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A LEGEND RETURNS
EASTBAY 60 RETURNS TO ROOTS
the transition of the line adopting V-Warp technology , and now with the Eastbay 60 on the new platform the transition is complete . The three tenets of V-Warp technology are : 1 . Hull platform 2 . Exotic materials 3 . The build philosophy
V-WARP HULL DELIVERS NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE
It ’ s not surprising that the brand that pioneered the production Down East market with the introduction of the Eastbay 38 at the 1993 Miami International Boat Show , is putting the market on notice once again .
The new Eastbay 60 is built by the GB Marine Group , the company behind legendary Grand Banks Yachts , and brings together the heritage , craftsmanship , and superior quality with the company ’ s patented , performance V-Warp hull technology .
A DEEP LEGACY
First a little brand history : The 38 was designed by C . Raymond Hunt Associates in conjunction with Grand Banks Yachts and was followed by the Eastbay 40 and then the 43 to offer a larger cockpit . In 1997 , the company experienced an internal sales record when it took orders for 27 Eastbay 49 HXs at its Miami International Boat Show debut over Valentine ’ s Weekend . The high-speed momentum continued with subsequent models including a 39 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 50 , 54 , and 58 , creating one of the company ’ s most successful brands in its history .
EXCITING FUTURE
When pioneering boatbuilder and recordsmashing world-class sailor Mark Richards took charge of the GB Marine Group as CEO in 2014 , he and his team immediately went to work on developing the Eastbay 44 which became an instant classic . The boat also benefited from the incorporation of Richards ’ preferred construction philosophy of lighter , stronger , and better , while retaining the traditional Hunt hull shape . The layout maximized the interior space and offered main-deck galley and galleydown layouts , and 2- and 3-stateroom plans .
As customer demand was leading Richards to consider the largest Eastbay to date , it was decided that , in order to propel the Eastbay line to the next level as required by this size range , it would be required to fully incorporate the company ’ s advanced V-Warp ® technology into the Eastbay line and transition the upcoming flagship to the new hull platform . The Eastbay 44 began
“ We spent a lot of hours discussing what would it take to create the most advanced , most luxurious , Eastbay available ,” said Richards . “ Looking back , employing our hull platform , which focuses on efficiency , maximum comfort , and a soft ride now seems like a no-brainer .”
The V-Warp Hull is designed to stay in the water , maximizing waterline length and slicing through the waves . This is in contrast with a typical deep-V , which requires a lot of energy to push a boat out of the water and onto plane . For a demonstration of this effect , look behind typical boats running at cruising speed and take note of their wakes — they ’ re often quite large .
To further enhance the performance , Richards ’ build philosophy focuses on maximizing strength and minimizing weight during the build process . Key factors carried over from his sailboat-racing pedigree . Carbon fiber is used extensively on the 60 , including a fully infused carbon fiber deck and deck house to ensure the center of gravity is positioned as low as possible in the boat , where it belongs .
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THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 56 2023