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LADYHAWK
42' 1979 Grand Banks Classic
$159,000
Last Updated: 2025-01-08
The Grand Banks 42 remains the most successful trawler ever designed with over 1,500 produced. ' LADYHAWK is a well preservedexample of this legendary trawler.
After more than 55 years since the first keel was laid, the Grand Banks 42 continues to endear itself to knowledgable cruisers who are looking for an economical and dependable cruising yacht for our inland waters. With two staterooms flanking a spacious salon, the 42 Classic is an ideal vessel for a couple with children or guests, providing complete privacy for each stateroom. From the daylight-filled salon, the owner and guests enjoy a 360-degree view and excellent visibility from the helm station. And LADYHAWK'S flybridge helm provides full visibility for cruising.
Out on deck, the GB tradition continues with LADYHAWK's'wide and secure walk-around decks protected by high bulwarks and stout railings. With her reliable Ford Lehman engines, she is easily managed by her owner and first mate, providing economical and comfortable cruising. LADYHAWK's'diesel-fired Espar furnace, Westerbeke generator, inverter'and cold plate refrigeration augment the usual Grand Banks practical layout, sturdy fiberglass'construction, deep water design, and long range capability to offer her owner a complete cruising'yacht, ready for your next adventure.
Make: Grand Banks
Model: Classic
Year: 1979
Length: 42ft
Name: LADYHAWK
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: San Francisco, CA
- Category: Power
- Class: Trawlers
- LOA: 45 feet
- LWL: 40.75 feet
- Beam: 13.58 feet
- Max Draft: 4.17 feet
- Ballast: 1500 pounds
- Displacement: 34000 pounds
- Total Engines: 2
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Ford Lehman
- EngineModel: 2715E
- EngineYear: 1979
- EngineFuel: diesel
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 4434
- Engine 2
- EngineMake: Ford Lehman
- EngineModel: 2715E
- EngineYear: 1979
- EngineFuel: diesel
- PropellerType: 3 Blade, Bronze
- EngineHours: 4432
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 600 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 2
- Water Tank Capacity: 250 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 2
- Holding Tank Capacity: 40 gallon
- Holding Tank Count:1
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 2
Additional Descriptions
Electrical and Generator
- DC Electrical 2 x 8D 12V Batteries and 1 x 4D battery in boxes
- PROTECH 1221 70 Amp Battery Charger
- AC Electrical 30A Shower Power Inlet, cord and breaker panel
- Westerbeke 7.6 KW
- Diesel 850 Hours
Galley
- SUBZERO Refrigerator 120 V A;C
- ULINE 12V Icemaker
- Princess Electric 3 burner stove/oven (Broiler non-op)
- Raritan 12 Gallon water heater
- ESPAR diesel heater (Non-Op)
Electronics & Navigation
- DANFORTH Compass 5" & 6"
- DATAMARINE 2200 Speed
- DATAMARINE 2700 Depth
- VHF UNIDEN Handheld, ICOM IC-M502, KENWOOD TKM-407
- GPS Garmin GPSMAP 76
- FURUNO NAVNET 3D Plotter
- FURUNO 1761 MARK-3 open array Radar
- CETEC BENMAR Autopilot
- KENWOOD Stereo with TENVOX speaker system
Deck and Ground Tackle
- Windlass SIMPSON-LAWRENCE electric
- Rode 150' x 3/8 Chain est.
- 60# CQR Anchor
- Achilles Dinghy with 15 HP Honda 4-stroke outboard
Recent Upgrades
- Hauled with NEW bottom paint 12/2024
- Engine Service 12/2024
- Generator Service 12/2024
- NEW Aluminum Fuel Tanks 2017
- NEW Exhaust hoses and mufflers 2017
Accommodations
Stepping on board from the 2 side gates or the transom gate the wide side decks take you to the port or starboard salon doors. The teak interior is warm and inviting. The salon features a large L-shaped settee to starboard, hi-low dining table and 2 occasional chairs providing seating for 6. To port is a long cabinet from the salon door aft to the salon bulkhead. The cabinet has a fridge, entertainmen buffet and storage below. Forward and to starboard is the helm station. Behind the helm is the liquor cabinet with storage below. To port is the traditional Grand Banks galley.
Forward down the companionway is the Guest Stateroom with it's V berth hanging locker and drawers. There is also the guest head Vacu-Flush plus vanity and shower. Under the companionway stairs is an entrance to the engine room.
Aft of the salon and down a companionway is the Master Stateroom. To starboard is a large double bed and to port a desk and drawers between.Forward to port is a huge hanging locker. Opposite to starboard is the en-suite with a Vacu-Flush head and a vanity with a separate shower stall.
Lovely teak & brass handrails throughout.
Additional Features
Disclaimer
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.

Bill Adams
Yacht & Ship Sales
bill@rubiconyachts.com
415-425-5099 - mobile
415-484-1300 - office
3300 Powell St., Ste 105
Emeryville, CA 94608