The Grand Banks 62 made its world premiere at the 2025 Palm Beach Boat Show, replacing the 60 with a thoroughly reengineered platform.
This isn’t just an update - it’s a full rebuild from the ground up, with newly developed moulds and thoughtful improvements throughout. Grand Banks hasn’t messed with the fundamentals. The performance, cruising behaviour, range, and capability that made the 60 work so well are all still firmly in place.
Grand Banks GB62 Flybridge Key Facts
- LOA 67.585ft
- Model Year 2025
- Cabins 4
- Max Speed 31 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Trawler Boat
- Use Type Cruising
Review Video
The Grand Banks 62 replaces the 60, but it’s not just a refresh – it’s a full redesign with all-new tooling. The curved sheer line and low-slung profile give it a classic look, but underneath, this is a serious performance cruiser. The V-Warp hull is designed for efficiency at speed, with the engines placed in the same spot regardless of whether you go for shaft drive or IPS, to maintain balance and the optimum running attitude.
They’ve added 0.6m (2ft) to both the main deck and the flybridge, and you feel that extra length in all the right places – the cockpit in particular feels noticeably larger. The boat deck extends out to provide overhead shelter aft, which also improves the feeling of enclosure in the cockpit. Wide side decks, high bulwarks, and solid grab rails make it a very safe boat to move around on.
Build-wise, the quality is there. The hull is solid and stiff, helped by the fact that bulkheads and fixed furniture are fused to the hull for added structural integrity. Composite is used smartly too – the foredeck cappings, for example, used to be timber but are now moulded to reduce upkeep, while glossy wood is retained inside. And as ever with Grand Banks, it’s the attention to detail that stands out.
Gas rams on all lockers, teak in the bilge, and high-end fit and finish from bow to stern. Interior detailing is carefully considered too – layouts are planned early in the design process to allow flexibility, and the final result features proper handcrafted joinery, custom upholstery, and owner-specified touches throughout.
One of the strengths of the GB62 is how early Grand Banks locks in the layout during the design phase, which means they’ve been able to keep things flexible without compromising structure. Owners can choose between several galley configurations – aft, forward, or even down below – but the galley-aft version seen here is the most popular. It connects neatly to the cockpit via a drop-down window and stretches across both sides of the saloon, making it a big, sociable space.
The interior flows cleanly from galley to lounge, with internal dining set amidships and relaxed seating opposite. Down below, the extra hull length has made room for a three-cabin, three-head layout. The starboard guest cabin now features both an athwartships double and a single berth, plus its own ensuite. There’s also a single cabin opposite – often used for occasional crew – and a forward owner’s cabin on the port side with plenty of storage and a private ensuite. The forward VIP uses the day head, which doubles as its bathroom.
Up top, the flybridge layout sticks to a traditional open format, with the option to enclose it as a sky lounge if you prefer. The extended boat deck aft is used for tender storage with a crane, and there’s still space for a sun pad. A wet bar and seating area sit forward of that, opposite a gloss dining table, and right forward is the upper helm with twin Stidd chairs and good visibility.
The galley sits aft, and one neat feature is the drop-down window, which lowers at the touch of a switch - either here or at the helm. When open, it keeps the cook well connected to the cockpit, making it feel like one big shared space. Raise the window, and the galley becomes more private - a bit of quiet if things are lively outside.
Storage has been thought through carefully. The overhead lockers are high - accessible if you're tall, but potentially a stretch otherwise. To solve that, they’ve fitted a drop-down mechanism that brings the shelves down to meet you. There’s lighting inside and underneath, so it’s easy to see what you’re reaching for, and once you’re done, press a button and it raises again. It's a clever bit of kit - not the cheapest to develop, no doubt - but a good example of the attention to detail Grand Banks puts into usability.
The galley itself is split across both sides, giving it a generous footprint. While it doesn’t go for a full domestic upright fridge-freezer, you get four large fridge-freezer drawers, a dishwasher, and plenty of space to work.
This aft galley layout also frees up the central part of the boat for a spacious saloon and dining area. The seating stretches right out to the beam, and despite the wide side decks, there’s still loads of internal volume. At anchor, it feels open and relaxed - but underway, everything is easy to grab hold of. Metalwork and joinery are beautifully finished throughout.
The dining table is substantial and opens out when needed. You can pull up the bench seating or add director’s chairs on the opposite side to host a bigger group. And tucked behind the armchairs is a sofa and the hidden TV - little touches like this, along with the layout and furniture choices, give the space a more domestic, homey feel.
