1998 Grand Banks 38 Eastbay EX for Sale – 38 ft – Salem, MA, United States

"Without a doubt, the adventurous 38 Eastbay Express fast cruiser made a "big splash" in terms of style, performance and a quiet ride. Of course, its design was a major plus when it came to comfortable, all-weather cruising--an attribute that was highly prized by many Eastbay owner's.... Overall, a solid, long-term investment for those who desired both speed and comfort." ~ Grand Banks

A fine example of the C. Raymond Hunt-designed Eastbay 38, SALTY WITCH features Twin CAT 435s, Northern Lights  5kW generator, air conditioning, and a custom hard top with full enclosure. Continually maintained in top condition and updated throughout.

Forward is the master stateroom with V-berth and filler piece, all covered in navy quilted Sunbrella. Teak drawers are underneath each berth, teak lockers outboard of each berth and a teak bureau with mirror all provide spacious storage. An overhead hatch and twin ports with screens provide ample ventilation. Twin reading lamps and overhead lighting have been converted to LEDs. A full length teak door separates the master stateroom from the main salon.

The private enclosed head aft of the stateroom, is equipped with a Vacuflush electric fresh water toilet with night switch and macerator equipped holding tank. The head also includes Corian counter top with molded sink, hot and cold pressure water, hot and cold shower with wrap around curtain, three large cupboards for ample storage, towel racks, opening port with screen and curtain, and a teak-framed full length mirror.

Opposite the head is a louvered door hanging locker with a 24" Samsung HDTV and DVD player on the shelf above.

Next aft is the main salon which features a U-shaped settee covered in navy Ultraleather to starboard, with teak dining/coffee table lowering to convert the settee to a double berth for extra guests.   

Additional storage includes two lockers, plus a bookcase above the settee, as well as lockers under the full length of the settee. A Kenwood AM/FM/CD/iPod player is mounted in-wall forward of the bookshelf/lockers. Speakers are installed in the main salon and cockpit with remote at the helm. All lighting in the main salon has been converted to LED, including reading lamps and overhead lights.

Opposite the settee and to port is the galley which comes equipped with a stainless steel sink, single lever faucet, hot and cold pressure water and Corian counter top. Outboard is the Princess three-burner electric stove top with built-in microwave underneath.

The stove top is covered by a hinged Corian counter piece with ventilation provided by a high capacity extraction blower. Aft is a built in Coolmatic refrigerator/freezer with heavy duty Grand Banks teak door and located beneath the counter.There is a deep locker in the port aft corner of the counter and another deep locker in forward part of counter. The galley offers ample counter and storage space.

Varnished teak cabinetry is throughout and the cabin sole is varnished teak parquet.