Featured Boat 47' Grand Banks Heritage EU 2008 US$ 895,000 "Grand Dei" is quite possibly the best equipped 47' Europa ever commissioned. Powered with optional Cummins Common Rail QSC8.3 550hp engines with low hours (125 hours). Factory cockpit extension with an enlarged teak swim platform & swim ladder. A custom designed C-Fab stainless steel framed fiberglass hardtop with Rainier bonded window enclosure. Steelhead davit with full hydraulic power lifting & rotation. Novurania 360DL tender, Sea Recovery watermaker, inverter, (4) underwater lights, Northstar electronics, Sat TV, 4 zone air-conditioning & heat, washer /dryer. Custom Fore Deck Cushions, twin flybridge Stidd helm seats, Granite counter tops, straight salon settee starboard side.     The Grand Banks reputation for building a superior cruising experience is one built from the bottom up- literally, starting with the Sparkman & Stephens designed hull, a modified deep-V, is no exception. One of the first observations people make is how well it performs with today's high powered engines. Remarkably fast, quiet, comfortable and agile at either helm station. Many subtle design features contribute to the low trim angle and great visibility, from the distribution of weight to the specialized geometry of the propeller tunnels. The twin tunnels also allow for better stability most noticable at anchor or slower speeds. The dual chine hull gets you swiftly on plane, and along with the flared bow helps keep things dry on deck. The wide 15'9" beam not only provides for more space and openess throughout the living areas, it also serves to increase stability at sea for an even more comfortable ride. Just as important as the design of her hull is its construction a time tested process that is renowned for producing seaworthy, long lasting boats. The highest quality fiberglass fabrics are expertly hand laid and laminated with resins selected for their ability to resist blistering. The 47 Europa is solid fiberglass below the waterline with topsides that are cored above the boot stripe using Herex cross linked closed cell foam to prevent water intrusion. This coring is vacuum-bagged into place to optimize strength and weight savings. A system of heavy duty stringers is molded of fiberglass and bonded to the hull for added strength and rigidity.