1976 Grand Banks 42 Classic – Timeless Trawler with John Deere Diesels

The Grand Banks 42 Classic is one of the most respected and recognizable trawlers ever built, renowned for its timeless styling, exceptional craftsmanship, and comfortable cruising capabilities. This 1976 example is powered by dependable and efficient John Deere 6-cylinder diesel engines, offering reliable performance for extended coastal cruising or leisurely weekends aboard.

Over the years, she has been thoughtfully maintained and updated to enhance both reliability and comfort. Improvements include a replacement generator, new refrigerator, updated navigation electronics, and the removal of the original teak decks, reducing maintenance while preserving her classic appearance.

This vessel represents a very nice example of these highly sought-after cruisers, combining traditional Grand Banks charm with practical upgrades for today’s boating lifestyle. Spacious accommodations, warm teak joinery, and proven seaworthiness continue to make the 42 Classic a favorite among cruising enthusiasts.

Located in Sales Tax–Free North Kingstown, Rhode Island, she is in the water, ready to cruise with her next owners. The slip can be an option for the remainder of the season. Call today to arrange a showing.

Accommodations;

Standard layout with the V-berth forward with storage drawers underneath, enclosed head and cabinets hanging lockers. Up 3 steps to the pilothouse with helm to starboard and galley to port, The L-shaped dinette is aft to starboard with 2 arm chairs.

The middle windshield opens out, 6 sliding salon windows, 4 sliding windows in the aft cabin and 2 opening ports and an opening overhead hatch in the forwad stateroom provide ample light and ventilation.

There is teak interior joinery and teak parquet sole throughout.

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Galley and Head;

Kenyon 3 burner solid surface electric stove with oven

Quisinart counter top oven

Double stainless steel sink with single lever hot and cold pressure water

Norcold refrigerator

Dometic refrigerator/freezer, 2023

Microwave oven

Coffee maker

12 Gallon, 120vac, water heater with heat exchanger plumbing

(1) Raritan manual pump head forward

Vanity sink

Shower

(1) Electric flush head aft

Vanity sink

Tub with shower

Shower sumps

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Electrical;

(3) 8D batteries

120vac circuit breaker panel

12vdc circuit breaker panel

Onan 9MDKAV-2743C, 9KW generator

(2) 120vac, 30 amp shore power connections with cords

Go Power GP-ISW -R-12 Inverter

Kisae 60 amp battery charger

(2) Cruisair 120vac reverse cycle HVAC systems

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Electronics and Navigation;

Garmin radar

(2) Garmin GPSmap 741xs

Standard Horizon CPV 350 GPS plotter/VHF radio

Standard Horizon RAM mike

Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio

Garmin autopilot

(2) Danforth compasses

Sony CDX-M20 AM/FM/CD SiriusXM stereo

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Hull and Deck;

Bow pulpit with double stainless steel anchor rollers

Bow rail generator

CQR anchor, chain and rode

Fortress anchor

Danforth anchor

Lofrans Tigres 12vdc windlass

12vdc Search light

Windshield and window covers

Bimini top with full enclosure

(2) folding deck chairs

Mast with spreader lights

Lifesling 2 MOB module

2013 Achilles 9 foot inflatable dinghy

Tohatsu 9.8 hp outboard

Nick Jackson dinghy davit

Swim platform

Swim boarding ladder

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Mechanical Systems;

Fresh water cooling systems

Raw water sea strainers

Racor fuel/water separators

Morse engine controls