ITHAKI - GRAND BANKS MARINE FOR SALE

ITHAKI (name reserved) is a flawless, extensively updated Grand Banks Eastbay 50SX Downeast express, fastidiously cared for and kept indoors each off‑season at a Connecticut yard. Her renowned C. Raymond Hunt deep‑V hull serves speed and composed offshore manners, while joystick docking, a bow thruster, and Volvo Dynamic Positioning deliver effortless maneuvering.

Highlights include new Garmin electronics, Starlink connectivity, premium upholstery, a midlevel galley with Sub‑Zero refrigeration and Miele oven, plus a teak cockpit with SureShade, alfresco dining, and a hydraulic swim platform. Tastefully finished and truly Bristol, ITHAKI is exceptionally equipped and cruise‑ready.

Overview

ITHAKI (name reserved) is a pristine, highly upgraded Grand Banks Eastbay 50SX, maintained in true Bristol fashion by a fastidious owner. Swift and surefooted offshore thanks to the legendary C. Raymond Hunt hull design, she is equally effortless around the docks with joystick controls and the Volvo Dynamic Positioning system. Recent enhancements elevate both performance and comfort, including new Garmin electronics with VHF, Starlink connectivity, a recently installed bow thruster, new high-end upholstery, and numerous additional updates.

The highly desirable mid-level galley caters to serious onboard chefs, featuring a large induction cooktop, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a secondary deep freezer, and a Miele convection oven, delivering a refined culinary experience with remarkable ease.

A beautifully teak-decked cockpit sets the scene for alfresco dining and relaxation beneath an electronic SureShade with a recently updated hard cover, complemented by a lovely varnished teak table and an inviting aft settee. Aft, a hydraulic swim platform simplifies dinghy storage as well as effortless deployment and retrieval, while three cockpit doors ensure ease of boarding. During the winter months, Ithaki enjoys heated indoor storage with a well-known Connecticut boatyard that provides excellent service. Explore the photos and specifications to appreciate why this yacht stands apart.

ITHAKI (name reserved) is a tastefully and heavily optioned motor yacht crafted for an exacting yachtsman, offering a fantastic layout and remaining in true Bristol condition.

Basic specifications

With a length overall of 50 feet 1 inch and a commanding beam of 16 feet 6 inches, this yacht offers impressive volume while maintaining a shallow maximum draft of 3 feet 6 inches for confident access to thin-water anchorages. She displaces 50,050 pounds at half load, a balance that speaks to robust construction and poised performance. Fuel tanks provide a total capacity of 700 gallons to extend your cruising range, complemented by 162 gallons of fresh water capacity and an 84-gallon holding tank for self-sufficient voyages.

Walkthrough

ITHAKI presents one of the finest layouts Grand Banks/Eastbay has ever offered, beginning with a beautifully executed salon where two opposing settees face a teak table with fold-out leaves, accompanied by two ottomans that provide additional table seating. A few steps down, the mid-ship galley opens completely to the salon and features a U-shaped countertop with an abundant array of cabinet storage both above and beneath the sole, creating a true cook’s workspace. Two more steps lead along the companionway to the forward master stateroom and the starboard guest stateroom. The guest suite offers two fore-and-aft twin berths that slide together to form a queen berth, along with an ensuite head with a large stall shower; this head also opens to the companionway, doubling conveniently as the day head. The master stateroom rests forward in the bow with a large berth, generous hanging lockers, and an ensuite head.

Throughout, the interior showcases cabinet furniture in teak with raised panels, granite countertops in both the galley and the heads, and drawers by Blum with positive locks complemented by teak-faced drawers with positive locks. Teak grab rails with stainless steel fittings pair with hardware in stainless steel and chrome. The headlining employs vinyl panels that are foamed back and removable via the Fast Mount System, while the hull ceiling sides are also finished in foamed-back vinyl. Lighting is refined and efficient, with indirect overhead illumination at the valance in LED, DC LED lighting by Cantalupi, and new reading lights at the berths. Lower-deck portlights by Manship open and include screens. The soles on both the lower and upper decks are laid in teak strips with no holly, and the steps are fitted with anti-slip custom rubber traction strips. Switches and outlets are the Vimar modular system with bronze covers. Window treatments are tailored to each level, with fabric curtains on the lower deck and Hunter Douglas shades for the upper-deck side windows and side doors. The interior varnish is artfully balanced, featuring high-gloss varnish on teak trim only and a satin marine finish elsewhere, completing an environment of understated elegance and practical sophistication.

