Enduring Style Starts Somewhere

Sometimes, in the pursuit of the cutting edge, boatbuilders leave their heritage in their wake. Not so with Grand Banks Yachts. Under the leadership of world-renowned ocean-racing sailing champion Mark Richards, the company has achieved the rare feat of creating vessels that push the envelope in terms of construction and technology while still proudly embracing their DNA. Since the first ground-breaking Grand Banks 36 hit the water in 1964, we have been a pioneer in the world of long-range cruising, redefining time and again a yachting lifestyle that exemplifies freedom, adventure, and onboard luxury.

Enduring Style Starts Somewhere

The Evolution of Excellence

Through nearly seven decades, Grand Banks Yachts has maintained its commitment to craftsmanship and quality, continually adapting to changing technologies and customer preferences while preserving the timeless elegance that defines the brand. This dedication to innovation has allowed Grand Banks to remain a leader in the luxury boating industry, fostering a loyal community of enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of tradition and modernity.

Greatness Grown from Humble Beginnings

Our story begins some seventy years ago in Hong Kong. Robert Newton, an American expatriate, was the manager of Bireley’s soft-drink bottling plant located on a street called ‘Mok Cheong’ – a somewhat prophetic name, given the initiative that would soon transform his life, Mok Cheong translates as ‘factory that works on wood’. Robert had no experience as a marine engineer or designer. But, already in his late 50s and with no desire to retire, he suggested to his two sons – John and Whit – that they establish a boat building yard on the empty lot where his company’s trucks were parked every night. And so, in the random fashion of so many great ideas, the seeds of Grand Banks were sown! By 1962, Robert had moved the flourishing enterprise to Junk Bay. Under the name ‘American Marine’, he and his sons were building heavy sailboats and big motor yachts. By 1962, Robert had moved the flourishing enterprise to Junk Bay. Under the name ‘American Marine’, he and his sons were building heavy sailboats and big motor yachts.

Pointing the Bow to the Future

The current range of Grand Banks Yachts retains all the virtues of its glorious heritage – style, luxury and the capacity to take families and friends on extended cruises to new and exciting locations. In 1995 our production facility moved to Malaysia. The expanded and revamped factory now employs the most sophisticated systems and technology in the boat-building industry. These new models are the fastest, most stable, most comfortable and most fuel-efficient cruisers that you’ll see in any marina today. This is truly the reinvention of an icon.

Born from the Sea

At the core of all Grand Banks Yachts is a spirit of adventure and tradition, emphasized by CEO and Chief Designer, Mark Richards. Richards’ passion for building the best yachts afloat is born out of a lifetime of competitive ocean-racing experience—which include winning Admiral’s Cup campaigns, the America’s Cup, and of course, his record-holding nine podium appearances in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race on board the super-maxi Wild Oats. His extensive time on the water, coupled with his relentless competitive spirit, has given him an intuitive and innate understanding of the sea, and the drive to build yachts that are unrivaled in terms of quality, efficiency, quality, and performance.
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Inspired by the Spirit of Adventure and Tradition

OUR MODELS

LONG RANGE CRUISERS

Grand Banks GB85

Grand Banks GB85

Flybridge

Grand Banks GB85

Skylounge

Grand Banks GB73

Grand Banks GB73

Flybridge

Grand Banks GB73

Skylounge

Grand Banks GB70

Grand Banks GB70

Flybridge

Grand Banks GB70

Skylounge

Grand Banks GB65

Grand Banks GB65

Flybridge

Grand Banks GB65

Skylounge

Grand Banks GB62

Grand Banks GB62

Flybridge

Grand Banks GB62

Skylounge

Grand Banks GB60

Grand Banks GB60

Flybridge

Grand Banks GB60

Skylounge

Grand Banks GB54

Grand Banks GB54

Sedan

Grand Banks GB54

Flybridge

DOWNEASTER SERIES

Grand Banks EB60

Grand Banks EB60

Sedan

Grand Banks EB44

Grand Banks EB44

Sedan

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WHAT OWNERS SAY ABOUT GRAND BANKS YACHTS

EASTBAY 44 OWNER

““We love our overnight trips. Recently we came down from Yamba to Sydney, about 300 nautical miles and, although we sat on 24 knots the whole way, we were only burning 100 litres (26 gallons) of fuel an hour!!! The EB44 is the best thing we’ve done for the family… we call it the ‘family wagon’”

MATT SPENCER, EASTBAY 44 OWNER

GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER AND 8 TIMES AMERICA’S CUP PRO SAILOR.

“This is my 4th Grand Banks and I’ve always liked them – they’re sea-kindly, fast and fuel efficient. But the stuff Mark Richards has done has made them even better. He’s raised the game and they’re now next generation in terms of design. My wife and I love cruising on it – each August we live onboard for 30-40 days. She feels very safe as it has a really nice ride. And we love the style and the lines.”

TOM WHIDDEN, GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER AND 8 TIMES AMERICA’S CUP PRO SAILOR.

GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER

“I was in Mexico when COVID hit and had to get home. I had an 1,100nm trip, uphill (upwind & up current) and, let me tell you, the boat did better than I did! I had to keep going day and night. Almost no boat of this size can go from Puerto Vallarta to San Diego non-stop. And thanks to the hull shape and lightweight carbon superstructure, it’s amazingly efficient.”

GARY WEISMAN, GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER

GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER

“The range of the boat had huge appeal. Because of the V-Warp® Technology hull that slips so easily through the water, the weight reduction of the carbon fibre and the new Volvo engines, we could simply go further with less stops. Of course, it saves money but the real plus is the convenience. At 10 knots I can travel for over 2000 nautical miles without refuelling. As a sailor, I don’t like to stop once I get going!”

JOHN BACON, GRAND BANKS 60 OWNER