2006 Grand Banks 49'

14.94 m
$ 725,000 USD
One Maritime Drive, Suite 1, 02871USAPortsmouth RI 02871 USA
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2006 Grand Banks 49' 49 Eastbay SX

  • 14.94 m
  • Diesel
  • Power
  • Downeast
Wickford, Rhode Island, United States
In Stock #2836216

2006 Grand Banks 49 Eastbay SX

49' (14.94 m) BIRA

Available now!

Wickford, Rhode Island, United States
   Vessel ID: 2836216
FEATURES:

2006 Grand Banks 49' 49 Eastbay SX

  • 14.94 m
  • Diesel
  • Power
  • Downeast
Wickford, Rhode Island, United States
In Stock #2836216

$ 725,000 USD

$ 987,957 CAD*
€ 627,217 Euros*
£ 534,263 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

BIRA is an exceptional Eastbay 49 SX, one of the best equipped 49s ever; with the right layout, equipment and tons of recent upgrades that make her a dream to cruise. She features a comfortable two stateroom, two head layout with the galley down opposite dinette seating, and a beautiful helmdeck and salon with side access doors on BOTH port and starboard sides. See the equipment list and highlights below:

BIRA just had a comprehensive "3000 hour +" service completed May 2025 and she's running better than ever, not to mention new Garmin electronics suite, refreshed varnish inside and out, new soft goods in the pilothouse, etc.

BIRA Highlights:

  • Both port and starboard side helm doors offering easy access for docking and provides better ventilation throughout the salon (extremely rare feature)
  • Bow and stern thrusters and Yacht Controller handheld docking system for easy maneuvering around the dock
  • Freedom Lift hydraulic tender lift
  • New Garmin electronics suite with modern carbon fiber custom dash
  • New salon/pilothouse upholstery: both Stidd helm seats, L-settee and ottoman pouf
  • Massive mechanical service performed on both engines and generator: Aftercoolers, heat exchangers, fuel coolers, turbochargers, injectors, valve lash, impellers, coolant flush, zincs, air filters, belts, etc.
  • Exterior brightwork stripped bare and rebuilt 2023
  • Interior brightwork touch ups and repairs where needed
  • House Batteries Replaced 2025
  • Starlink

BIRA is easy to see in Wickford, RI and, as you can see, 100% ready for your summer cruising season! Contact the listing broker to schedule your showing, the owners are still cruising the boat so advance notice is necessary.

LOA49'

LOA14.94''

Beam16'

Draft Max Feet4'

Draft Max Inch1''

Fuel Tank (Gallons)760

Fuel Tank (Liters)2876.91

Fresh Water (Gallons)176

Fresh Water (Liters)666.23

Holding Tank (Gallons)40

Holding Tank (Liters)151.42

TypePower

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

BIRA

HIN/IMO

GNDN0092E606

Power-Used

Year

2006

4'1"

Cabins

2

Heads

2

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

760 Gallons (2876.91 Liters)

176 Gallons (666.23 Liters)

40 Gallons (151.42 Liters)

Dry Weight

45000

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Caterpillar
  • ModelEngine Model: C-12
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 705.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 525.72
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 2147.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Caterpillar
  • ModelEngine Model: C-12
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
  • Power HPPower HP: 705.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 525.72
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 2150.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
  • Engine Quantity2
  • Multimedia

    Full Details

    Hull and Deck

    • White hull with gold cove stripe and flag blue boot stripe
    • Black antifouling bottom paint NEW 2025
    • Bottom media blasted, epoxy barrier coat and new bottom paint applied NEW 2023
    • Moondust two-tone nonskid decks
    • Stainless steel handrails, cleats, and fairleads
    • Varnished teak cap rails and brow accents
    • Midship rail gate openings port and starboard
    • Teak swim platform
    • Stainless steel folding swim ladder with teak ladder rungs
    • Freedom Lift hydraulic tender lift Serviced and painted 2024
    • Stainless steel manship hatches
    • 2 Dorade vents: stainless steel with Gelcoat boxes
    • Exterior window frames (3) and all 3 doors resealed and repainted NEW 2025
    • Maxwell 2200 stainless steel windlass with foot pedals and remote switch at helm
    • Stainless steel anchor roller
    • Stainless steel Ultra 27kg anchor with Ultra flip swivel and galvanized chain and rode
    • Windshield wiper bases primed and painted 2025
    • Textaline sunscreen for windshield windows NEW 2024
    • 50amp shore power cord on an electric Glendinning reel (75’)
    • Custom aft cockpit awning with carbon fiber poles NEW 2024
    • Aft facing seats (white vinyl with grey piping) NEW 2024
    • Running gear stripped and Propspeed applied NEW 2024


