The Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX, designed by C. Raymond Hunt and Associates, is a premier example of a 50’ Downeast express style cruiser. Within the Eastbay line, the 49 strikes an ideal balance between accommodations and performance. The legendary Grand Banks build quality is evident throughout the Eastbay line, showcased in both visible finishes and the tactile experience while underway.
TORTUGA is a two-owner 2003 model Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX (Hull #56) in excellent condition! Her highlights include:
- Preferred aft pilar helm deck layout
- Two cabin/two head semi-custom layout
- CAT 3196's at 660hp each
- Onan 13.5 KW Genset
- Updated Furuno Electronics
- TNT Hydraulic Swim Platform
- Recent hull and deck paint
- Fresh Varnish and bottom paint
Tortuga is currently in the water in Annapolis and is 100% ready to go. Whether you're exploring coastal waters or enjoying a day on the Chesapeake, Tortuga promises to deliver unforgettable moments on the water.
Items Of Note
- GB Eastbay hull #56
- Centerline Queen Master
- Custom Double Guest
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- Awlgrip 2019
- Decks and Cabintop Awlgrip Nonskid 2023
- Varnish Every Year
- Twin Cat 3196 TA 660hp
- 64,000 BTU Total AC/Heat
- Batteries 2024/25
- 13.5kw Onan Genset
- TNT Hydraulic Teak Swim Platform
- Custom Bimini
- Stidd Electric Helm Seats
- Rear Eisenglass Enclosure 2021
- Furno Navnet System w/ Twin 16" displays 2022
- B&G Hydra Wind Instruments
- ACR LED Spotlight 2021
- KVH Tracvision TV5 2023
- 3 x Rule 2000gph bilge pumps 2024
Accommodations
Tortuga has the standard layout which includes the master forward with en suite head and separate stall shower. The second stateroom to port has been customized with a single double guest berth and a stacked washer/dryer closet. There is a guest/day head across the companionway to starboard. The galley is spacious and highly functional with ample storage. Adjacent is the salon featuring a large L-shaped settee with an expandable table for dining below.
General Finishes and Features
- Bulkheads, Formica
- Cabin doors w/lock sets
- Cabinet furniture, teak face
- Drawers, teak faced with solid wood sides, drawer slides
- Grab rails, teak
- Hardware, stainless steel and chrome
- Headlining, vinyl
- Lighting, Halogen, 12V
- Lights, reading at berths
- Lights, dimmer at helm
- Lockers, with stainless steel knobs
- Outlets, AC
- Portholes, curtains and screens, all the porthole screens re-screened last year 2025
- Soles, access hatches to bilges
- Sole, Teak & Holly
- Varnish, satin marine varnish
Salon
- Built In Bookshelves
- Indirect lightings 12V
- Reading lamps, chrome plated
- Settee, U-settee, teak, finished with Custom Upholstery
- Steps, teak w/non-skid
- Teak table, fixed, with 2 drop leaves
- Custom carpeting (loose) over teak flooring
- Skylight hatch with screen and blinds
- (2) port hole hatches with screens and window coverings
- Flatscreen TV (Direct TV signal from KVH Sat dish - all new 2023)
Galley
- Countertop, solid surface with backsplash guard
- Sink, double bowl, polished stainless steel, sink covers to match counter
- Abundant drawer and cabinet storage above and below counters
- GE microwave Oven in cabinet below range top
- Seaward Princess 3-burner electric cooktop
- 2 x KitchenAid 2 drawer under-counter refrigerators, 3 refrigerator 1 freezer
- Top-loading deep freezer w/holding plate
- Countertop toaster oven & coffee maker
- Exhaust blower, 12V
- (1) port hole hatch with screen and window covering
Master Suite
- Island Berth, Queen enlarged at head and shoulders and w/ Pneumatic gas lift for under berth storage
- Air conditioning wall thermostat control
- Reading Lights
- Bureau with drawers
- Hanging locker, cedar-lined
- Mirror, full-length with teak frame
- Skylight hatch with screen and blind
- Sole, Teak & Holly w/carpeting (loose) over teak flooring
- (1) port hole hatch with screen and window covering
- Custom bedding
Master Head
- Bi-fold Acrylic shower door
- Solid Surface countertop with recessed sink
- Vanity with storage
- Mirror w/teak frame • Towel rack, Teak
- Shower with drain pump, 12V
- Shower stall, separate, with teak grate flooring
- Toilet, marine, vacuum flush
- Exhaust blower, 12V
- (1) port hole hatch with screen and window covering
Guest Stateroom
- Single Double Berth for 2 guests (oriented bow to stern)
- Drawers beneath berth
- Hanging locker, cedar-lined
- Two spare 29” dia 5 bladed propellers stored in base of Hanging locker
- ASKO washer & dryer (stacked units) in closet w/teak bi-fold doors
- Pocket door
