1995 Grand Banks 38 Eastbay EX "BOOTLEGGER"

1995 Grand Banks 38 Eastbay EX "BOOTLEGGER"

Essex, Connecticut

Length 38'

Beam 13' 2"

Draft --

Price $ 359,000

Length 38'

Beam 13' 2"

Draft --

Essex, Connecticut

1995 Grand Banks 38 Eastbay EX "BOOTLEGGER"

Summary

Introducing the exquisite 1995 Grand Banks 38 Eastbay EX, a remarkable Downeast vessel that combines elegance with performance. With an overall length of 38 feet, this boat boasts a robustDeep Veefiberglass hull, ensuring stability and a smooth ride on the water. Powered by twin 2025 Caterpillar C7.1 inboard engines (shafts & Props), each delivering an impressive 500 horsepower, this vessel is equipped for both leisure and adventure. With only 50 hours of use since the 2025 re-power, these engines promise reliability and efficiency with transferrable factor warranty through August 2027. Inside, the boat features a cozy cabin and a well-appointed head, providing comfort for overnight excursions. The thoughtful design and craftsmanship of the Grand Banks brand shine through, making "BOOTLEGGER" an ideal choice for those seeking a blend of luxury and functionality on the water. Experience the joy of cruising with this stunning vessel!

Properly designated as a 1995/2025 GB38 Eastbay EX inboard with straight shafts and props. "BOOTLEGGER" is unique in the market as approximately$300,000. was spent on an extensive re-power and re-fit spanning 2022 through 2025. The work was performed by one of New England'sleading yards resulting in a vintage high quality yacht built by one the worlds leading builders with modern state of the art machinery and drive train including full electronically managed shift and throttles with integral synchro, digital data display including fuel statistics, load and more. Replacement cost for a comparable new vessel would be well over one million dollars and likely be pod drives. "BOOTLEGGER" represents a fully equipped, smooth and fast Downeast cruiser and island hopping yacht, built to the industries highest standards.

The benefit to the user vs. all other Eastbay 38's offered is a smoother quieter ride with superior speed, economy, extended range, reduced exhaust, and reliable operation. The entire boat will be more enjoyable especially on the helm deck and cockpit while underway with reduced vibration, sound levels and exhaust fumes. "BOOTLEGGER" is now likely the fastest and most fuel efficient Eastbay 38 in existence with transferrable CAT Engine Warranties in place through August 2027 with extended warranties available for purchase.

New factory fresh robust CAT C7.1 500hp turbo charged aftercooled common rail engines were installed along with ZF gears and electronic shifters, CAT electronic display panels, new shafts and shaft logs, struts and props. All associated filters, exhaust components, engine wire harnesses, etc. are new. In the two years prior to the re-power the boat received new interior and exterior upholstery, upgraded charging and inverter unit, wiring and associated electrical components and batteries to bring her up to modern standards. Engines, gears and major components are under warranty as described by their manufacturer.

Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by DiMillo’s Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

If you are looking at yachts for sale, thinking about selling your yacht or need service for your yacht, it is always wise to have an experienced broker from Atlantic Yacht and Ship to represent your interests.

NOTABLE FEATURES

  • Twin / Factory new 2025 Caterpillar C7.1 500hp Turbo Charged Aftercooled Common Rail enginesnew 2025
  • CAT CMD8 Color Engine Touchscreen Displays (2)new 2025
  • ZF 785CE Cruise Command Electronic Controlsnew 2025
  • Exhaust runs, elbows, humps, hoses etc.new 2025
  • Dual Racor filters and associated hosesnew 2025
  • Engine Room Paint, Insulationnew 2025
  • ZF Gearsnew 2025
  • Shaftsnew 2025
  • Shaft Seals PSSnew 2025
  • Struts Bronzenew 2025
  • Props 4blase Nibralnew 2025
  • Helm steering pump and blocknew 2025
  • Thru Hulls, Sea Cocks and Strainers updated and enlargednew 2025
  • Motor Mounts (8) custom fabricatednew 2025
  • Batteries AGM (5) replacednew 2022
  • Electrical system reconfigured, install Victron Multi Plus Inverter /Chargernew 2022
  • Water Heaternew 2025
  • Trim Tabs Lenco electric actuatorsand control panelnew 2025
  • Exterior Upholstery replacednew2024
  • Interior Upholstery replaced (partial)new 2024
  • Custom memory foam mattresses and upholsterynew 2024
  • Bootlegger logo towels and zippered canvas Mills shore bagsnew 2025
  • Simulated Teak transomnew 2025