    Pilothouse Salon

    • Entrance from the aft cockpit into the pilothouse is offset to starboard allowing for a larger seating area in the salon
    • Large L-settee to port with brand new cushion foam and covers NEW 2025
    • Hi/low cocktail table with folding leaves can be raised for dining
    • Custom tabletop cushion NEW 2024
    • Custom "pouf" ottoman doubles as an extra seat for entertaining NEW 2024
    • Both STIDD helm seats rotate and lower so they double as salon seating (electric push button!)
    • Teak furniture piece to starboard with AV locker, storage and TV on an electric lift
    • Fusion Stereo w/ BOSE speakers and subwoofer
    • Electric opening center windshield window
    • (2) overhead hatches with sunshades and bugscreens
    • (2) sliding side windows with bugscreens
    • (3) Access doors: 1 aft and 1 each port and starboard
    • Each door has an Oceanair sliding "screen door" that close magnetically
    • Custom Oceanaire blinds throughout pilothouse
    • Teak and holly sole with varnished teak interior
    • Vinyl headliners with varnished teak handrail and accents


    Helm Electronics and Navigation

    Full helm/dash redesign in 2020 with custom carbon fiber panels, modern switching and new electronics

    • Electric STIDD helm and co-helm seats recovered with Ultraleather  Recovered 2024
    • 2 x Garmin 8416 Touchscreen multifunction chartplotters NEW 2020
    • Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot with Smartpump NEW 2020
    • Garmin handheld autopilot control NEW 2020
    • Garmin AIS800 NEW 2020
    • Garmin Fantom 54 open array digital radar NEW 2020
    • Garmin GXM 54 Sirius/XM satellite receiver for weather, radio and fish mapping
    • NMEA 2000 bus added NEW 2020
    • Airmar weather station
    • All tank data and some engine data displayed on Garmin screens
    • Garmin VHF radio (mounted to port for co-pilot)
    • Simrad blackbox VHF radio with handheld remote and separate speaker to starboard at main helm
    • Simrad Tridata display
    • SidePower bow and stern thrusters with dual joystick control: 
    • Stern thruster replaced 2024 and Bow thruster refurbished 2024
    • CAT digital engine displays
    • Varnished teak steering wheel
    • Twin Disc QuickShift single lever electronic throttle controls
    • Engine synchronizer
    • Yacht Controller handheld remote docking system (maneuver while standing anywhere onboard from the bow to the swim platform)
    • Bennett trim tabs with LED indicator
    • VDO rudder angle indicator and amp gauges
    • Ritchie Compass
    • Xantrex Inverter/Charger control
    • Matrix AC and DC meters
    • Custom LED indicator lights NEW 2020Bilge pumps (3)
    • Hi Exhaust Temp
    • Engine room light
    • Genset
    • Fuel Transfer
    • Computank tank level gauge (deactivated in lieu of new tank gauges on Garmins)
    • Digital NMEA 2000 tank senders NEW 2024
    • Engine start/stop switchs and battery parallel
    • Imtra windshield wiper controls
    • Rocker switches for horn, windshield window and Yacht Controller NEW 2020
    • (3) USB charging port NEW 2020
    • Red overhead lights
    • Starlink NEW 2024


    Galley

    The pilothouse salon is open to the galley and lower seating area providing plenty of natural light below.

    • Large U-shaped galley to port
    • Corian countertops and backsplash with teak fiddle
    • Stainless steel single basin sink
    • (2) Subzero fridge/freezer units below the counter: Icemakers in both replaced NEW 2020
    • Panasonic microwave/convection oven with air fry feature
    • Princess 3 burner propane stove
    • (2) In-counter top access storage hatches
    • Lots of above and below counter storage space in (9!) lockers and (5) drawers
    • 110v outlets


    Lower Salon

    • Lower salon is to starboard opposite the galley
    • Large U-shaped settee with Ultraleather cushions
    • Settee easily converts to a large comfortable sleeping berth
    • Teak table with folding leaves on a hi/low lift 
    • Storage hatches in tabletop flip around and double as cupholders
    • Bookshelf with teak fiddles
    • (2) lockers outboard
    • (2) portholes and overhead hatch with sunshade and bug screen
    • Lots of extra storage under seat cushions and backrests
    • (2) reading lights
    • LED accent rope lighting
    • Side table with drawers


    Primary Cabin

    • Primary cabin is forward with privacy door
    • Centerline queen size berth with 2 storage drawers below
    • Varnished teak battens on hullsides
    • Cedar lined hanging locker to port
    • Large bureau to starboard with 4 drawers, and 4 oversized lockers
    • Full length mirror
    • Reading lights
    • 110v outlets
    • En suite access to the primary head is to port