Construction

Crafted with hand-laid fiberglass, the yacht features a fully cored composite hull built around a cross-linked high-density PVC foam core and a robust fiberglass and foam structural grid. The laminate benefits from a Hydrex resin skin coat by Reichhold, while an epoxy undercoat barrier from International provides added protection. Above the waterline, the hull is finished in Awl-Grip "Flag Blue" applied over a matching Flag Blue gel coat, tastefully accented by a crisp Awl-Grip White bootstripe. Structural integrity is further reinforced by two composite structural bulkheads that are partially watertight.

Exterior equipment

The 50 Eastbay offers wide side decks with easy stepped access from the cockpit and a handy side door at the helm. Forward, the ground tackle is thoroughly sorted with an anchor chain locker fitted with new gas shocks, a dedicated partition for rope and chain, and self-draining design, feeding a stainless-steel anchor platform with a single stainless-steel roller. The anchor itself is rigged with 230 feet of chain and a 75 foot safety rode, and operation is effortless thanks to new stainless-steel foot‑operated anchor up/down switches and a DC, low‑profile Maxwell RC12-10 windlass with vertical gypsy and capstan for chain and rode, complete with new stainless foot actuators. On the pilothouse roof, a new hard‑cased liferaft sits alongside a new EPIRB with base, reinforcing peace of mind.

The yacht’s finish and fittings reflect meticulous care. The fiberglass hull has been recently painted in Awlgrip Flag Blue, while the cabin top and hardtop are both finished in Awl-Grip “GB White” non‑skid. Side and forward decks carry painted non‑skid in Awl-Grip “Moondust,” and the cap rail gleams in varnished teak. Heavy‑duty vinyl rubrail with a stainless‑steel insert profile adds both protection and polish. Below the waterline, recent Propspeed on the propellers and zinc anodes on the hull and pods speak to thoughtful maintenance.

Hardware is both abundant and beautifully executed. Pop‑up stainless‑steel cleats for fenders are placed at the cockpit coaming and swim platform, while fixed stainless‑steel mooring cleats measuring twelve inches provide secure tie‑offs. Four stainless‑steel fairleads are strategically positioned at the cockpit’s port and starboard aft corners, with two at the transom and two along the hull side. Varnished teak flag poles with stainless‑steel holders grace the bow and stern, and matching varnished teak navigation light boards accent the profile to port and starboard. Stainless‑steel grab rails run where you need them, complemented by Manship stainless‑steel skylight hatches, and robust safety rails along the main deck feature a 1 1/8" diameter round stainless‑steel profile with an intermediate rail for confident movement underway. Exterior lockers and settees are lined with 3M 9100T Entrap Z‑web vinyl ridged matting in “Grey,” while deck fills for fuel, water, and waste pumpout are conveniently located along the side decks.

Comfort on deck is elevated by a forward sun bed with glass holder and rails, its cushions in soft dura extra off white with a canvas cover. The fiberglass mast crowns the hardtop, and LED courtesy and overhead lighting by Hella Marine set the mood after dusk, joined by new underwater lights (installed 2026) for a dramatic glow at anchor. At the transom, a teak‑decked swim platform integrates a Sealift System Hydraulic Lift rated to 770 lb, with built‑in Sealift chocks and a recent stainless‑steel grab handle, and a collapsible/sectional stainless‑steel swim ladder discreetly mounts beneath the platform.

