Grand Banks 43 Eastbay Fb

Superb construction, build quality and handling characteristics. A good way to describe the famous Grand Banks range. This Grand Banks 43 Eastbay with flybridge combines all the good points the Eastbay series are famous for; excellent performance and handling in rougher conditions, fuel economy. And with the flybridge she has an enclosed "GB Europe" style salon with sumptuous aft deck. The interior is custom built with centre line double berth in the owner cabin.

GRAND BANKS 43 EASTBAY Fly Bridge
LOA (m):  13,11
LWL (m):  12,00
Beam (m):  4,00
Draft max (m):  1,10
Air draft (m):  4,00
Headroom (m):  2,00
Year built:  1999
Builder:  Grand Banks Ltd. Singapore
Country:  Maleysia
Designer:  R. Hunt
Displacement (t):  13,25
CE norm:  B
Hull material:  GRP
Hull colour:  blue
Hull shape:  deep-V
Superstructure material:  GRP
Rubbingstrake:  stainless steel
Deck material:  GRP
Deckfinish deck:  anti-slip paint
Deckfinish superstructure:  anti-slip paint
Deckfinish cockpit:  teak
Window material:  tempered glass
Portholes:  stainless steel
Flybridge: Yes
Flybridge cover: Yes
Flybridge suncover: Yes
Mast can be lowered:  manual
Fueltank (litre):  1704 steel
Level indicator (fueltank): Yes
Freshwatertank (litre):  360 aluminium
Blackwatertank (litre):  (not used) polyethylene
Blackwatertank extraction:  pump
Wheelsteering:  hydraulic
Inside helmposition: Yes
Flybridge helmposition:  hydraulic

Accommodations;
Cabins:  2
Berths:  5
Interior:  teak
Floor:  teak and holly
Pilothouse/deck saloon:  with panoramic view
Headroom saloon (m):  2,00
Heating:  Kabola B12 (serviced 2014) central heating
Dinette:  L-shaped
Slinding door to cockpit: Yes
Galley: Yes
Countertop:  corian
Sink:  Corian
Cooker:  220v  ceramic
Microwave:  National 220v
Fridge:  Coolmatic 12v with freezer compartment
Hotwatersystem:  + engine + 220v  on central heating
Waterpressure system:  electrical
Owners cabin:  custom layout double bed
Length bed (m):  2,00 x 1,35
Wardrobe:  hanging/drawers/shelves
Bathroom:  en suite
Toilet:  en suite
Toilet system:  Vacuflush Sealand vacuum
Washbowl:  in the bathroom
Shower:  en suite
Guest cabin 1:  bunk bed
Length bed (m):  1,98 x 0,80
Wardrobe:  hanging and drawers

Machinery;
2 x Caterpillar 3116 TA hp 350,00 (kW:  257)
Fuel:  diesel
Year installed:  1999
Maximum speed (kn):  27
Cruising speed (kn):  8
Consumption (l/hr):  8-10 ltr engine
Engine hours:  1210
Coolingsystem engine:  freshwater heat exchanger
Drive:  shaft
Engine controls:  bowden cable
Gearbox:  hydraulic
Exhaust:  watercooled
Propeller type:  fixed
Propeller blades:  4
Material propeller shaft:  stainless steel
Shaft lubrication:  water
Electric bilge pump:  3 x
Electrical installation:  12/220v
Generator:  Onan 6kVa separator
Running hours:  126
Batteries:  2 x 230amp (2012)
Generator battery:  1 x start
Battery monitor: Yes
Battery charger:  Promatic 50amp
Inverter:  Mastervolt 12v/2500 watt
Trimtabs:  Bennett hydraulic
Extra info:  Engines professionally maintained
Last servcie 2014
Oil sample tests showing low wear & tear

Navigation;
Compass on flybridge:  Ritchie
Electric compass:  via autopilot
Depthsounder:  Simrad IS15
Log:  Simrad IS15
Repeater:  Simrad on flybridge
VHF:  Simrad RS82 + flybridge
Autopilot:  Simrad AP24
Rudder angle indicator:  VDO
Searchlight:  Jabsco electric

Equipment;
Bimini:  for cockpit
Bathing platform: Yes
Boarding ladder:  stainless steel
Transom door: Yes
Deck shower: Yes
Anchor:  CQR Plough
Anchor chain:  approx. 50 mtr
Anchor winch:  Maxwell electrical
Sea railing:  stainless steel
Graib rail (superstructure):  stainless steel
Liferaft:  valise (or bag)
Liferaft (pers):  8
Wiper:  with wash
Horn: Yes
Fenders: Yes
Mooringlines: Yes
Spare parts: Yes
TV:  Philips
Radio-cd player: Yes
Clock - barometer: Yes
Pullpit: Yes

Particulars;
Most important, the ride provided on this Eastbay deep-V hull is dry and comfortable. It was also built to easily handle choppy seas, a fact that was made possible thanks to its heavy-duty, rugged design. Typically, the 43 Eastbay Fly bridge cruises at 20-24 knots and can go even faster. But with the twin Caterpillars 3116 type diesels, she can go along at a very economical 7-8 knots at 8-10 ltr/hr.

The large open cockpit provides for ample entertainment space and access from and to the dock. The view from the fly bridge is superb, either when docking or cruising along in the canals or at sea.

Entering the deck salon/pilothouse she has an L-shaped settee at starboard and two opposing seats. Further forward you will find the galley and interior steering/navigation station.  For easy docking and communication there is direct access to the deck. The sleeping accommodations have been specially built to owners requirements. Doing away with the standard V-berth, this 43 Fly has a sumptuous double berth and extra cupboard space.

Overall, a well-appointed cruiser that was perfect for a couple who enjoyed cruising alone or with guests. With its joinery of varnished teak, generously sized salon, well-appointed galley and comfortable head and shower, the 43 Flybridge definitely fit into the luxury category. No surprise that Grand Banks decided to offer the flybridge option for the new 46 and 55 foot Eastbays.

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