Grand Banks Review

Begun in 1956 as American Marine, Ltd, Grand Banks Yachts has existed for more than 50 years as a leader in world-wide yachts sales and services. Robert J. Newton and his sons founded Grand Banks in Hong Kong to design and build heavy sailboats and big motor yachts. Today, Grand Banks has its corporate office in Seattle, WA and its registered office still resides in Asia in Singapore. The company is currently under the leadership of Robert W. Livingston II, the company’s CEO. The company hosts a very well-designed website with interactive modules telling about the company, as well as a virtual tour of the Grand Banks Factory. There are currently two models available from Grand Banks in the USA. The 41 Heritage EU boasts 2x425 HP engines, CMD Zeus propulsion w/joystick control, Skyhook Technology, and teak cockpit decking and transom. The 72 Aleutian SC is also available with 2x1000 HP engines, naiad stabilizers, a flybridge hardtop that is complete with lighting, and an additional generator.

Pricing

The 41 Heritage EU is currently priced at $944,325 while the 72 Aleutian SC is priced by individual dealers across the nation.

Pros

• Roomy, luxurious designs with impressive power.
• Classic, quality construction with excellent durability.
• Elegant, well-recognized designs.

Cons

• These yachts are expensive – even used, they can often cost double the competitors’.
• Grand Banks imports the boats, which are manufactured in Asia to American specifications.

Featured Models

Grand Banks Yachts offers three models to boating enthusiasts, each a step above the previous model. The Heritage Series is the original line that Grand Banks began to produce when it was first founded. The Eastbay model line offers stylish grace and superior performance. The Aleutian model line offers excessive power and unparalleled luxury to the boating enthusiast.

Conclusion

Grand Banks does not just provide sales within the US. Begun overseas, Grand Banks still produces its products in Asia, built to US standards, and then imports them to boating retailers around the world. Customers say that Grand Banks provides a superior product with class and finesse. Their quality construction makes them a much sought after manufacturer for boating enthusiasts. Not only does Grand Banks produce quality products, but its parts industry is available worldwide as the company provides extensive support and well-stocked retailers and suppliers to keep its boats running in prime condition. With over 50 years of experience and well-equipped factory, Grand banks produces what customers call “a superior product.”

Grand Banks offers superior service world-wide to boating enthusiasts who desire luxury and elegance. The power of the Grand Banks boats is thrilling and for pleasure seekers who have their sights set on a Grand Banks model, they can hope for an enthusiastic experience of boating pleasure.