http://www.grandbanks76.com - Dolcenera is a "carefully thought-out" boat. The reworking of the design of the 72' ALEUTIAN began in October 2009 and was completed in July 2011, assisted by Architect Bertoni. One of the main objectives was not to create a one-off, but to work on the basis of a tried and tested model (Dolcenera is hull no. 18), analysing and optimising existing vessels by introducing a number of improvements. The result is a solid and reliable yacht with a line that could only have been traced out by Tom Fexas and a modern, comfortable and practical layout, built in keeping with the tradition and quality of Grand Banks. Over the course of a good 14 months, a surveyor checked Dolcenera on a daily basis during her meticulous construction. The boat features numerous improvements, including: - a forward area with comfortable settees - a large, partially covered flybridge measuring over 40 m2 - a much larger salon - a cockpit with a table for 12 people - a crew area, separate even during the day - a day toilet on the main deck - a redesigned and larger master cabin The engine to be installed was the subject of lengthy analysis. In the end, two high-capacity engines (C18 ACERT) were chosen, although they have been de-rated to 873 HP so as to be able to travel continuously for over 1500 miles at a speed of 9 knots, as well as to complete rapid transfers at 18 knots. Every detail of Dolcenera has been carefully thought-out for comfortable, reliable and flexible long-range travel. Info: dolcenera.yacht@gmail.com http://www.grandbanks76.com

1. DOLCENERA GRAND BANKS 76 ALEUTIAN
MODERN LONG RANGE YACHT WITH ELEGANT LINES
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2. G R A N D B A N K S 7 6 A L E U T I A N
D O L C E N E R A
The reworking of the design of the The boat features numerous improvements,
72’ ALEUTIAN began in October 2009 and including:
4 was completed in July 2011, assisted by • a forward area with comfortable settees 5
Architect Bertoni. • a large, partially covered flybridge
measuring over 40 m2
One of the main objectives was not to create • a much larger salon
a one-off, but to work on the basis of a tried • a cockpit with a table for 12 people
and tested model (Dolcenera is hull no. 18), • a crew area, separate even during the day
analysing and optimising existing vessels • a day toilet on the main deck
by introducing a number of improvements. • a redesigned and larger master cabin
The result is a solid and reliable yacht with The engine to be installed was the subject
a line that could only have been traced out of lengthy analysis. In the end, two
by Tom Fexas and a modern, comfortable high-capacity engines (C18 ACERT)
and practical layout, built in keeping with were chosen, although they have been
the tradition and quality of Grand Banks. de-rated to 873 HP so as to be able to travel
continuously for 1500 miles at a speed of
Over the course of a good 14 months, a 10 knots, as well as to complete rapid
surveyor checked Dolcenera on a daily transfers at 18 knots.
basis during her meticulous construction.
Every detail of Dolcenera has been
carefully thought-out for comfortable,
reliable and flexible long-range travel.

3. BEST MATERIALS FOR A SOLID CONSTRUCTION
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4. FULL OPTIONAL
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5. G R A N D B A N K S 7 6 A L E U T I A N
DOLCENERA@ECYB.IT
YEAR 2011 MAX SPEED
10 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 20.5 Kn 11
GRP CRUISE SPEED
MAX LENGTH 15 Kn
23,62 mt LONG RANGE
LENGTH WATERLINE 10 Kn
20,40 mt 3 CABINS+1 studio cabin with bed
BEAM 1 Master cabin–1 VIP cabin–1 double cabin
6,05 mt CREW AREA
DRAFT 1 cabin with bunk bed
1,63 mt BATHROOMS
DISPLACEMENT 3+1 day toilet+Crew
47,770 kg PROJECT
FUEL TANKS CAPACITY Tom Fexas
10.770 lt INTERIOR DESIGNER
FRESH WATER CAPACITY Filippo Bertoni
1.325 lt CERTIFICATION
BLACK TANK CAPACITY Rina CE cat. A
568 lt
ENGINES
Twin Caterpillar C18 ACERT 873 HP

6. 3 CABINS + 1 STUDIO CABIN WITH BED
PROFILE F LY B R I D G E
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LOWER DECK MAIN DECK

7. EXTERIOR
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The 76 offers ma ny areas to relax and entertain outdoors.
On the foredeck, a large padded bench seat against the Portuguese bridge
provides a great spot for relaxing as well as storage of lines, fenders and
other gear.

