2006 Grand Banks Eastbay 49' SX METANOIA

General Description

The Grand Banks Eastbay 49' is arguably the finest and one of the most beautiful yachts to come from the boards of C. Raymond Hunt and Associates, and "Metanoia" is no exception!!  Her design has defined the modern downeast cruiser, with most other builders trying to emulate the yacht since her introduction. Graceful sheer and moderate bow flare are reminiscent of Maine lobster boats, while her modified deep-V hull with computer designed lifting strakes are at the forefront of modern underbody design. Her twin 705hp Caterpillar C12s engines (only 2470 original hours and services up to date) provide ample, reliable power and speed, and she cruises easily at 25 knots. The interior accommodations are well designed and provide a bright and airy ambiance. The galley like other living spaces is efficient with ample storage and top of the line appliances. Flawless joinery and elegant upholstery throughout have been refreshed and well maintained, and the vessel is professionally cleaned and managed. "Metanoia" is modern, fast, dry, stable, and beautifully detailed, as one would expect in a Grand Banks yacht. This boat is in turn-key condition and will readily appeal to a discerning yachtsman. If you wish to cruise in luxury and turn heads in every harbor, "Metanoia" should be at the top of your list!

General Layout:

The yacht features a large cockpit with transom door to swim platform, enclosed pilot house with comfortable seating and entertainment center plus the sought-after starboard pilothouse helm door! Lower deck with two cabin, two head layout, galley and lower salon. The Master is forward with an island queen berth and ensuite head with separate stall shower. There is a guest cabin to port with athwartships twin berths, hanging locker and storage drawers. The guest head is opposite the guest cabin and features a stand-up shower, sink with vanity, and Vacu-Flush head system. The galley has solid-surface countertops with moldings, twin under-counter Vitrifrigo refrigerator with additional top=loading freezer. Princess 3 burner electric stove with oven and broiler, and Sharp Convection Microwave. Lots of counter surface and storage space, including bottle storage, and a very functional galley in a seaway. Three steps up from the lower deck is the pilot house area. To Starboard is the helm station with STIDD pedestal captain's seat, adjacent to Port is a second STIDD companion seat with chart table. The salon area offers a large L-shaped settee with electronically actuated High/Low Teak table, decorative chair and entertainment center creating a fabulous indoor entertaining space. The salon and lower decks have a beautiful teak and holly sole, and the yacht is air conditioned and heated to maintain comfort in varying climates. Year-round boating at its finest!

The large cockpit supports outdoor enjoyment for the whole crew with aft facing double bench seats port and starboard. Access to the side and foredecks is easy allowing crew to safely move about the entire boat, and waist-high safety rails and well-placed exterior stainless handrails give the crew an extra measure of safety going forward and aft. The transom door opens to the large Teak swim platform where a Stainless Steel swim ladder which aids in boarding from the water.

Interior Features:

Pilothouse Helm door starboard

Enclosed pilothouse, L-Settee w/ Teak high/low Table, Chair, pop-up TV

Satin finish Teak interior with high-gloss trim below

Teak & Holly cabin soles

Custom-fit throw-rugs in galley and companionway

Oceanaire Blinds

Windshield cover canvas

Air Conditioning/Heat (4) 16,000 BTU units

Solid-surface Galley and Head Counters

Cabin doors Raised Panel Teak w/ hi quality SS lock sets

Cabinet furniture, teak faced and solid Teak

Drawers, teak faced with solid wood sides, drawer slides

Hand rails, Teak

Hardware, stainless steel

Headliner vinyl

Lighting, Halogen, 12 volt, reading lights at berths and seating locations

Portholes, stainless steel with White exterior trim rings and screens

Deck hatches Stainless Steel

Pilothouse/Electronics:

With the advent of the SX model the pilothouse / salon became fully enclosed, climate controlled and finished with an interior level of detail. This greatly enhanced the liveability vs. the earlier HX model. In addition, the area is "lockable"- electronics and other personal items are much better protected.

