The Ship’s Manifest: Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB

DOES SHE HAVE SISTERSHIPS? Yep, the 50 and 55 Eastbay FBs and the 46 Eastbay SX. CLOSEST COMPETITION? Sabre 42 Fly Bridge, Hinckley T48 Flybridge WHO IS THIS BOAT FOR? Anyone with an eye for salty elegance and a desire for a little bit of speed. HOW MANY DOES SHE SLEEP? Four, comfortably. WHERE WOULD YOU TAKE HER? The Great Lakes are nice, but she’d fit right in at Martha’s Vineyard too. SUM IT ALL UP FOR ME: She’s a well-crafted and versatile boat perfect for a cruising couple.

RPM KNOTS 3.5 7.7 10.7 16.5 18.7 23.8 26.5 30.0 GPH 1.0 3.6 12.2 28.2 34.0 51.6 51.0 64.8 TEST CONDITIONS: Air temperature: 72°F; humidity: 30%; seas: flat; Load: 300 gal. fuel, 40 gal. water, 3 persons, 400 lb. gear. Speeds are two-way averages measured w/ GPS display. GPH estimates taken via Cummins display. Range is based on 90% of advertised fuel capacity. NOTEWORTHY OPTIONS: Ice maker ($2,860); washer/dryer ($3,770); surroundteak decking ($15,455); dishwasher ($2,980); utility-room fridge ($3,440); underwater lights ($4,960). RANGE 1,575