1981 Grand Banks 42' (12.80 m) Classic 42
Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
Free At Last
"Free At Last" is a 1981 42 ft. Grand Banks with with Detroit 140 hp engines and a 2014 Westerbeake 15kw generator. Her side and deck teaks have been removed . Flybridge deck is still teak. Updated electronics package(2013). New Bottom Paint. She is a perfect Great Loop candidate or live aboard
Flag of Registry: United States
- Trawlers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: GNDD07310181
Description
"Free At Last" is powered by twin Detroit Diesels 4-53, 140 hp for economical cruising. It is reported that the engines were overhauled in 2014 have 1000 hours since overall. 5,000 hours total. Side and deck teak has been removed. New windlass added in 2013. New Garmin package added in 2013 featuring redundant 7212 chart plotters and autopilot. Spectra water maker added in 2013 (needs servicing). Trac Vision Satellite TV system added in 2012. Westerbeake 15 KW generator replaced in 2014 (approx 1200 hrs.) Lester power davits. AC in salon replaced in 2016. Accommodations include two staterooms and heads, with separate shower in master stateroom. Master stateroom includes queen bed, plenty of storage, hanging locker, built in corner desk and Splendide washer and dryer.
Ak Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Curtis Stokes & Associates. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: GNDD07310181
LOA: 43' 3'' (13.18 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1981
Beam: 14' 1''
Draft Max: 4' 2''
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Fuel Tank: 600 Gallons (2271.25 Liters)
Fresh Water: 265 Gallons (1003.13 Liters)
Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)
Displacement: 37400 lbs
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 4-53
- Engine Year: 1981
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 140.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Detroit Diesel
- Engine Model: 4-53
- Engine Year: 1981
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 140.00
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Westerbeke
- Generator KW: 15.00
- Generator Hours: 1200.00
Full Details
Master Cabin
- Ensuite head with separate shower and electric head
- Queen berth
- Plenty of storage drawers, hanging locker and built-in corner desk
- Cruisair revers cycle head and A/C
- Parquet sole
- ITT Industries Jabsco macerator
- Splendide Washer/Dryer
Main Salon
- Lower helm station to starboard forward; wheel steering with teak spoked wheel, complete engine controls, Garmine 7212 chart plotter and instrumentation
- Door to Starboard
- L shaped sette with folding dinette table
- Parquet sole throughout
- Beverage bar
- Cruisair Reverse cycle heat
- LED lighting
Galley
- Range / Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer Stainless Steel Sind
- U-line ice maker
- Microwave
Forward V Berth
- Ensuite head
- Reverse cycle heat and A/C
- Hanging locker and storage
Flybridge
- Helm station with complete engine controls
- 7212 Garmin
- VHF radio
- Compass
- Stereo with Alpine speakers
- Soft bimini top in good condition
Deck Equipment
- Lester power davit ball screw jack and gas spring (cylinder system)
- Bow anchor pulpit with claw anchor and chain
- Lewmar windlass: Model H3 Gypsy/Drum 1000 watts
- 2013 Bullfrog Boats 10 ft. tender with 15 HP Tohatsu (with trailer)
Engine Room
- (3) Racor fuel filters
- (2) 8D AGM batteries (replaced 2 years ago), 4D AGM, 27 AGM
- Xantrex batter charger, model Truecharge 40 amp
- Xantrex Inverter: Prosine 2.0, 2000 watt
- Reverso Pumps: Marine Fuel polisher with digital timer
- Davison marine oil change system
- Fireboy - Xintex Halon 1301 system Mod 40CG
Electronics
- (2) Garmin 7212 Chart Plotters
- Garmin Autopilot - 2 controllers
- VHF radio
- Trac Vision Satellite TV system
- Fusion radio
- WiFi
Upgrades
- 2011 - Re verso fuel polisher
- 2013 - Windlass Lewmar 1000 watts
- 2013 - Spectra Catalina 300 water maker (needs servicing)
- 2013 - Garmin package including (2) 7212 chart platters, autopilot
- 2012 - Trac Vision satellite TV system
- 2014 - Westerbeake Generator 15 KW
- 2016 - Salon AC unit
- 2016 - New swim platform installed
- 2019 - Fusion radio
- 2019 - Wave WiFi extender
- 2022 - New bottom paint
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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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