Grand Banks 54 set for world debut at the 2020 Palm Beach International Boat Show

by Elisa Corti 10 Mar 2020 07:19 PDT March 26-29, 2020

Grand Banks 54 © Sand People

Grand Banks Yachts Limited is excited to announce the public debut of their all new Grand Banks 54. The new model follows in the footsteps of successful yachts in the same line, the previously released GB60 and GB60 Skylounge.

Grand Banks 54 - photo © Sand People

The GB54 will continue the builder's strategy to design and build yachts with strong, lightweight hulls that offer efficient operation at a variety of speeds, and are finished with stylish, warm interiors along with an unparalleled level of craftsmanship.

The first hull will make her public debut at this spring's Palm Beach International Boat Show in West Palm Beach, Florida (March 26-29, 2020), and will feature a lower galley, a midship master stateroom and a VIP stateroom forward.

Grand Banks 54 - Brief Specifications LOA: 59'5" (18.1m)
LOD: 53'10" (16.4m)
Beam: 17'6" (5.33m)
Draft IPS: 3'1" (0.94m)
Draft Shafts: 4' (1.2m)
Fuel: 898 gal. (3,300 L)
Water: 264 gal. (1,000 L)
Holding: 79 gal. (300 L)
Standard Engines: 2x 725-hp Volvo Penta D11s w/shafts
Optional Engines: 2x 725-hp Volvo Penta IPS950s
Cruising Speed (D11 shafts): 26 knots
Top Speed (D11 shafts): 31 knots

Related Articles
Kieler Woche Day 3
A Tough Test for Athletes and Equipment Fresh to strong south-westerly winds with stormy squalls pushed participants to their limits on Monday at Kieler Woche. Posted on 23 Jun iQFOiL International Games at Kiel day 3
Full power foiling shakes up leaderboard The third day of racing at the iQFOiL International Games in Kiel delivered exactly what the fleet had been waiting for: wind, power, and pure adrenaline. Posted on 23 Jun Tschüss 2 powers ahead in Transatlantic Race
Her nearest rival, some 300 miles astern, is Oliver Kobale's VO65 Sisi Six days into the West-East Transatlantic Race, Christian Zugel's Volvo 70 Tschüss 2, co-skippered by Johnny Mordaunt, has raced over 2,000 miles and is the clear leader for both Monohull Line Honours and the overall IRC win. Posted on 23 Jun Rolex TP52 Worlds in Cascais preview
Eleven teams hoping the Portuguese venue lives up to its reputation Given that it is a long time since the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet raced in big winds and waves, a breezy final few training days before the start of next week's Rolex TP52 World Championship in Cascais would be universally welcomed by the 11 teams. Posted on 23 Jun Multiple 2025 Melges 24 ranking circuits heat up
Collectively more than 100 team entries have hit the starting line in pursuit of glory With summer in full swing, the 2025 Melges 24 racing season has hit its stride across North America, and the momentum is building. Posted on 23 Jun Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week overall
Class Leaders Win Big at 20th Edition There were few surprises on the final day of racing at Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week as class leaders who took control on Day 1 skillfully navigated the unusual-for-Long Beach conditions to prevail in their respective classes. Posted on 23 Jun Challenging winds for Edgartown Race Weekend
Rick Egan's Corbeau wins Venona Trophy, Chip Hawkins' Caneel collects three trophies It looked as if the M32 multihull Yonder, sailing in 'Round-the-Island race at Edgartown Race Weekend, might set a record, but a large wind hole near the finish of the 55-mile circumnavigation of Martha's Vineyard put a decisive end to that possibility. Posted on 23 Jun SailGP opens tender process for two new teams
SailGP has confirmed 2026 expansion plans, unveiling details of a tender process to seek investment. SailGP has confirmed 2026 expansion plans, unveiling details of a tender process to seek investment for ownership of two new teams entering the global racing championship next season, alongside available stakes across existing national teams. Posted on 23 Jun America's Cup - #3 Finish Line
The Cup is still undecided. And somewhere, in one last simulation, the universe holds its breath. The Cup is still undecided. And somewhere, in one last simulation, the universe holds its breath. Step into the last leg. This is where legends break — or rise. Posted on 23 Jun National Women's Invitational Team Race overall
California team seals the deal in must-win final race Newport Harbor Yacht Club won the 5th edition of the National Women's Invitational Team Race for the Thayer Trophy in dramatic fashion. Posted on 23 Jun