US Gal
ENGINES: 2x 135 hp / 98 kW John DEERE Diesel, (appr. 2900 hrs) stainless steel shaft,
Propellers – Fuel: tanks with fuel gauges. Engine control by dual control levers (gas/gear)
BOW THRUSTER
Diesel fired WARM AIR HEATING throughout –
ELECTRICAL: 220V shore power supply, battery charger – batteries – electric control board with
automatic fuses – diesel Generator new in 2005 (appr 2400 hrs)
NAUTICAL & NAVIGATION: 2x helm stations with instruments as: compass – log/speed &
echo sounder & compass + Autopilot – GPS/Chart Plotter - VHF radio telephone – Radar –
search light - Clock and barometer to the saloon -
WATER & PLUMBING: hot & cold pressurized water system - hot water by 220 V immersion
heater coil & engine heat exchanger – shower sump pumps - electric & manual bilge pumps –
shower at stern
SAFETY & VARIOUS: electric anchor windlass, CQR anchor & chain, A/chain locker – fire
extinguisher - search light - full set of covers for fly, windscreen, cockpit – 9 feet Boston Waler
dingy with 6 hp outboard engine - fenders & fender brackets – mooring warps – plenty of tools
and spares – life raft (need service) & L/ ring -
CONSTRUCTION, DECK GEAR & COCKPIT & FLYBRIDGE: GRP hull – mooring cleats – pulpit &
guard rails, teak deck, bathing platform and folding bathing ladder, passarelle – spacious Fly-
Bridge: with fully equipped Helm station, Bimini sun awing– mast and boom for sail
(stabilization, sail in good order),
ACCOMMODATION & LAYOUT:
2 double cabins / 4 berth – 2 heads
Spacious, light & luxurious interior. Inner & Fly-bridge helm station.
Saloon L-shaped settee to starboard (convertible to bed) & cupboards to port side - good visibilitygalley
on port side.
Master stateroom with berth, large hanging wardrobe, separate exit to stern & en-suite
bathroom with shower, marine toilet, hand washbasin –
Guest cabin forward with V-shaped 2x single berth, en-suite toilet/shower.
Galley equipment: 4-plate electric cooker with oven, Microwave with grill, sinks, fridge & freezer
Entertainment: Radio/CD player + loud speakers fitted + TV/Video

COMMENT: further information on : www.grandbanks.com
Disclaimer
In this case we are acting as brokers only. The Vendor is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in their
preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute
a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to
employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and / or to have an engine trial conducted, which if carried out by us shall not
imply any liability for such engine on our part.
Note to seller and purchaser: If the boat you are selling or purchasing is registered, please ensure that the registration is completed after
the sale of the boat. If the purchaser wishes to cancel the registration is the duty of the seller to contact the Registry and inform them that
the registration is to be cancelled. If the purchase wishes to continue with the registration, it is the duty of the purchaser to complete the
relevant forms and post off the bill of sale to the Registrar.

Grand Banks 42:
All Grand Banks models are built by American Marine Limited which began operation in Hong Kong, later moved to
Singapore and finally to Malaysia where production is now headquartered
In a world where boats that have worked just fine for years are cast aside to satisfy market demand for more modern
styling, the Grand Banks 42 has changed little in her three and a half decades of production. Though still a niche market,
trawler yachts have experienced a revival in recent years. And, known for it's timelessly handsome style and solid
construction, few, if any, are more recognizable or in greater demand than the Grand Banks 42 Classic.
Beginning with hull #353 in 1973, the hulls of the GB42 have been built with hand-laid fiberglass with an integral, fulllength
keel that protects underwater running gear. The hull is supported by a system of fiberglass stringers embedded
with dense, closed cell foam. The construction is not high tech but is strong and well done. Even though Grand Banks has
built their boats of fiberglass for more than 27 years, to this day, they retain the molded-in planking lines reminiscent of
their wood heritage. Another signature of Grand Banks, the teak planked transom, adds to the classic wooden boat
appearance of the GB42. It is not uncommon for older, fiberglass GB42s to suffer some degree of osmotic blistering if
they have not been previously protected with a moisture barrier coat. Boats that spend a significant amount of time in
warmer, tropical waters seem to suffer more than those that spend most of their time in colder water. The hull thickness
of the GB42 is substantial and I have never seen any blistering condition that I would consider to have structurally
weakened the hull to the point that it was unsafe for normal service. However, the condition can significantly effect a
boat's salability and value. Decks of the GB42 are composite constructed with fiberglass over a plywood core with a teak
overlay. The teak deck is fastened with screws and is a potential source of serious problems and considerable
maintenance expense as these vessels age. Deck fastenings and bedding compounds loosen over time and water
eventually migrates into and damages the plywood deck core. Fasteners and seams must be maintained at the first sign
of wear or aging. The quality of joiner work of Grand Banks has become the benchmark for this class of yacht and,
although often copied, quite frankly the quality is seldom matched by competitors.
