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 BOAT TEST: 2007 Grand Banks 45 Eastbay SX
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The 45's modified deep-V nature and hefty powerplants enhance her ability to get up quickly and run at an admirable speed, but her relatively lightweight (42,726 pounds) yet durable build is also a factor. The hull's high-density, closed-cell foam core is covered with hand-laid fiberglass, and the formidable engine stringers are just about 20 inches high and 71/2 inches across. That coring, which is also used in the deckhouse and bridge, is said to be impervious to rot from water penetration.

Her building materials may be modern, but the 45's interior is traditional. It's a festival of standard satin-finish teak. From that aft galley to the forepeak master, soft and warm wood abounds and is reminiscent of bygone boating days. It made me just want to take off my shoes, open up a book, and sit back on the port-side U-shape settee and relax.

a d v e r t i s e m e n t

However, this 45 had a schedule she needed to keep, so there would be no leisure time for reading. And when she got there, I was sure her classical lines would turn as many heads as her close-quarters handling.

Could a boater really ask for more?

For more information on Grand Banks, including contact information, click here.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Space Planning

Onboard stowage space is always at a premium regardless of what size boat you’re running. To maximize available cabinet space on the 45 Eastbay SX, Grand Banks installed this two-tier lazy Susan under the counter. Compared to standard shelving, more of the cabinet’s interior volume is utilized because you can actually see and reach everything that’s inside. No more stores lost and forgotten in some dark corner.—P.S.

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This article originally appeared in the June 2007 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.
BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Boat Type: Down East
Base Price: $787,000 (est.)
Standard Power: 2/455-hp Caterpillar C7 ACERT diesel inboards
Optional Power: 2/567-hp Caterpillar C9 ACERT diesel inboards or 2/490- or 540-hp Cummins QSC8.3 diesel inboards
Length Overall (LOA): 45'9"
Beam: 14'7"
Draft: 3'11"
Weight: 42,726 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 512 gal.
Water Capacity: 145 gal.
Standard Equipment: Groco seacocks; Delta T demister system; Kahlenberg air horn; 2/4D, 2/8D, and 1/2D AGM batteries; CO detectors in saloon and staterooms; Caterpillar Marine Power Display; Pioneer stereo and XM satellite tuner; 9-kW Onan genset; Reverso oil-change system; VDO rudder-angle indicator; Delta anchor; Maxwell 1500 low-profile windlass; teak toerail; teak swim platform; transom hot/cold shower; Stidd helm chair; hi-lo teak saloon table; granite galley countertops; 3-burner EuroKera electric cooktop; Sharp microwave; Coolmatic refrigerator; VacuFlush MSD; teak bulkheads and grabrails; Xenon interior lighting; teak and holly sole
Test Engines: 2/567-hp Caterpillar C9 ACERT diesel inboards
Transmissions / Ratio: ZF/1.97:1
Props: 29x31.5 5-blade ZF Faster
Steering: Sea Star hydraulic w/ power assist
Controls: Caterpillar electronic
Optional Equipment On Test Boat: galley up, aft; flag-blue hull color; duplex Racor separators; Sleipner Side-Power SP95T bow thruster; Splendide washer/dryer; 1/8D/AGM battery; reverse-cycle A/C in master and guest; Samsung flat-panel TVs in guest and master; Force 10 grill; ice maker; Raymarine electronics including Pathfinder 48-NM radar w/ 4-kW radome, E120 12.1" color LCD, DSM300 digital sounder box; Raystar 125 WAAS GPS, Ray 240 VHF, ST60 Tridata, ST6002 pilot control unit, SmartPilot S3 G, and Smart control wireless remote; Glendinning Cablemaster
Price As Tested: $1,000,000 (est.)
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