This 2003 Grand Banks Eastbay 43 HX combines the pedigree of one of the most respected Downeast builders with a very current systems package. Finished in classic Flag Blue with a teak cockpit and fresh non-skid (2024) on the decks and house, she looks exactly like what an Eastbay should: purposeful, elegant, and timeless.

Built by Grand Banks Yachts on the renowned C. Raymond Hunt modified deep-V hull, the 43 HX is celebrated for her soft, dry ride and surefooted tracking. The hull carries enough deadrise to slice through a head sea, yet maintains excellent efficiency and manners at displacement and planing speeds. With twin Caterpillar 3126B turbo diesels (approx. 2,000 hours) and this hull, owners typically see an easy cruise in the mid-20-knot range with a top end in the high 20s, depending on load and conditions. Fuel burn and RPM are tracked via FloScan tachs and digital engine interface, making it simple to run the boat efficiently.

What sets this particular boat apart is how thoroughly she has been brought up to modern standards. A full Garmin electronics suite with radar, autopilot, AIS, and NMEA 2000 backbone; Maretron monitoring for tanks and engine data; an advanced Victron battery management system with solar; Starlink with security cameras for remote monitoring; and new AGM batteries in 2025 put her squarely in the “smart cruiser” category rather than just a pretty classic.

Below, you get the warm joinery and intelligent layout that made the Eastbay line so popular: a queen master, separate bunk cabin, large head with VacuFlush and stall shower, and a proper galley with ceramic stove/oven and Grunert refrigeration. Three Dometic air-conditioning units serve the master, salon, and pilothouse, while LED lighting and efficient DC fans keep things comfortable both at anchor and underway.

On deck, all exterior teak was completely stripped and built back up with 12 coats of varnish in 2024, protected by a full suite of Sunbrella covers. Below the waterline, she received bottom paint and PropSpeed on the running gear in 2025. For a buyer looking for the ride, reputation, and craftsmanship of Grand Banks—paired with modern systems and serious monitoring—this Eastbay 43 HX stands out.

• Master Stateroom

  • Queen-size berth forward

  • Hanging lockers and drawer storage

  • Classic Grand Banks woodwork and cabinetry

  • Dedicated Dometic air-conditioning zone

• Guest Cabin (Bunk Room)

  • Upper/lower bunk berths

  • Storage lockers and shelving

  • Ideal for guests, kids, or extra gear

• Head & Shower

  • Spacious head compartment

  • Large separate shower

  • VacuFlush toilet

  • Storage for toiletries and linens

• Salon / Pilothouse

  • Comfortable seating and dining area

  • Excellent visibility from the helm and companion seating

  • Warm, traditional interior with upgraded LED lighting

  • Numerous high-efficiency DC fans throughout the interior

• Galley

  • Ceramic stove/oven

  • Grunert fridge/freezer

  • Microwave

  • New freshwater pressure pump (2025)

  • Ample storage in drawers and lockers

• Climate Control

  • Three Dometic air-conditioning units serving:

    • Master cabin

    • Salon

    • Pilothouse

• Model: 2003 Grand Banks Eastbay 43 HX

• Flag Blue Awlgrip hull (2018)

• LOA: 43’

• Beam: 13’

• Draft: 4’

• Classic Downeast profile with Hunt-designed modified deep-V hull for a soft, dry ride

• Bottom painted 2025

• PropSpeed applied to running gear (2025)

• Teak cockpit – classic Eastbay look and feel

• Topside non-skid renewed in 2024 (decks and house top)

• All exterior teak completely stripped and re-varnished in 2024 with approximately 12 coats applied for deep, rich finish

• Sunbrella covers for:

  • Toe rails

  • Cockpit varnish

  • Windows and ports

  • Dorades and exterior brightwork

• Stainless steel deck hardware, handrails, and fittings typical of Grand Banks quality

• Wide side decks with secure handholds for safe movement fore and aft

• Twin Caterpillar 3126B turbo diesel engines

  • Approx. 2,000 hours

  • Digital engine interface

  • FloScan tachometers for fuel-flow and RPM monitoring

  • Well-matched to the hull for mid-20-knot cruising and high-20-knot top speeds (load/conditions dependent)

• Generator

  • Westerbeke 7.5 kW genset – supports air conditioning and house loads at anchor

• Air Conditioning

  • Three Dometic A/C units

    • Master cabin

    • Salon

    • Pilothouse

• Refrigeration

  • Grunert fridge/freezer in galley

• Routine service and maintenance logged in the owner’s detailed records (available for review), reflecting conscientious, ongoing care of main engines, generator, and auxiliary systems.

• Garmin Suite

  • Garmin 1242 chartplotter

  • Garmin HD radar

  • Garmin autopilot

  • Garmin VHF

  • AIS transceiver

  • Multi-data display (speed/depth, etc.)

  • NMEA 2000 backbone integrating navigation and monitoring systems

• Monitoring & Data

  • Maretron monitoring system providing:

    • Fuel tank levels

    • Freshwater and waste tank levels

    • Digital engine metrics

• Connectivity & Security

  • Starlink satellite internet

  • Security cameras for continuous vessel monitoring

  • Integration with Victron Remote Information Bus, allowing remote viewing of electrical and charging system status

• Battery Banks

  • AGM batteries for house, engine start, and generator start – all new in 2025

• Charging & Management

  • Advanced Victron battery management system

  • Victron Ekrano display for system overview at a glance

  • Victron solar controller

  • Solar array: 100-watt, 24 VDC panels for continuous charging and reduced generator run-time

• Interior Electrical

  • LED lighting throughout for reduced power draw and cooler operation

  • Numerous high-efficiency DC fans in cabins and salon

• Shore power connections and appropriate AC/DC distribution typical of Grand Banks, with upgrades centered around monitoring and efficiency.

• Freshwater System

  • New freshwater pressure pump (2025)

  • Hot/cold pressure water to galley, head, and shower

• Heads & Waste

  • VacuFlush toilet system

  • Large shower in separate stall

  • Tank levels monitored via Maretron system

• Tanks

  • Fuel, freshwater, and waste tanks tied into the Maretron monitoring for accurate level readings at the helm

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.