Something of interest for you:

"Through the subscription Web site SoldBoats.com I found 39 Grand Banks
42s reported sold in the last six months in the U.S. alone. Selling
prices ranged from $30,000 for a 1967 model to $585,000 for a 2001
model. On the lower end of the price scale are 1973 and earlier models
of wood construction. These models may offer very attractive savings
but this can be quickly offset by the added cost of maintenance and
upkeep. A good rule of thumb is to anticipate an average "added cost"
of at least $100 per-foot for maintaining an older wooden boat in good
condition."

(From the BoatUS website)

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 15 Dec 2006 20:59:09 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:

Something of interest for you:

"Through the subscription Web site SoldBoats.com I found 39 Grand Banks
42s reported sold in the last six months in the U.S. alone. Selling
prices ranged from $30,000 for a 1967 model to $585,000 for a 2001
model. On the lower end of the price scale are 1973 and earlier models
of wood construction. These models may offer very attractive savings
but this can be quickly offset by the added cost of maintenance and
upkeep. A good rule of thumb is to anticipate an average "added cost"
of at least $100 per-foot for maintaining an older wooden boat in good
condition."

(From the BoatUS website)

Yep - that's about what I figured.

I'll tell you the absolute truth - this boat is beautiful. I don't
know why and I couldn't explain it if I tried or hired Hemingway to do
it for me. The boat just has a certain "something". Maybe it's the
wood - it's a little baffling.

I certainly can't give it the proper care and maintenance to keep it
in it's current condition. I do have a fairly complete wood shop, but
I'm a brute strength carpenter and hobbyist - this boat would require
finesse and that touch of experience the finest furniture and cabinet
makers have.

As much as I would love to own it, I don't think I can care for it
properly.

It was good that you thought about it before picking up this little
"trophy boat", she was doing her best to sink her claws into your wallet.

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 15 Dec 2006 20:59:09 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Something of interest for you:

"Through the subscription Web site SoldBoats.com I found 39 Grand Banks
42s reported sold in the last six months in the U.S. alone. Selling
prices ranged from $30,000 for a 1967 model to $585,000 for a 2001
model. On the lower end of the price scale are 1973 and earlier models
of wood construction. These models may offer very attractive savings
but this can be quickly offset by the added cost of maintenance and
upkeep. A good rule of thumb is to anticipate an average "added cost"
of at least $100 per-foot for maintaining an older wooden boat in good
condition."

(From the BoatUS website)

Yep - that's about what I figured.

I'll tell you the absolute truth - this boat is beautiful. I don't
know why and I couldn't explain it if I tried or hired Hemingway to do
it for me. The boat just has a certain "something". Maybe it's the
wood - it's a little baffling.

I certainly can't give it the proper care and maintenance to keep it
in it's current condition. I do have a fairly complete wood shop, but
I'm a brute strength carpenter and hobbyist - this boat would require
finesse and that touch of experience the finest furniture and cabinet
makers have.

As much as I would love to own it, I don't think I can care for it
properly.

Next suggestion:

Now that you've found a style and model that winds your clock, (42 GB),
why not look for one about 5 or so years newer? If you can at least
pick up the FRP hull, then the majority (but not all) of the wood
issues will be cosmetic. Anybody willing to be about half careful and
patient can varnish, heck- even I can varnish. :-)