BIRA

Downeast BIRA

BIRA is an exceptional Eastbay 49 SX, one of the best equipped 49s ever; with the right layout, equipment and tons of recent upgrades that make her a dream to cruise. She features a comfortable two stateroom, two head layout with the galley down opposite dinette seating, and a beautiful helmdeck and salon with side access doors on BOTH port and starboard sides. See the equipment list and highlights below:

BIRA just had a comprehensive "3000 hour +" service completed May 2025 and she's running better than ever, not to mention new Garmin electronics suite, refreshed varnish inside and out, new soft goods in the pilothouse, etc.

BIRA Highlights:

• Both port and starboard side helm doors offering easy access for docking and provides better ventilation throughout the salon (extremely rare feature)
• Bow and stern thrusters and Yacht Controller handheld docking system for easy maneuvering around the dock
• Freedom Lift hydraulic tender lift
• New Garmin electronics suite with modern carbon fiber custom dash
• New salon/pilothouse upholstery: both Stidd helm seats, L-settee and ottoman pouf
• Massive mechanical service performed on both engines and generator: Aftercoolers, heat exchangers, fuel coolers, turbochargers, injectors, valve lash, impellers, coolant flush, zincs, air filters, belts, etc.
• Exterior brightwork stripped bare and rebuilt 2023
• Interior brightwork touch ups and repairs where needed
• House Batteries Replaced 2025
• Starlink

BIRA is easy to see in Wickford, RI and, as you can see, 100% ready for your summer cruising season! Contact the listing broker to schedule your showing, the owners are still cruising the boat so advance notice is necessary.