ACCOMODATIONS & LAYOUT

The legendary GB Eastbay 38 designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates offers accommodations for up to four in a single stateroom layout with Vee berth forward cabin and convertible settee. The cabin offers very good natural light and ventilation with three hatches with screens and six ports with screens. This supplemented with reverse cycle air conditioning / heat. The settee is located in the starboard side of the Lower Salon area opposite the galley.

The Teak dining/coffee table also lowers to convert the settee to a double berth. A louvered door hanging locker is just forward with TV above. Additional storage is outboard in lockers and a book case. The galley is to port featuring a large single basin sink, Formica counter tops and excellent storage in several lockers and drawers. Outboard is a Princess 3 burner propane stove with oven, while aft and below counter height is a front loading refer box stainless steel lined with 12v Grunert system. The stateroom is forward featuring V-berth with filler, drawer storage underneath each berth, a bureau aft to starboard, and customized enlarged under deck lockers outboard. An overhead hatch and opening ports provide ample ventilation.

Aft of the stateroom to port is the Head equipped with an electric flush toilet plumbed via a Y-valve to the holding tank. The large vanity provides ample storage and is fitted with sink with hand shower faucet.

The Salon is three steps up from galley with the helm station to starboard. There are Pompanette helm & companion pedestal chairs forward with a bench seat for two aft which provides storage space and houses the propane locker. There is a teak chart locker with cover forward of the companion chair.

The cockpit lies two steps down to aft aft facing bench seat. Ample storage space for safety gear and docking equipment in the lazarettes aft. Easy access to the side decks with stainless safety railings.

HELM & NAVIGATION

  • ZF 785CE Cruise Command Electronic Controls w/ auto synchronizationnew 2025
  • CAT CMD8 Color Engine Touchscreen Displays (2) display fuel rate and load among other datanew 2025
  • Helm switch panels and switches updatednew 2025
  • SSWheel w/ Elk Hide Wrap
  • Pompanette Pedestal Seat Upholsterynew 2024
  • RaymarineE120W/HybridTouchcolorGPS/plotter
  • Raymarineradar
  • AutohelmTriData
  • RaypilotP70Rautopilot
  • Kahlenburg air hornnew 2005
  • Ritchie5"magneticcompassinbinnacle
  • StandardHorizonVHF
  • Windshield wipers - arms, motors and controls (3)new 2024
  • Windlasscontrols
  • Fireboy
  • Fusion marine Stereo with radio, CD & bluetooth

ENGINES & MECHANICAL

This boat was repowered with twin 2025 Caterpillar C7.1 500hp diesels turning 2" stainless steel shafts with 4 bladed propellers through ZF 286A 2.20:1 reduction gears marine transmissions.

  • T/ CAT C7.1 500hp dieselsnew 2025
  • ZF 286A 2.20:1 reduction gearsnew 2025
  • Engine sound insulationnew 2025
  • Fuel Manifold re-pipednew 2025
  • Hydraulic lift for engine hatchnew 2026
  • Vacuflush Head,refurbished 2024
  • MaceratorPump
  • WaterHeaterSeaward12gallon
  • Bilge Pumps(3)
  • Manualbilgepump
  • 12,000 BTV Air Conditioning
  • Dual Racor Fuel Filters, oversized high flow model w/ vacuum gaugesnew 2025
  • Drippansunderengines
  • Engine & generator raw water intakes oversized thru hulls, valves strainers w/external scoopsnew 2025
  • AC, Refrigeration raw water intakes oversized thru hulls, valves strainersnew 2025
  • Engineroomfaucet,freshwater
  • Engineroomsoundinsulation
  • Engine room lighting AC/DCnew 2025
  • Exhaust system, sea-water cooled, with mufflersnew 2025
  • Flexible couplings w/matching engine mountsnew 2025
  • Fueltank,aluminum
  • Propeller shafts, stainless steelnew 2025
  • Propellers, nickel-aluminum-bronzenew 2025
  • Rudders, bronze shafts, arms, tie rods serviced and lubed2025
  • Seacocks on thru-hullsnew 2025
  • Separating filters, fuel-waternew 2025
  • Shaft logs with dripless shaft sealsnew 2025
  • Steering, hydraulicnew 2025
  • Trim Tabs Lenco electric actuatorsand control panelnew 2025
  • Water tank, aluminum

