Description
1989 Grand Banks 42 Motor Yacht
A proven cruising platform with timeless Grand Banks styling, dependable Cummins diesel power, and a strong list of recent upgrades, this 1989 Grand Banks 42 Motor Yacht is well equipped for extended cruising, weekend getaways, or comfortable liveaboard use.
The Grand Banks 42 has earned a longstanding reputation for quality construction, traditional craftsmanship, comfortable accommodations, and a practical cruising layout. This particular vessel stands out with desirable cruising equipment and several significant recent updates.
KEY FEATURES
Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel engines – approx. 3,700 hours
Onan 8 kW generator – approx. 2,276 hours
Bottom job completed June 2025
New house batteries – July 2025
Filtration Concepts watermaker
Furuno chartplotter & radar
Simrad autopilot
Inverter
All-new AC/DC refrigerator/freezer
All-new interior soft goods
New electric head in VIP/forward berth
Airlock systems installed on all A/C units
Proven Cummins Diesel Power
Power is provided by Cummins 6BTA 5.9 diesel engines with approximately 3,700 hours. The Cummins power package is complemented by an Onan 8 kW generator with approximately 2,276 hours, providing onboard electrical power while cruising or spending time away from the dock.
For extended cruising, the vessel is equipped with a Filtration Concepts watermaker and an inverter, adding valuable self-sufficiency while underway or at anchor.
Recent mechanical and maintenance updates include a bottom job completed in June 2025 and new house batteries installed in July 2025.
All A/C units have also been fitted with Airlock systems.
Navigation & Electronics
The helm is equipped with a solid electronics package featuring a Furuno chartplotter and radar along with a Simrad autopilot.
Combined with the Grand Banks’ dual-station cruising layout and excellent visibility, the electronics package provides a capable setup whether running from the lower helm or enjoying the elevated visibility of the flybridge.
Interior & Accommodations
Step inside and you’ll immediately find the warm woodwork and traditional craftsmanship that have made Grand Banks yachts so recognizable. Large salon windows provide abundant natural light and excellent visibility, while the spacious arrangement provides plenty of room for owners and guests to relax aboard.
The interior has benefited from all-new soft goods, refreshing the accommodations while preserving the classic Grand Banks character.
The galley has also been upgraded with an all-new AC/DC refrigerator/freezer, a particularly valuable improvement for owners planning extended stays aboard.
The VIP/forward accommodations feature a new electric head, further adding to the vessel’s recent improvements.
Built to Cruise
The Grand Banks 42 remains one of the most recognizable traditional cruising motor yachts on the water. Her combination of classic styling, comfortable accommodations, practical deck arrangement, dual helm stations, and proven cruising design has kept the model desirable decades after its introduction.
This 1989 example offers the added benefit of Cummins diesel power and an extensive equipment list. With an 8 kW generator, watermaker, inverter, updated refrigeration, refreshed interior soft goods, Furuno electronics, Simrad autopilot, and significant 2025 maintenance already completed, she offers many of the features serious cruising owners are looking for.
Whether you’re searching for a traditional motor yacht for extended cruising, a comfortable liveaboard, or simply appreciate the unmistakable character and craftsmanship of a classic Grand Banks, this 42 Motor Yacht deserves a closer look.
Contact Landon Deal for more information at (423)-551-2857
Specifications
Overview
- Asking Price
- $175,000
- Year
- 1989
- Make
- Grand Banks
- Model
- 42 Motoryacht
- Condition
- Used
- Type
- Trawlers, Flybridge
- Hull Material
- Fiberglass
- Location
- Knoxville, TNApproximate area
Dimensions & Weight
- LOA
- 43.17 ft (13.2 m)
- Nominal Length
- 42 ft (12.8 m)
- LWL
- 41.08 ft (12.5 m)
- Beam
- 14.08 ft (4.29 m)
- Draft
- 4.17 ft (1.27 m)
- Bridge Clearance
- 13.58 ft (4.14 m)
- Dry Weight
- 40,700 lb (18,461 kg)
Engines & Propulsion
- Number of Engines
- 2
- Total Power
- 420 hp
- Total Hours
- 7,400 hrs
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Drive Type
- Direct
- Engine 1
- Cummins 6BT 5.9m · 210 hp · 3,700 hrs · 1989 · Inboard · Direct
- Engine 2
- Cummins 6BT 5.9m · 210 hp · 3,700 hrs · 1989 · Inboard
Tankage
- Fuel
- 300 gal (1,136 L) · 2 tanks
- Fresh Water
- 237 gal (897 L) · 1 tank
- Holding
- 50 gal (189 L) · 1 tank
Accommodations
- Cabins
- 2
- Heads
- 2
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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.






























