- Air conditioning fan control
- (2) port holes hatches with screens and window coverings
- Skylight hatch with screen and blind
- Sole, Teak & Holly w/carpeting (loose) over teak flooring
- Custom bedding
Guest Head
- Solid Surface countertop with recessed sink
- Vanity with storage
- Mirror w/teak frame
- Hand shower, drain w/ sump, teak grate flooring
- Towel rack, Teak
- Toilet, marine, vacuum flush
- Exhaust blower, 12V
- (1) port hole hatch with screen and window covering
Helm Deck
- Preferred aft pilar helm deck layout
- (2) Stidd electric pedestal seats, (1) Captain & (1) Companion
- 2 Air Conditioning/Heat units, Reverse Cycle 2 x 16,000 BTU
- Chart locker
- Companionway bi-fold teak hatch door with lockset
- Ritchie manual compass
- Decking, teak, epoxy bonded
- Custom carpeting (loose) over teak flooring
- Electronics console, teak
- Gloss Varnish
- (2) Skylight hatches with screens
- Settee, L-shaped
- Countertop with bar sink and storage cabinets below
- Speakers, waterproof
- Steering wheel, leather wrapped stainless steel wheel
- Table- teak hi-lo
- Windshield w/center opening electric panel
- (4) Windows, sliding, side-opening
- Covers for windshield and port and starboard helm deck windows, and all furniture
- Rear Eisenglass enclosure (new 2021)
Cockpit Aft Deck
- Courtesy lights, Blue colored LED, 12V
- Custom cockpit bimini - fixed in place & intended for use while underway
- Decking, teak, epoxy bonded
- Engine room hatch, gas-cylinder
- Hatches, hinged w/gas cylinder lift-ups
- Scuppers, stainless steel
- Seat/storage box, molded with cushions (new upholstery 2022)
- TNT Hydraulic swim platform, teak slats
- Transom door, hinged
- Transom shower with retractable hose, hot/cold
- Rod holders (2)
Engine And Mechanical Equipment
- Twin Caterpillar 3196 TA (3rd Gen) @ 660hp diesel engines; approx. 1,832 current hours as of 15 May 2026
- Side-Power Bow Thruster, 12V DC w/Joystick control
- Synchronizer, CAT electronic at helm
- Ball valve on all thru hulls above waterline, bronze
- Electric Rule 2000gph bilge pump in each of the 3 holds with additional manual bilge pump in center (engine room) hold. 2024
- Drip pans under engines
- Engine raw water intake strainers
- Engine room faucet, freshwater
- Engine room platform, teak grates
- Engine room sound insulation
- Exhaust system, seawater cooled, with mufflers
- Fireboy extinguisher system (engine room)
- Fuel filters, Racor water separators on each engine (Duplex) and generator (single)
- (2) Fuel tanks: Aft tank 625ga + Mid tank 135ga
- Propellers, Teinbridge 5-blade Nibral 29” dia, 34.5” pitch
- Spare Propellers (same specs as above) stored in Guest Stateroom closet
- Seacocks on thru-hulls below waterline, bronze
- Shafts, 2.5” O.D., Aqualoy 22 stainless
- Shaft Seals, Strong-Sureseal by Tides Marine
- Steering with power assisted hydraulic
- Struts, bronze with rubber bearings
- Sole, engine room, teak slats
- 2 Vacuflush Heads, Sealand
- (2) 88 ga water tanks = 176 ga total capacity
Electrical Equipment
- AC distribution panels, 120 60Hz
- Air-conditioning, reverse cycle heat/AC 16,000 x 4 BTU's w/Thermostat wall controls; (1) staterooms & (2) helmdeck, (1) salon
- Air horn, Kahlenberg
- Batteries, AGM glass mat with FRP boxes, lids and straps, 2 x 8D engine starting, 2 x 8D House, 2 x 8D bow thruster, 2 x 8D Inverter 1x 2D generator (All new in 2024/2025)
- Primary Battery charger, Victron Energy Smart battery charger (new 2025)
- Secondary Battery Charger for Bow Battery Bank
- Battery switch, disconnect
- Bilge pumps (3), automatic, 12V (new 2023)
- Bonding system
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Control panels, horn, anchor winch, trim tabs
- DC distribution panels, 12/24V
- Electrical actuator for center windshield 12V
- Engine room blowers, 12V
- Engine room lights, 12V and AC florescent lights 110V 60Hz
- Engine gauges and instrumentation electronic, (CAT)
- Fresh water system, pressurized, 12V
- Fuel transfer pump, 12V
- Galvanic isolator
- Onan Generator with sound shield, diesel, 13.5 KW (2638 hours)
- Helm outlet, 12V
- Holding tank discharge pump, 12V
- Level indicator panel, holding tank
- Navigation lights, 12V LED
- Rudder angle indicator 12V
- Shore power inlet aft, AC, 50 AMP 120/240V
- Cablemaster coiling system with 50-ft. shorepower cable
- Tank gauges for fuel and water, 12V Centroid, with Display
- Water heater 20 gal, 120V
- Windshield wipers, (3) 12V with speed control, auto parking and washers
- Wiring, marine-grade tin-plated copper
Exterior Equipment
- Anchor chain locker, self-draining
- Anchor platform, single roller, stainless steel
