Grand Banks GB85 Skylounge Rivals

Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice. Some may even choose their yacht based upon features such as: skylounge creates all-weather upper deck, 30-knot performance, ips pods, three or four cabins and exceptional build and finish.

Accommodation

If hosting guests overnight is your top priority, then the Grand Banks GB85 Skylounge offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 9 guests with its 4 cabin layout option. Nonetheless, competitors like the Horizon FD90S and Sunseeker Ocean 182 have a slight edge in guest accommodation, with the capacity to sleep up to guests in 5 cabins. This makes them more suitable for those looking to maximize the number of family and friends accommodated onboard. The GB85 Skylounge benefits from a full-beam master cabin with an en-suite bathroom, hull side windows and a walk-in wardrobe is a standout. The Outer Reef Yachts 800 MY and Fleming Yachts Fleming 78 are tailored for somewhat smaller groups of 6 guests yet can still deliver an outstanding level of comfort for family vacations.

Unique Characteristics

Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Outer Reef Yachts 800 MY impresses with its extensive range of 2,599 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The shallow draft of the Grand Banks GB85 allows it to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The performance of the Grand Banks GB85 is especially impressive, with a top speed of 30 knots and cruising speed of 27 knots. The Sunseeker Ocean 182 has an impressive gross tonnage of 182GT, the largest of the competitors here.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Grand Banks GB85 Skylounge stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.

When considering a new (or indeed used) yacht, it’s certainly important to wonder about the alternatives in the Grand Banks Long Range Cruisers range or indeed its competitors. Browse our hand-picked selection of 8 competing models.

Grand Banks GB85 Skylounge

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  • LOA 26.58m
  • Cabins 3
  • Max Speed Knots
GB85 Skylounge Yachts For Sale

GB85 Skylounge Rival Yachts to Consider

Grand Banks

GB85

26.58m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Fleming Yachts

Fleming 85

25.98m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2021

Outer Reef Yachts

900 Motoryacht

27.18m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2022

Horizon

E81 Skylounge

25.78m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2021

Azimut

Magellano 25M

25.22m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Sunseeker

Ocean 182

27.1m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2023

Fleming Yachts

Fleming 78

24.84m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2011

Outer Reef Yachts

800 Motoryacht

24.38m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2007

Other yachts in the
Grand Banks Long Range Cruisers range

Grand Banks

GB85

26.58m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020