Lakeland Boating - May 2018

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA: 65'4"

Beam: 19'2"

Draft (Shafts/IPS): 4'7"

/ 3'3"

Weight: 61,370 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 1,530

gals.

Water Capacity:

300 gals.

Base Power: 2x900-hp

Volvo Penta D13s w/

shafts

Base Price: $3,515,000

GRANDBANKS.COM

DEALER

Grand Banks Yachts

206-352-0116

Grand Banks 60 Skylounge

An enclosed upper pilothouse provides three-season cruising comfort.

G

rand Banks Yachts opened a lot of eyes last year

when the Singapore-based boatbuilder introduced

its all-new Grand Banks 60. Right on the heels of that

launch comes the company’s all-new GB 60 Skylounge,

a luxuriously-equipped yacht that’s perfect for exploring

the Great Lakes in sumptuous comfort.

With its enclosed upper pilothouse that permits comfortable

operation from thaw-out to freeze-up, the 60 Skylounge

is tailor-made for three-season exploration. In addition to

keeping the skipper snug and warm, the enclosed pilothouse

also provides an extra living area on the bridge deck with

unobstructed 360-degree panoramic views. There’s room

for an L-shaped settee and table on the port side, just aft

of the twin Stidd helm seats. There’s even a day head for

further comfort and convenience.

Step outside the enclosed pilothouse and there’s room for

a small crane and 14-foot tender. “The proportions of the

design are very important to us,” says Mark Richards, CEO

of Grand Banks. “We’re not in the business of designing

ugly boats, so we spent a lot of time ensuring the Skylounge

looks like it belongs on the 60. Our emphasis on weight

reduction and strength in the build process ensures we’re

not compromising the 60’s performance.”

The main deck level and lower deck follow the high

standards set by the Grand Banks 60. There’s an inviting

open cockpit with a near full-width aft seat and table, along

with an L-shaped aft-facing settee. The salon includes a

full galley and dinette, with massive windows that allow

360-degree views and let in plenty of natural light. Wide

walkaround decks make passage to the bow easy, while a

side-opening door allows direct access to the main deck.

Below decks, three staterooms and two heads ensure

comfort whether at sea or on the hook in a secluded cove.

The standard twin 900-hp Volvo D13 diesels are projected

to provide a top speed of 33 knots, with a 27-knot cruising

speed at 2,020 rpm. Pull the throttles back to 10 knots

and the Grand Banks 60 Skylounge enjoys a remarkable

2,000-mile range. Buyers have the option of upgrading the

standard power to twin 900-hp Volvo Penta IPS 1200s,

which allow the addition of joystick docking. ★

BOAT SPOTLIGHT

BY CRAIG RITCHIE

 MAY 2018 | LAKELANDBOATING.COM

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