Owner's Cabin
Over on the port side is the owner's cabin, and while it’s not full-beam - by design - it still feels impressively bright and big. That choice not to go full-beam also featured on the previous GB60, and it’s deliberate. Prioritising weight distribution and engine packaging was more important to the layout than pushing for extra volume aft.
Even so, the space feels generous. Above is a glazed panel that sits opposite the navigator’s bench at the lower helm. It's smoked for privacy, but it draws in a surprising amount of natural light - especially given the modest hull windows. There’s no direct ventilation in this part of the hull, but deck hatches provide airflow to the cabins, so you’re not short of fresh air - only the amidships cabins go without.
The cabin itself has a walkaround double bed, with plenty of storage along the side - drawers, a wardrobe, and a cupboard. The ensuite bathroom is tucked behind a large TV, and it’s fully private, well finished, and properly appointed. There’s teak underfoot, even teak toilet tops, and it all feels very refined. A skylight brings in extra daylight and ventilation, and there’s a separate shower with a good footprint.
The lower deck features a three-and-a-half cabin layout, and the extra 2ft added to the hull has made a noticeable difference to how the space works. It starts with a single bunk cabin - not a dedicated crew space, but this is the most likely spot for them if crew are going to be on board occasionally. It also houses the stacked washer-dryer, making good use of available volume.
Further along is a converted double cabin, where a single berth has been replaced by a double bed. The space is tightly packaged - headroom is limited, and access to the inboard side of the bed means one person will have to climb over the other at night. There’s a significant step down into the cabin, but the trade-off is decent storage and just enough height to get changed standing up.
An ensuite serves this cabin, accessed via a sliding door and another step up. There’s a slight intrusion in the entry space, but headroom in the shower cubicle is acceptable. The finish throughout is smart - plenty of teak, and the layout includes a proper separate shower. The downside here is ventilation - there’s no fan, porthole or skylight, so this area will depend on air conditioning to stay comfortable.
Moving forward, the final two cabins sit in the bow, including the VIP cabin, which shares the day head - the same bathroom used by guests during the day when indoors. The VIP is straightforward but well-finished. The bed is generously sized and set low, which helps with access and keeps enough head clearance to sit up in bed and watch the wall-mounted TV. Overhead, a large skylight provides the natural light that the slim portholes can’t quite deliver.
Storage is well thought out - mostly at eye level - and there are some nice touches like the raised bedside shelves with sockets, reading lights and fiddles to keep essentials in place. It’s functional, well-built, and carries the same quality feel seen throughout the lower deck.
Upper Helm
The flybridge helm station is positioned well out on the centreline. It’s fitted with a pair of fully adjustable Stidd seats, and while the layout is simpler than the lower helm, that’s entirely in keeping with its use - this is more of a secondary helm, ideal for relaxed passages. The Garmin MFDs are clear, visibility is excellent, and at cruising speed - wind in your hair, covering distance at 20 knots - it’s hard not to imagine just how good this would feel underway.
This GB62 includes the Twin Disc system upgrade, which brings in all of Twin Disc’s solid, metal-cased components. No plastic covers here - everything looks and feels properly engineered. There’s independent control of the bow and stern thrusters, plus a joystick for slow-speed manoeuvring.
Lower Helm, Navigation and Performance
The lower helm is beautifully executed - all finished in teak, with no plastic in sight. A touch of leather softens the top edge, and the high-gloss wheel adds a classic, tactile detail. Seating is a bench arrangement but with a clever twist. The split bolsters allow the skipper to lean while the navigator sits - or the other way around - and both positions are properly supported with a wood-panelled leaning post and a footrest. The same comfort continues on the opposite side, so four people can ride forward-facing when underway, all in comfort.
This space is also functional and designed to suit owner/operators. There’s a side deck door, making it easy to step out, check your position fore and aft, and even assist with lines via the boarding gate. A cockpit camera and joystick control support low-speed manoeuvres from here, so handling the boat solo or with a small crew is entirely feasible.
The navigation setup features a pair of large Garmin displays, with flexible layout options. Charts, radar, or any data you want - it’s all configurable. There's also a smaller Volvo engine screen, so engine data is always on show without taking up main screen real estate.
Underway, performance is equally considered. This model replaces the 60 and carries forward its V-warp hull, tuned for efficiency at higher cruising speeds. There are three engine options - two shaft drives and one IPS - with all versions topping out at 30 knots.
What really stands out, though, is the range at speed. With the smaller 900hp Volvos, expect over 800 nautical miles at 20 knots. This example, fitted with the larger Volvos, still returns around 680 nautical miles at the same speed. That’s a serious cruising range for a yacht of this size - quietly outstanding in this part of the market.
