Overview

SOUTHERN ACCENT is hull #48 of the East Bay 38 Series from Grand Banks.  The 38 was the first of the East Bay models introduced by Grand Banks in 1993.  One of the best running hulls ever designed by Ray Hunt she was an overnight success and spawned an entire series of East Bays from the venerable builder of the finest Trawler Yachts in the World at that time.  Her soft ride at any speed is now legendary and the benchmark for speed purposed Downeast style yachts.

Owned by a gentleman who purchase her from a knowledgeable and experience yachting couple and then spared no expense in renewing and updating her, SOUTHERN ACCENT has been maintained in top condition.  Recent maintenance and notable updages include:

• Cabin Air Conditioning system (16,000 BTU) replaced September 2017
• $16,000 spent on machinery services incl. Generator fully serviced & updated
• CAT 2000 Hour Service done @ 1550 hrs. incl. Aftercoolers and Turbos- 27 Hours since
• All Deck Non-Skid surfaces Repainted & Teak Toe-Rail wooded and revarnished
• Garmin 4210 GPS plotter w/18-mile Radar array, chart plotter, depth, speed
• Custom Pilothouse Bimini Stamoid top with side curtains and Philfertex sun covers
• Custom Aft Cockpit Stamoid awning and moveable Philfertex sun shades
• St. Croix custom removable Dinghy Davits
• MUCH, MUCH MORE - See Full Specifications for Complete Details

From her 18 degree deadrise deep-V bottom to her Flag Blue hull to the Oyster White superstructure with recently redone Moondust contrasting non-skid decks she glistens even on a cloudy day.  Her stainless steel safety and hand rails are polished and her raised teak toe rail is varnished to perfection.  She is cool and comfortable even on the hottest of days beneath her cockpit extended cover, on the custom air-conditioned PH helm deck or below in the roomy salon, galley and cabin spaces.

SOUTHERN ACCENT is offered for sale due to a sudden change in the owners cruising plans and represents a unique opportunity to own a legend at an affordable price.  As previously stated no expense was spared while preparing her for a year and a half dream journey.  All work was completed a few months before the change in plans.

Whether your dream is to do the Great loop, cruise the US coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Maine discovering quaint harbors and hidden coves or to explore the Bahamas, Exumas and Down Islands, SOUTHERN ACCENT is standing tall and at the ready.

Electronics and Navigation Equipment

• Garmin enclosed Radar array - 18 mile
• Garmin 4210 GPS plotter - radar, chart plotter, depth, speed
• Autohelm autopilot ST8001
• Glendinning synchronizer
• Standard Horizon VHF Explorer GX1600 VHF
• Ritchie 6" compass
• ITT Jabsco remote control spot light with control at helm station

Electrical System

• 12V/120 system
• 50-Amp shore power with Glendinning Cablemaster
• Northern Lights 6 kW generator (approximately 2005 hours) with sound cover renewed 2014
• Lifeline sealed AGM batteries (new 11/2013)  (3) GPL-8DL & 1 GPL 24T
• Zinc Saver II galvanic isolator
• Sentry battery charger and digital battery monitor
• Prosport TruePower inverter 400W for TV and peripherals
• (3) Additional 12V plugs
• Shakespeare TV antenna

Mechanical Equipment

• MarineAir air conditioning/heat in cabins and pilothouse area - 16,000 BTU Cabin system new 9/17
• Groco oil change system
• Sealand 508 VacuFlush head system
• TankWatch holding tank monitor
• AFI air horn
• Hynautic hydraulic steering
• Bennett trim tabs
• High water bilge alarm
• Glendinning synchronizer

Engine Room

• Twin Caterpillar 3116 engines, 350 hp, approximately 1575 hours
• 2,000 Hour service 09/2016 including turbos & after-coolers, flushing and new coolant, fuel filters, oil & filters, zincs & impellers,  only 25 hours since 2000 hour service.  
• CAT transmissions MG5061-A
• Racor fuel filters, engines and generator
• Aquamet 22 stainless steel shafts
• Shaft cutters and shaft shark
• Gentek Industries exhaust
• Northern Lights 6 kW (approximately 2005 hours).   Complete service 2014 including new regulator, new heat exchanger, install regulator circuit breaker, flushed & new coolant, oil change, new filters, pressure cap, hoses, impeller, replace sound shield insulation.  In addition, Sept. 2016 new upgraded stainless steel exhaust elbow, new recovery tank, coolant flush and new coolant, new expansion tank cap, etc.

