Essex Boat Works
Essex Boat Works,
Essex Connecticut, 06426
Tel:860-767-8276
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1996 Grand Banks Classic

location icon West Palm Beach, Florida
Year 1996
Length 43'2 ft
Price
$249,900

Its About Time is a beautiful example of the Grand Banks Classic 42 Trawler. Boasting well kept original features both inside out from her teak rails to hardwood interior. If you are on the market for a truly classic and reliable motor yacht, she is a must see! 

Several updates and upgrades completed by current owner since purchased in 2021 including adding single lever electronic controls on at both helm stations, new Bimini top and enclosure, Starlink Wifi, and more! 

Just completed complete detail and refinishing of teak decks!

 

Specifications

Year Built 1996
Category Power
Length Overall 43'2 ft
Beam 14'1 ft
Max Draft 4'2 ft
Cabins 2
Electrical System 110 V
Construction Fiberglass
Hull ID GNDD1344E696
Min Draft 4'2 ft
Drive Type Direct
Engines 2
Total Engine Power 420 hp
Cruising Speed 9.3 kn
Prop. Cruise Speed 2400
Maximum Speed 10 kn
Fuel Tanks 2
Fuel Tank Cap. 600 gal
Water Tanks 1
Water Tank Cap. 271 gal
Water Heater Cap. 0 gal
Holding Tanks 1
Holding Tank Cap. 40 gal
Displacement 34,000 lb
Displacement Type Half Load
Windlass Electric
Tax Status Paid

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: CAT
Rope Cutter: true
Model: 3208N
Drive Type: Direct
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 210hp
Type: Inboard
Year: 1996
Engine Hours: 4375
Engine Location: Port

Engine 2 Specifications

Make: CAT
Rope Cutter: true
Model: 3208N
Drive Type: Direct
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 210hp
Type: Inboard
Year: 1996
Engine Hours: 4382
Engine Location: Starboard
Disclaimer:

Essex Boat Works is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Blue Oceans Yachting.

