markbarendt
Senior Member
So the sea trial is on Saturday anything special for me to ask or look for?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/grand-banks-42-europa-3648595/
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/grand-banks-42-europa-3648595/
So the sea trial is on Saturday anything special for me to ask or look for?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/grand-banks-42-europa-3648595/
So the sea trial is on Saturday anything special for me to ask or look for?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/grand-banks-42-europa-3648595/
A Surveyor who can properly survey the vessel. No offense, but if you have to ask, you are not prepared to perform your own survey and sea trial.
So the sea trial is on Saturday anything special for me to ask or look for?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1973/grand-banks-42-europa-3648595/
Yessir.
Survey- must be hauled. As the vessel is of wood construction, ensure that a good sampling of fasteners are pulled from the undersides of the vessel and their condition noted on the survey report (ideally, with photos).
Watch the exhausts at startup; yes, they will smoke a bit of blue smoke which should go away to clear once underway and up to temp. Get into the ER while at cruise speed to look at the shaft packings and listen to the engines while looking at them with a strong light to detect any coolant or oil drips. Hopefully, the engines have had the coolant recovery bottle and double-acting radiator cap neck conversion. Watch while the surveyor runs the engines up to WOT to ensure they are properly propped. Turn all the nav electronics on to see the autopilot function and if it will follow a route on the plotter, assuming it is so connected. Check the radar display to see other boats at a mile or two distance. Check air conditioners and refrigerator of proper operation. Look in the bilge and poke around for soft wood, especially behind the fuel tanks.
Have your surveyor check for condition of the fuel tanks. The second photo in the engine room shows the starboard fuel tank. It looks original but maintained well (painted and rust free). Check for possible rust on top of the tanks and well sealed deck fuel fills. We had to replace the fuel tanks in our '86 GB42. The cost of replacement could cost 25% of your seller's asking price.
Also, have your surveyor check the condition of the teak decks. Look for missing bungs (tops of screws or nails showing) and separation of sealant from the teak strips. Both of those occurrences allow water to enter into the sub deck. Look for a good seal between the teak deck and the side of the house. The quarter-round teak strip is actually more than 90 degrees. The teak decks were a bit thicker on the woodies. The cost of replacing the decks and repairing any damaged sub decking could easily exceed half of the asking price. Learn to love gray...
Most of the GB42s have holding tanks between 40 and 50 USG.
Good luck! Hope the above items are as good as she looks!
The photos show a well cared for boat. Hoping the survey and trial go well for you. Congratulations on finding this gem. Lots of daytime space with the europa cabin and fly bridge.
12gal holding tank? Must be a misprint.
Congrats! She is a beauty! If you were searching for a Woody in amazing condition I think you have found her. I think keeping her is excellent condition will be more costly than a glass version. I am sure the Portland area has folks who know how to maintain wooden hulls, storage, hauling etc. I think the sea trial will go smooth and you will enjoy ownership of a special classic yacht. JEP
Giggle, a professional surveyor is involved.
Peter - I’m located in the south Puget Sound area. I know for a fact that some marinas in my area will not haul-out a wood boat. Haven’t heard of anyone being turned away just for moorage. That being said most marinas want to see your insurance, and not all insurance companies want to take on a wood boat.
Matt
When they haul the boat ask whoever is running the travel lift for the weight of the boat. It will give you a reference point for noodling over ground tackle changes down the road.
If you have to replace the holding tank, look at Ronko tanks. They are good quality heavy wall tanks. They have hundreds of stock sizes and will put the fittings in the tank where you need them. No affiliation.