8. BIG AND FULLY EQUIPPED FLY-BRIDGE
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9. PILOT HOUSE WITH ALL THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES
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10. LIVING AREA
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The saloon is narrow by modern standards, but this reflects the priority
given to wide, easy-to-use side deck and it adds to the intimacy of the
saloon.The windows help to enhance the space although the twin opposing
settees aft do look more like an old time railway carriage than the lounge
on a 76-footer. The pop-up TV is on the right side.
The longer deckhouse gives more space to the salon for a separate
and elegant dining area on the main level that features a handmade
teak-inlay table. A large entertainment center features custom cabinetry
that can lower the large flat-panel TV out of sight. Also a very useful
day head at the saloon level is accessible from exterior side decks.
The dining table has been carefully shaped to fit into the forward corner of
the saloon where the matching settee and four chairs allow seating for eight.
Large square windows are at the right height to maintain and outside view
when seated.

11. SPACIOUS INTERIORS WITH A LARGE LIVING AREA
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12. FINE FURNITURE
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13. EQUIPPED AND FUNCTIONAL GALLEY
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14. NIGHT AREA
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The full-beam master stateroom is oriented with the large queen berth
athwart ships, surrounded by elegant panelling, hand-built cabinetry and
generous storage. A fresh new style expertly blends contemporary accents
with the traditional nautical aesthetic of the Aleutian Series, making this
a luxurious retreat for her owners. The large en-suite master head has a
double sink set into a large granite countertop and separate enclosures for
the shower and head at opposite ends.
With a feeling of space on par with the master cabin, the guest stateroom
is large enough to accommodate a queen-sized bed, and is surrounded by
storage and hanging cedar-lined lockers. The en-suite head has a separate
shower and fine granite countertops.
The two-bunk crew cabin is located aft with access through a transom
door. The crew space is hemmed in with the fuel and water tanks and
across the cabin is the laundry area. The transom door opens directly
into the cabin with the bathroom enclosed on the port side and a walk
forward through the cabin leads to the sealed door to the engine room.

15. MASTER CABIN
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16. 32 33
STUDIO CABIN WITH BED

17. VIP CABIN
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18. 37
DOUBLE BED CABIN

19. ENGINE ROOM
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2 x CAT C18 ACERT HP 873
RANGE OF 1,500 MILES AT A SPEED OF 10 Kn

20. TECHNICAL AND CREW AREA
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21. GRAND BANKS 76 DOLCENERA
OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND VALUE
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23. THE SHIPYARD
Grand Banks Yachts began its journey in 1956 and today, the shipyards’
design is recognized around the world as the Grand Banks Heritage
Series, an iconic design built first of wood and then, beginning in 1973, of
fiberglass at a new factory in Singapore.
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Renowned all over the world for quality of constructions, Grand Banks
has an international network of dealers and assistance centres. The first
models reflected the image of those years, solid and basic, giving rise to
a way of living the sea, to an interpretation of the yacht concept that are
still today a solid unequalled landmark. Even if in the years shapes and
technologies evolved.
Models of Grand Banks 42 Classic are in all seas of the world, and the
yachts of the last series Aleutian, are in the most exclusive and fashionable
marinas, and have gained appraisals of a cultured and demanding clientele.
Aleutian are important yachts, with a classic soul, observant of traditions:
they are mass-produced but thanks to a highly qualified staff of technicians,
every single unit can be carried out meeting the owner’s requirements.
In each series, Grand Banks has sought to capture the spirit of a nautical
ideal-and combine it with state-of-the-art equipment, meticulous
craftsmanship, and superior construction techniques. It is the reason
Grand Banks yachts have become such icons around the world, and
why they continue to meet the high standards of discerning, demanding
boaters today.

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25. CREDITS
CONCEPT, GRAPHIC DESIGN, EDITING
ECYB La Spezia Italy
PHOTO
Corradino Corbò
ECYB archive
Shipyard Grand Banks archive
CENTRAL AGENTS
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P R I N T E D I N D E C E M B E R 2012
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