Grand Banks 42 Classic

1972 Grand Banks 42 Classic with twin 120 hp Ford Sabre diesel engines give 9/10 knots maximum speed (8 knots cruising). Beautifully presented teak interior with comfortable accommodation for 4/6 persons in 2 ensuite cabins and pilothouse / deck saloon. No expense was spared by the current owner on an extensive restoration / refit in 1995-1996, which was professionally carried out to an extremely high standard. A true classic amongst classics which has been stored ashore and out of commission for the last 2 seasons awaiting an insurance claim for a new hardwood boarding platform. A great project for a wooden boat enthusiast with time on their hands. New batteries / automatic electric bilge pumps fitted, through hull fittings serviced / replaced, propellers / shafts cleaned, hull antifouled and anodes changed prior to relaunching in December 2025. November 2025 survey available on request. British Part 1 Registered.

TANKS
• Diesel (4 tanks with sight gauges): 510 Gal (2318 Lt)
• Fresh water (2 tanks): 206 Gal (936 Lt)

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
• 2 x 120 hp Ford Sabre 6-cylinder diesel engines (# 826877 / 826478) driving 3 blade bronze propellers give 9/10 knots maximum speed (1500+ nautical mile range at 6 / 8 knots cruising)
• Dual station instrumentation and twin lever throttle / gear controls
• Vetus exhaust alarms
• Dual station chain-to-wire wheel steering with bronze rudders
• Rope cutters
• Through hull fittings removed and serviced / replaced as required in December 2025
• 12 volt DC electrical system (8 new batteries in December 2025) with isolator switches, full circuit breaker protection and Xantrex battery monitor
• 220 volt AC shore supply with BEP Marine Matrix meter, cabin / engine compartment sockets and Victron Energy MultiPlus 3000VA/120A inverter / battery charger
• Onan 4kVA MDKAU-5729400 generator in sound proof box with separate battery
• Pressurised hot and cold fresh water system (calorifier / immersion) with galley filters including separate double filter drinking water tap
• 2 x automatic electric bilge pumps (2025)
• Lofrans electric anchor windlass with multi-station controls
• Engine compartment blower
• Deck flood lights (2) mounted on mast spreaders
• Engine compartment lights
• Horn
• Avtex 12 volt colour bulkhead mounted TV in deck saloon with Intellian satellite system
• Flat screen bulkhead mounted TV in aft cabin
• Digital Yacht iNavConnect wireless Wifi router
• Kenwood stereo radio / cassette player with CD disc autochanger and pilothouse / flybridge speakers
• Automatic fire extinguishing system in engine compartment

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
• Raytheon R20XX radar with radome mounted on mast bracket
• Datamarine ChartLINK-LCD chartplotter
• Icom IC-M601 DSC VHF radio
• Icom IC-M71 handheld VHF radio
• CSB200 Class B AIS transponder
• Autohelm wind speed and direction
• Autohelm Tridata, GPS and electronic compass with Tridata, Navdata, compass and multi display repeaters on flybridge
• Ability via cable / plug to link GPS to laptop for use as a chartplotter
• Autohelm ST7000 autopilot with ST6000 flybridge repeater and Raymarine Smart Controller
• Lokata Navtex 1
• Suunto compass (2)
• Autohelm personal electronic compass
• Fog horn / loud hailer
• Clocks (3), barometer and hygrometer
• Navigation lights

ACCOMMODATION
• Traditional teak interior which was fully refurbished as part of an extensive restoration / refit in 1995-1996 with spacious accommodation for 4/6 persons in 3 cabins including pilothouse
• Forward cabin with single “V” berths and door / hatch providing privacy
• En suite heads compartment to starboard with Vetus electric fresh water flushing toilet, wash hand basin, large mirror and shower with curtain
• Good access to large engine compartment via door under companionway steps with s/s workbench and vice
• Very comfortable pilothouse with lower helm station and door to walk-around teak decks on starboard side
• Galley opposite with s/s sink, Bosch 2 ring ceramic hob, Panasonic combination microwave / oven / grill, Isotherm fridge and separate chest freezer in aft cabin hanging wardrobe
• Door to port deck aft of galley
• Drinks cabinet (including glassware) and large “L” shaped dinette arrangement aft of helm (infill cushion converts to double berth)
• Free standing chair and smaller settee on port side provide additional seating around table
• Curtains in all cabins with additional Venetian / roller blinds in pilothouse
• Steps to the rear of the pilothouse on port side leading down to master cabin with large single berths (sprung mattresses) on either side, full length mirror and direct access to aft teak deck
• En suite heads compartment to starboard with Vetus electric fresh water flushing toilet, wash hand basin, mirror and bath / shower cubicle
• Opening middle windscreen panel, hatches and numerous sliding windows provide ample ventilation throughout all the cabins
• Steps up to aft cabin coachroof on port side leading up to large teak flybridge over pilothouse
• Helm and co-pilot seats forward with al fresco table and seating area aft of helm (infill converts to sunbed)
• Wrap-around high bulwarks with stainless steel / varnished teak handrails and side gates
• Aft handrail gate with transom steps down to boarding platform
• Good stowage throughout boat including hanging wardrobes in both cabins, numerous shelves / lockers and large lazarette under aft deck

EQUIPMENT
• S/s liferaft storage bracket on aft cabin coachroof
• McMurdo 406 MHz GPS EPIRB
• Lifesling man overboard rescue sling
• Manual fire extinguishers
• Manual bilge pump
• Tender chocks mounted on starboard side of aft cabin coachroof
• Mast with boom / tender davit and Gibb 7STA winch
• Inflatable tender
• Yamaha Malta outboard motor mounted on storage bracket
• Flybridge dodgers
• Flybridge cushions
• CQR anchor with s/s swivel and galvanised chain
• Danforth kedge / spare anchor with chain and warp
• Warps and fenders
• Boathook

DISCLAIMER
The Owner 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 Purchaser 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 conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.