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GranOcean W72 (2026-)
2 x 550-hp Cummins Diesel Inboards
Brief Summary
The impressive, fully customizable GranOcean W72, with naval architecture by Howard Apollonio, engineering, advanced composites, and materials from Gurit SP, and custom interiors by Vripack, is a big, bold luxurious powercat offering massive exterior deck space combined with equally significant interior space, all this and more running on a stable platform designed to spend significant time away.
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | GPH | MPG | NMPG | SM | NM | dBa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2169.5 | 1885.2 | N/A |
| 800 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1550.8 | 1347.7 | N/A |
| 1000 | 11.2 | 9.7 | 12.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1316 | 1143.6 | N/A |
| 1200 | 13.2 | 11.5 | 20.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 916.4 | 796.3 | N/A |
| 1400 | 14.7 | 12.8 | 32.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 638.1 | 554.5 | N/A |
| 1600 | 17 | 14.8 | 47 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 515.2 | 447.7 | N/A |
| 1800 | 21.3 | 18.6 | 63.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 478.8 | 416.1 | N/A |
| 2000 | 25.6 | 22.3 | 85.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 425.7 | 369.9 | N/A |
| 2200 | 29.9 | 26 | 120 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 355.7 | 309.1 | N/A |
Specifications
| Length Overall |
72' 21.95 m |
|---|---|
| Beam |
32'8" 10 m |
| Draft |
4'27" 1.30 m |
| Fuel Capacity |
1,585 gal 6,000 L |
| Water Capacity |
264 gal 1,000 L |
Acceleration Times & Conditions
| Load | Persons & Gear: 1,110 lbs (503 kg); Fuel: 5,062 gal (2,296 kg) |
|---|---|
| Climate | 70°; wind: 15-25; wave: .6'; salt |
Engine Options
| Tested Engine |
2 x 1150-hp Cat C18 |
|---|---|
| Std. Power |
2 x 550-hp Cummins Diesel Inboards |
| Opt. Power |
2 x 715-hp Cummins Diesel Inboards |
GranOcean W72
Have it Your Way
By Capt. Ken Kreisler
Major Features
- Lewmar V6 24V electric windlass w/chain counter, foot switches, chain wash
- 2 hot/cold transom showers
- 2 teak cockpit dining tables
- Cockpit bar to port w/stools, storage, sink
- Flybridge wet bar, two teak dining tables, hardtop mast, two helm chairs, head
- Triple leaf sliding Lewmar salon door w/flip up window
- Fisher & Paykel 36" Panel built-In French Door refrigerator in salon galley
- Bosch Benchmark Series 30" black frameless induction cooktop in salon galley
- Three guest suites w/heads to port
- Two VIP suites w/heads to starboard
- 2 x 550-hp Cummins QSB 6.7 diesel inboards
- Fuel transfer pumps between fuel tanks
- Kohler 20.5 kW or 21kW w/sound guard, silencer, fuel filter and separator
- Garmin electronics including 12” touchscreen at main helm, 20 nm Radome radar, VHF, autopilot, wind meter, two rudder indicators
Notable Options
- Enclosed flybridge w/day head and air conditioning
- Forward bow crew cabin w/head
- 2 x 715-hp Cummins QSB or 2 x 1,150-hp CAT C18 diesel inboards
- Tenderlift hydraulic platform in 1,433 lb or 2,024 lb capacities
- 2 x 150 gph Reverso fuel polishing systems
- Teak decks
- Steelhead flybridge extendable crane w/lift capacities in 1,499/2,204 lbs and reaches in 11.9 ft/13.9 ft models
- Second Kohler 9kW/20.5kW/24kW generator
- Wireless docking control system
- Lewmar electric 10.8kW bow thruster and 6kW stern thruster
- 26.4 gal/hr Schenker water maker
- Additional Garmin touchscreens in 12” and 16” sizes
- Separate Bosch 24” front loader washer and dryer units
- 6 person Plastimo canister life raft
Vessel Inspection
Taken at face value, that it is quite obvious the larger the boat, the larger the usable space, is especially true aboard the GranOcean W72. Enhancing that is her catamaran hull, not only supplying a stable platform, but enabling her impressive beam of 32.8’ to be carried fully forward and resulting in a blank nautical canvas upon which to create a fully customizable yacht to fit any owner’s vision.
