I literally watch these videos by BoatTest and Captain Steve just to escape from a world of chaos and crap, looking at these beautiful vessels “The Grand Banks 54 being my favorite” makes me want to live full time on the water, work from port to port, see the world from the ocean and go wherever the tides and weather takes me.
Unusually quiet for this size boat is my strongest impression, great stuff. With such powerful engines even at 5 knots the range cant be more than 1500 nm though.
After watching a bunch of boat channels, my choices have been down to the last two, Nick and Captain Steve. Nick introduces yachts in a more relaxed and casual way but Captain Steve is unparralled in details which gives specs not even listed on their own website.
An Inboard Performance System, or IPS would be a fascinating/expensive feature on a GB, although probably better on a planing hull. I knew Capt Steve would like the engine hatch grab handle 👍
Looks like a nicely handling 54 even without the benefit of the IPS system, I can see a few potential situations where it would be nice to have _BOTH_ IPS and bow+stern thrusters, do you know if GB is willing to configure a boat that way? One of the things I would like to see is an "as configured" (or even just a "starting at") price in your reviews. Even if it's with a disclaimer of being a "ball park" figure, it would give those of your viewers who like to dream big something to shoot for!
John Doe I’m actually a big fan of combining IPS with a bow thruster. There are just so many times that you want to move just the bow without rotating the whole boat. The stern thruster is not at critical because you can still move the stern with the throttle only and the wheel hard over. But the answer is, yes, GB will add that to the build if desired. - Capt Steve
@@BoatTEST Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of a situation where there was a relatively strong current and you wanted to "parallel park" to the dock. Although angling the IPS drive/drives would work.
Great boat! I have a boat in Newport, Ri. Given that the features video stated this is an ocean going boat designed to be away from the dock. Take the boat out to the Narragansett Bay entrance buoy instead of running in flat water under the Newport Bridge crossing the boats wake. GB makes a good boat but they could use a lesson in showcasing their boats like MJM does. Show it running in beam, following and head seas!
Capt Steve is such a professional. It's like having a walking, talking owners manual
I love this captains reviews. He’s concise and doesn’t spend unnecessary time puffing the goods.
I literally watch these videos by BoatTest and Captain Steve just to escape from a world of chaos and crap, looking at these beautiful vessels “The Grand Banks 54 being my favorite” makes me want to live full time on the water, work from port to port, see the world from the ocean and go wherever the tides and weather takes me.
Even though I will never afford these boats I love watching these videos
Same here. I'll be lucky to get a Yamaha jet boat one day, I'm aiming small!
That's everyone
Same here and Grand Banks is one of my favorites.
You and me both, lol
Me too. I even go so far as shopping for my favorite which is a Jeanneau.
Grand Banks makes some of the best built boats out there. There is so much attention to detail here and this isn't even the features video yet
Classics never get old, very nice.
Most of the good parts of owning a boat but without any of the costs. Great channel, captain Steve does excellent reviews.
I watch many boat videos and this is by far the best boat test one
Adrian Williams thank you Adrian!
Another success from one of the finest builders
Excellent revue Capt. Steve. As always, I would say. And a beautiful boat.
Beautiful boat. Sometimes it can be difficult to watch these videos knowing I'll never own one of these. Still fun to watch. Great video.
You can retire to one. Cash out house equity and budget 1000 a month for maintenance and repairs. Get a used one for 800k.
Beautiful functional boat
Unusually quiet for this size boat is my strongest impression, great stuff. With such powerful engines even at 5 knots the range cant be more than 1500 nm though.
Beautiful classic lines.
Humphree stabilizers? Fisher Panda generator? I thought this was a high end boat judging by the price. Why the second rate stabilizers and gen set?
After watching a bunch of boat channels, my choices have been down to the last two, Nick and Captain Steve.
Nick introduces yachts in a more relaxed and casual way but Captain Steve is unparralled in details which gives specs not even listed on their own website.
Constantine Ding thank you Constantine.
Shaft drives are best with MTU and CAT power and sea keeper for stability
Scrapped this hull shape and embrace Mark Richards PB design!
Very nice , she looks solid my next boat if not a cat
I love this boat - just wish it was built in the USA. A shame Hatteras doesn’t build boat this size and style.
Hatteras doesn't build motor yachts smaller than 75 feet, however they do make a 54' Sportfish.
An Inboard Performance System, or IPS would be a fascinating/expensive feature on a GB, although probably better on a planing hull. I knew Capt Steve would like the engine hatch grab handle 👍
Capt. Steve loves grab handles... :)
Very well done, a nice package!
Looks like a nicely handling 54 even without the benefit of the IPS system, I can see a few potential situations where it would be nice to have _BOTH_ IPS and bow+stern thrusters, do you know if GB is willing to configure a boat that way? One of the things I would like to see is an "as configured" (or even just a "starting at") price in your reviews. Even if it's with a disclaimer of being a "ball park" figure, it would give those of your viewers who like to dream big something to shoot for!
John Doe I’m actually a big fan of combining IPS with a bow thruster. There are just so many times that you want to move just the bow without rotating the whole boat. The stern thruster is not at critical because you can still move the stern with the throttle only and the wheel hard over. But the answer is, yes, GB will add that to the build if desired. - Capt Steve
@@BoatTEST Thanks for the reply, I was thinking of a situation where there was a relatively strong current and you wanted to "parallel park" to the dock. Although angling the IPS drive/drives would work.
My favorite GB
Nice looking boat. For a boat that size a little more fuel capacity would be nice.
Your attention to detail would have me interested in watching you review anything mechanical
Beautiful ship....
Great boat! I have a boat in Newport, Ri. Given that the features video stated this is an ocean going boat designed to be away from the dock. Take the boat out to the Narragansett Bay entrance buoy instead of running in flat water under the Newport Bridge crossing the boats wake. GB makes a good boat but they could use a lesson in showcasing their boats like MJM does. Show it running in beam, following and head seas!
Great boat easily handled by a cruising couple. I only wish my wife would agree to the cruising lifestyle.
Lekker man lekker
Motors in the middle for balance=Longer drive axis=more vibrations.
Perfect
Now...they need to make a 40' Sedan just like this!!!
anything without a bridge is a rubber dinky
@@kx85isweet what the hell does that mean?
@@charlieodom9107 no fly bridge, no balls.
3:40 I imagined myself looking the surface of sea thinking how deep it can be 200m 600m??? And then this thing breaks.....
Everyone is asking who is the camera man but not how is the camera man
good
Finalmente senza scarpe!!!!!
Speak!!!
This sounds more like an advertisement than a test!
Not a fan of Fischer Panda Generators Beverage holders - we spoiled Americans. 9.6Knots 7 GPH pretty awesome.
I agree. Knowing grand Banks, you can probably add your own Generator. This yacht is very efficient with a high build quality.
Yep, FP's are junk....
@@Chris-fo8wp I always thought they were used in smaller boats like cruisers and center consoles. I guess I was wrong lol.
Always ask for cat power Generator
No cup holders at the helm? I’m out…
I couldn't own a boat like this. I would spend all of my time in the engine room smiling with my polish .
mechanic of this boat is looking at this video and is like aaa there is my adjustable wrench next to the Humphree stab fins unit(1.56)
when are yall gonna upgrade your camera to something thats not shit. shoot on your iphone until
It looks like the SS Minnow from Gilligan's Island.
Not as p[pretty as those Australian built Riviera's.
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