The new, more contemporary Grand Banks 60 is under construction in the factory in Malaysia, and is due to be launched this summer. The three-stateroom, two-head cruiser will be the flagship of the Grand Banks Heritage fleet, which now tops out at 54 feet. Built under the leadership of Grand Banks (and Palm Beach) CEO Mark Richards, the new 60 also will be stronger and lighter and made with more sophisticated materials than previous models, reflecting Richards’ decades of experience as one of the leading sailboat racers in the world.
We don’t have may details yet, but we know the length will be 65′; beam, 19’2″, and draft only 3’6.” The boat is designed to be operated by an owner/couple. The owner’s stateroom is full-beam, midships, and separated from the engine room by a full-beam utility room. The new beauty has a large, protected flybridge, and an extended boat deck provides weather protection over the aft deck below. For cruising safety, the side decks are wide; the bulwarks high. The company says the new 60 will cruise at 27 knots and top out at 32.
As a former Grand Banks owner, what I find most appealing are the aesthetics of the new boat. The flowing lines are just right, the proportions fit just so. These are looks that are going to last a long time. And the boat will still have all the world-class fit and finish that have marked Grand Banks for decades. For more: http://grandbanks.com/index.cfm
