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!
Dimensions
LOA: 55' (16.8 m) Min. Draft: -
LWL: 50'10" (15.5 m) Max. Draft: 4'4" (1.3 m)
LOD: 55'1" (16.8 m) Clearance: -
Beam: 16' (4.9 m)
Weight
Displacement: 31.65 tons /63300 lb Ballast Weight: -
Gross Tonnage: - Ballast Material: -
Approx. Capacities & Speed
Max Speed: 30 knots /34.5 mph Fuel Capacity: 1000 g (3785 l)
Cruise Speed: 25 knots / 28.8 mph Water Capacity: 180 g (681.3 l)
Fuel Consumption: - Holding Tank: -
Fuel Tank Material: -
Water Tank Material: -
Hull & Deck Information
Hull Material: Fiberglass Hull Designer: -
Deck Material: - Interior Designer: -
Hull Configuration: - Exterior Designer: -
Hull Color: Flag Blue Hull ID: -
Hull Finished: Awlgrip Project Manager: -
Engine Information
Engine Mfg.: Caterpillar Engine Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Model: C-15 ACERT Propulsion Type: -
Engine Type: -
Interior Equipment
Custom selected fabrics
Hi/Lo table convertible to berth
Starboard retractable phantom screen
Port retractable phantom screen
Salon rectractable phantom screen
Chart locker at console with 6" depth and 14" length
FRP cockpit hinged benchseat; fabric: Soft Dura Extra Off-White with blue piping; canvas: Sunbrella Navy Blue
Corian in lieu of teak grating in both showers and Corian in lieu of teak for the shower seats
Interior Varnish: Hi-Gloss varnish for teak trims only
ASKO washer and dryer in lieu of standard washer/dryer
Relocated the standard Vitfrigo C110-BTX freezer to be located inside lazarette
Galley breaker panel relocated to forward outboard locker and changed to BEP panel
Teak grating with fiddles under both galley sole hatches provide for bulk storage
Glass storage locker in aft galley
Stainless steel roundabout in the galley's under sink locker
Upgrade standard wood drawers in galley under cooktop
Storage to be replaced with stainless steel drawers for maximum storage
Dish storage for dinner and side plates provided on pull-out shelf under microwave locker in galley
Master head mirror to be beveled mirror at forward cabinet
Guest head morror to be rectangular beveled miror at aft bulkhead
Master stateroom surrounded with teak only
Master stateroom berth keeper modified for easy lifting up
Master stateroom with increased drawer depth in berth to 20"
Master stateroom head mirror is rectangular beveled mirror
Corian vanilla shower flooring at both master and guest heads
Deep storage drawers under U-shaped settee at both ends
Storage cabinet aft of salon barrel chair
Additional cabinet installed to starboard identical to port cabinet behind helm seat
Galley
Countertop:
a. Galley Absolute Black Granite
b. Both heads Ubatuba Granite
Additional cabinet under the helmseat modified to accommodate Satellite TV receiver and includes:
a. (2) Addtional AC outlets inside the cabinet
b. Proper teak louvers for ventilation
Seagull IV water purification system installed under galley
Electrical Equipment
Electrical system: 120V/240V, 60Hz, 50AMP
Outlets and switches VIMAR
Air conditioning outlets in both heads
Trace #4000W Inverter with remote panel in lieu of standard inverter
Space provided for dealer to install satellite TV receiver in starboard locker: (2) AC power outlets and (1) DC power outlet
RGB-5 and RGB-6 cable TV wiring provided for televisions in salon, master and guest staterooms
Additional AC power outlet at salon port above the ledge
Exterior Equipment
Sunroof with DC electric motor, complete with Oceanaire retractable blind
GB White applied to house top
Cockpit stainless steel railing all around coaming to 29" minimum height
Mechanical Equipment
Water purification system: Installed Seagull IV Water Purification system under galley
Construction
Hull Color Option: Flag Blue gelcoat hull with Awlgrip GB White single bootstripe
Cove stripe with Awlgrip Pale Gold
Dealer Items
Coast Guard package
Dealer commissioning including two coats exterior varnish & wax
Prep barrier coat and two coats bottom paint
Ocean freight/port fees
Textalene windshield cover
(2) Sharp HD TV's in master and guest staterooms
