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2003 Grand Banks Eastbay 38

Westerly, Rhode Island

$330,000

Initial Listing - more photographs and information to be added soon.  Seller motivated - available for immediate sale - call today for further information....

"Candide" is a fine example of this highly regarded Downeast cruiser, offering exceptional performance and seakeeping characteristics thanks to her C. Raymond Hunt design pedigree. She is well-equipped and has been consistently upgraded since new.  She offers many custom features and upgrades including:

  • All New GARMIN Electronics including Radar (high definition), AIS, Chartplotter,  Autopilot
  • Onan 9 kW generator
  • Reverse cycle air conditioning including the helmdeck
  • Custom-built varnished bench in cockpit
  • New Wide Stidd Helm Chair (500W) - 36" wide (8" wider than standard)
  • Custom-built 7' double bunk to starboard in Saloon with SAMSUNG TV
  • All cushions recovered with navy with red piping / master stateroom has red with navy piping
  • Custom-built cabinetry in galley - excellent storage throughout
  • Teak transom

Please click on FULL SPECS for additional information and photographs.  She is available to be seen at your convenience.

Disclaimer

BLM Yacht Sales / Fall River is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Watch Hill Yacht Services, LLC.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: CANDIDE
Make: Grand Banks
Model: Eastbay 38
Year: 2003
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: GNDH0128D303
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 38 ft / 11.58 m
Length Overall: 38 ft / 11.58 m
Waterline Length: 34'5 ft / 10.49 m
Beam: 13'2 ft / 4.01 m
Max Draft: 3'4 ft / 1.01 m
Displacement: 27,120 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6LY2-STP
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 440hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 3018
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 6LY2-STP
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 440hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 880hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 366 gal
Fuel Tank Material: Aluminum
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 95 gal
Water Tank Material: Stainless Steel
Holding Tank Count: 1
Holding Tank Capacity: 32 gal
Holding Tank Material: Plastic

Other

Heads Count: 1
Boat Class: Downeast

Accommodations

Capable of sleeping 4 in V berth forward and saloon custom-built 7' double bunk.  All cushions have been newly upholstered (navy and red piping throughout - master stateroom is red with navy piping)

Master Stateroom:
Forward with V berths sleeps two comfortably. Two drawer storage underneath each berth, a bureau and hanging locker aft to starboard. Additional lockers outboard above the berths, 3 each side. Excellent ventilation provided by opening ports and an overhead hatch, all with screens.

Head:
Aft to port with SeaL and VacuFlush electric freshwater toilet with night switch and macerator equipped holding tank with a hot & cold shower. White cultured marble countertop with integral sink and single lever faucet.

Galley:
Aft of the head, it is U shaped with Corian counter tops trimmed with teak fiddle opening inboard from the port side. Forward is a double stainless sink with single lever faucet outboard of which is a top opening storage locker. Double stainless sink w/single lever faucet is forward with lockers above and drawers and locker below. Outboard is a Princess 3 burner electric cooktop with large storage locker below and galley vent. Aft is two drawer stainless steel refrigerator / freezer system along with customer storage lockers above the counter.  In the aft corner is top loading ice box.

Main Saloon:
To starboard, a beautiful custom built 7' double berth with drawer storage beneath. Bookshelves and lockers are outboard.  Samsung flat screen TV.

Helmdeck:
Three steps up from below with an L shaped settee aft to port with teak table and chart box forward. Helm station is forward to starboard with a console to hold all the yachts electronics and engine controls and a stainless destroyer style steering wheel. The Stidd 500W wide helm seat (36" - 8" wider than standard) and settee are fitted with UltraLeather navy with red piping covering. This area has its own reverse cycle AC & heat system, a center opening window and 2 overhead open hatches w/screens. This entire area as well as the cockpit is covered in teak. Engine room access is through a large hatch in the sole. An aft enclosure with zipper door completely encloses the back and side section.

Cockpit:
Aft and down 3 steps with cushioned aft facing seat to port. Port and starboard steps to the side decks and a transom door to the teak swim platform. There are 3 hatches creating lazerette storage and access to the steering system and fuel tank.

Construction

Single piece molded fiberglass hull and single piece molded fiberglass deck both with closed cell foam core. Hull bottom is solid fiberglass beneath the bootstripe. Flag Blue hull, with Gold Cove stripe and name, single white boot stripe and Moondust non skid on cabin trunk and decks. Toe rail and trunk cabin molding are varnished teak with stainless bow and midship chocks and cleats. Stainless bow pulpit with anchor roller. Aluminum mast on hardtop with spreaders and radar bracket.

Mechanical
  • Yanmar 6LY2-STP @ 440 HP, (2)
  • Kobelt single lever throttle/gear controls
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer
  • Engine Alarm system, water temp & engine oil
  • Computank Fuel/Water gauge system
  • Hydraulic steering
  • Rudder angle indicator
  • Racor fuel filters w/water separator
  • Engine room blowers, 12 volt
  • Aqualoy propeller shafts
  • Dripless shaft seals
  • 4 blade Nibral propellers
  • Cast bronze rudders
  • Bronze struts
  • MarineAir reverse cycle AC & heat, 16,000 BTU below
  • MarineAir reverse cycle AC & heat, 16,000 BTU helmdeck
  • Reverso 12 volt oil change/fill system
  • Bennett Trim Tabs
  • Fresh water pressure system, 12 volt
  • 11 gallon Water Heater
  • VacuFlush fresh water head system
  • TankWatch holding tank monitor w/nite switch
  • Fresh water washdown system, fore & aft
  • Cockpit shower, Hot & Cold
  • Auto/Manual Bilge pump system, Fwd/Mid/Aft
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Windshield Wipers w/fresh water wash system
  • Kahlenberg air horn
  • Fresh water faucet, engine room
  • Fresh Water Washdown, fwd anchor locker
  • Salt Water Washdown, fwd anchor locker
Electrical
  • Onan 9 kW generator w/Sound Shield
  • Vernay gas/water separator exhaust system
  • Racor fuel filter
  • Glendinning Cablemaster w/50 amp shore cord
  • Aquasignal 110v fluorescent engine room lights (2)
  • 120/220 AC volt & 12 volt DC ships electrical system w/master panel
  • Pro Mariner battery charger, 50 amp/12 volt
  • Battery condition indicator
  • Battery emergency parallel switch for engine start
  • Galvanic isolator
  • Galley/engine room/head outlets GFCI protected
  • 12 volt outlets
  • TV/Phone inlets
  • Telephone outlets
Electronics and Navigation
  • Garmin 7612 GPS Map color chartplotter and radar (two screens)
  • Garmin  GHC10 Autopilot
  • ICOM VHF IC-M424
  • Qualcomm Satellite telephone (needs subscription)
  • ACR remote control spotlight
  • Fusion stereo system
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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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