Grand Banks’ 72 Aleutian was made for long-range cruising in comfort. The iconic boatbuilder offered the 72 in RP and SC versions; the latter replaced the cockpit with a covered aft deck. Here, there’s a teak table for eight and stairs that lead to the swim platform.
The 72 we got aboard had a four-stateroom, three-head layout with a full-beam master. Top speed was 23 knots, and range was 1,000 nautical miles at 10.7 knots with 1,015 hp Caterpillar C18 ACERT diesels.
At press time, five 72 Aleutians were available, ranging from $1,545,000 to $3,495,000.
From the Archive
“While jumping down to the floating dock, I looked up toward the imposing bow and realized that this was indeed a little ship. Her looks were timeless, and the attention to detail was what we’ve come to expect from this nearly 55-year-old builder. You package this together with a thoughtfully designed coastal cruiser, and it’s safe to say that this is a worthy addition to the Grand Banks family.”
— Yachting, September 2010