Enclosed Pilothouse salon

Twin STIDD pedestal seats (electric)

Companion Chart Table

Starboard helm station

Starboard Pilot House Door (rare)

L-Settee to port

Salon Chair

Entertainment Center with abundant storage

Flat Screen TV on electronic lift

ElectricTeak Hi-Lo Table with flip up leafs

Rare centerline salon door aft (like the Eastbay 54')

Center windshield opens via actuator

Electronics Package includes:

Garmin GPS MAP 7612

Furuno NAVnet VX2 Chartplotter

Simrad AP26 Autopilot

ICOM ICM 504 VHF

Simrad IS12 Depth

Ritchie Power Damp+Compass

Simrad IS12 Wind indicator

Northstar 6000I Chartplotter

Other Helm Station Equipment:

Caterpillar Digital Gauges

Teak helm

Xantrex Freedom 20 Inverter/Charger

Onan generator controls

Computank system (fuel level/fresh water level)

Fireboy fire suppression system

Engine synchronizer (either port or starboard)

Bennett trim tabs

Windshield wipers with multi-speed and washers

Sidepower Proportional bow thruster

Anchor windlass with helm and bow controls

Low Idle Switch

Rudder Angle Indicator

Horn

Galley Equipment:

With the SX model the galley overhead opens up to the salon allowing natural light to flood in the lower spaces. It feels much more open and airy and allows the chef to interact with guests in the salon. (Unlike the HX model) The large U-shaped galley offers and abundance of counter space as well as storage in beautiful teak cabinetry and drawers. On the inboard side forward is a glass-faced bottle storage cabinet, and the high-gloss teak and holly sole is protected by a custom-fit carpet. The main galley equipment list includes:

Vitrifrigo under-counter refrigerators with freezer compartments

Top-loading additional freezer

Top-loading dry good storage

Princess 3-burner electric stovetop 

Sharp convection microwave

Large sink

Abundant drawer and cabinet storage

Washer/Dryer unit in companionway

Lower Salon:

This space lies directly across from the galley making meal service a breeze and an alternative to dining in the main salon. There is a TV mounted in the adjacent bulkhead for entertainment in this space, a book-shelf, plenty of additional cabinet and drawer storage, and an overhead hatch and side portlights that allow for plenty of natural lighting. Some of the highlights include:

Twin swiveling barrel chairs

Teak Table 

Bottle and stemware locker

Reading Lights, Overhead lighting

Opening Ports w/ drapes

Deck hatch with blinds and screens

Master Stateroom:

The forward master cabin is quite large and includes a private ensuite owners head with separate stall shower. There are several opening ports and a large opening deck hatch for natural light and ventilation. The cabin is finished out in a satin varnished Teak with high-gloss trim, and provides excellent amount of storage lockers and drawers.

Island Queen Berth, (2) drawers and storage beneath

Teak hull ceilings

Forward locker bulkhead

Overhead and reading lamps

Bureau with drawers (2)

Hanging locker, Cedar lined w/ automatic lighting

Full-length mirror with beveled glass and teak frame

Separate Air Conditioning controls

Deck hatch w/blind and screen

Co2 Monitor

Master Head

En Suite - separate stall shower, bi-fold Acrylic shower door

Solid surface Countertop

Stainless Steel sink

Vanity with storage

Exhaust blower

Mirror w/ Teak frame

VacuFlush head system

Toilet paper holder

Towel Rack

Toothbrush holder

Guest Stateroom and Head:

The Guest Stateroom is to port, with the guest head directly across to starboard forward of the lower salon. This is a comfortable space which includes:

Athwart ship twin berths w/ drawers beneath

Hanging locker with lined cedar wood

Mirror beveled glass with Teak frame

Opening ports (2) deck hatch (1)

Pocket door

Co2 Monitor

Air Conditioning fan control

Guest Head (Across)

Hand shower, drain w/ sump

Solid Surface Countertop

Stainless Steel sink

Exhaust blower, 12 volt

Air Conditioning/heat duct

Vanity with storage

VacuFlush head system

Toilet paper holder

Toothbrush holder

Towel rack

Opening portlight

Mechanical and Electrical Equipment:

Twin Caterpillar C-12 700 HP diesel engines

Upgraded Onan 17kw generator (1860 hours total)