Bridge Deck
Topsides, the GranOcean W72 offers a really special area in which to entertain and enjoy the wide-open spaces both inside and out; that’s because the bridge deck can be ordered as an enclosed or open space. As everywhere aboard, there are options designed to enhance the experience of travel.
Bow
With her massive beam of 32’8” carried fully forward, the GranOcean W72 presents a bow space offering the kind of area designed for optimizing seating, casual dining, and taking in the sights while cruising. The fact that, as is almost everywhere aboard, the bow can be customized, adds yet another dimension to this yacht’s gathering and entertaining decks.
Main Deck Salon
Comfort while underway, or relaxing during a sunset anchorage, are all provided in the main deck salon. Surrounded by elegant décor, luxurious finishes, and attention to detail and fit and finish, anything from a leisurely gathering to elegant dining is for the asking especially with the GranOcean W72’s customizable options.
Living Accommodations
Having the dimensions the GranOcean W72 possesses means the staterooms and heads will be sizable with lots of storage space, headroom, and again, with the company’s vision of customization, able to deliver special, elegant spaces in which to spend overnight and longer stays while traveling.
Figure 1 The aft starboard quest quarters are accessed via the same companionway as is the owner's suite. Also, a full walkaround, there is plenty of storage space, a large closet.
Aft
Providing yet another spectacular gathering and entertaining space aboard the GranOcean W72, and with the ability to utilize this yacht’s dimensions, the aft section offers lots of opportunities for enjoying the unique opportunities that can be experienced when traveling.
Engine Space
For the hands-on owner, or if a captain and crew are needed, GranOcean paid special attention to the engine space and provided all the necessary access to all critical equipment and maintenance checks. In designing the space, GranOcean utilized its strong mechanics experience and vision to make sure a long range cruising yacht, such as the W72, had more than enough allotted room to do any and all work while under way or at a stopover.
A Word About Performance
With her profile as a long-range cruising yacht, the GranOcean W72 is not a vessel that has no need to break any speed records. However, getting there and back is more a choice of safety, comfort, and the knowledge that her owners have a dependable platform under their control with all the equipment necessary to complete the mission.
To that end, and with a dry weight of 110,231 lbs, and a test day that saw winds up to 18 knots, an air temperature of 71°, and relative humidity at 78%, our test boat was equipped with a pair of 1,150-hp CAT C-18 diesel engines and reached a top speed of 26.0 knots turning 2200 rpm. We noted her best, and most economical cruise speed at 11.5 knots at 1200 rpm. Her calculated range at that rate came in at 796.3 nm with a 10% reserve of the yacht’s 1,585 fuel capacity. We likewise noted her planning speed at 18.6 knots at 1800 rpm, translating into a range of 416.1 nm, also with a 10% fuel reserve. While our test day saw fairly windy conditions along with a sea state running almost six feet, she proved her seaworthiness and ability to muscle through the waves. The prudent skipper will not head out in other than reasonable conditions but it’s reassuring to know that should something untoward come your way, that you have a boat ready and able to take it.
Summary
Time aboard the GranOcean W72, whether out for a day, long or extended weekends, and especially on lengthy travel, is an event which caters to the individual tastes and needs of her owners. With a wide range of configurations available in both living accommodations, seating, entertaining, relaxing, and dining spaces, optimization and utilization of this yacht, while surrounded in luxurious décor and attention to detail, as well as an extensive listing of standard and premium optional equipment, is limited only by the imagination. Most areas are fully customizable and each and every W72 can be a personal statement of ownership. Designed and engineered for long distance travel, this is a big power cat that will deliver memorable times while aboard.
REMEMBER, LIFE IS BETTER ON A BOAT!