OnBoard Magazine - Summer 2014

customized to provide an additional pull- out sofa in the salon which is ideal for small children but could accommodate guests of up to 6’ in height. On the exterior, sun worshippers will appreciate the sun pad forward of the cabin, while their more UV ray conscious counterparts can enjoy leisure time under the aft awning that shades the entire cockpit and retracts seamlessly into the hardtop when not in use. The cabin top boasts an expansive sun-roof to allow for natural light and good air flow while underway or at rest. In the cockpit, an optional electric grill and a custom- designed auxiliary helm center complete with joystick controls have been added. Coupled with a bow thruster and the state- of-the-art pod drives, the power system and controls provide for exceptionally simple docking and close-quarters maneuvering. “With the IPS pod drives she is easy to handle in the tightest of areas and even the most experienced boaters have come away from sea trials extremely impressed with the boat’s maneuverability, ” explains salesman Chuck Meyers. The tracking in a high speed turn is downright remarkable – at 28 knots the wheel can be turned hard over with no slipping or cavitation, and a look back from the helm confirms the incredibly tight turning radius she can achieve. Meyers also recounts after a sea trial on the Severn River, a customer noting that he could see down the entire river through the sunroof without missing a beat as the boat cornered aggressively. Also of note for today’s discerning cruiser, all this high-end performance is achieved with a very minimal sound signature – a mere 72 dB while cruising at 20.5 knots and 76 dB while cruising at 28.3 knots – with a top speed pushing 34 knots. With this marriage of innovation, performance and high end luxury, we think you you’ll agree the Grand Banks 50 Eastybay SX is a marvelous cruising solution to behold. GRAND BANKS 50 EASTBAY SX LOA: 50’ Beam: 16’ 9” Displacement: 50,050 lbs. Draft: 3’ 6” Fuel: 800 gal. Water: 170 gal. Power Twin Volvo IPS 900D11 700hp each He could see down the entire river through the sunroof without missing a beat as the boat cornered aggressively. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 SPEED (KNOTS) 50 EASTBAY PERFORMANCE FUEL CONSUMPTION (GPH) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 1800 1400 2200 1000 2000 600 ENGINE RPM 2400