After the 1989-1993 recession, Trawlers were not the only boat of choice for certain areas of the country, or for newer commuting by water habits. The East Bay 38, at 26,000 lbs., and a true deep V is a heavy displacement rougher water capable Express Cruiser. Grand Banks put this high end Hunt design into production at a time of changing boating habits, and it worked! New York to Eastern Connecticut, Boston to Cape Cod, Miami to Nassau, Sturgeon Bay to North Channel, Annapolis to Block Island can now be short and delightful cruises at one gallon per mile.
One of our recent East Bay 38 buyers compared the EB 38 with the Picnic, and for negotiating inlets like Barnegat Bay Inlet, NJ, the EB won hands down. The buyer stated that with the self bailing aft cockpit deck, the higher helm elevation, center of gravity, speed, etc. it was for him much safer in any following sea inlet conditions he may face on frequent trips from Chesapeake Bay up to Barnegat Bay.
The likelihood that the East Bay construction quality will ever be matched at even multiples of current brokerage prices is 0. Grand Banks just cannot afford to replicate this effort at this time. This makes each and every East Bay a special boat, and worth your consideration.
This East Bay 38 "Dealatis" is an excellent example of the EB 38 at it's best. Well maintained since her launch in1995, this boat has had many upgrades that make her exceptional. She is ready to be launched, with the bottom sanded and high quality ablative bottom paint. For her 2011 season her bottom has been scrubbed with 3M Scotchbrite prior to painting, and her shafts, rudders, spurs, props and trim tabs have been cleaned. This bottom is in great shape! "Dealatis has been stored out of the weather in a building throughout the winter. View the details and pictures of all the upgrades this boat has received further along in our listing.
It all adds up to the ride. Here are some of what this experienced East Bay owner and salesperson knows it takes to be really comfortable, aside from the design and hull construction: seating quality and elevation, visibility, reach to the wheel and controls, plotter and radar location in line of sight, foot and body space on the helm deck,wide steps below, galley layout, head size, low noise, and smoothness of propulsion.
Recent trends in the used boat market indicate that it is the upgraded boats that sell first. It is the lower priced boats that receive upgrades as they are sold. Here is your opportunity to go for the upgraded and low priced vessel!
"Dealatis" will be at The Oxford Yacht Agency in Oxford, MD from April 1, 2011 and will be part of our exhibit at the YCS Boat Show, Chesapeake Harbor in late April.
Recent Upgrades
- Flag Blue Awlgrip on hull by Brewer Yacht Yard
- Awlgripped superstructure, deck, cockpit with Moondust non skid by Brewer Yacht Yard
- Bottom paint stripped, sanded, recoated with ablative paint
- All underwater metal coated with Pettit Metal primer and Zinc Coating
- Ultraleather upholstery on all helm deck and cockpit seating - oyster w/ blue piping
- 1000 hour CAT Service - 2010
- Updated Electronics - 2008, Raymarine & Garmin including radar, depth, weather
- Custom Double Helm Seat with icemaker under - 2010
- Upholstery on settee - Navy with white piping, 2010
- "Sunbrella" toe rail and handrail covers - 2009
- "Astrup" fabric top with full enclosure
- Rails removed, varnish stripped and built to 8 coats - Spring 2011
Aft Deck
Generous open cockpit with a teak sole & aft facing bench seat on port side, with a folding varnished teak table aft. The bench seat has recent oyster "Ultraleather" upholstery with blue piping.
- Hot & cold freshwater shower
- Transom door to teak swim platform
- 2 teak folding chairs with matching foot rest
- Varnished teak handrails on aft side of helm deck
- 2 Rod holders in bulwarks Radar mast on tabernacle carries all antennas, radar dome, spreader lights, Guest remote controlled spotlight, steaming light
Helm Deck
The helm deck has a "Astrup" fabric top with removeable side curtains and aft enclosure. This top also has removeable side awnings to provide additional shade and ventilation when side curtains are off. "L" settee with matching "Ultraleather" and varnished teak table to port, aft of helm station. Hydraulic engine room hatch in teak sole. Custom double helm seat with an icemaker and storage under it, also upholstered in matching "Ultraleather". The back rest on this seat can be swung forward for aft facing seating.