The forward, side and aft deck areas of the GB42 are small and not suited to sitting or lounging, but they are
exceptionally secure with high bulwarks, numerous handholds and they are uncluttered to allow quick and easy access
360 degrees around the vessel. The teak rails used for many years have been slowly replaced with stainless steel and, on
more recent models, the bronze life-rail stanchions, cleats, deck plates and anchor rollers have been replaced with
stainless steel.
Two steps along the port cabin house take you to the deck area over the aft cabin where there is room for storage of a
10' dinghy to starboard. The boom for the steadying sail serves as a convenient davit for raising and lowering the dinghy
to and from the deck. There are steps from the aft cabin top to the flybridge area over the main saloon. Early models had
a ladder from the aft cabin top while later models have molded-in steps that are part of the cabin structure. This also
serves to improve the interior headroom at the companionway form the saloon to the aft cabin. The flybridge is nearly
15' long with seating for six or more and affords excellent visibility in all directions.
Inside the GB42 Classic, the layout features a two-stateroom/two-head arrangement divided by midship saloon and
galley. There have been very few changes over the years to the basic interior arrangement although in recent years
Grand Banks has reduced it's use of teak veneered plywood in favor of lighter colored Formica. The GB42 has large cabin
windows that let in plenty of light so the interior never appears dudgeon-like even on older models that feature more
teakwood paneling. Lockers that used to be lined with teak veneered plywood are now lined with Formica and are much
easier maintain.
The arrangement of the GB42 is centered around the main saloon with entrance companionways on either side. The
saloon is spacious with an L-shaped dinette aft to starboard and an opposite side settee. The galley is arranged on the
port side forward and, although is a bit short on counter space, storage is ample and easily reached. Forward and to
starboard is the lower helm adjacent to the companionway and there is a small bar between the dinette and helm.
From the main saloon you go down several steps to the forward cabin that feature a large V-berth, head to starboard and
hanging lockers to port. There are ample drawers and storage below the V-berth, headroom is well over 6' and there are
opening ports and an overhead deck hatch for natural ventilation. The master stateroom is aft of the main saloon and
again down several steps. The traditional aft cabin layout features a double berth to starboard and single port berth, a
large head and shower forward of the double berth and a hanging locker forward of the port berth. An optional layout
offers a queen-size island berth, a desk in the port aft corner and the head and shower are separated on each side of the
forward entrance to the cabin. The hull form of the GB42 is a semi-displacement design meaning that given enough
horsepower planing speeds can be attained. The long, deep keel provides excellent directional stability at all speeds. The
engine space below the main saloon cabin sole is roomy and laid out for easy access to the auxiliary generator and other
equipment. Until about 1991 commercial grade, square, acoustic tiles were used for engine room insulation. Although
effective, they were not very tolerant of moisture and have been replaced with a more marine quality insulating material.
Fuel capacity is 600 gallons with two steel tanks outboard of the engine. The GB42 remains in demand on the used boat
market and although the buyer is likely to have several to choose from, bargain prices for these models are not likely to
be found. The Grand Banks 42 is not the right boat if you want a full displacement ocean-going motor vessel, but it
certainly fits the need of the vast majority of boaters who don't intend to venture far offshore or cross oceans. The Grand
Banks 42 easily accommodates a dozen people for cocktails, six can dine in reasonable comfort and when it's time to turn
in for the evening she provides privacy and comfort for four. This is may be why many who are willing to travel at a
leisurely, slow pace consider the Grand Banks 42 Classic a near perfect coastal cruising powerboat.