Boating New Zealand — January 2018

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gravity and relatively light weight above the gunwales, which shows in its

impressive stability. The Grand Banks 60 weighs-in at 29 tonnes, compared

to 45-tonnes plus for earlier Grand Banks models of similar length.

The hull profile is also a departure for Grand Banks. It benefits from

Richards’ input, based on his yachting experience. Easily-driven, it is a

warped semi-displacement design with a very fine entry to cut through

the waves, plenty of flare for a dry ride and a flat run aft – deadrise at the

transom is just six degrees.

There’s an integrated swim platform and a noticeable amount of

tumblehome, while the transom itself is a striking full-width polished teak

surface with the boat’s name in polished stainless steel.

MODERN TRADITIONAL

Inside Anuha II there’s lots of traditional teak panelling and subtle fabrics,

but also a huge glasshouse with large electric side and aft windows, LED

lighting, light-coloured ceilings, and upholstery. Countertops in the

galley and bathrooms are all solid silestone. The fine joinery and ample

woodwork imparts warmth, but the spaces don’t feel dark or enclosed

because there’s so much natural light (and air) flooding in.

Upstairs, the open flybridge is the perfect place to be on a hot Sydney

afternoon. Grand Banks also offers an enclosed ‘Sky Lounge’ version of

the flybridge. In that version settees become a queen-sized berth with

360 ° panoramic views. The open flybridge is spacious and light, and the

composite hardtop provides welcome shade. Clears are available.

The helm station on the bridge mirrors the helm in the saloon. The

lounge is a wonderful social area with seating, a sunbed aft with storage

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