The bathing platform on the GB62 is fixed, with the tender stowed up on the flybridge, leaving the transom space clear. It’s a deep platform, offering plenty of room to move about, and comes fitted with a railing that adds a bit of extra security - and doubles as a convenient spot to tie off fenders.
There are cleats at each end, ideal for securing the tender, and some thoughtful detailing built into the transom. Shore power ports are fitted on both sides, so no matter which way the boat's moored, there’s always a plug-in point within easy reach.
Under the transom lid, there’s a grill hot plate - a nice touch for casual cooking, though it does sit behind the only cockpit seating, so anyone on the grill ends up cooking behind people in those seats. That said, it’s good to have it tucked away from the main cockpit flow.
Alongside that is a deep, drained, and neatly lined locker - perfect for stashing wet gear or anything else you’d rather keep out of the main deck space.
Cockpit
The 62 picks up where the 60 left off but with a touch more space. Both the main deck and flybridge have gained a bit of length - just enough to make a difference in the way the spaces feel and function. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the cockpit, which feels better proportioned overall.
It’s a big, open space with a large folding table that stows neatly when underway, leaving a clean handrail and clear deck area. There’s ample seating with director’s chairs opposite and at both ends, so if you’re dining back here, there’s plenty of room to do it properly.
The detailing is smart too. The high-gloss real timber adds richness where it counts, while composite cappings have replaced the traditional wood for easier upkeep - a sensible move given these yachts are often owner-operated. It reduces maintenance without sacrificing the tactile quality in areas you interact with.
To port, the bar unit is fitted with a decent-sized Isotherm fridge, countertop space, and a docking station. The Twin Disc system offered as an upgrade over the standard Volvo kit, integrates seamlessly here with its joystick control. The location works well - ideal for stern-to-mooring, with a clear line of sight to the transom and good forward visibility. It’s cleanly built into the bar structure - a nicely executed bit of design.
Side Decks & Foredeck
Getting around is easy. With boarding gates on both sides, you’re not restricted to stern access. The side decks are broad, well-guarded, and easy to move along. There are a few steps up to the foredeck, but overall movement feels secure and logical as grab rails reassuringly run the full length.
As for finish, there are options - real teak or synthetic - and while this particular synthetic surface might not win awards for looks, it feels solid underfoot. Grippy and safe, which is exactly what’s needed in day-to-day use.
The foredeck layout falls compared to some less traditional flybridge yachts. You won’t find fridges, backrests, or sculpted sunpads here - it’s basic. Loose cushions can be added for sunbathing, but the space is shared with a series of deck hatches, so it’s not the primary lounging zone.
Right up at the bow is an Ultramarine anchor, set low between a pair of low-profile cleats that tie neatly into a pair of fairleads. The anchor locker opens on a gas strut and is thoughtfully laid out: a teak-lined compartment for fenders and lines, and a segregated chain locker forward, keeping wet chain and dry rope apart.
Flybridge
Deep teak treads lead up to the flybridge, where there’s a railing at the top to grab and a layout that balances practicality with comfort. The decking matches what’s found on the main deck, reflecting its role as a working space - this is where the tender is stored, complete with a crane for easy launch and recovery.
There’s room for a decent-sized tender at the aft end, but still enough space left over for a sunbathing area, which becomes particularly valuable given the lack of lounging space on the foredeck. It sits just aft of the hard top, catching the sun nicely.
There’s also the option for a sky lounge configuration, with an enclosed upper saloon and internal staircase, but this keeps things traditional - an open flybridge with a layout that works. It arguably makes for a more comfortable dining spot than the main deck, thanks to thicker, more relaxed seating and a high-gloss table front and centre, complete with GB branding set into the finish. Opposite, there’s a wet bar with a fridge for cold drinks and a series of storage bins, all put together with that same solid, substantial feel.
Engine access is about as straightforward as it gets. There’s a large central hatch in the cockpit, and once it’s up, a shallow staircase and handhold lead neatly down into the lazarette. For any owner who plans to use their boat regularly, it’s exactly the sort of setup you want - easy to get into, well-finished, and built with usability in mind.
There’s teak decking down here too, along with dedicated storage for fenders, racks for boxes, and space to stow larger items - even the director’s chairs slot in easily. The shore power reel cables are on both sides, and the whole area is impressively organised.
Step through the internal door and you're into the engine room itself. Headroom is limited - one of the only drawbacks here - but everything else is immaculately presented. The teak decking continues, which may be more about style than practicality, but it sets the tone for the level of detail throughout.
The engineering is beautifully laid out - clear sightlines, quality insulation, and smart, accessible installations across the board. Regardless of whether you spec shaft drives or IPS, the engines are mounted in the same place to preserve weight balance and running attitude.
