The Grand Banks 62 has cemented its place as a core model within the modern Grand Banks fleet, bringing the brand's performance cruising philosophy into sharp focus through a design shaped around the realities of extended offshore use.
Mark Richards, CEO and chief designer, led the development of the GB62, positioning it between the Grand Banks 60 and the larger vessels in the range. The outcome is a yacht that balances speed, fuel efficiency, and genuine long-range capability in a way that reflects how owners actually cruise.
Engine selection determines the upper end of the performance envelope, with top speed sitting at around 30 knots and a high cruise speed of 27 knots. Pull back to displacement mode and the GB62 is capable of covering up to 2,000 nautical miles at 10 knots with fuel in reserve. At 20 knots, the burn rate averages around 38 gallons per hour. Throughout the full speed range, the emphasis is on smooth, consistent, usable performance that holds up across real-world conditions.
Underpinning that efficiency is the brand's proprietary V Warp Technology hull, which holds a steady running attitude of around six degrees. Hull form, construction materials, and infusion process are treated as an integrated system rather than separate elements, producing a stiff, strong structure fused directly to the carbon fibre deck, bulkheads, and superstructure.
The additional length over the Grand Banks 60 opens up meaningful space below decks, where the GB62 carries a three-stateroom, three-head layout without feeling forced. The amidships master stateroom is sized with extended passages in mind, while an enlarged starboard guest cabin and a forward VIP stateroom give the vessel real flexibility for families or regular cruising companions. Natural light, airflow, and clear sightlines are treated as priorities throughout the main deck.
Several interior arrangements are available, including a Skylounge configuration that has proven particularly popular. Grand Banks continues to work closely with owners through the specification process, meaning the finished yacht reflects not just performance ambitions but how modern cruising yachts are genuinely used.
