GRAND BANKS 55 EASTBAY SX

The Grand Banks 55 Eastbay SX is a fantastic new model! She has a huge cockpit, enormous salon and many other innovative features. Her profile is simply out of this world!

We worked with Grand Banks to make some upgrades to the original plans on the GB55SX, to include some additional features and benefits that we thought were extremely important. These revisions have been implemented in Hull #03.

One of the major improvements from the older Eastbay Series models is the salon deck area, which has been greatly enhanced and enlarged in this new design. The forward windshield is nearly 3-feet farther forward and, besides increasing the space, the visibility is vastly improved. The standard helm has been completely redesigned, so that you can comfortably sit at the standard STIDD seat that will adjust all the way up to the wheel itself, or slide it back and stand to operate the yacht.

The Salon features a barrel chair to starboard aft and to port is a huge U-shaped settee, which easily seats 6 adults. Forward of the U-settee, and to port, is a double STIDD seat, opposite the helmseat. The entertainment center is opposite the settee with bottle storage and icemaker, and the TV is on a swivel mount, so it can be angled around the salon. The helm station features a STIDD seat that will adjust all the way up to the wheel itself, or slide it back and stand to operate the yacht.

Going below, on the port-side is the galley and, just at the end of the galley on the starboard-side is the entrance into the private owners’ stateroom featuring a walkaround island bed and an ensuite head with shower. The guest stateroom is forward featuring an additional island berth and ensuite head. Both staterooms have an enormous supply of drawers and cabinets for storage, as well as hanging locker space. We’ve upgraded the countertops in both heads to granite.

We also knew there would be a need for a full-sized washer/dryer in this size yacht, not just a Combomatic. So, after much thought and discussion with the factory, we now have the full-sized washer/dryer. The freezer location was part of the dilemma, because there is no place in the galley or salon to install it. We opted for the lazarette area, which is a huge area and can accommodate this without a problem. We’ve added a fiberglass comfortable seat to the cockpit with storage below, as well.

Hull #03 is equipped with the standard 853hp Caterpillar C-15 engines with top speeds of 30 knots and a cruising speed in the mid-20’s. The helm deck itself is much taller and larger than the Eastbay 49, like it is on the new 45SX, which allows the windows in the salon to be larger for better visibility. It also allows for better engine room access.

This new GB55SX is one of the most exciting yachts that Grand Banks has ever built!

(Standard equipment is subject to change without notice. Contact us for current standard specifications.)

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NEW 2008 GRAND BANKS 55 EASTBAY SX

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HULL #03 IN STOCK More info on Hull #3 Download a PDF of more pictures and info The Grand Banks 55 Eastbay SX is a fantastic new model! She has a huge cockpit, enormous salon and many other innovative features. Her profile is simply out of this world! We worked with Grand Banks to make some upgrades to the original plans on the GB55SX, to include some additional features and benefits that we thought were extremely important. These revisions have been implemented in Hull #03. One of the major improvements from the older Eastbay Series models is the salon deck area, which has been greatly enhanced and enlarged in this new design. The forward windshield is nearly 3-feet farther forward and, besides increasing the space, the visibility is vastly improved. The standard helm has been completely redesigned, so that you can comfortably sit at the standard STIDD seat that will adjust all the way up to the wheel itself, or slide it back and stand to operate the yacht. The Salon features a barrel chair to starboard aft and to port is a huge U-shaped settee, which easily seats 6 adults. Forward of the U-settee, and to port, is a double STIDD seat, opposite the helmseat. The entertainment center is opposite the settee with bottle storage and icemaker, and the TV is on a swivel mount, so it can be angled around the salon. The helm station features a STIDD seat that will adjust all the way up to the wheel itself, or slide it back and stand to operate the yacht. Going below, on the port-side is the galley and, just at the end of the galley on the starboard-side is the entrance into the private owners’ stateroom featuring a walkaround island bed and an ensuite head with shower. The guest stateroom is forward featuring an additional island berth and ensuite head. Both staterooms have an enormous supply of drawers and cabinets for storage, as well as hanging locker space. We’ve upgraded the countertops in both heads to granite. We also knew there would be a need for a full-sized washer/dryer in this size yacht, not just a Combomatic. So, after much thought and discussion with the factory, we now have the full-sized washer/dryer. The freezer location was part of the dilemma, because there is no place in the galley or salon to install it. We opted for the lazarette area, which is a huge area and can accommodate this without a problem. We’ve added a fiberglass comfortable seat to the cockpit with storage below, as well. Hull #03 is equipped with the standard 853hp Caterpillar C-15 engines with top speeds of 30 knots and a cruising speed in the mid-20’s. The helm deck itself is much taller and larger than the Eastbay 49, like it is on the new 45SX, which allows the windows in the salon to be larger for better visibility. It also allows for better engine room access. This new GB55SX is one of the most exciting yachts that Grand Banks has ever built! (Standard equipment is subject to change without notice. Contact us for current standard specifications.) Back to home page Close window

NEW 2008 GRAND BANKS 55 EASTBAY SX