2006 Grand Banks

HullModified deep-V with lifting strakes 

Model Type Fully enclosed salon (Salon Express—SX) 

Length Overall (LOA) Approximately 49 ft to 49'11" 

BeamAround 16 ft (often ~16'4") 

Draft Approximately 4 to 4.3 ft 

Displacement About 43,300–48,000 lbs (half load) 

Fuel Capacity~825 gallons 

Water Capacity~176 gallons 

EnginesTwin CAT C12 diesels (~700 hp each

• Main deck (salon): Raised three steps from the cockpit, it features a cozy L-shaped settee with a high/low teak table, swivel helm chairs, and an optional second helm seat across from the pilot 
• Galley and Dinette: Located below deck, the galley includes Sub-Zero refrigeration, Corian countertops, and often a dinette or workspace opposite, equipped with modern appliances 
• Sleeping quarters: The forward master stateroom offers an island berth and en-suite head with a separate shower. There’s also a guest stateroom to port and a separate guest head 
• Special editions: Cloud Nine features a side helm door for easy deck access and improved ventilation — a highly sought-after option 

• Powered by twin Caterpillar C12 diesel engines, each delivering around 705 hp. These yield cruising speeds of about 20 - 24 knots, with top speeds exceeding 30 knots 
• Fuel capacity is substantial at roughly 760 gallons, paired with 176 gallons of fresh water — ideal for extended cruising 
• The ride is often described as stable, responsive, and refined, delivering both “elegance and exhilaration” 

• Designed by Ray Hunt Associates, the Eastbay 49 SX features a modified deep-V hull with lifting strakes, providing a smooth, dry ride and excellent open-water handling 
• At the helm, the SX configuration boasts a fully enclosed salon offering protection from the elements while maintaining visibility and comfort 

The yacht features a large cockpit with a transom door to a swim platform, an enclosed pilot house with comfortable seating and an entertainment center, plus the sought-after starboard pilothouse helm door! Lower deck with two cabins, two head layout, galley, and lower salon. The Master is forward with an island queen berth and ensuite head with a separate stall shower. There is a guest cabin to port with athwartships twin berths, a 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, a twin under-counter Vitrifrigo refrigerator with an 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 a chart table. The salon area offers a large L-shaped settee with an 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 aids in boarding from the water.

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

Handrails, 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

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 leaves

Rare centerline salon door aft 

Center windshield opens via actuator

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

Caterpillar Digital Gauges

Teak helm

Xantrex 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

Bow and stern thruster controls

Sidepower Proportional bow / stern thruster

Anchor windlass with helm and bow controls

Low Idle Switch

Rudder Angle Indicator

Horn

Zip Wake controller

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. The large U-shaped galley offers an 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 goods storage

Princess 3-burner electric stovetop 

Sharp convection microwave

Large sink

Abundant drawer and cabinet storage, Washer/Dryer unit in companionway

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

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

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 a 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

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 the CAT electronic engine management

Low-speed idle switch

Glendinning Cable Master with 75' 50amp power cord

Bow Thruster

Ball valve on all through hulls above the 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 the generator exhaust system

Rudders, cast Bronze

Seacocks on thru-hulls below the waterline, Bronze

Shaft logs Duramax with dripless 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 the sleeping area

DC distribution panels, 12 volt

Engine room Delta T blowers, 12 volt

Engine room lights, 12 volt and AC fluorescent 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, hand rails, eyebrow, aft window frames, pilothouse doors (2) varnished

Vents for fuel and water tanks

Windows, tempered glass

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 (Removed but available)

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)

Service both engine aftercoolers (May 2023)

Replace wiper blades (June 2023)

High Water Alarm Installed (May 2023)

Propellers reconditioned by Wildcat Propeller (October 2023)

Full Detail (November 2023)

Varnish teak trim and toe rails (December 2023)

New hot water heater (January 2024)

New engine and genset impellers (January 2024)

Oil change with new filters and fuel filters (December 2023)

New engine and running gear zincs (January 2024)

All new AGM batteries (February 2024)

Zip Wake - 2025

Star Link HP - 2025

Swim platform removed - in storage

Props examined - 2025

Xantrex Freedom 458 Inverter/Carger installed - 2025

New 400-gallon-per-day water maker - 2025

New West Marine four-man life raft - 2025 - NOT INCLUDED

New Tohatsu 6 hp outboard - 2025 - NOT INCLUDED

Bottom Painted - 2025

Transom painted - 2025

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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