1972 Gran Mariner Gran Mariner 42Sold

Step aboard and you’ll notice the warmth of a classic hull that was built when fiberglass was laid up thick and meant to last. The side decks are generous, making line handling and docking much less stressful, even for a short-handed crew. Large salon windows flood the interior with natural light, and their height gives you a surprising sense of space compared with newer, lower-profile trawlers. The aft cabin layout offers excellent privacy, with real separation between sleeping and living areas. Storage is everywhere—under settees, in hanging lockers, and tucked into clever cabinetry—so longer stays don’t feel cluttered. Wide, stable beam and a full-displacement style hull translate into a reassuring motion when the afternoon breeze kicks up.

A Gran Mariner 42 is particularly well-suited for these waters, where you often balance harbor living with weekend coastal hops. Its trawler hull rewards you with economical fuel burn on longer runs to nearby anchorages, while the substantial displacement helps smooth out the short-period chop common between islands and along exposed stretches. The roomy aft deck and flybridge give you shaded outdoor space to enjoy trade winds and evening breezes without feeling confined below. Deep bulwarks and solid railings add a sense of security when moving about underway or at anchor. For those holding a slip in a busy marina, the generous interior volume and smart cabin layout turn this classic trawler into a comfortable floating home.