- Chart locker with clear top
- Sailboat wheel
- Garmin 3010c chart plotter with weather
- Raymarine E120 radar with engine room camara and sonar
- Bennett Trim Tab controls
- Raymarine Digital VHF
- Robertson Auto Pilot
- Raytheon Depth
- Hailer
- Guest spotlight remote controls
Engine Room
Accessed through a hydraulic hatch in the helm deck sole, there is sitting headroom, and a removeable aluminum ladder. Designed with good access to inboard sides of the CAT diesels and outboard routine maintenance points. This engine room shows meticulous maintenance and cleanliness.
- Twin CAT 3208TA Diesel Engines - 435hp
- 1000 hour CAT service, 2010
- Westerbeke Generator: 503 hours
- Glendinnig Sychronizers
- Bennett Trim Tabs
- Sentry Battery Charger
- Walker Airseps
- Double Racor filters
- Reverso Oil change system for engines, transmissions, generator
- Engine Block Heaters
- Tankwatch III monitoring system
- Seaward fresh water heater
Galley
"U" shaped galley to port with an abundance of cabinets and counter space. Finished in "satin" varnished teak with white countertops. There is an electric venting system for the stove an opening screened porthole, and an opening overhead hatch for good ventilation. There are screens and removeable fabric covers for all the hatches to reduce sunlight below.
- Large stainless steel sink - faces forward
- 3 Burner Princess gas stove and oven
- Electric venting system behind stove
- Opening overhead hatch
- Opening screened porthole
- Grunert air cooled holding plate refrigerator/freezer
- Teak and Holly cabin sole
Salon
The salon/settee area is to starboard, opposite the galley. There is a large "U" shaped settee with new navy upholstery with blue piping. The varnished teak table drops down to make a double berth for guests. The attractive A/C D/C panel is aft of the settee, generator controls are on this bulkhead as well. Behind the settee there is teak cabinetry holding a bookcase and stereo cabinet. Forward of the settee is the hanging locker with a louvred door and shelf above.
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Sony AM/FM CD stereo with 6 disc changer
- High-Low table
- Chrome clock and Barometer
- Settee converts to double berth
- Hanging Locker
- Teak cabinetry with bookshelves
- Teak and Holly cabin sole
Head
Forward and to port is the head with a wrap around shower, large white molded sink and vanity with storage compartments, white bulkheads and teak trim. The head is clean, bright and well ventilated with an electric venting system and a screened opening porthole.
- Groco electric head
- Tank Watch III system
- Hot & cold fresh water at sink and shower
- Electric vent
Owner's Cabin
Forward of the head and salon the owner's cabin has a large vee berth with teak lined hull sides that contain large storage compartments. There is a teak bureau with a mirror above on the starboard side at the foot of the berth. The upholsery is navy withy blue piping and matches the settee fabric. There is storage beneath the berth, and 4 drawers in the bureau.
- Reverse cycle air conditioning
- Teak and Holly cabin sole
- 2 opening screened portholes
- Large screened overhead hatch with fabric cover to reduce sunlight
- Anchor rode locker at head of berth
- Step up to berth with matching cushion
On Deck
Designed with wide two tone side decks with first rate non skid, teak handrails, substantial toe rails, nicely spaced staunchions that are well braced, a flat foredeck, hefty cleats and chocks, a stainless steel bow roller with windlass. This boat feels very secure on deck in any conditions. There is plenty of room to move around, yet there is something to grab onto within easy reach.
- Bow Roller - single, stainless steel
- 35 lb CQR with chain rode
- Maxwell 800 Anchor Windlass
- Mast on tabernacle with radar dome, spreader and steaming/anchor light, Guest remote spotlight, Radar dome and antennas
- Cockpit shower with hot and cold fresh water
- 3 Lazarette hatches
- 50 Amp Shore Power Cord with 30 Amp adapter
- 3 opening screened hatches
- 6 opening screened stainless steel portholes
- Varnished teak handrails with "Sunbrella" covers
- Varnished teak toe rails with "Sunbrella" covers
- 1 1/4" stainless steel tubing construction staunchions and bow pulpit
- Polished stainless steel cleats & chaulks
- Stainless steel rub rail
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