Walk Through
This yacht is the epitome of the Grand Banks Classic 42 boasting traditional lines from the water and classically finishes interior.  Boarding from boarding gates on either aft quarter you will instantly notice the fine details Grand Banks has to offer with her stainless steel boarding plates and varnished teak cap rails and railings with intricate wood working designs. There are spacious walk around teak decks. On the starboard Aft is storage for the tender. Moving to port is the Aft door leading into the master stateroom. Continuing to port and forward you will find the steps leading up to the Flybridge as well as the Tender Davit centerline. The Flybridge area is partially enclosed with eisenglass with Bimini Top. There is a settee with teak table to starboard and fore and aft facing benches on each side. The Helm Station is equipped with Raymarine Electronics, Single Lever Electronic Controls, and Bow Thruster.  Back to the main deck heading forward there are side doors into the main living spaces of the interior. Continuing forward on the foredeck is a line locker and the Windlass. For those who enjoy fishing while cruising there are rod holders situated around the entire vessel. Heading indoors you will be greeted by the traditionally designed Grand Banks interior with beautiful original woodworking throughout. The port side is home to the well equipped Galley with Fridge / Freezer, Propane Three Burner Stove and Oven, as well as ample counter space and storage. There is an ice maker and additional Fridge/Freezer further aft as well before leading to the master stateroom. The dining settee is a multi-functional space with a teak table that can be folded to allow more space or opened up for full dining. This unique table also features storage inside with the table top with optional cup holders and bottle storage underneath. The bench seats have additional storage underneath as well. There is also the signature Grand Banks liquor cabinet to starboard.  The helm station is forward and to starboard with large teak wheel, Raymarine Electronics, Electronic Controls, Bow Thruster, and back up throttle controls. There is also the electrical control panels and charter storage. The guest accommodations are both Fore and Aft. The forward cabin is the guest V-Berth Cabin which features a large V-Berth similar to the size of and over sized twin on each side. Additionally, there is a hanging locker, overhead skylight and side windows allowing ample natural light with a sliding hatch door for privacy. This cabin also has an ensuite head with vanity, toilet, shower.  The master stateroom is the Aft Cabin with dual entrances from the main deck interior and exterior. Through the double doors from the main salon you will step down into the master. Immediately to port is the toilet room with vanity where as immediately to starboard is the spacious closet followed by the shower. Centerline is a king size bed with storage drawers underneath. There is storage on both sides of the cabin as well as windows along the side allowing natural light and the aft cabin door to the main deck exterior.  The engine room is accessed through hatches in the main salon area. Its About Time is powered by twin CAT 3208N 250hp engines with just over 4300 hours. This area is also home to the Onan 8KW Generator, Morse Single Lever and Separate electronic controls, battery banks, Water Maker, AC System, and Tankage. 
Hull & Deck
FRP Hull with Cored Topsides and White Gel Coat Plywood Bulkheads bonded to hull Cored Molded FRP Longitudinal Stringers run Fore & Aft Teak Covered Decks  Teak Toe Rails Teak Swim Platfrom Teak Swim Ladder Primary Anchor : Delta Fastset Anchor with Chain & Line Secondary Anchor: CQR Anchor with Chain & Line Lofrans 12V Windlass with Helm Control Stainless Steel Cleats Stainless Steel Scuppers Stainless Deck Fills for Fuel and Water Davit with Strong Arm 120V 8A Electric Winch  Retractable Mast Covers For Tender, Railings, and Exterior Upholstery Window Screens   Bottom & Running Gear: Two Aquamet 19 S/S shafts wtih line cutters Two 28 x 22.5 three blade props Single Arm V Strut each side 9" x 18" FRP Spade type rudders Dripless Propeller Shaft Seals Transducer Vetus Bow Thruster Bottom Painted - Jan 2024
Mechanical Equipment
Engines:  Two CAT 3208N 210 HP Port Hours: 4375 Starboard Hours: 4382 Morse Separate Electronic Throttle and Clutch Controls - only active at main helm station for back up All Injectors Replaced - 2019 Morse Single Lever Electronic Controls - active at both helm stations - NEW 2021 12V Oil Change Pump Transmission: Twin Disc Hydraulic MG-506-1A Straight Drive Transmission Generator: Onan 8KW 8MDKDB 60 Hz / 120V  Hours: 2287 Engine Room Ventilation: 12 Volt Blowers with Flex Piping Fresh Water System: 12 V On demand water pump - NEW 2024 Village Marine Tec STW600 110 V / 25 GPH Water Maker Seaward 120V Heat Exchanger water heater Air Conditioning System: Multi-Zone Air Conditioning SystemCruisAir Reverse Cycle A/C  Master Stateroom Guest Stateroom Main Salon Heads: Dual Sea Land Vacu-Flush Heads Jabsco 12V Macerator Pump Deck Pump Out  
Electrical System
Three 8D 12V AGM Batteries - NEW 2022 Two Group 31 AGM Batteries - NEW 2022 One 6V Bow Thruster Battery - NEW 2022 4 Battery Banks : House / Inverter , Bow Thruster, Engine start, Generator start 50 Amp Shore Power Inlet on Bow and Stern Xantrax Inverter / Battery Charger
Electronics
Main Helm Station:  Ritchie Gyro Compass Raymarine ST290 Wind Speedometer ICOM VHF Raytheon Raypilot 650 Autopilot Raymarine ST290 GPS Chartplotter Xantrax Inverter Display Analog Engine Displays Flybridge Helm Station: Ritchie Gyro Compass Garmin 5212 GPS Chartplotter ICOM VHF Raytheon Raypilot650 Autopilot Raymarine ST290 Depth Sounder Analog Engine Displays Audio & Entertinament System: Salon Stereo with 2 Poly Planer Speakers  Master Cabin with 2 Poly Planer Speakers Star Link - NEW 2023
Galley & Appliances
Princess LGP Three Bruner Stove Top / Oven  Propane Shut Off Switch Two Fridge / Freezer Units with exterior temperate gauge Built in Sink with custom teak top that also fits over stove top Daewood Microwave Keurig Coffee Maker Raritan Ice Maker - NEW 2023
Tender
West Marine RIB Tender with Honda 15 HP Engine 
Disclaimer
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.