The Grand Banks 42 Motor Yacht is a traditional sundeck cruising yacht of uncommon beauty and elegance. It is a boat designed for people who wish to enjoy cruising. The semi-displacement hull offers the best of both worlds, economical and comfortable cruising around 11 knots (2000 RPMS), with the ability to achieve planing speed (14-15 knots between 2200 RPMS-2400 RPMS) with their twin 320-hp Caterpillar diesel engines. Top speed is 17 knots at WOT.
"Belle Vie" is a 2 stateroom, 2 head, galley-down version. She has a very desirable interior with an island queen berth in the aft master stateroom and a v-berth forward. Some of them will have what we call split aft cabin, which have a double to starboard and a twin to port, and so the island aft cabin is more desirable. Her elegant full-beam master stateroom also features hanging lockers, two ensuites, (the head is to port and the shower is to starboard), cavernous drawers under the bed, bedside cupboards, a bench with draws along the starboard wall and a mini office area to port. It’s just like having a luxurious office inside a five-star hotel.
The construction of the yacht is virtually bulletproof and has proven its pedigree over many years. Between 1986 and 2004 a little over 1500 Grand Banks 42s were built. "Belle Vie" is hull number 951.
"Belle Vie" has great bones and a lot of great features. This would be a perfect boat to explore the Great Loop or an economical and comfortable liveaboard cruiser.
3 Reverse Cycle A/C Units that add up to 36,000 BTUs -1 Dometic (2015) & 2 Marine Air Systems (2019)
Icemaker
Washer/Dryer
Refrigerator & Deep Freeze (Cooled by Seafrost Compressor on Port Engine)
Dimensions
LOA: 43 ft 3 in
Beam: 14 ft 1 in
Maximum Draft: 4 ft 2 in
Displacement: 35000 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 13 ft 8 in
Headroom: 6 ft 4 in
Dry Weight: 37400 lbs
Engines
Total Power: 640 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Caterpillar
Year Built: 1986
Engine Model: Caterpillar 3208T
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 7368
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 320 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Caterpillar
Year Built: 1986
Engine Model: Caterpillar 3208T
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 7220
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 320 HP
Accommodations
Number of single berths: 1
Number of double berths: 2
Number of cabins: 2
Number of heads: 2
Electrical Equipment
Electrical Circuit: 110V
Outside Equipment/Extras
Electric windlass
Manufacturer Provided Description
The Grand Banks 42 Motoryacht 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 semi-displacement hull design, with a fine entry forward, hard chines aft, and a full keel has been proven on waters around the world. Twin Catapillar 320-hp diesel engines will deliver economy at hull speed and provide higher cruising speeds.
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.
Accommodations
2 Staterooms/Cabins
1 Electric Head - Aft Head in Master Stateroom Connected to a Lectrasan
1 Manual Head (2020) (Electrical assembly setup to convert back to electric head if desired, but current owner valued having at least one manual head onboard in case of emergencies. The manual head's pump would just need to be replaced with an electric pump to convert.)
Master Stateroom Aft Has 2 Ensuites (with the aft head to port and a separate shower to starboard)
Galley Down Layout
3 Reverse Cycle Marine Air Conditioning Systems Onboard (1) Dometic 15,000 BTU in the Main Cabin, (1) Marine Air Systems 12,000 btu in Fwd Cabin (New Compressor added 2019) (1) Marine Air Systems 9,000 btu in Aft Cabin (New Compressor Added 2019)
Deep Freeze & Refrigerator - Seafrost Compressor on Port Engine
Microwave - GE
Icemaker - Located in Saloon
Electronics
Compass Danforth– Cabin/Danforth – Flybridge
(1) VHF Transceiver Icom IC-M80 (on Flybridge) & (1) Uniden ES UM625 C (Pilothouse)
Depth Sounder - Datamarine/ Interphase Probe
Radar -Furuno Model #1715
Anemometer -Datamarine
Chronometer -Chelsea
Barometer -Chelsea
While there is no Autopilot currently installed, there is a gear-driven auto pilot mechanism onboard in working order that you would need to add a new electronic interface for)
Ground Tackle & Deck Gear
Primary Anchor: Delta Fast Set
Primary Rode: Approximately 100’ of 3/6-2/8'' Stainless Steel Chain
An additional 40lb, plow is secured in the engine compartment.
Electrical
50 AMP Shore Power Inlet on Bow and Stern for Flexible Docking
(3) 8D Batteries, (2) of which are Lead Acid Dated 2017 (1) of which is an AGM Lifeline Dated 2020
(1) 4D Lead Acid Battery Dated 2017 (Dedicated Starter Battery)
(2) New Electric Bilge Pumps (2019)
200 Watt 12V Inverter
Hot Water Heater - Port Engine Creates Hot Water When Underway, Generator Can Be Used to Heat Water When on Anchor, and When on Shore Power the Heater Can Be Used to Create Hot Water in the Slip.
Updated Lights in Saloon to LEDs (2020)
Deck
Cockpit Cushions - Excellent Cond.
Cockpit Cushion Covers - Fair Cond.
Maintenance & Upgrades
2 Coats of Ablative Antifouling Paint (2020)
Refinished Brightwork (2020)
Reconfigured Black Water System (2020)
New Canvas Bimini (2020)
(1) New Lifeline 8D AGM Deep Cycle Battery (2020)
New Boat Lettering on Transom and New Boat Lettering on Port and Starboard (2020)
Replaced the FWD and AFT Air Conditioning Compressors (2019)
New 9.9-hp Mercury Outboard Engine for Dinghy (2019)
Safety Equipment
2 Adult PFDs- Type I
4 Adult PFDs -Type II
Ring Buoys -Jim Buoy 24” ring
Man Overboard Gear Life Sling
Fire Extinguishers Updated (2018)
Radar Reflector
Search Light
Grab Rails
Ladders
Engine Notes
Cruising Speed
11 kts at 1900/2000 RPM
14 kts at 2400 RPM
Top Speed:
17 kts at (WOT)
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.
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