First produced by American Marine in 1965, the Grand Banks 42 featured diesel engines capable of running at a top speed of 20 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 to 13 knots.

In its forty years of continuous production until 2005, the company name may have changed but that’s basically all that changed with the exceptions of a wood to fiberglass hull in 1973, and a new stretched hull that started production in 1991.  The Grand Banks 42 yacht had a manufacturing run of over 1,560 hulls in total.

Featuring its handcrafted trademark teak joinery and parquet flooring, this classic was configured with two staterooms at opposite ends of the ship, with a galley and saloon mid ship.  With its inherent beauty, it’s no wonder that Grand Banks owners are typically lifelong sailors with a passion for the sea and the desire to own a vessel that will be used for generations to come.

1. One of the Grand Banks 42 foot yachts for sale in Texas is a 1972 model listed for $97,350.  Listed by a private owner, it is represented by Fox Yacht Sales of Port Aransas, TX.  This traditional example features a wooden hull, twin 135 HP Lehman engines, Bimini top, radar arch, GPS, and a reported 300 engine hours.
2. Another listing in Texas includes a ship located at Tommy Tipton’s Lauderdale Yacht Sales in League City.  This 1996 model is listed for $339,995 and features a fiberglass reinforced hull, Caterpillar 3116TA turbo engine, a low 300 engine hours, and has been impeccably maintained.
3. D & J Marine of Seabrook, TX, has a 1989 Grand Banks 42 listed for $274,500 that features a 250 HP diesel engine, fibreglass hull, and has always been kept in top performance condition. 
4. A 1987 Grand Banks 42 yacht is available for sale by Sea Lake Yacht Sales in Kemah.  Listed at $239,995, this trawler features a fiberglass hull and a 3208NA 210 HP diesel engine with 1,050 logged engine hours.
5. Jay Bettis & Company Yacht Sales in Seabrook has two Grand Banks 42 foot yachts for sale in Texas.  The first is a 1981 model listed for $140,000 with a fiberglass hull, twin diesel engines, with many upgrades including canvas, RIB dinghy, and a Raymarine E80 Plotter/Radar/Fish Finder/GPS plus a Raymarine ST8000i Autopilot on both the lower station and the flybridge. 
6. The second is a 1970 yacht named ‘Miss Joyce’ that is listed for $89,000 and features a wooden hull, 8.5 KW generator, air conditioners in both staterooms, updated fuel tanks, and 9,600 engine hours.

If you’re interested in buying a classic yacht, look no further than these listed in Texas.

Sources:
Grand Banks Yachts
Yacht Trader Online
BoatTrader.com
Power Boat Guide
Sea Lake Yacht Sales
Jay Bettis & Company Yacht Sales
Fox Yacht Sales
Tommy Tipton’s Lauderdale Yacht Sales
D & J Marine