Visibility is excellent and detailing exacting: hull‑side windows are fixed grey tempered glass, fritted and bonded in place; at the salon sides, fixed grey tempered glass is complemented by vertical sliding grey tempered glass windows with electric actuator, one each to port and starboard; forward, the salon features clear tempered glass, fritted and bonded. Rounding out the package are practical touches such as a freshwater washdown at the bow with a quick‑disconnect outlet, including one hose and spray nozzle, ensuring the 50 Eastbay is as functional as she is beautifully finished.

Cockpit / aft deck

Expansive sliding glass doors flow into the cockpit, where to port an amenity module hosts a new icemaker and a stainless-steel sink, while the starboard cabinet integrates a Miele electric grill and a new Isotherm drink refrigerator. A telescopic SureShade awning in toast canvas extends from the hardtop, and its hardtop section has been recently replaced. At the transom, a forward-facing, straight settee in molded fiberglass with new fabrics conceals generous under-seat storage, accompanied by a varnished teak table on a stainless-steel pedestal with a flat top, flip-up leaf, and integrated drink holders, plus two custom-made Grand Banks teak folding chairs. Warm ambience comes from four warm white LED cockpit overhead lights positioned at the aft hardtop overhang with a dedicated switch, while entertainment is enriched by two Fusion speakers. Protective touches include custom canvas teak cap-rail covers and a comprehensive suite of canvas covers for the aft salon sliding doors, the port and starboard mezzanine cabinets, the recently updated sun pad, window covers, a recent cockpit deck cover, side name-board covers, and tailored settee and exterior table covers.

Thoughtful detailing continues with removable tub-style deck lockers to port and starboard, each with drains and hatches, and solid teak decking that is epoxy bonded using the TDS system. Practicality is built in with a self-draining cockpit serviced by stainless-steel drains, one to port and one to starboard, a hand-held hot-and-cold cockpit shower with a retractable hose, and a capstan base protected by a fitted lid. Access is effortless via an inward-opening solid-fiberglass transom door with a latch and inward-opening hinged gate doors to port and starboard that simplify side entry to the cockpit. Serviceability is ensured by engine-room access through a pneumatic deck hatch with a stainless-steel ladder and a fiberglass soft patch for engine removal. Docking is confidently managed by a fixed docking control with joystick beneath a flip-up cover to port, complemented by starboard aft joystick docking controls housed under a fiberglass cover.

Helm area electronics

ITHAKI’s helm is comprehensively outfitted for confident command, anchored by two new Garmin GPS/Radar/Sonar multifunction displays, a new Garmin depth repeater, and a new Garmin VHF with remote mic, complemented by Starlink connectivity and a Fusion stereo. Night or foul-weather navigation is enhanced by an ACR LED searchlight and a FLIR camera with separate day and night lenses, while the Volvo suite—including the Autopilot System, Dynamic Positioning System, Volvo Engine Monitor, engine and throttle controls, and a joystick for close maneuvering—delivers precision handling at every speed. Humphree Interceptor trim tab controls operate fully automatically, providing side-to-side and fore-and-aft adjustment to keep the bow level on the horizon, and Maxwell integration brings both a chain counter with display and windlass control to the captain’s fingertips. Safety and shipboard systems are equally well considered, with a retagged and up-to-date Fireboy fire suppression system control, Exalto wipers and washer control, Mastervolt inverter/charger control, and a Dometic holding tank monitor.

Ergonomics and craftsmanship elevate the experience, beginning with a chart locker positioned between the companionway and the helm station, and a flush-mounted Ritchie compass crowning an Ultraleather-wrapped electronics console with a teak instrument panel. A stainless-steel, teak-rimmed steering wheel offers a reassuring grip, and to starboard an Opacmare pantograph door provides a lightweight, powered release and seal for a weathertight passage, with 50 inches by 13 1/2 inches of clearance. The captain and companion settle into two STIDD Admiral Low Back helm seats finished with the deluxe chrome package and cupholders, underscoring the helm’s blend of technical sophistication and enduring comfort.

