A sneak peak of what we have been up to in real time. If you think polyester resin is only for the rough and ready look again! How nice does our new floor look? It weighs 7.8kg, which is a quarter of the weight of the original timber floor. Plus, it's laminated into place, making everything stiffer and stronger

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Would you embark on an ocean-crossing voyage with a 3,000-nautical-mile range or host an evening gathering on the expansive enclosed skylounge deck? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Grand Banks 85 © Grand Banks Yachts Length overall: 26.58 m (87 ft 2 in) Beam: 6.75 m (22 ft 2 in) Draft: 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) Displacement: approx. 57,000 kg (125,663 lb) Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS 1350 (1,000 hp each) or Twin MAN V8 (1,300 hp each) Maximum speed: 28 knots (32 mph) Cruising speed: 21 to 24 knots Fuel capacity: 10,000 L (2,640 US gal) Water capacity: 1,400 L (370 US gal) Cabins: 3 or 4 + crew quarters Berths: up to 9 guests + crew Price: starting at approx. $9,500,000 USD The Grand Banks 85 represents the absolute flagship of the builder's fleet, combining iconic classic aesthetic heritage with state-of-the-art long-distance passage-making capabilities. Built on a proprietary V-Warp Technology hull with extensive carbon fiber reinforcement, this 87-foot motor yacht achieves extraordinary fuel efficiency and exceptional high-speed tracking across rough open seas. Driven by twin Volvo Penta IPS 1350 or MAN V8 engine configurations generating up to 2,600 total horsepower, the craft reaches top speeds of 28 knots and delivers a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles at economical displacement speeds. The expansive interior maximizes usable volume through a generous 22-foot beam, available in either an open Flybridge or climate-controlled Skylounge layout. Onboard highlights include a full-beam master stateroom with an en-suite bath, custom teak joinery throughout, an open-plan main deck galley and dining salon, and a seamless aft cockpit terrace designed for high-capacity entertaining on the water. #GrandBanks85 #GrandBanks #FlagshipYacht #HarbourMasters

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A short from our latest video that's been uploaded to YouTube, in this episode we set sail from Saint Martin and head for Montserrat. Here is the link to the full episode https://youtu.be/RovoFHByJWA If you want to binge watch here is a link to our first season playlist 2023 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnjHpfUuECUAA8rwRSxxMvqq9EMx_MR8 and our 2024/25 season one is here, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnjHpfUuECW7zdkJqoO7suNGfxh8lHRc Hi All, Welcome to our channel, We are Andrew and Irene a middle aged (well not sure what age range that encompasses nowadays ) couple pursuing an adventure on the high seas. We sail on the good ship Saracen, a Beneteau Oceanis 473 from 2006. Out journey started in Scotland in early 2023 and our ultimate goal is to sail around the globe …..slowly. We make these videos mostly for family and friends and to create a record of our adventures for ourselves so that we can look back at them later in life, were not in it to make money (way to hard). Thanks for taking an interest and please remember to leave a like, comment and subscribe to our channel, as this helps push the algorithm as we strive to boost our viewers. We also write a blog which can be found here https://www.sailblogs.com/member/saracen/ Link to our noforeignland boat page https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/6490851356180480 Instagram http://www.instagram.com/andrew.campbell386 Equipment used DJI Action 4 DJI Pocket 3 DJI Mini 3 DJI Mini Mic DJI Mic 2 Canon R50V Davinci Resolve (free version) #SVSaracenstravels #sailinglife #sailing #yachts #sailingaroundtheworld #liveaboardlife #liveaboard #beneteau #oceanis473 #caribbean #yachting #sailingcouple #sailingcaribbean #cruiser #crusinglifestyle #retired #travellingcouple #wanderlust #explore

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