Grand Banks Yachts 42 Europa 2005

2005 Grand Banks Yachts 42 Europa Seaquel for Sale – Timeless Craftsmanship in Marina del Rey, California
Classic Design and Enduring Quality
The 2005 Grand Banks Yachts 42 Europa, available through The Kadey-Krogen Group, is a stunning example of craftsmanship and design that has stood the test of time. With its iconic trawler profile and rich mahogany interiors, this 42-foot yacht is perfect for those who appreciate the art of boating. The spacious salon, complete with large windows, offers breathtaking views and an inviting atmosphere for entertaining or simply relaxing after a day on the water.
Comfortable Accommodations and Functional Layout
Designed for comfort and practicality, Seaquel features two double beds and a well-appointed head, ensuring ample space for overnight guests. The galley is equipped with modern appliances, including a microwave and deck fridge, making meal preparation a breeze. The outdoor areas, including a fixed swim platform and spacious cockpit, provide excellent spaces for socializing and enjoying the sun.
Performance and Reliability
Powered by twin Caterpillar 3126B engines, the Grand Banks 42 Europa delivers reliable performance with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 19 knots. The yacht is equipped with essential navigation and safety features, including a Raymarine radar, VHF radio, and autopilot, ensuring a smooth and secure journey whether you're exploring coastal waters or heading out for an extended cruise.

This 2005 Grand Banks 42 Europa, hull #1544 Seaquel, is a prime example of the GB Heritage series at its peak. Powered by Caterpillar 3126B engines with only 1,065 hours, she benefits from smooth, computer-controlled reliability and smoke-free operation—an impressive improvement over her predecessors. All mechanical service is up to date, supported by a long history of clean oil samples and meticulous maintenance records.

Designed for Entertaining & Year-Round Cruising. Whether it’s sunset cocktails, family gatherings, or cruising adventures with friends, the Grand Banks 42 Europa is built for hosting. With an overall length of 47'5", this model’s signature extended roofline provides additional protection from sun and rain, making it ideal for year-round cruising in comfort. The spacious salon seamlessly connects to the covered cockpit, offering an inviting indoor-outdoor living space. A well-designed fiberglass stairway provides easy access to the flybridge, while convenient dinghy storage enhances practicality.

Interior Walk Through

Spacious & Thoughtfully Designed Salon

Stepping into the salon from the cockpit through double glass and teak sliding doors, you’re immediately struck by the open and airy feel of the Europa’s interior. Expansive large windows provide unobstructed views, offering a sense of spaciousness rarely found in a boat of this size.

The single-level layout ensures seamless, centerline-protected access throughout the vessel, enhancing both convenience and safety. The designer desert tan Berber carpet, elegantly bound with a two-inch reveal, adds a touch of warmth and sophistication. Beneath, the solid, hand-laid teak parquet soles feature a satin finish, offering both durability and classic nautical charm.

• Satin finished Burmese teak interior
• Teak parquet sole & Berber Carpet
• Marine Air Reverse Cycle Heat & Air Conditioning
• A La Mer interior decor 
• Teak crown moulding
• Cantaluppi lighting
• Custom GB double glass paneled sliding salon doors

Well-Appointed Salon & Functional Layout

To port, a spacious L-shaped settee surrounds a hi-lo yacht table, creating a comfortable space for dining and relaxation. The Sony television and Fusion stereo are neatly tucked away in the aft port corner, beneath the flybridge staircase, keeping the space uncluttered.

On the starboard side, a straight settee offers additional seating and includes four storage drawers beneath. It also converts into a double berth or transforms into a pull-out bench for extra dining seating.

The helm station, positioned forward to starboard, features a generous helm door for easy deck access. Opposite the helm, the L-shaped galley is thoughtfully designed, offering ample natural light and ventilation. Whether preparing gourmet meals or quick snacks, this well-equipped and efficiently arranged galley makes cooking at sea a pleasure.

• Optional straight settee with four slide out storage drawers
• Hi-lo teak yacht table with flip up leaves and gas assisted cylinder pedestal
• Abalone Corian countertops and sink
• Aleutian style lower helm wheel
• Coldplate refrigeration & freezer

Exterior Observations

Exterior & Flybridge – Thoughtfully Designed for Comfort and Functionality 

Stern & Cockpit Features

Stepping aboard via the extended and reinforced teak swim platform, access to the cockpit is just one step up through the hinged transom door. The gel coat gleams with a high-luster wax finish, while the natural teak decks display a light silver hue, smooth grain, and flush caulked seams for a refined, well-maintained appearance.