ELECTRICAL

The boat is equipped with 12v DC and 220/110v AC service w/ 30 amp shore cord. The Northern Lights 5kw generator provides AC power off the dock and a Victron 3000 watt inverter handles lighter loads when off the dock.

12 Volt DC System:

  • Distribution Panel with breakers
  • Volt&Ampmeters
  • Engine alternatorsnew 2025
  • Engine batteries Northstar 8D (2)new 2022
  • House batteries Odyssey high capacity AGM Slimline (2)new 2022
  • Bilge Pumps (3)new 2025
  • Engine room blowers
  • Engineroomlights
  • Fresh water system, pressurizednew 2025
  • Navigation lights
  • Cabin Brass reading lights
  • Cabin overhead lighting

120 Volt AC System

  • Victron 3000w Inverter w/ 120 amp chargernew 2022
  • Battery Charger and maintainernew 2023
  • Distributionpanelwithbreakers
  • Volt&AmpMeters
  • 50 amp shore power inlet
  • 50 amp 50' shore power cord
  • 110vAC Outlets
  • Water heaternew 2025

HULL & DECK

The builder used a hand laid fiberglass hull with end grain Balsa coring from the chines to the rail and solid fiberglass bottom. The hull finish from the waterline up is Flag Blue AwlGrip with a White boot top and Gold cove stripe. The bottom is finished with ablative Green anti-fouling.

  • AwlGrip Topsides "Flag Blue"
  • Simulated Vinyl Teak Transom "Maintenance Free"new 2025
  • Stainless steel anchor platform
  • MaxwellNielsenelectricanchorwindlassforchain& rope,switchesatbow&helm
  • ROCNA 55# oversized New Zealand Quick Set anchornew 2024
  • Anchor Washdown - Fresh Water
  • Anchor rode 150' 5/16" chain
  • Transomdoor
  • Transomshower,hot-cold
  • Flipdownswimladder
  • Aluminumhingedmast,paintedwhite
  • 2spreaderlights
  • Teakdeckincockpit&Helmarea
  • Bimini top with S/S frame Bimini Canvasnew 2022
  • 5 TypeIIPFDs
  • FlareKit
  • 4fireextinguishers
  • Life ringwithline
  • 4fenders/6docklines
  • Airhorn,Kahlenberg
  • Anchorchainlocker,dividedforrope&chain
  • Anodes,zinc
  • Ballvalveonthruhulls abovewaterline
  • Stainless Steel chocks and mooring cleats
  • Cover for companionway hatch
  • Deckfittings:dieselfuel/waterandwastepump-out
  • Deck,side&fwdhousetopwithpaintedmoondustnon-skid
  • Engineroomhatch,hydraulic/electric
  • Engineroomvents
  • Flagstaff holders, bow and stern
  • Flagstaffs,teak,bowandstern
  • Grabrails,stainlesssteel
  • Rubrail,heavy-dutyvinylwithS.S.insert
  • Safetyrails,stainlesssteel
  • Scuppersonbridgedeck,S.S.
  • Seat/storagebox,moldedwithcushionsincockpit
  • Skylight hatches with screens
  • Swim platform, Teak, 13 slats
  • Toe rail, Teak varnished
  • Trim tabs

EXCLUSIONS

Excluded from the offering are owner's personal belongings, loose galley and other items, tools. Items seen aboard or in photos not specifically stated in this listing inventory should be considered excluded.

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

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