Grand Banks 49 Eastbay Hx

Grand Banks 49 Eastbay Hx

“DUET” has the right balance of desirable engines, layout, features and options and has been maintained and regularly updated by knowledgeable owners. 

• CAT C-12 Engines
• Optimum Layout, 2 Cabins, 2 heads with stall showers, large salon U-settee with table
• Watermaker, Washer/Dryer
• Grunert Holding Plate refers w/ freezer
• 13kw Generator w/ Inverter
• Satellite TV & Radio, Satellite Phone
• Updated electronics, TV’s and AV
• AwlGrip Flag Blue Topsides
• Tender w/ outboard and  removable St. Croix davits

The Grand Banks Eastbay 49 is arguably the most successful big traditional express ever presented to the market with over 100 sold during a ten year production run. The model spawned numerous competitive offerings none of which eclipsed this success and led to the Eastbay 54 and 55 which come from the same mold. Although most current offerings have a fully enclosed the pilothouse these and many experienced owners seek the wonderful open air environment of the soft back HX model. The C. Raymond Hunt deep vee design is unsurpassed and effectively executed by one of the worlds most experienced and highest quality builders in Grand Banks. This boat was built in the Singapore yard by the companies most experienced craftsmen. She is in the middle of the production run with over 50 built before her so the learning curve was at the highest. The C12 engines are current in the CAT series and superior to the earlier offered power in this model. She cruises effortlessly in the mid 20 knot range with good economy for a planning vessel of this size and displacement. Top speed of nearly 30 knots comes in handy when outrunning storms or darkness. 

“DUET” has had extremely experienced owners that have spared no expense to keep her current and properly maintained. Having provided them with seasons of carefree and enjoyable cruising they offer the boat for sale in order to dedicate more time to local sailing.

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