Salon

The salon captivates with a sweeping panoramic view, its aft deckhouse transformed by six-panel sliding doors with fixed outboard panels that open wide to dissolve the boundary between inside and out. Framed in stainless steel with full-height tempered glass by Opacmare, this dramatic aperture bathes the teak-planked sole in light while setting the tone for an inviting, open-flow living space.

Along the port side, a straight settee with under-seat storage drawers is finished in new fabrics, mirrored to starboard by a matching straight settee also appointed with fresh upholstery and served by a convenient fold-out teak table. Two ottomans glide neatly beneath the table when not in use, secure in place underway, and provide flexible options for additional dining seating or a comfortable footrest; they, too, are finished in new fabrics. A second teak table with a flat patterned top and maple inlay features flip-up leaves and stands confidently on a fixed stainless steel pedestal, creating a versatile focal point for entertaining. Thoughtful touches—including decorative pillows and a GB-embossed runner—enhance the welcoming ambiance.

Natural light pours from above through two skylight hatches in the hardtop fitted with Oceanair screens and shades, complemented by a large centrally positioned electric skylight with an Oceanair screen that invites in additional light and fresh air on demand. Entertainment is effortless with a Samsung flat-screen TV that rises on a Manship electric lift, four Fusion speakers, and a Fusion stereo system with four zones—cockpit, salon, master stateroom, and guest stateroom—each with separate controls. Climate and privacy are managed with Hunter duet window shades, while a twelve-bottle wine cooler discreetly tucked under the helm seat keeps refreshments at the ready. Connectivity comes courtesy of a Starlink satellite receiver, ensuring the modern comforts of home are always within reach.

Galley

Beautifully conceived at mid-level and open to the salon, this galley blends style and function with a tremendous expanse of counter and cabinet space, Sub Zero drawer refrigeration, dedicated wine bottle storage, and a well-organized pantry. The Verde Esmeralda granite countertop is framed by a protective backsplash guard and varnished teak fiddles, while the teak strip sole and generous teak storage lockers lend a warm, yachting character. Window treatments include fire-retardant shades or curtains, a custom spice rack keeps essentials at hand, and a pantry locker with shelves complements a large storage area beneath the galley sole. A utility space at the under-sole level is accessed via an actuated hinged hatch, a thoughtful feature unique to the mid-level galley layout, and wine bottle storage is neatly arranged beneath the sole.

Culinary equipment is comprehensive and premium, beginning with an AC cooktop featuring four electric induction burners by Miele KM, paired with a custom-installed Miele steamer/convection oven. Cold storage is abundant with two Sub Zero drawer refrigerator units, augmented by a Weaco top-load freezer positioned in the galley’s aft corner. At the workstation, a Franke single-bowl stainless-steel sink is matched to a Grohe single-lever faucet with a pull-out head and hose, while a Hafele stainless-steel double garbage bin is efficiently tucked beneath the sink. Ventilation is assured by a DC Jabsco exhaust blower with a three-inch diameter, and onboard convenience is elevated by a Splendide washer/dryer vented for quick drying.

Master stateroom

The forward master stateroom is generous in size, offering a large dressing area and private en suite head and shower. An island queen berth anchors the space with top-load storage and drawers beneath, complemented by abundant overhead lockers and cabinetry that provide storage throughout. Comfort is assured by an inner‑spring mattress measuring nine and one‑half inches in thickness, including a plush pillow top with two inches of memory foam, dressed with a custom bedspread, décor pillows, and coordinated bedding. Natural light pours through a large Manship smoked skylight hatch fitted with an Oceanair screen and shade for complete blackout when desired, while opening stainless steel port holes with smoked glass and screens, as well as opening port windows, deliver excellent ventilation. A cedar‑lined hanging locker with interior light keeps wardrobe items fresh and organized, and the teak strip sole underfoot adds warmth and classic yacht character. New DC LED stainless‑steel flex reading lights, two units, provide targeted illumination at the berth, with entertainment handled by two Fusion speakers and a bulkhead‑hung flat‑screen Samsung TV.

