September 22, 2009

Project: Grand Banks 53 Aleutian RP

Grand Banks presents the project of the new 53 Aleutian RP set to replace the 52 Heritage EU. The 53 will be the entry level model for Grand Banks bigger Explorer Yacht Aleutian range. While this will be the smaller Aleutian ever built, expect to see similar standards of the bigger models offering comfortable live aboard spaces on the main deck, and large cabins below. The standard layout is a three double cabin plan, with owners cabin being a full beam mid ship affair, VIP cabin to fore, and third double bunk cabin to port. A double cabin layout is available offering also a salon in the owners suite, and a shower in replacement of the third cabin. Worth to note is also the two separate entrance stair cases for the cabins: one for the owners suite located mid of the main saloon, and another next to the pilot house for the guest quarters forward. There is also the option of a crew cabin which in standard plan is an utility room. Main deck saloon is also available in two plans, as is the flybridge deck. Power options are three engine choices with the smaller being twin Cummins QSC8.3 593hp, and the bigger Cats C12 Acert 715hp. Max speed is over 22 knots with the bigger choice, and range which is ever important for a Grand Banks owner is always over 700 nautical miles, with a displacement speed of about nine knots.

No comments:

Post a Comment