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Its About Time is a beautiful example of the Grand Banks Classic 42 Trawler. Boasting well kept original features both inside out from her teak rails to hardwood interior. If you are on the market for a truly classic and reliable motor yacht, she is a must see!

Several updates and upgrades completed by current owner since purchased in 2021 including adding single lever electronic controls on at both helm stations, new Bimini top and enclosure, Starlink Wifi, and more!

She has been recently detailed including refinishing of the teak decks!

Offers Encouraged!

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Construction

Vessel Name: Its About Time

Builder: GRAND BANKS

Model: 42 Classic

Model Year: 1996

Year Built: 1996

Category: Motor Yacht

Country: United States

MLS #: 406866

Accomodations

Heads: 2

Staterooms: 2

Dimensions

Length: 43.1666 (13.16m)

Draft: 4' 3" (1.27m)

Beam: 14' 1" (4.29m)

Water Capacity: 271 Gal

Holding Tank: 40 Gal

Engine 1

Manufacturer: Caterpillar

Model: 3208N

Engine Hours: 4375

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 210

Engine 2

Manufacturer: Caterpillar

Model: 3208N

Engine Hours: 4382

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 210

Details

Vessel Walk-Through

This yacht is the epitome of the Grand Banks Classic 42 boasting traditional lines from the water and classically finishes interior.

Boarding from boarding gates on either aft quarter you will instantly notice the fine details Grand Banks has to offer with her stainless steel boarding plates and varnished teak cap rails and railings with intricate wood working designs. There are spacious walk around teak decks. On the starboard Aft is storage for the tender. Moving to port is the Aft door leading into the master stateroom. Continuing to port and forward you will find the steps leading up to the Flybridge as well as the Tender Davit centerline. The Flybridge area is partially enclosed with eisenglass with Bimini Top. There is a settee with teak table to starboard and fore and aft facing benches on each side. The Helm Station is equipped with Raymarine Electronics, Single Lever Electronic Controls, and Bow Thruster.

Back to the main deck heading forward there are side doors into the main living spaces of the interior. Continuing forward on the foredeck is a line locker and the Windlass. For those who enjoy fishing while cruising there are rod holders situated around the entire vessel.

Heading indoors you will be greeted by the traditionally designed Grand Banks interior with beautiful original woodworking throughout. The port side is home to the well equipped Galley with Fridge / Freezer, Propane Three Burner Stove and Oven, as well as ample counter space and storage. There is an ice maker and additional Fridge/Freezer further aft as well before leading to the master stateroom. The dining settee is a multi-functional space with a teak table that can be folded to allow more space or opened up for full dining. This unique table also features storage inside with the table top with optional cup holders and bottle storage underneath. The bench seats have additional storage underneath as well. There is also the signature Grand Banks liquor cabinet to starboard.

The helm station is forward and to starboard with large teak wheel, Raymarine Electronics, Electronic Controls, Bow Thruster, and back up throttle controls. There is also the electrical control panels and charter storage.

The guest accommodations are both Fore and Aft. The forward cabin is the guest V-Berth Cabin which features a large V-Berth similar to the size of and over sized twin on each side. Additionally, there is a hanging locker, overhead skylight and side windows allowing ample natural light with a sliding hatch door for privacy. This cabin also has an ensuite head with vanity, toilet, shower.

The master stateroom is the Aft Cabin with dual entrances from the main deck interior and exterior. Through the double doors from the main salon you will step down into the master. Immediately to port is the toilet room with vanity where as immediately to starboard is the spacious closet followed by the shower. Centerline is a king size bed with storage drawers underneath. There is storage on both sides of the cabin as well as windows along the side allowing natural light and the aft cabin door to the main deck exterior.

The engine room is accessed through hatches in the main salon area. Its About Time is powered by twin CAT 3208N 250hp engines with just over 4300 hours. This area is also home to the Onan 8KW Generator, Morse Single Lever and Separate electronic controls, battery banks, Water Maker, AC System, and Tankage.

Hull & Deck

FRP Hull with Cored Topsides and White Gel Coat
Plywood Bulkheads bonded to hull
Cored Molded FRP Longitudinal Stringers run Fore & Aft
Teak Covered Decks
Teak Toe Rails
Teak Swim Platfrom
Teak Swim Ladder
Primary Anchor : Delta Fastset Anchor with Chain & Line
Secondary Anchor: CQR Anchor with Chain & Line
Lofrans 12V Windlass with Helm Control
Stainless Steel Cleats
Stainless Steel Scuppers
Stainless Deck Fills for Fuel and Water
Davit with Strong Arm 120V 8A Electric Winch
Retractable Mast
Covers For Tender, Railings, and Exterior Upholstery
Window Screens

Bottom & Running Gear:

Two Aquamet 19 S/S shafts wtih line cutters
Two 28 x 22.5 three blade props
Single Arm V Strut each side
9" x 18" FRP Spade type rudders
Dripless Propeller Shaft Seals
Transducer
Vetus Bow Thruster
Bottom Painted - Jan 2024

Mechanical Equipment

Engines:

Two CAT 3208N 210 HP
Port Hours: 4375
Starboard Hours: 4382
Morse Separate Electronic Throttle and Clutch Controls - only active at main helm station for back up
All Injectors Replaced - 2019
Morse Single Lever Electronic Controls - active at both helm stations - NEW 2021
12V Oil Change Pump

Transmission:

Twin Disc Hydraulic MG-506-1A Straight Drive Transmission

Generator:

Onan 8KW 8MDKDB
60 Hz / 120V
Hours: 2287

Engine Room Ventilation:

12 Volt Blowers with Flex Piping

Fresh Water System:

12 V On demand water pump - NEW 2024
Village Marine Tec STW600 110 V / 25 GPH Water Maker
Seaward 120V Heat Exchanger water heater

Air Conditioning System:

Multi-Zone Air Conditioning System
- Master Stateroom
- Guest Stateroom
- Main Salon
CruisAir Reverse Cycle A/C

Heads:

Dual Sea Land Vacu-Flush Heads
Jabsco 12V Macerator Pump
Deck Pump Out

Electrical System

Three 8D 12V AGM Batteries - NEW 2022
Two Group 31 AGM Batteries - NEW 2022
4 Battery Banks : House / Inverter , Bow Thruster, Engine start, Generator start
50 Amp Shore Power Inlet on Bow and Stern
Xantrax Inverter / Battery Charger

Electronics

Main Helm Station: