1999 Grand Banks Eastbay 38 Express

• Shore power Cablemaster cord and cap replaced (2022)

• Windlass deck switches replaced (2022)

• Cutlass bearings replaced (2020)

• Starboard engine and Generator Exhaust pipes replaced (2020)

• Oil change pump replaced (2019)

• Refrigerator condensing unit (Seafrost) replaced (2018)

• Main cabin heat/aircon system replaced (2017)

• Helm deck bench installed with insert and cushion to convert to a bunk (2017) (Crew helm deck chair is available.)

To port, a well-equipped galley as well as generous storage and counter space make onboard living a pleasant cruising experience. Across from the galley is a dining/salon area that features a handsomely crafted teak table surrounded on three sides by a comfortable settee. The table can be lowered to create a double berth for overnight guests. Below decks is climate controlled.  Forward to port is an enclosed head with shower and forward of that is the comfortable and private V-berth cabin.

• Wrap around galley with storage above and below the work surface

• Stainless steel double sink

• Pressurized hot and cold freshwater

• Surface LED lighting under upper storage lockers

• (2) 110 VAC dual outlet

• Electric Princess 3 burner stove with oven (2010)

• Front loading Grunert 12 VDC stainless steel lined fridge/freezer

• 110 VAC Microwave oven

• Dometic Vacuflush head

• Shower with drain pump

• Vanity with a single handle hot/cold faucet

• Stainless steel towel rack

• Mirror with teak frame

• 12 VDC exhaust blower

• 35 Gallon MSD type 3 holding tank

• Tankwatch III holding tank volume monitor

• V-berth 

• Teak storage and locker to accommodate personal items

• Reading lights at berths

• 12V Halogen lighting

• Stainless steel portholes with screens

• Garmin GMR24 HD Digital Radar (2010)

• Garmin GPS 5212 Touchscreen Display (2012)

• Garmin GMI 20 depth with digital transducer (2020)

• New Standard Horizon AIS/GPS VHF radio (2019)

• Simrad Robertson AP 20 Autopilot

• Glomex VHF antenna

• Glomex Television antenna with hookup

• Fusion marine stereo (2018)

• ACR multidirectional spotlight

• Twin Caterpillar 3208 V8 375HP diesel inboard engines (port rebuilt 2018)

• Twin Disc mechanical transmissions (Port replaced 2015)

• Vetus Bow Thruster

• Westerbeke 7.7 kW genset with sound shield

• Single aluminum 344-gallon grounded fuel tank

• Cruisair 16,000 BTU air conditioning system (replaced 2017)

• Pompanette air conditioning system (helm deck)

• Racor fuel/water separators

• Groco saltwater intake strainers

• Glendinning Synchronizers

• Single lever push/pull cable engine controls

• Hynautic hydraulic steering

• Propeller shafts 2” stainless steel

• Soundown propeller shaft couplings

• 4-Blade bronze props

• Spurs line cutters

• Bennett hydraulic trim tabs

• Automatic Seafire FE241 engine fire suppression system 

• 12 VDC and 110 VAC electrical system

• 50 Amp/240 VAC shore power system

• Cablemaster for shore cord

• Group 8-D Deka batteries (2) (replaced 2023)

• Professional Mariner Promatic 50-3 marine fast charger/conditioner

• Genset battery (replaced 2023)

• Water tank 95 gallon (replaced 2023)

• Pressurized hot and cold water with Johnson fresh water pump (replaced 2022)

• Electric bilge pumps (3)

• Teak decks in helm deck and aft cockpit

• Nonskid deck surface (repainted 2014)

• Bottom stripped and soda blasted (2017)

• Teak swim platform with stainless steel ladder

• Hydraulic steering controls

• Bronze ball valve seacocks

• Rocna primary anchor with 5/16-inch anchor chain

• Danforth auxillary anchor with rode

• Maxwell vertical electric windlass with gypsy

• St Croix 350 removable davits

The Eastbay 38 was much the same to Grand Banks as DKNY was to Donna Karan or Polo was to Ralph Lauren – sportier, more youthful but retaining the essential premise of the original – quality without trendiness. Hence the status of ‘instant classic’.

Built of a modified version of C. Raymond Hun’s deep-V hull, the 38 offered a dry ride and a good turn of speed. A stepped chine improved efficiency, a short keel added stability and the shallow prop tunnels reduced her draft to just 3’10” – impressive for a 38-footer.

While the Grand Banks heritage was evident in the beautiful teak deck, varnished toe rail, optional mast and classic designs, the differences were even more striking – the large and open cockpit, the spacious helm area, the long foredeck. The entertaining spaces were huge – masses of room to stand or sit on two bench seats, portable lounges, a transom door for easy access to the teak platform.

This yacht, with its bimini top and wide, non-slip, side decks had been designed to keep passengers above deck and in the elements where they could enjoy the sunshine, catch fish or do both at the same time.

Once below decks, the Grand Banks DNA became a little more obvious – lots of teak, traditional reds, yellows and blues, and tons of storage space. Timeless style, nothing trendy.

Perhaps the design aesthetic of the boat is best captured in the words, “stylish functionality”. This philosophy was clearly on display in the fully equipped galley that was eminently practical but by no means spartan.  Similarly, the helm station was a study in organization – a full set of VDO gauges, switches and alarms were visible at a glance while electronics were flush mounted on a vertical panel.