The Grand Banks Eastbay 49 SX perfectly melds classic Downeast aesthetics with upscale cruising performance. Its comfortable, enclosed salon, spacious accommodations, and robust powertrain make it a favorite among experienced sailors seeking both elegance and speed. Custom features like helm-side doors and luxury finishes further elevate the experience.

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 (~705 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 

• Typically 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 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.

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

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 
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
HornZip 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 good 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 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 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 volt
Engine room Delta T blowers, 12 volt
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, 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 - available 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.