Grand Banks 42 Classic Stabilized

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

 Messing About is one of the best equipped Grand Banks 42’s available today.  She offers: 

• Naiad stabilizers with 3 sq.ft. fins
• Wesmar dual prop bow thruster, 10" tube and 10 hp motor for more thrust
• New Raymarine electronics (2008)
• Stainless steel deck mounted arm electric davit system
• Complete detailed records including engine oil analysis history
• CAT engine up to date maintenance
• Clean, tidy and well taken care of!
• Desired aft island queen berth with split head
• Espar diesel fired heating system for those Northern states
• Marineair air-conditioning (3 units)
• Trace inverter
• Hinged lift-up saloon settee cushions for maximum storage
• Propane Force 10 upgraded range and oven
• Grunert holding plate refrigerator AND separate freezer
• Frigibar refrigerator or freezer on flybridge
• Bridge bimini with full enclosure and drop curtain
• Canvas cap rail covers and stainless steel handrails
• Teak decks in very good condition 

Messing About was commissioned and equipped for extensive cruising by her original owner and is offered for sale by second owner.  She has been extensively cruised on the Eastern Seaboard including the Great Loop and Bahama Islands!  As a result she has 6,200 hours of luxury cruising.  She’s in excellent condition and shows well.  She’s offered at an incredibly low price for her condition and equipment.  She is a MUST SEE!

Very clean classic example of the most popular boat Grand Banks built. This is hull #1374 of 1560 built before the 42 hull was retired. The most popular layout was the 42 Classic with fore and aft cabins.

She offers Island aft berth, straight line galley, new electronics (2008), 2 heads, stainless exterior handrails, propane range and Vacuflush heads. Boat has been well maintained and transfers with complete service records. Owned by 2nd owner currently that has taken extremely good care of her.

Owner has removed his belongings and boat is ready for new owner!

• Stabilized - NAIAD hydraulic system with 3 sq. ft. fins
• Bow thruster - Wesmar dual prop, 10" tube - 10hp motor for more thrust
• Island aft berth with split head
• New Electronics (2008)
• Dinghy with Electric davit system
• Complete records
• CAT engine up to date maintenance
• Clean and tidy
• Owner is a serious seller

The Saloon is entered from port and starboard doors. A large L-shaped settee is on starboard with smaller settee on port. A large oval topped teak yacht table with bottle storage under, is in front of the L-settee. There is a teak lamp table on starboard settee corner that opens for generous storage. Forward of the L-settee is a lower helm station with helm seat. Bar cabinet with ice maker is aft of helm seat.

 The straight line galley is on port with abundant storage and windows! Down three steps forward is guest cabin and en suite head. The master cabin is aft with Island Queen berth and head on port and separate shower on starboard. We call this a "split" head. Shower area is large and roomy.

 Items throughout are:

• Famous Grand Banks teak cabinetry
• Solid teak parquet soles
• Lined drapes with 2 stripes coordinating with settee upholstery
• Coordinating spreads and upholstery
• Art work included in sale

• L-settee with teak corner lamp/storage table on starboard. Hunter Green Ultrasuede. L-settee (4) cushions are all hinged to lift up for easy storage access underneath.
• Teak yacht table with bottle storage under. Oval top with lift up leaves.
• Teak bar cabinet with U-line icemaker (new 2010) underneath and (3) drawers.
• Teak end table with (2) large drawers and Alpine CD/FM/AM stereo. 12 disc Alpine CD changer under settee cushion
• (2) Bose stereo speakers - (1) amplifier under settee
• Dynex TV flat screen with DVD player built-in
• KVH SAT TV wired with Direct TV receiver on board
• Grunert freezer with exterior temperature dial.
• Port (2) person settee with lift up hinged cushions for large storage access under
• (2) Grand Banks stainless steel adjustable reading lights
• (5) large viewing windows allowing seated view out, (4) that open for ventilation.
• Solid teak parquet sole
• (2) large drawers under port and starboard steps to side deck
• (2) area rugs and (2) "Messing About" rugs inside each door.
• (4) decorator pillows
• (1) brushed nickel table lamp
• Weims and Plath clock and barometer
• Lined striped drapes
• Overhead lighting
• Overhead grab bar rail for safety
• (2) upholstered stools for additional table seating
• Marineair air-conditioning/reverse cycle heat
• Espar diesel fired heating system