Master head

The ensuite master head is thoughtfully appointed, featuring a separate fiberglass shower stall enclosed by a frameless glass door and set on a Corian pan with new teak inserts. Water fittings by Grohe include a mixer with hand-held shower and a single-lever sink faucet serving an under-mount sink, all set beneath a striking Verde Esmeralda granite countertop. Drainage is handled by a Whale Gulper shower drain with a 320 Gulper pump on DC power, while ventilation is ensured by a Jabsco DC exhaust blower with a three-inch diameter. Natural light pours through a smoked Manship skylight hatch complete with an Oceanair screen and shade, complemented by an opening stainless-steel porthole with smoked glass and a screen. Abundant storage is provided by cabinets with under-counter space and a vanity with above-counter storage, all enhanced by new lighting, and comfort is completed by a SeaLand MasterFlush freshwater toilet that flushes through a macerator.

Guest stateroom

Designed to welcome two friends or a couple in absolute comfort, the guest stateroom features twin single berths that slide together as the inboard berth moves outboard to form a generous double, topped with an inner spring, pillow-top mattress layered with memory foam and dressed in custom bedspreads and décor pillows with custom bedding. Privacy is assured by ensuite head access with a separate stall shower, while natural light filters through a fixed, tinted hull-side window with shade and a tinted-glass interior skylight set between the cabin and helm area, complete with an Oceanair screen and shade. Thoughtful amenities include a teak hanging locker that is cedar-lined and illuminated, DC LED reading lights in two units, a Samsung TV mounted on a bracket, and two Fusion speakers.

Guest head

Ensuite to the guest stateroom yet also accessible from the companionway for convenient day‑head use, this beautifully appointed space features a generously sized separate stall shower enclosed by a frameless glass door, formed as a dedicated fiberglass cell with a Corian pan upgraded with new teak inserts. Water management is efficient via a Whale Gulper shower drain with a 320 Gulper DC pump, while ventilation is provided by a DC Jabsco exhaust blower with 3" diameter ducting. Grohe fixtures include a mixer hand‑held shower faucet and a single‑lever sink faucet serving an under‑mount sink set beneath a striking Verde Esmeralda Granite countertop. Thoughtful stowage abounds with under‑counter cabinets and a vanity with above‑counter storage. Natural light and airflow are enhanced by a smoked Manship skylight hatch fitted with an Oceanair screen and shade, and the SeaLand MasterFlush toilet delivers dependable freshwater flushing through a macerator.

Electrical equipment

Grand Banks outfits this yacht with some of the finest wiring in the industry, employing marine‑grade tin‑plated copper throughout and providing complete schematics in the Owner’s Manual for effortless future reference. Power management is anchored by BEP AC/DC distribution panels, a Prosafe galvanic isolator, and a comprehensive bonding system with zinc anodes on raw‑water cooling circuits and heat exchangers. Recent lithium batteries support onboard systems, complemented by one lithium 12V, 105Ah generator battery housed in a fiberglass box with lid and strap. Charging and conversion are handled by a Mastervolt Charger 24/100‑3 (24V, 100A) for engines and service, a Mastervolt Charge Master 12/35‑3 (12V, 35A) for the generator, and a Newmar 24‑12V, 40A DC converter, while a new Mastervolt inverter/charger 24V/2500W‑60 with remote helm panel ensures seamless AC supply. Smart battery oversight includes a BEP battery condition indicator at the electronic panel, remote motorized BEP battery disconnect switches, and BEP dual‑sensing 300A Voltage Sensitive Relay paralleling. Shore power arrives via a single 50A aft inlet served by a Glendinning Cablemaster with 75 feet cable, with AC outlets fitted throughout, Vimar GFCI protection, and additional double‑socket outlets at the cockpit port under the overhang and at the galley forward, plus a 12V DC outlet at the helm. An Onan e‑QD series generator with sound shield delivers 13.5kw of quiet, reliable power.

