About This Vessel
This 2003 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay HX, measures 49 ft, and is located in Westbrook, Connecticut, powered by 2x Caterpillar C-12 705.00HP.
Flyaway is in exceptional condition—a beautifully maintained Grand Banks Eastbay 49 and arguably the best-maintained 49 HX currently available on the market. Combining classic Downeast styling, C. Raymond Hunt’s efficient constant-deadrise hull, and the highly desirable Caterpillar C-12 power package. Fast, maneuverable, and comfortable, she offers 360-degree visibility from the helm, easy handling with widely spaced propellers and a bow thruster, and impressive fuel efficiency at both cruising and displacement speeds. She also features a factory custom laundry closet with a washer and dryer. In 2021–22, she underwent a comprehensive refit, including a new electronics suite, proactive engine and generator service, replacement of both aftercoolers, fresh exterior varnish, new canvas and isinglass, bottom and nonskid paint, and numerous additional upgrades. Meticulously cared for and stored with exterior teak always under cover when not used, Flyaway stands out as one of the finest and best-equipped Eastbay 49s available.Recent Improvements and Upgrades:All soft goods redone by Topside Canvas — 2026New custom matress in master cabin - 2026Helm top refinished with new nonskid — 2026Radar mast painted — 2026Aft cockpit gunnel top re-Awlgripped — 2026Hull imperfections repaired with touch-up paint — 2026Exterior helm windows painted and recaulked — 2026Exterior house eyebrow teak re-varnished — 2026Starboard engine exhaust elbow replaced — 2026New Fusion audio system and (6) new speakers — 2025New solar panels, charge controllers and solar monitoring system — 2025New Mastervolt battery monitor — 2025Starlink installed — 2025Propellers rebalanced by Hale — 2025Cutlass bearings replaced — 2025Fresh PropSpeed on all running gear - 2026(2) new starting batteries — 2025New helm-area dining table by Arrigoni Design — 2025Generator heat exchanger replaced — 2024 It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Mechanical
Twin Caterpillar C12, 732 cubic inch, 705 HP turbocharged six-cylinder marine diesel enginesTwin Disc 5114A gearboxes, 1.92:1 ratio2½" stainless steel shafts with Shaft Shark line cutters29" five-blade Nibral propellers; spare set availableWesterbeke 12.5 BTDB 12.5 kW generator; approx. 2,481 hoursSingle-station SeaStar hydraulic steering system w helm rudder angle indicatorMastervolt 12/130 high-output alternator on starboard engine with shunt and Type T fuse(2) Delta T engine room exhaust ventsFlexible Quiet-Ride main engine mountsCast bronze rudders with stainless steel stocks, conventional bronze packing glands, and bronze bearingsBonding system with copper strapping and insulated stranded copper wire connecting thru-hulls and running gearJabsco 50 L.P.M. fuel transfer pump with Racor FBO-10-MA filter between forward and aft primary fuel tanks(2) Sealand 42-gallon polyethylene holding tanks with Tankwatch 4 level indicators Sleipner Side Power 24VDC bow thrusterBennett hydraulic trim tabs with stainless steel tabs and (2) actuators per tabPrimary fuel hoses with high-pressure endsTwin selectable Racor 75/900 MAX filter/separators with vacuum gaugesRacor 500 generator filterReverso oil change systemFuel polishing system with (?) pump and Racor 1000 MA filter; new 2021(2) Glendinning electronic gear/throttle controls with synchronizer and low-idle functionInsulated stainless steel exhaust elbows with turbocharger water injection, FRP tubes, mufflers, and aft discharge fittings(2) 88-gallon painted stainless steel freshwater tanks located on centerline below salonComputank freshwater gaugeJabsco double-stack dual water pressure pumpJabsco 4.0 GPM deck wash pump; new 2021Seaward 20-gallon water heater(2) Rule 1,500 GPH shower sump pumps with float switchesSea Recovery Aqua Matic A15M 1400-2 watermaker(2) Dometic/Vacuflush 12VDC toiletsBronze thru-hull fittings with Groco bronze seacocksBronze seawater strainers for main engines, generator, and A/C seawater pumpsa
Electrical
House bank — (6) Mastervolt SL 150 Slim Line AGM batteriesMain engine starting — (2) 8D AGM batteriesGenerator starting — Group 24 AGM batteryBow thruster — (2) 4D AGM batteries50-amp, 240V shore power serviceGlendinning Cablemaster shore cordAcme General Purpose polarizing transformer, Cat. T-2-53517-35Shore power booster systemZinc Saver II 50-amp galvanic isolator connected to shore grounding conductorMastervolt Chargemaster 24/20-3 battery charger for thruster batteriesMastervolt Chargemaster 12/40-3 battery chargerMastervolt Mass Combi 12/4000-200 inverter/chargerMastervolt Charge Monitor
Electronics
(1) Garmin GPSMAP 8616 chart plotter; new 2022(1) Garmin GPSMAP 8616 XSV chart plotter; new 2022(1) Garmin GPSMAP 8612 chart plotter; new 2022Garmin GHC 20 autopilot; new 2022Garmin GMR 4 kW radar with 4' open arrayStandard Horizon RAM+ VHFIcom IC-M604 RAM+ VHF5" Ritchie Powerdamp Plus compass
Pilothouse
Forward windshields with wipersPower-assisted opening center windowWhite Textilene covers for all glass windowsAft enclosure Two overhead hatches with screens and coversSliding side windowsOverhead lightingDouble bench seats at the helm with storageDouble companion bench seat to port with storageFusion stereoChart lockerPort-side cabinet for glass and bottle storageDrink holdersL-shaped settee with high-gloss custom teak table in the aft port cornerDouble settee to starboard with storage belowVarnished teak soleEngine room access hatchTwo Marine Air air conditioning units with individual controls (32,000 BTU total)Breaker panel
Galley
U-shaped galley to port(2) Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers(2) Sub-Zero freezer drawers with ice makerAdditional top-load holding plate freezerPrincess 3-burner Ceran-top stove with ovenSharp microwave/convection ovenCorian countertopsGenerous drawer and locker storageTeak and holly sole
Master Stateroom
Centerline queen berthTeak lattice hull-side accentsTeak and holly soleDirectional reading lightsMarine Air air conditioningLarge double-door cedar-lined hanging lockerNumerous storage drawers, shelves, and lockersOverhead opening hatch with screenOpening portlight with screenPrivate entry to master headCustom teak bookshelvesChart drawer for full-size Admiralty chartsFull length mirror
Ensuite Master Head
Odor-free Sealand VacuFlush freshwater electric headSealand TankWatch holding tank monitoring systemStainless steel hardwareCorian countertopsSeparate stall shower with folding glass doorVentilation provided by opening portlights and overhead hatch
Guest Stateroom
Over-under twin berths Built in teak bureausTeak and holly soleAir conditioning controlsAdjustable reading lightsHalf height single-door cedar-lined hanging lockerOverhead opening hatch with screen(2) opening portlights with screensGuest head located opposite the companionway
Day Head
Molded vanity with integrated sinkOdor-free Sealand VacuFlush freshwater electric headSealand TankWatch holding tank monitoring systemStorage above and below vanityOverhead lightingAir-conditioned and well ventilated
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.
