42’ Grand Banks Classic 1966
Specifications
| Make: Grand Banks, Hull# 42-20 Built by: American Marine, Kowloon, Hong Kong Model: Grand Bands 42 (“Europa” Conversion) Length: 42’ 6" Beam: 13.7’ Draft: 4’2” Displacement: 34,000# |
Location: Wilmington, NC Hull Material: Wood Engine/Fuel Type: Twin Diesel Documented (#511236) - Insured Cruising Speed: 9 mph (1650 rpm, 2 gals/hr per engine) Range: 1,000 miles+ with reserves Max Speed: 12 mph (2200 rpm, 3 gals/hr per engine) Generator: 1 |
Berthing
The v-berth is large. Two can sleep fore and aft or athwartships, the length in either case being over 6’6”. The v-berth can be configured for one large double or two singles.
The aft end of the main cabin can be closed off to make a private stateroom. There are two sofa beds which can be used as doubles or slid together for a king size bed. The aft sleeping area also has a private head.
Four can sleep topside as there are four large seats which can be used as berths, utilizing futons or inflatable mattresses. On several cruises we have slept 10 with no problem, younguns up, old people down - we like it and our kids and their friends like the separate living quarters.
All new 1995 or later
The galley is bright and light and airy. There is ample counter and storage space. We often serve up to 40 people with no problem. There is a hidden trash can close at hand that is easily used and emptied.
Range: Magic Chef 3-burner stove with oven and potholders
Reefer: Icebox, 110/12 volt, front opening door for easy access
LP: (2) tanks in separate compartment vented to outside. LP Detector with alarm and electric remote shutoff in galley.
Large deep sink with space for dish drain
Swivel hot and cold faucet with sprayer
White counters with mahogany fiddles (edges) to keep dishes in place
There is a large custom dish storage cupboard near the sink. Underneath the sink is storage with shelves for supplies and cleaning material. Under the stove is storage for pots and pans. There is a large locker for canned goods and cooking supplies plus a large cabinet by the microwave. In short, there’s plenty of cabinet space and lots of room for cooking and serving.
Hp (ea.): 120
Model#: Ford Lehman
Alarms: Visual/audible, Oil & Temp, Upper & Lower
Instrumentation: Complete upper & lower Tachs, Oil & Temp
Starboard engine - 1500 hrs since out of boat rebuilt 1987
Port engine - 1500 hours since in boat rebuilt 1987
Exhausts: Wet
Cooling: Freshwater with heat exchanger
Manufacturer: Borg-Warner
Ratios: 3:1
Rebuilt 1987, 1400 hrs since rebuild
Supports: Strut w/cutless
Compartment ventilation: Natural underway
Mahogany Wheels: Upper & Lower
Tanks (#/Material): (2) steel (epoxy sheathed1995)
Location: Engine room
Filters (4):
Primary - (2) Racor 2040 (2000)
Secondary - (2) Fram C119A
Starboard 230 gals, Port 280 gals
Lines: Type A Flexible (2002)
and service.
All new 1995 or later
All new 1995 or later
110 Volt AC main panels located at the lower helm, along with DC panels, each with main and distribution breakers. DC circuits also utilize in-line fuses. All circuites and wires are labeled and easily accessible. All 110 VAC outlets are GFCI type as recommended.
Circuit Protections: Main/distribution breakers (2)
KIPOR 3000 Walt Marine Generator, electric start, weatherproof with cover, quiet, air conditioning anchored out.
Alternator(s): Engine driven 95 amp
Charger: True Charge 40, 3-stage charger with remote panel
Inverter: ProWatt 1750, 1500-watt continuous, 3000-watt surge (2003)
Circuit Protection: Main/distribution breakers/fuses
All new except compasses
Compass: (2) Danforth express - upper & lower
VHF: (2) Raytheon 202 - upper & lower
GPS: (2) - Upper & Lower
Upper: Garmin 152 GPS Map Platter with built-in database
plus downloaded with detailed map of the East Coast,
Norfolk to Jacksonville. Any East coast area can be
downloaded from included CD. Zooms to approx.
100 ft. (2000)
Lower: Garmin 126 (2000)
Navigation Lights:Running Lights & Anchor Lights
Sound Devices: Electric horn (2002)
Spotlight: (2) Remote operated and handheld
Safety Equipment
First Aid Kit: Aboard
Portable Extinguishers (2): Type - (2) BIDCP
Life Ring: 24” with retrieval line
New 2002
Curtains
Main Cabin Sofas (2)
Chairs, tables
Anchor(s): CQR 35 and Fortress FX23. Anchors stow on bow pulpit with two large bronze rollers.
Windlass: Horizon 900GD power up and down, 900 lb. pull, automatically stows anchor rhode below
Bow eye above waterline = chafe free anchoring. Anchoring system held Meridian Passage anchored out through five hurricanes, including one (Fran) with me aboard, 122 mph. No damage except to my nerves and a wind deflector blew off.
All 1995 or later
Type |
Capacity (GPH) |
Location |
automatic 12v |
900 |
forepeak |
automatic 12v |
2000 |
engine room |
automatic 12v |
2000 |
engine room |
automatic 12v |
1200 |
lazarette |
manual 1 1/4” |
1 1/4" |
engine room |
Plus: High Water Alarm System |
Water
Freshwater
Water Heater:110 Electric & engine heat exchanger
Pump(s): Flojet 12 VDC
Showers (2): (1) in forward cabing, large and airy and light with plenty of water flow and pressure. Room enough for a 220
pounder to shower easily. I hate small showers that dribble. This one is a delight. (2) On the aft bulkhead is a hot and
cold shower, much the preferred shower in warm weather, especialy by kids after swimming and snorkling. Meridian
Passage has a large stern platform which is great for swimming and makes it easy to board from in the water or a dinghy.
All new
Holding Tanks: (2) with separate macerators and pumps. In other words, with ever tightening sanitation laws, Meridian Passage should be in compliance for a long time, as the holding system is large enough to accommodate four people for a week or more with no limitations, and four people for two weeks plus with a little common sense.