1973 Grand Banks 42 Classic

The Grand Banks 42 is celebrated for its warm teak interior, practical layout, and excellent separation of living spaces. Curve of Time features the desirable Tri‑Cabin configuration, offering privacy, comfort, and flexibility for extended cruising or full‑time living aboard.

Salon & Pilothouse

The salon and pilothouse form the heart of the vessel:

• Lower helm station to starboard with full engine instrumentation and electronics

• Large L‑shaped settee with teak dining table

• Teak parquet sole throughout

• Teak cabinetry, trim, and valances

• Side deck access doors port and starboard for easy line handling and superior ventilation.

The pilothouse layout allows confident single‑handing while maintaining excellent visibility and comfort in all weather.

Galley

Located forward to port in the salon:

• Hillerange two‑burner propane stove with oven

• Double stainless‑steel sinks

• Nova Kool RFS7500 side‑by‑side refrigerator and freezer

• Abundant storage in lockers and drawers

The galley is well-positioned for safe cooking underway and for social interaction at anchor.

Sleeping Areas

Forward Stateroom:

• V‑berth with generous storage below

• Hanging locker and drawers

• Ensuite head with a shower

Aft Master Stateroom:

• Queen berth to port

• Single bunk to starboard

• Ensuite head with electric toilet and separate tub/shower

• Large closet on the port side

• Plenty of drawer storage

This layout provides true cruising comfort for owners and guests alike.

Command Bridge

The expansive flybridge is a hallmark of the GB42:

• Upper helm with full engine controls and electronics

• Seating for helm and guests

• Folding stainless‑steel bimini

• Teak mast and boom for tender handling

• Excellent visibility and ventilation

Cooking

• Hillerange propane stove and oven

• Dedicated propane locker with solenoid control

Heating & Hot Water

• Whale F1200 11‑gallon water heater

  • 120V AC and engine‑heated

• Designed for comfortable year‑round cruising

• Hurricane hydronic heater for on-demand hot water heating anytime. Plumbed with silicone hoses for maximum durability.

Toilets & Plumbing

• Jabsco manual head forward

• Jabsco electric head aft

• 20‑gallon holding tank

• Pressure water system with Shurflo pump

DC & AC Power

• 30‑amp shore power connection

• Main electrical load control center at lower helm

• Trace Marine Mariner inverter (approx. 2500W)

Battery Banks

• House Bank: Eight 6‑volt heavy‑duty golf‑cart batteries

• Starting: Two 12‑volt heavy‑duty batteries (main engines & genset)

• 3‑way battery isolator switch

• Batteries securely mounted in engine room

Generator

• Northern Lights 8 kW diesel generator

• Approx. 3100 hours

• Sound‑shielded enclosure

• Dedicated fuel, cooling, and exhaust systems

A capable and redundant navigation suite supports confident coastal cruising:

• Raymarine C70 chartplotter / GPS / sounder

• Horizon CP190i GPS / chartplotter

• Raytheon R11xx radar

• Datamarine ST40 depth sounder (upper helm)

• Dual Horizon VHF radios (one with DSC)

• Autopilot (installed)

• Dual‑station helm instrumentation

• Intercom between helms

Twin Ford Lehmans are well respected for their simplicity and robust, ‘bulletproof’ blocks; they just keep working, mile after mile.

• Twin Ford Lehman 2714E diesels

• 120 hp each

• Approx. 3,900 hours

• Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmissions (2:1 ratio)

• Heat‑exchanger cooling with Groco strainers.

• Heat exchanger serviced in 2023

• Racor fuel filtration

• Dripless shaft seals

• Exhaust elbows replaced in 2020

Ford Lehman engines are legendary for durability, simplicity, and global parts availability.

Propulsion

• Twin 3‑blade bronze Michigan propellers

  • Starboard: 24D x 17P RH

  • Port: 24D x 18P LH

• 1½” stainless‑steel shafts

• V‑struts with well‑maintained cutless bearings

Built for serious anchoring:

• CQR primary anchor

• 300 ft. of 5/16” galvanized chain

• Lofrans 1500W electric windlass

  • Self‑tailing gypsy

  • Foot controls and a remote to the upper helm

This setup provides confidence and ease when anchoring.