The helm is equipped with an alarm and indicator panel featuring a mimic boat‑profile LED display, Volvo engine gauges and instrumentation on a 7‑inch full‑color display, and engine start/stop controls. Visibility and safety are enhanced by new LED navigation lights, a new VHF antenna, windshield wipers with washers offering intermittent, low, medium, and high speeds via an Exalto electronic touch control panel, and a Hella Sea Hawk flood light positioned at the center of the hardtop aft overhand with switch. Engine‑room spaces are illuminated by Hella Marine DC LEDs and ventilated by four DC blowers—two intakes on one side and two exhausts on the other—by Delta “T”.

Onboard comfort is assured by Dometic Marine Air reverse‑cycle air‑conditioning, with compressors and blowers serving the salon and helm at 36kBTU, and contained units dedicated to the master cabin at 12kBTU, the guest cabin at 12kBTU, and the galley at 10kBTU. Entertainment flows through a Fusion system with four speakers in the salon, two in the cockpit, two in the master, and two in the guest staterooms, supported by a marine Bluetooth module, three Fusion wired remote controls, two amplifiers, and a salon subwoofer, while a new Starlink Satellite receiver keeps you connected. Visuals are delivered by Samsung HD TV flat screens, one on an electric lift in the salon and one wall‑mounted in the master stateroom, and convenient USB outlets are placed at each side of the master berth, at the guest berths, at the salon port aft, and at the salon starboard forward behind the helm seat.

Freshwater service is pressurized on DC by a Groco Paragon Senior system, hot water comes from a Seaward H‑2050W AC heater with 20 US gallon capacity, and tank monitoring is comprehensive, with SmartSwitch TD4000 fuel and water gauges at the helm. Black water is managed by a 100 US gallon polyethylene holding tank with deck fitting for dockside pump‑out and a DC direct‑discharge Sealand Sani Pump T24, with tank level displayed on a Dometic Sealand DTM indicator at the helm. Underwater lights add allure at anchor, while Humphree Interceptor trim tabs provide 24V DC automatic control both side‑to‑side and fore‑and‑aft for an impeccably level ride. Signaling is authoritative with a new Kallenberg DC air horn with dual “trumpets” by AFI Marine and a new Kallenberg auto foghorn.

Engine and mechanical equipment

ITHAKI has always received expert engine and mechanical care, and her engine room sparkles like new. Power is delivered by twin Volvo D11 IPS 900 engines rated at 700 hp each, with recent 1000-hour services performed, while electric/hydraulic steering is integral with the IPS system and the exhaust discharges cleanly underwater through the IPS drive. The machinery space is thoughtfully appointed with fiberglass wool and composite panel sound insulation, non-skid mats on the engine room sole where applicable, and a freshwater cold-only faucet supported by a fresh water regulator complete with hose fittings. Safety is prioritized with a Fireboy fire extinguisher in the engine room featuring engine, generator, and blower shut down and override control, complemented by a redundant engine room bilge pump system installed in 2026 that turns the port engine raw water intake into an emergency bilge pump.

Engineering details reflect quality throughout: Volvo-supplied dual fuel filters with water separators pair with engine raw water intake strainers and Volvo seawater filter kits, while ball valves and thru-hull fittings above the waterline use bronze housings and chrome valves by Groco. An oil change system with a Groco DC Model G-3 pump and quick disconnect fittings streamlines service, and the generator exhaust system is fitted with a Centek gas/water separator. A Seagull IV X-1F microbiological purifier with dedicated faucet serves the galley, and domestic supply comes from one food-grade polyethylene water tank with a 162 US gallon capacity. Spare propellers are also carried aboard.

The fuel arrangement is designed for range and balance, featuring two crosslink polyethylene (XLPE) tanks by Moeller Marine with a total 440 US gallon capacity, plus one integral fiberglass tank with a 260 US gallon capacity. A Jabsco Vane VR050 fuel transfer pump moves fuel between the forward integral tank and the engine room wing tanks to ensure optimal distribution underway.

Exclusions

The sale expressly excludes the owners' personal effects.