GranOcean W-72 Walkthrough

We walk you through hull number 3, one of the first in the states.

This powercat boasts a Vripack-designed interior and a wealth of semicustom solutions that include an open or closed flybridge, a three- to five-stateroom belowdecks layout and a number of engine options to meet your cruising needs.


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Jeff Moser

Jeff Moser spent his formative years in small center consoles, fishing and cruising. He served as executive editor of Power & Motoryacht and editor-in-chief of Soundings Trade Only before taking the helm at Passagemaker in 2022.

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A close-up, side-profile shot of a woman cleaning the white vinyl upholstery of a boat seat. She is wearing a teal t-shirt featuring a ship's wheel logo with the word "NAUTICAL" printed beneath it, as well as dangling silver hoop earrings. With a focused expression, she uses a yellow microfiber cloth in one hand and a small white cleaning pad or cotton ball in the other to wipe down the armrest of a white captain's chair. The background shows the bright, sunlit interior structures and windshield frames of the boat.

Secrets to a Clean Boat

Margarita Xistris has spent over 30 years making yachts sparkle. Here’s some of what she’s learned along the way.

A vintage, low-angle historical photograph of a military Patrol Boat River (PBR) cruising through choppy river water. The dark, camouflage-painted combat vessel features a rounded black hull with a red bottom, kicking up a white water spray from its hull. Soldiers wearing military helmets and gear are visible on board, with a crewman stationed at the helm beneath a black canvas canopy structure equipped with antennas and a radar unit. An American flag flies prominently from the stern, and a machine gun mount is positioned at the back of the vessel under an overcast sky.

Still in Service

A boat once used to train soldiers for combat in Vietnam is ready for her next—and arguably more important—mission.

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