1989 Grand Banks 42 Classic

Additional Information

The Grand Banks 42 Classic has a   sturdy fiberglass construction, deep water design, and long range capability. The Grand Banks semi displacement hull design, with a fine entry forward, hard chines aft, and a full keel has been proven on waters around the world.

The 375 HP twin 3208 CAT diesels deliver economy at hull speed and provide 18 knots of cruising 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 provides generous seating for eight with storage beneath the seats. The bridge console has full instrumentation with handy storage for large items below and a handcrafted teak steering wheel. The electric windlass is mounted on a dual roller anchor platform and is protected by a stainless rail.  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 helm station to starboard. The forward companion-way leads to a guest stateroom with a V-berth and a head with shower.

The galley offers a stainless steel sink, cutting boards, range & oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer and abundant storage. Opposite the galley, the helm has a full width overhead electronics locker and a flip up storage compartment for manuals and navigational tools. Just aft of the starboard door is a dry-bar cabinet. Looking aft in the saloon, you can see the long L-shaped settee with an extendable teak table.

The aft stateroom has beautiful teak joinery, parquet soles, built-in furniture and cabinets and hand-crafted moldings. This stateroom features a center line queen bed with lots of storage in hanging lockers, bureaus, and below-berth drawers. The ensuite head has a separate stall shower and good storage.

 The engine room in the 42 Classic has working space outboard of and between both engines. The standard 8-KW generator. The exterior of the hull and deckhouse has smooth gel-coated fiberglass. Teak decking is laid over the fiberglass on the main deck and flybridge. The bulwarks surrounding the 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 semi-displacement hull cruises at 18 knots. The Classic layout offers two staterooms, separated by the main salon and galley. The aft sundeck expands the outdoor living area and provides room for stowage.

Electrical Equipment

• Shore Power Inlet forward and aft.
• Generator
• Inverter

Electronics

• Depthsounder
• Radar
• Navigation Center
• VCR
• Plotter
• Autopilot
• Radio
• Compass
• CD Player
• GPS
• VHF

Inside Equipment

• Electric Bilge Pump
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Microwave Oven
• Air Conditioning
• Electric Head
• Heating
• Hot Water
• Refrigerator
• Sea Water Pump
• Battery Charger

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 fiberglass 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. Single or twin diesel power will deliver economy at hull speed and provide higher cruising speeds when larger than the standard engines are chosen. Many power options are available. 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 gelcoated fiberglass. 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, her hull was redesigned in the early 90s giving the proven Grand Banks semi-displacement hull a longer waterline and an increased beam. Ideal for a couple with children or guests, she cruises economically at 9 knots, yet 17 knots is typical with optional engines. 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 Europa's main saloon opens to a protected cockpit for expanded, one-level living. Two forward staterooms are standard. The Motoryacht provides increased living space with a spacious, full-width stateroom aft, and two additional staterooms forward. A galley-down layout with one forward stateroom is available. The aft sundeck expands the outdoor living area and provides room for stowage.

Outside Equipment/Extras

• Teak Cockpit
• Cockpit Shower
• Teak Sidedecks
• Outboard Engine Brackets
• Davit(s)
• Tender
• Swimming Ladder

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.

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