Description: Grand Banks 42. Riviera built, recently upgraded, fully equipped
Hard to find and well regarded coastal cruiser with a comprehensive equipment list and in excellent condition having had improvements and upgrades carried out in recent years. Twin helm stations, 2017 model 9.5kw generator, eutectic fridge and cockpit freezer, Raymarine electronics including autopilot, AIS, new anchor and chain and so much more. Fitted with a Teak laid cockpit and walk around side decks and practical helmsmans door for easy access forward.
A feature of this model is the huge flybridge and cockpit with a spacious saloon and excellent all round vision.
"Aquarius" has been well maintained and serviced by experienced owners and is powered by twin Volvo TAMD 71A turbo diesels giving a sprint speed of 17 knots but at 9 knots using only 20 litres /hour total and providing a cruising range of 600 nautical miles with plenty in reserve.
Lying in Lindisfarne and available to view by contacting Steve Taylor on
.
Region
Tasmania
Vessel Location
Hobart Region Lindisfarne TAS
Reference
Aquarius
Usage
Family, Cruising
Launch Year
1988
Rego Expiry
31/12/2024
Designer
Grand Banks/Riviera
Builder
Riviera Marine, Gold Coast, Queensland
Length
42' - 12.80m
Beam
4.14 metres
Draft
1.27 metres
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
Laid teak over fibreglass
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
71 A series shaft drive diesels with Twin Disc gearboxes.
Saltwater services undertaken in 2023 and injectors also refurbished then.
Number Engines
2
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2,555
Max Speed
17 knots
Cruise Speed
9 knots
Propulsion
3 blade fixed bronze propellor.
Genset
2017 model 9.5kw
Fuel
2273 litres approximately
Water
800 litres approximately
Accommodation
Enclsed forward cabin with V berth arrangement that can be made into a double berth
Master cabin with double bed to starboard with ensuite access.
Full teak fitout, carpeted, fitted with Venetian blinds and quality upholstery.
Cabins
2 and saloon
Berths
4 in the cabins with room for 2 more in the saloon.
Galley
Upstairs to port. Lots of storage, great refrigeration and all electric cooking
Refrigeration
Eutectic fridge in the galley and cockpit and a 12 volt fridge in the saloon.
Stove
Twin 240 volt electric hot plates and a Convection microwave. Cockpit gas BBQ with hood and cover.
Hotwater System
From 240 volt shore power, 240 volt genset and heat exchanger.
Toilet
2. One in ensuite and another to port, both with showers and vanities. 150 litre holding tank.
Entertainment
New Aiwa 240/12 volt TV and DVD player
GME radio/CD player.
Air Conditioning
Ducted diesel heater.
Dinghy
2020 model Highfield Inflatable with cover. Tied on foredeck but able to be stored on custom stainless steel cradles on the swim platform.
Outboard
Mercury 3.3hp
Covers
Bimini top, flybridge cover, flybridge rail covers and upper helm station cover.
Cockpit awning with 3 piece breezaway shade cloth from top to transom.
Windscreen cover. All covers progressively replaced from 2020 to 2023.
Ground Tackle
Muir electric anchor winch with control on foredeck and up and down controls to lower helm.
Rocna 25 kilo anchor. 70 metres of 10ml chain. New in 2020
Safety Gear
2 lifebuoys in flybridge bracket.
Bilge Pumps
Electric automatic x 3.
Life Raft
Cradle on flybridge. No raft
Epirb
GME. New 2024
Life Jackets
12 x PFD 1
Flares
Flares in date
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers.
Electrics
2 banks of 3 Century 12 volt 100amp batteries
Xantrex battery charger
1000 watt inverter.
240 volt shore power.
Electronics
Raymarine E 120 plotter/radar
Raymarine A 65 plotter and sounder.
Raymarine autopilot
Icom VHF radio
AIS - receiving and transmitting
Deck Gear
Transom door.
Dinghy cradle
Teak laid swim platform
Stern rail.
Full length stainless steel rails around the walk around side decks.
Varnished timber overlay on transom.
Remarks
Please contact Steve Taylor on
to organise an inspection.