    Primary Head

    • Corian countertop with undermount sink
    • Vacuflush toilet REBUILT 2025
    • Large separate stall shower with bifold shower door, tile floor and Grohe handheld faucet
    • Plenty of above and below counter storage
    • Teak towel bars
    • Vent fan
    • Porthole
    • Privacy door
    • 110v outlets


    Guest Cabin

    • Guest Cabin is to port with sliding pocket door
    • (2) Single berths running athwartships side by side
    • Cedar lined hanging locker separating the berths
    • Shelves outboard of each berth and storage drawers below berths
    • (2) Portholes
    • (1) Overhead hatch with oceanaire sunshade and bug screen
    • 110v outlets
    • Reading lights


    Guest Head

    • Guest head is to starboard, opposite the entry to the guest cabin
    • VacuFlush toilet REBUILT 2025
    • Corian countertop with undermount sink
    • "Wet head" shower with handheld Grohe faucet and shower curtain
    • Teak floor grate
    • Porthole
    • Vent fan
    • Mirror
    • Above and below counter storage
    • 110v outlets


    Mechanical and Electrical

    • Caterpillar C-12 705hp diesel engines: 2160 hours as of June 7, 2025. 
    • 3000hr+ service completed May 2025 (see PM work list below for full details)
    • Cummins Onan diesel generator with remote start panel at helm: 945 hours as of June 7, 2025
    • ZF marine gears
    • Tides dripless shaft seals
    • Isoflex Engine Mounts and both engines realigned with new cutlass bearings NEW 2023/2024
    • Dometic air conditioners with reverse cycle heat and dehumidify functions
    • Digital thermostats for each Dometic unit
    • FireBoy fire suppression system with engine shut down Serviced 2024
    • Racor dual fuel filter system for each engine
    • Racor generator fuel filter (single)
    • Fuel transfer pump
    • Reverso 12-volt DC oil change system for engines and generator
    • Auto/manual bilge pumps
    • Seaward propane solenoid control
    • SeaLand VacuFlush freshwater heads with Tank Watch level monitors
    • Black water head hoses and all "below floorboard" components Replaced 2022
    • Macerator pump for holding tank discharge with keyed control switch
    • Fresh water pump
    • Water heater NEW 2024
    • Xantrex inverter/battery charger
    • 110v outlets
    • 12v outlets
    • AGM Service/House batteries Replaced 2025
    • 2 Engine start batteries 
    • Generator start battery 
    • Battery parallel switch at helm
    • 110v and 12v engine room lights
    • Kahlenberg trumpet horn NEW 2022


    2025 Preventative Maintenance Work

    • Aftercooler Cores - Replaced 
    • Heat Exchangers - Removed Bundle Tubes /Ultrasonically Cleaned / Inspected / Reassembled / Pressure Tested
    • Fuel Coolers - Removed / Ultrasonically / Cleaned / Inspected / Pressure Tested / Painted / Reinstalled
    • Turbochargers - Replaced
    • Valve Lash - Checked / Adjusted (Blast & Repaint Valve Covers)
    • Injectors - Checked / Adjusted Timing Settings
    • RW Pump Impellers - Replaced 
    • ELC Coolant - Drained / Flushed / Refilled
    • Temperature Regulators - Replaced
    • Condensate Drain Valves - Replaced
    • Zincs & Plugs - Replaced
    • Air Filters - Replaced
    • Engine Speed/Timing Sensors - Cleaned / Inspected
    • RW Pump Cam Liners - Inspected
    • Coolant Pump - Inspected
    • Alternator - Inspected / Tested
    • Starter Motor - Inspected
    • Engine Mounts - Inspected
    • All hoses, clamps - Inspected, many replaced if needed
    • Exhaust risers - Replaced
    • Transmission Oil Coolers - Removed / Disassembled / Ultrasonically Cleaned / Inspected / Reassembled / Pressure Tested / Painted / Reinstalled

    Generator

    • Replaced raw water pump
    • Oil change
    • Checked Belt
    • Replaced zinc
    • Replaced side panel insulation


    Tender and Gear

    • 2017 AB 10VSX inflatable dinghy with console and steering wheel
    • Tohatsu 20hp motor
    • EPIRB mounted in pilothouse Serviced 2024
    • Lifejackets
    • Docklines
    • Fenders
    • Magma Grill with sunbrella cover
    • Stainless steel shore power cord holder


    Exclusions

    Any clothing, artwork, bedding, gear, kitchenware, tools, or any other personal items are at the discretion of the Seller.

    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.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael Porter We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael Porter. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Michael Porter.

    BIRA 49ft Grand Banks Yacht For Sale
    Michael Porter
    Yacht Broker

    One Maritime Drive

    Suite 1

    Portsmouth RI 02871 USA

    1-401-619-2122