Twin Disk Gears

All new AGM Batteries throughout (February 2024)

Engine synchronizer integral in CAT electronic engine management

Low speed idle switch

Glendinning Cable Master with 75' 50amp power cord

Bow Thruster

Ball valve on all thru hulls above waterline

Four (4) Electric Bilge Pumps

Manual Bilge Pump

Drip pans under engines

Dual Racor filters on main engines

Reverso Oil Change System

Engine raw water intake sea cocks w/ strainers

Engine room faucet, fresh water

Exhaust system, seawater cooled, with mufflers

Fireboy fire extinguishing system with engine shut downs 

Gas/water separator on generator exhaust system

Rudders, cast Bronze

Seacocks on thru-hulls below waterline, Bronze

Shaft logs Duramax with drip less shaft seals

Stainless steel shafts

Steering with power assisted hydraulic

Bronze struts with rubber bearings

Stainless Steel water tanks

Vacuflush Head systems (2) with holding tanks

Hot water heater (new January 2024)

Upgraded 17.5kw Onan Generator (1860 hours)

Four (4)16,000 BTU Marine Air reverse cycle heat/AC units (2 in salon, 2 below)

AC distribution panels, 120v 60 Hz /220-volt 50 Hz w/ Indicator light, reverse polarity

Battery charger, automatic, 12-volt 40 amp

Battery condition indicator

Battery switch, disconnect

Bonding system

Carbon Monoxide Detector in sleeping area

DC distribution panels, 12 volts

Engine room Delta T blowers, 12 volts

Engine room lights, 12 volt and AC florescent lights 110V 60Hz 0r 220V 50 Hz

Engine start/stop single station

Extra 8 position12 DC circuit breaker panel overhead panel

Fresh water system

Fuel transfer pump

High water alarm (new May 2023)

Galvanic isolator

Helm outlet, 110v/AC and 12v/DC

Holding tank discharge pump

Outlets, galley, engine room and heads, GFCI protection, 120v/A

TV & Phone Inlet

Fresh water wash anchor locker

Deck and Exterior Equipment

Custom cockpit bimini, removable

Anchor chain locker, self-draining

Maxwell 2200 Anchor windlass

Chocks and mooring cleats, stainless steel

Deck fills: fuel, water and waste pump-out

Deck non-skid cabin house deck and hardtop with recently painted non-skid

Dorade boxes, teak w/chrome vents

Engine room vents, Delta T Air demisters

Flagstaff holders, bow and stern

Foredeck lockers, port and starboard Fresh water faucet, inside forward deck locker

Grab rails, stainless steel

Mast, aluminum Awl Grip White

Rubrail, heavy-duty vinyl with stainless steel insert

Safety rails, stainless steel with intermediate rail and Port and Stbd rail gate

Teak Toe rail, handrails, eyebrow, aft window frames, pilothouse doors (2) varnished

Vents for fuel and water tanks

Windows, tempered glass

Cockpit:

The cockpit is quite large and is a perfect place for entertaining or enjoying the fresh air while underway. She has a beautiful teak sole with three (3) large lazarette hatches, molded steps leading to the side decks, easy access through the transom door from the swim platform, and more:

Two (2) Aft facing double bench seats w/ storage beneath

Teak sole- epoxy bonded so there are no fasteners

Swim ladder, fold-up, stainless steel

Teak Swim platform

Transom door

Transom hot/cold shower with retractable hose

Courtesy lights 

Engine room hatch- easy access

Scuppers, stainless steel (2), large freeing ports (2)

Rod Holders (2)

Custom cockpit bimini- intended for use while underway.

Dingy davit system with swim platform chocks (removable- not currently installed)

Construction Notes:

Superstructure White Gel Coat

Teak decking in cockpit

FRP composite PVC foam cored above waterline

Hand laid fiberglass Hydrex resin skin coat in hull laminate, Gel-coat fiberglass exterior

Solid fiberglass hull below waterline

Epoxy barrier undercoat, Micron CSC antifouling paint - Green

Hull structural grid FRP molded and foam

Molded quarter guard with SS rub rail

Teak Toe Rail Varnished

Non-skid repainted