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2004 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX

Hilton Head Island, SC, US 54 ft · 16 ft' beam 30 kn kn top
Asking
$575,000

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Few express cruisers carry themselves quite like BELLA BLUE. Built on C. Raymond Hunt’s legendary deep-vee hull, the Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX was engineered from the outset for serious offshore passage-making — and this example has been maintained to match that ambition. Twin Cummins QSM-11 diesels deliver 1,320 combined horsepower with authority, the engines and genset freshly serviced and the running gear just refreshed in the summer of 2025. What truly sets BELLA BLUE apart is her exceptionally rare custom single-stateroom layout — one of only four Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX vessels ever built with this configuration. By eliminating the second cabin, the builder created something far more livable for a cruising couple: a genuinely expansive master stateroom forward, and a large, beautifully appointed galley that invites real cooking and real entertaining. The salon sofa converts effortlessly to a sleeping berth, offering flexible accommodations for guests without sacrificing the open, airy feel that makes this layout so special. For two people who live aboard or cruise extensively, BELLA BLUE offers a level of comfort and space simply not found in a standard twin-cabin layout. Upgraded teak upper bulkheads lend a warmth and refinement well above the standard fiberglass finish, while four-zone Cruisair climate control, a full Garmin electronics suite, Glendinning electronic controls, and a 2018 Avon RIB round out a boat that is as capable as she is refined. BELLA BLUE is offered well-equipped, well-maintained, and ready to go. BELLA BLUE significant features include: Twin Cummins QSM-11 diesels, 660 HP each (approx. 3,010 hours) Engines and genset serviced 10/2024 Engine and transmission coolers serviced 3/2025 Bottom paint, zincs, and running gear refreshed 7/2025 Fireboy fire suppression certified 7/2025 Custom solid glass cockpit entry door with locking hardware Large custom overhead cockpit awning — new 2026 Custom fiberglass swim step FreedomLift installed by Hinckley 2018 One of only four Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX vessels ever built with this custom single-stateroom layout Exceptional living space for a cruising couple — oversized master stateroom, large galley, and salon sofa that converts easily to a guest berth Custom single stateroom layout with large premium galley Appliance package: Wolf Gourmet oven, Jenn-Air ceramic cooktop, KitchenAid microwave, Whirlpool freezer Full Garmin electronics suite with AIS, chartplotter, radar, and autopilot Four-zone Cruisair A/C with reverse cycle heat — salon/galley, master stateroom, port and starboard pilothouse Glendinning electronic controls — Stidd 500-series helm seats All eisenglass replaced with EZ2CY bonded panels Custom Scopinich Marine fabrication teak table at helm 2018 Avon 12’ RIB with Yamaha 40 HP four-stroke outboard (~54 hours) Life raft includedDECK AND HULL Upgraded teak upper bulkhead package — a significant luxury upgrade over the standard fiberglass finish Imron painted hull with white/red boot stripe and blue antifouling paint Modified-V planing hull with rising sheer-line, flared bow, hard chines, and partial keel Fiberglass construction Stainless steel compression striker rub-rails Varnished teak toe-rails Custom fiberglass swim step Starboard transom door Stainless steel bow and deck railings Self-bailing deck drains at port and starboard aft cockpit corners Freshwater washdown at port outboard transom and engine room Freshwater shower in port transom FreedomLift installed by Hinckley 2018 — painted 7/2025DECK FEATURES Tempered glass windshield with (1) opening windscreen and (3) windshield wipers/washers Deck hatches on foredeck, forward cabin trunk, and above helm seats LED lighting in aft seating area Exterior sun shades for windows Custom cockpit awningPILOTHOUSE / SALON Upgraded teak upper bulkheads — a premium finish option that sets BELLA BLUE apart from standard fiberglass-finished examples Main salon sofa/dinette on starboard side; port pilothouse seating area (2) Stidd 500-series helm chairs with simulated leather cushions Bridge bench seating with vinyl cushions Satin-finished teak cabinetry throughout Teak and holly cabin sole with removable carpet runners LG television in salon Fusion stereo with Mirage speakers All eisenglass replaced with EZ2CY bonded panelsHELM