Grand Banks Yachts recalls
Grand Banks Yachts boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 38 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Grand Banks Yachts Ltd has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in October 2001 for a shaft seal defect affecting 38 units across two models (Eastbay 49 and Grand Banks 66). For buyers considering a used Grand Banks from this era, verifying whether the remedy was completed is a quick due diligence step that can prevent a costly seal failure underway.
All Grand Banks Yachts recalls
- ⚠ Recall
010161T10/2/2001SHAFT SEAL
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Grand Banks Yachts
- Identify the hull identification number and confirm the model year and series against the affected models (Eastbay 49, Grand Banks 66 built around 2001).
- Contact Grand Banks Yachts Ltd or the selling dealer to verify whether the shaft seal remedy was completed and obtain documentation.
- Ask your marine surveyor to inspect the shaft seal assembly during the prepurchase survey, even if the recall remedy was reportedly completed.
- Budget for a shaft seal inspection or replacement if no remedy documentation exists, as a precautionary measure on affected models.
Frequently asked questions
Which Grand Banks models were recalled?
The 2001 shaft seal recall (campaign 010161T) affected the Eastbay 49 and Grand Banks 66 models, with 38 total units subject to the remedy.
What was the shaft seal recall issue?
The Coast Guard recall targeted a shaft seal defect that could lead to water intrusion or seal failure. Grand Banks issued the remedy in October 2001.
How do I check if a specific Grand Banks boat was part of the recall?
Match the hull identification number to the model and year (Eastbay 49 or Grand Banks 66 from around 2001), then contact the builder or a dealer with the HIN to confirm recall status and remedy completion.
Should a 20 year old recall concern me as a buyer?
Only if the remedy was never completed. A documented repair resolves the issue, but absent proof, a surveyor should inspect the shaft seal before you close, since seal failure can sink a boat.