Few yachts bridge the gap between classic heritage and modern innovation as seamlessly as Persistence, a 2008 Eastbay 47 Flybridge that benefits from a comprehensive refit completed in 2020 at the renowned Front Street Shipyard in Maine. The result is a true collector’s piece that retains the iconic Downeast lines, craftsmanship, and ride quality of the Eastbay line, yet now delivers the comfort, reliability, and technology of a modern build. Persistence is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and is offered by Grand Banks Yacht Sales for $825,000.
The refit renewed and upgraded nearly every system and surface onboard, including a Seakeeper 9 gyrostabilizer, a complete Garmin electronics suite at both helms, an Onan 17kW generator with auto start, a custom folding transom-mounted bench seat, a Maretron tank monitoring system, and a Victron inverter with full charge control and monitoring, among countless other refinements.
Powered by twin 705 hp Cat C-12 ACERT engines, Persistence delivers the exceptional ride quality this model is known for: smooth, responsive, and confident. With its two-stateroom, two-head layout, luxurious salon, and open flybridge, it offers the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and enduring style.The Eastbay 47 remains one of the most sought-after models Grand Banks has ever built.
Yachting previously wrote: “Be sure to take off your shoes when you step aboard, so you can appreciate the silky smoothness of the planked teak cockpit. What you really should notice, though, is the cleverly integrated raised deck forward. It leads naturally to the saloon and the stairs to the flying bridge. Eastbay stole an idea from itself-the curved stairs are already on the 58-footer-but anyone weary of struggling up a near-vertical ladder in a seaway will appreciate the easy access.
The saloon is true Grand Banks, from the teak-and-holly sole to the acreage of satin-finished teak that has always distinguished these yachts. Since an uncarpeted sole is an invitation to the transmission of noise and vibration from the engine room below, I was surprised to find the sound level so low during our performance tests. In spite of the absence of carpeting (all the lockers were empty, too), we barely reached 78 dB(A) at full throttle, which is a testament to the care Grand Banks has taken to insulate the living areas.”
Where is Persistence located? The vessel is currently lying in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Grand Banks Yacht Sales professional broker Sarah Antona at 772-633-4020.
Quick Specifications
- Length Overall: 47’8”
- Beam: 15’1”
- Draft: 3’10”
- Fuel Capacity: 700 gal.