STATION Glendinning electronic controls Stidd 500-series helm seats Cummins Marine SmartCraft Vessel View digital monitoring displays VDO engine gauges Engine synchronizer Custom Scopinich Marine fabrication teak helm table Sea-Star hydraulic power-assist steeringHELM ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT Garmin GPSmap 1215 GPS/Chartplotter Garmin marine radar Garmin AIS — interfaced with multi-function navigation displays Garmin GHC 10 Autopilot Garmin VHF-200 VHF Radio Garmin GMI-10 digital depth and speed displays Ritchie 4” compass Weems & Plath barometer, thermometer, and ship’s clockCOCKPIT Custom solid glass cockpit entry door with locking hardware Large custom overhead cockpit awning — new 2026 Custom fiberglass swim step Spacious cockpit with aft seating and LED accent lighting Custom cockpit awning Starboard transom door with access to custom fiberglass swim step Freshwater shower at transom Kahlenberg Triple Trumpet air horn with compressorINTERIOR BELOW Custom single stateroom layout maximizing living and galley space Satin-finished teak cabinetry throughout Teak and holly cabin sole with removable carpet runners Porcelain sinks in both heads Stall-type showers Four-zone Cruisair marine A/C — 16,000 BTU each: salon/galley, master stateroom, and port and starboard pilothouse units — with digital controls and reverse cycle heat Reverse cycle heating via marine air unitsGALLEY Galley to port, down four stairs from pilothouse White Corian countertop with molded-in sink Wolf Gourmet benchtop oven Jenn-Air ceramic glass cooktop KitchenAid stainless steel microwave oven Whirlpool refrigerator/freezer with icemaker Insinkerator garbage disposalACCOMMODATIONS One of only four Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX vessels ever built with this custom single-stateroom layout Exceptionally spacious master stateroom forward with ensuite head — made possible by eliminating the second cabin Large, beautifully appointed galley — ideal for couples who live aboard or cruise extensively Salon sofa converts easily to a sleeping berth — comfortable guest accommodations without compromising the open layout Sealand Vacuflush 12-volt head system Stall shower in master ensuite Separate guest head with Sealand Vacuflush 12-voltHEAD / HEADS Master ensuite head — Sealand Vacuflush, stall shower, porcelain sink Guest head — Sealand Vacuflush, porcelain sinkMECHANICAL EQUIPMENT Twin Cummins Marine QSM-11, 10.8L, 660 HP each — turbocharged and aftercooled with Airseps Six-cylinder in-line configuration; 12-volt engine starter ZF Marine transmission gear Teignbridge 29x36 5-blade propellers Aquamet 22 stainless steel shafts, 2.5” diameter Tides Marine Strong Sure-Seal shaft seals Reverso 12-volt lubrication transfer pump system Racor primary fuel filter/water separator Raw water-cooled exhaust Engine room sound insulation — 2” thick, 1.6 LB/sq. ft. density Magnum Energy Magna-Sine pure sine wave inverter Whale water heater, Model HF2200, 20-gallon, 12-volt Three Rule 2000 12-volt electric bilge pumps with float switches Manual hand bilge pump Cummins Onan diesel generator, Model MDKAZ — 13.5 KW, 4-cylinder, 120/240V ACELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12-volt DC and 110-volt AC throughout 50-amp, 120/240-volt shore power inlet with Glendinning cable master AC/DC distribution panels at helm with digital gauges Four Blue Sea Systems rotary battery switches Two Lifeline GPL-8D deep cycle house batteries Two West Marine 8D sealed lead acid main engine batteries One Precision Commercial 4D-12 deep cycle generator battery Two True Charge 40-amp battery chargers Two 12-volt engine-mounted belt-driven alternators Professional Mariner Zinc Saver 11 50-amp galvanic isolation systemENTERTAINMENT ELECTRONICS Fusion MS-1P700 stereo system with Mirage speakers LG television in salonSAFETY EQUIPMENT FD-700M fixed fire suppression system — automatic thermal activation with override switch (Fireboy certified 7/2025) Navigation lights (33 CFR 83) Kahlenberg Triple Trumpet air horn with compressor Life raft (not certified)ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT 2018 Avon 12’ rigid fiberglass bottom inflatable RIB with Yamaha 40 HP four-stroke outboard (approx. 54 hours) Maxwell 12-volt anchor windlass Suncor PlowMaster 45 lb. stainless steel plow anchor with 3/8” galvanized chainGROUND TACKLE Suncor PlowMaster 45 lb. stainless steel plow anchor 3/8” galvanized anchor chain Maxwell 12-volt windlass

Length
54 ft
Beam
16 ft'
Year
2004
Builder
Grand Banks
Model
49 Eastbay HX
Max speed
30 kn kn

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