• Corian counter
• Corian single large sink with (2) covers for flush counter
• Grohe single lever faucet
• Force 10 propane range and oven
• 12V overhead vent to outside for cooking heat and odors
• (2) large windows with one opening
• Sharp Carousel microwave and convection oven built in over counter
• (2) drop down dish cabinets
• Grunert holding plate refrigerator - stainless steel lined and 4" thick insulation, exterior tempterature dial
• (4) large drawers under counter
• (1) large pot and pans drawer under range. Pots and pans included!
• Forward compartmentalized dish storage. Dishes included!
• (1) long tip-out drawer under sink for sponges, etc.
• Large shelved storage cabinet with door under sink
• Tip out trash receptacle
• Teak parquet sole
• Lined striped drapes
• Pantry with shelves
• New Mr. Coffee coffeemaker
• Slide out cutting board

• Island Queen walkaround berth with custom spread & pillows
• Queen berth headboard upholstered in Ultrasuede
• Chart drawer under berth - port side
• Additional (2) large drawers under berth - port side
• Bureau with (3) large drawers
• Corner desk/vanity with drawer
• Louvered door storage on counter
• Desk/vanity Grand Banks adjustable reading light
• (3) Grand Banks adjustable reading lights over berth, (1) at each side and (1) over vanity
• Desk/vanity upholstered stool with teak parquet footrest under desk
• Louvered doored storage cabinet - cedar lined and shelved
• (2) canvas multiple shoe holders
• Louvered doored hanging lockers
• (3) starboard louvered door shelved storage cabinets
• (4) starboard drawers
• Teak end table with (4) drawers
• (2) large drawers under berth - starboard side
• (2) stereo speakers
• Teak parquet sole
• "Twinkle" strip lighting under valance
• Formica covered walls, easy to clean
• Teak parquet sole
• Escape/ventilation hatch with teak framed screen
• Intercom phone handset
• (3) sliding opening windows with drapes
• (3) Overhead lights
• Beveled teak framed mirror
• Double teak entry doors to cabin
• Marine air-conditioning with reverse cycle heat

• Faux marble sink and counter
• Grohe faucet
• Lighted makeup magnifying mirror
• Beveled mirror over sink, teak framed
• Vacuflush fresh water toilet with on/off switch
• Tank tender for fresh water and fuel
• Tank Watch III monitor system for holding tank
• (3) large doored storage cabinets
• Teak parquet sole
• (2) teak towel racks
• Electric fan
• Overhead light
• Opening window with lined drapes
• Teak parquet sole

• Separate shower on port with Grohe faucet, doored
• Shelved storage cabinet, towel bars
• Teak grate over sump
• Sump pump
• Opening window with curtain
• Shower curtain to protect teak door
• Exhaust fan

• V-Berth with custom cover
• (6) drawers under berth
• Hanging locker - cedar lined
• (2) sliding windows with drapes
• Marineair air-conditioning with reverse cycle heat
• (2) Grand Banks stainless adjustable reading lights
• (1) Overhead hatch
• Teak parquet sole

• Faux marble counter with molded faux marble sink
• (2) doored shelved storage cabinets
• Grohe faucet - sink & shower
• Shower curtain rod
• Vacuflush fresh water head with on/off switch
• (3) drawers
• Teak grate over sump
• Sump pump
• Sliding window with curtain
• Beveled teak framed mirror
• Teak towel rack
• Stainless towel bar
• Overhead light
• Electric fan

ELECTRONICS 

• Raymarine E-80 GPS, Plotter, Radar and Depth - slave to Flybridge E-120
• Raymarine keypad for GPS E-80 data entry
• Raymarine ST 70 multifunction instrument display
• Raytheon autopilot remote hand held
• Raymarine RAYMIC VHF
• Icom VHF IC-M127 and mic with hailer intercom feature
• Digital antenna
• Computer connection for laptop