Under the covered cockpit, essential features are neatly integrated, including two stereo speakers, a hot and cold cockpit shower, a freshwater washdown spigot, and a 50-amp stern shore power inlet. The safety rails, made from polished 316L stainless steel, are securely mounted atop the gloss-varnished cap rails, enhancing both aesthetics and durability. The teak name boards, carved with gold leaf and black trim, add a touch of classic Grand Banks elegance.

Moving forward along the wide side decks, a single step amidships leads to the foredeck, which includes snaps for lounge cushions. The pulpit houses a Lofrans Tigres dual capstan electric windlass, with recessed windlass deck switches for easy operation. Additional forward amenities include a 50-amp shore power inlet and a freshwater washdown spigot, ensuring convenience for anchoring and docking.

Flybridge – Elevated Comfort & Functionality

The cockpit stairs lead up eight steps through a sliding hatch to the flybridge, where the aft deck is designed to accommodate a 14' tender or smaller. A Steelhead 800-lb davit is positioned to starboard, while the Magma BBQ is conveniently placed between the dinghy deck and behind the L-shaped settee.

To starboard, a comfortable L-shaped settee with a pedestal teak table provides an inviting space for dining and relaxation. The natural teak decks are glued—not fastened—ensuring a seamless, clean finish, with the teak grain in excellent condition.

The double helm chairs offer superior comfort and enhanced forward visibility, a significant upgrade from the traditional back-to-back bench seating found on most Grand Banks flybridges. The helm console has been redesigned to accommodate modern electronic displays, radios, and—one of the first models to feature built-in drink holders! A traditional varnished teak chart locker sits portside, preserving the Grand Banks’ timeless craftsmanship.

• Lofrans Tigres electric windlass 200' chain 100' rode & Rocna Vulcan 88 lb anchor 
• Danforth secondary anchor 30' galvanized chain with 200' nylon rode
• (2) shore power inlets fore & aft
• Gel coat polish and wax Spring 2025
• Stainless steel handrails
• Fiberglass stairs to flybridge 
• L- settee flybridge
• Twin Pompanette helm chairs
• Stainless steel framed Venturi screen
• Aluminum yacht mast
• 800 lb Steelhead hydraulic dinghy davit
• Magma stainless steel BBQ
• Sunbrella Bimini top 
• Sunbrella helm and seat covers
• Sunbrella window and rial covers

Electronics

• (2) Simrad NSS 12 Displays (Flybridge)  
• (1) Simrad NSS 12 (Lower Helm)
• Simrad 4G radar
• Simrad Robertson AP 26 autopilot
• Raymarine TacTic anemometer
• (2) Standard Horizon Quantum GX2360S VHF radios
• (2) Ritchie SS 5000 Powerdamp Compass 
• Fusion Apollo Sirius AM/FM Stereo
• Gallo Audio stainless steel stereo speakers
• Infinity Audio Basslink Subwoofer
• Caterpillar MPD engine displays both helms
• VDO water & fuel gauges Centroid senders
• Sony 30" Bravia television

Ownership History

Ordered new on May 25th, 2004 for a Newport Beach couple who wanted a bigger version of their beloved GB 32. The primary goal was to keep it relatively simple in appearance and operation with neutral fabrics, satin interior finish but make it comfortable less formal. Maximize the generous salon dimensions with a pull-out straight settee to starboard, eliminate the overhead microwave cabinet in the galley so the visibility is nearly 360 degrees from the galley and lower helm. The first owners cared for AMANDA for ten years as a stately weekend Newport harbor cruiser with occasional daytime guests. The second owner renamed it SEQUEL and relocated for a brief period in Ventura and was forced to sell it only after a few years due to illness. During that time the dinghy davit was added and the electronics were updated. The third owners kept it in Dana Point for approximately six months before selling when their name came up for a larger slip and a bigger boat. The current owner purchased it in 2018 and has enjoyed seven years of family cruising and has been based out of Marina Del Rey. They have made numerous improvements and maintained it to the level one would expect of such a fine craft. Most recently the Caterpillar after coolers were serviced in 5/2024, heat exchangers were cleaned 12/2024 and the Tides shaft seals were replaced this year. It could be debated that in its current state 42#1544 is in better condition now than ever before and is held in a transferable Delaware LLC.

Contact The Kadey-Krogen Group
For more information or to schedule a viewing of 2005 Grand Banks Yachts 42 Europa Seaquel , contact The Kadey-Krogen Group in Marina del Rey, California today at +1 (401) 441-3765.