At the aft end, there are two generators and the battery boxes, all easy to reach and cleanly fitted. Forward, the fuel filters are doubled up per tank, each with clear inspection bowls, so you can visually check and switch over if needed. It all supports that owner-operator approach - easy to maintain, easy to manage, and designed with real-world use in mind.
The base price for the GB62 is $5,180,000 ex VAT (correct at the time of writing) and that includes an impressively comprehensive standard equipment list. Yes, the headline price is high but the quality of engineering is top notch and you don't have to add an endless list of cos options to create a turn-key package.
Most of the key cost options are engine, thruster and stabilisation upgrades. It's $73,200 to upgrade to the 1,000hp shafts and a whopping $209,000 to upgrade to the IPS1200s. Keep in mind it will cost more to service the IPS version as the pods need a separate serive to the engines, too.
We would add the Humphree Interceptors and fin stabilisers ($121,800 combined) and you'll want the $36,000 passerelle if you'll regularly be moored stern-to.
We'd also add the bow cushion with a backrest to make more of the foredeck for $6,000.
The final major cost to consider is the Skylounge version, which is $209,000. This is a major upgrade though, which creates an upper saloon, raised helm and seriously extends the internal living space.
Our Verdict
The GB60 was already a finely tuned package, so the updates here don’t try to reinvent it. What this latest version does is bring together classic character with proper modern performance. The tweaks to the cabin layout below are thoughtful, but it still feels like a boat best suited to an owner-run setup - a couple at the helm, with space for the occasional guest.
If you're after loads of sleeping berths, this won't tick that box. But if what matters is long-range ability, solid offshore capability, and a design that has class and charm, then it's right on the money.
Reasons to Buy
- Astonishing efficiency
- Easy to operate
- Quality of build and engineering
- Timeless styling
Things to Consider
- Cabin ventilation
- Deck spaces lack invention
- No full beam owner's cabin
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Rivals to Consider
The Nomad 70 SUV edges ahead of the GB62 on cabin capacity, offering 5 cabins and room for 10 guests, making it better suited to those regularly hosting larger groups. What sets it apart even more is its main deck master cabin, which not only gives the owner enhanced privacy but also better views – a rare feature on a yacht of this size.
The Sundeck 700 matches the Nomad in terms of accommodation, also delivering 5 cabins and 10 berths. Compared to the GB62’s more classic setup, the Sundeck 700 goes for a robust, all-weather feel, helped by its solid GRP hull with an axe bow. It also includes Seakeeper stabilisation and a CE-A rating, so it’s well equipped for extended cruising in varying conditions.
The Fleming 65 plays to a different crowd. It cruises at just 10 knots, so it’s not trying to match the GB62’s 27-knot cruise and 31-knot top end. Instead, it leans into long-range comfort and sea-keeping ability. Accommodation is more intimate, sleeping up to 6 guests, which suits couples or smaller groups. It’s also one of the few yachts that’s been proven through real-world use – over 60,000 nautical miles of hands-on cruising by its founder have helped shape what it is today.
If you’re chasing speed, the Palm Beach PB65 Sedan stands out from the pack. With a cruising speed of 30 knots and top speed of 40, it outpaces the GB62 by a fair margin. A shallow draft also opens up more anchoring options in tucked-away bays. Low slung and built on a semi-displacement hull, it combines that performance with stability and sharp handling, making it a proper driver’s boat.
The Sirena 68 shares the PB65’s shallow draft advantage, giving it plenty of flexibility for coastal cruising. It’s not as fast, but it does bring a hull designed for efficiency across multiple speed ranges, which makes it versatile whether you're pottering along or stretching out on a longer passage. It feels more modern than the GB62, with a voluminous interior and broader appeal for owners who want space as well as range.
And then there’s the Outer Reef 700/720, which sits in a category of its own when it comes to long-haul ability. With over 3,500 nautical miles of range, it beats the GB62 on endurance.
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Specifications
- Builder Grand Banks
- Range Long Range Cruisers
- Model GB62 Flybridge
- Length Overall 67.585ft
- Beam 19.029ft
- Draft 4.265ft
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 4
- Berths 7
- Yacht Type (Primary) Trawler Boat
- Use Type (Primary) Cruising
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 1,585 Gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity 317 Gallons
- Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D13-1000
Grand Banks GB62 Flybridge Layout
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Flybridge
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With a fixed platform, the tender lives on the flybridge
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Main Deck
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The cockpit has been extended by 2ft (0.61m) on the GB62
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Lower Deck
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Note the position of the engines to provide the best running attitude at speed
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