OTHER ITEMS 

• Navionic US Florida to NC and Bahamas - Platinum Chart Chip
• Navionic US NE and Canyons - Platinum Chart Chip
• Navionic US Mid-Atlantic and Canyons - Platinum Chart Chip
• NAIAD stabilizers control
• Wesmar bow thruster control
• Morse twin gear & throttle controls
• VDO engine RPM, hour meter, amp, temp, oil pressure gauges or each engine
• Bennet trim tab control
• Phone intercom handset
• Windlass panel control
• Battery tester
• AMP & volt meters - 110 usage
• Amp meter - DC
• Horn
• 12 volt plug
• Compass
• Alarm panel to include water temp, engine oil, bilge pumps, engine room lights
• Glendinning synchronizer switch
• (3) windshield wiper/washer controls
• Espar heater control
• (2) lift-up lid storage areas
• (1) drawer
• Teak ships wheel
• 12V & 110V electrical breaker panel
• AC power selector
• Custom electronic himalaya

• EPIRB - ACR with GPS and auto launch mount
• (6) rocket launchers
• 6-person life raft
• Large deck box
• Chocks for dinghy
• Teak decks - very good condition
• Simpson davits - electric - stainless steel
• Novurania dinghy - center console
• Honda 40hp 4-stroke engine
• Teak cap rail with covers
• Teak transom with cover
• Side teak name boards with covers
• Stainless steel handrails
• Mesh window and windshield covers
• Hot and cold transom shower
• Aft & bow 50 amp service
• Hubbel TV and phone service - fore and aft
• Oversized stainless cleats
• (2) exterior courtesy lights at door
• Aft hatch canvas cover
• Hatch canvas covers
• Fortress anchor, chain and line
• CQR anchor and all chain rode
• Additional Fortress and Danforth storm anchor
• Lofrans windlass - double gypsy with up and down controls
• (5) fenders
• (12) lines
• Spurs line cutters, behind props
• Bow stainless fender holders
• Spotlight with remote control
• Sea water wash down pump for fore & aft spigots
• (3) node radar reflector
• Oversized trim tabs - controls both stations

ELECTRONICS 

• Raymarine E-120 plotter, 36 mile radar and depth sounder and fish finder
• Raymarine RAY218 VHF radio and mic with hailer and intercom
• Raymarine Autohelm series autopilot
• Raymarine ST 70 Multiple Function Display
• Sirius weather capable - subscription not currenty in effect

OTHER ITEMS 

• Custom electronic himalaya
• Wesmar bow thruster control
• Intercom phone receiver
• Stainless rimmed teak steering wheel
• Ritchie compass
• Morse twin gears and throttles
• VDO RPM, volts, oil pressure, temp gauges
• Bennett trim tab control
• Horn
• Naiad stabilizer control
• Alarm panel
• Synchronizer control
• Fore and aft bench seats and cushions
• L-settee with cover
• Teak grate table with cover
• Frigibar refrigerator/freezer with cushion for seating
• Folding white chair and cover
• Bimini and full enclosure with drop curtain
• Lifesling
• Lifering with lifting harness
• WestMarine stainless grill
• Mast and boom
• KVH TracVision Sat TV

• Trace RC 2000 inverter - powers port & starboard lights
• Frigibar on bridge, microwave, icemaker, engine room lights, helm monitor
• (3) Marineair air condition/reverse cycle heat - compressors mounted in engine room
• Hot water heater
• Onan 8kW generator in soundshield
• Fore and aft 50 amp shore connection
• 12V & 120 volt lighting
• Flourescent engine room lights & 12V
• Large capacity alternator - both engines
• (2) 50 amp/power cords - (1) 50' , (1) 25'

• Twin CAT 3116TA 350hp engines - all CAT services up to date - 6,200 hours as of May, 2013
• Onan 8kW generator in soundshield
• Racor fuel filters
• Naiad stabilizers - Model 173 Hydraulic stabilizer system with 3 sq. ft. fiberglass fins
• Remote mount aircon compressors
• Remote mount Grunert refrigeration compressor
• Soundown coupler - vibration free heavy duty coupler
• Soundown vibration reducing motor mounts
• Promatic 50-3 battery charger
• Fireboy C0 2 Fire suppressant system
• (6) batteries in fiberglass boxes
• Bronze raw water strainers
• Teak grating over bilge
• PSS dripless shaft seals
• Grand Banks fuel manifold system
• Airseps filters on engines
• Twin disc transmissions
• Trace battery charger
• Fresh water spigot
• Wesmar 10hp 24V with dual props and 10" tube bow thruster
• Fuel polishing system

• Spare parts inventory
• Charts & cruising guide

• (2) MESSING ABOUT embroidered master pillows
• Personal Tools

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.