Pilothouse and Cockpit

• Separate MarineAir reverse cycle air conditioning/heat in pilothouse (2014)
• Second helm seat in pilothouse (2014)
• Recover all cushions in pilothouse and cockpit (2014)
• L-shaped pilothouse settee port side and aft with cocktail table
• Custom teak dining table for settee with holly inlay (2014)
• Storage for dining table aft of starboard helm chair
• Custom chart cabinet to port
• New Stamoid pilothouse top with Isinglass side curtains and protective Phifertx sun covers, new Stamoid cockpit cover with stainless steel removable supports and Pilfertex aft and reversible side sun screen.  New Sunbrella covers for both helm seats and helm (2014)
• New stainless steel grab rails either side of pilothouse (2014)
• Under gunnel dock line hangers in cockpit
• Transom door
• Teak swim platform with swim ladder
• (3) Large lazarettes in cockpit
• Hot and cold transom shower
• New custom St. Croix transom davits (2014)

Salon

• U-shaped dinette settee with hi/lo table
• Teak parquet cabin sole
• Sony stereo AM/FM CD Pandora radio - (new 2014)
• New TV (2016), with Shakespeare antenna
• Prosport TruePower 400W inverter and dedicated 110V plug

Galley

• Propane stove with oven/broiler
• Under counter chest freezer
• Grunert holding plate, model 404-A
• Wacco Coolmatic refrigerator with teak door
• Countertop GE microwave

Hull

• Navy blue Awlgrip
• White boot stripe
• Recent full detailing

Deck

• Stainless steel bow pulpit
• High teak toe rail around side and fore decks
• Full continuous stainless steel safety rail around side and fore decks
• Windlass with new anchor washdown
• CQR 45# anchor with chain and rode
• Contrasting "Moondust" non-skid surfaces - new 2016

2014 Upgrades

• New custom design aft cockpit removable Stamoid awning and moveable Phifertex sun shades
• New pilothouse Bimini Stamoid top with side curtains and Philfertex sum covers
• All cushions pilothouse and aft cockpit reupholstered
• Reupholstered helm chair and installed new Pompanette first mate helm chair 
• New custom design cockpit table - removable with secure storage mount - seats 4 for dinner
• Pilothouse separate air conditioning/heating unit
• Install salt water anchor wash down system at bow
• Install 400W Prosport TruePower inverter for TV and for charging cell phones and tablets
• New TV antenna
• (2) New 12V outlets, plus 110V A/C from inverter
• (2) Stainless steel grab rails for boarding boat
• New St. Croix custom removable davits with custom mounting brackets
• Sony stereo AM/FM CD radio - new
• Standard Horizon Explorer GX1600 VHF - new
• New Shaft Shark shaft cutters
• 2014 Major service of Northern Lights generator:  new regulator, new heat exhanger, install new regulator circuit breaker, flushed and new coolant, oil change, new filters, pressure cap, hoses, impeller.  Oil and filter changed again on schedule Spring 2016
• 2014 Service both engines by Caterpillar certified mechanic:  oil, oil filters, fuel filters, flush and change coolant, transmission oil, zincs, and belts.  Approximately 60 hours since service.  Oil and filters changed again on schedule Spring 2016
• Cleaning flush of engine raw water system
• New Nautica forward berth covers and assorted pillows
• New curtains below for all port lights

Upgrades and Services Fall 2016

• CAT 2000 Hour Service on Main Engines incl. Aftercoolers and Turbos – 25 Hours since
• Generator fully serviced including; new recovery tank, upgraded SS exhaust elbow, coolant, expansion tank cap, raw water feed hose
• $16,000 spent on machinery services and updates
• New Bottom Paint
• All Deck Non-Skid surfaces Renewed
• All Thru-Hulls serviced and hoses replaced as necessary
• Mesh curtains for sides and aft of Cockpit Cover Extension
• Teak Toe-Rail wooded and re-varnished
• New V-berth Mattress
• New Salon TV
• 2nd Helm Seat now stored ashore but included
• New Fitted sheets
• SOUTHERN ACCENT’s owner intended to do some Bahamas cruising and the Great Loop and he feels she is now a Turn Key Yacht ready for trouble free cruising.  Easy to see by appointment.