Palm Beach Motor Yachts Unveils the GT RS Series

Palm Beach Motor Yachts Unveils the GT RS Series, the Next Generation in Luxurious Performance Motor Yachts.

Strong client demand fuels new luxury high-performance sports yachts, and a new flagship for the Palm Beach GT series — the Palm Beach GT70.

October 30, 2024 – There is one simple and all-defining methodology to determine the success of a yacht’s hull design: can it deliver exceptional performance no matter what type of propulsion package is selected? If the fundamentals are exact and flawless, then performance and efficiency, along with a smooth sure-footed ride can be achieved no matter if straight shafts, pod drives, jet drives, or outboards are selected. And this is precisely what Palm Beach Motor Yachts continues to prove with its range of bespoke performance motor yachts—truly defining what it means to be the yachtsman’s powerboat.

Moreover, on a Palm Beach Motor Yacht all of these attributes are delivered along with superior handling and stability even in challenging sea conditions as proven by countless owner testimonials from around the world. While other lesser yachts are tied to the dock, a Palm Beach owner can easily get to their next destination safely and comfortably even in less than ideal conditions.

Leading the way in this next generation of offshore powerboats is the GT RS Series which includes the new GT50 RS, GT60 RS, and now the GT70 RS.

The new GT70 tooling is complete and epitomizes the best of Palm Beach Motor Yachts and will be sure to turn heads from Sydney to Sardinia. Mark Richards and team designed her with three sumptuous staterooms, including a full-beam mast cabin amidships. This galley-down layout allows for a luxurious salon area with plush lounging and dining areas, as well as port and starboard double helm seats. In addition, like every Palm Beach Motor Yacht, each GT70 can be custom tailored to the owners’ specific needs and taste.

For those seeking additional speed and life in the fast lane, Palm Beach Motor Yachts offers the GT70 RS which features triple 1,000-horsepower Volvo Penta IPS 1350s.

This industry leading performance is delivered thanks to Palm Beach Motor Yachts' proprietary V- WARP® TECHNOLOGY developed by Mark Richards. It’s a combination of hull form, exotic construction materials and the build process itself. Trademarks of the V-WARP® TECHNOLOGY hull utilized on all Palm Beach Motor Yacht models include a fine entry, a graceful curvature amidships, and minimal deadrise at the transom. Each hull is infused with a precise resin to E-Glass ratio with unidirectional and multi-axial fibre, resulting in a strong, fast, and efficient hull form. This hull is then fused directly to the carbon fibre structure, bulkheads, deck, and superstructure of the vessel. This all contributes to significantly superior fuel efficiency and class-leading performance no matter what engine package is selected.

Following-up on the announcements of the Palm Beach 85 and Palm Beach 107 in 2024 (both currently sold and in production) the new GTRS series is poised to captivate yachtsmen with its compelling design, exhilarating performance, and dynamic agility.

The GT50 RS, GT60 RS, and the flagship GT70 RS make up the GTRS range.

The GT50 RS is available in Quad V8 500-horsepower outboards. The newly announced GT60 RS is available with Quad V12 600-horsepower outboards , while the GT70 RS will reach exhilarating speeds with Triple Volvo Penta 1,000 horsepower IPS 1350s. Each configuration satisfies the insatiable appetite for intoxicating performance and ferocity of offshore yachting.

“We will never compromise on performance and a superior ride,” says Mark Richards. “With every boat we build, we prove that both of these attributes can co-exist easily when the design and build process are flawless. That’s what excites me every day.”

The first Palm Beach GT 50RS with quad V8 500-horsepower Mercury Racing outboard engines is being built for a highly knowledgeable yachtsman who is a current Palm Beach Motor Yacht owner. The owner has offices in both Connecticut and New York City and was fueled by a desire to commute in style and make the often-arduous slog a lot more fun.

When a buyer purchases a luxury yacht directly from an award winning boatbuilder such as Palm Beach Motor Yachts, they gain access to a personalized experience that production manufacturers simply can’t match. Working closely with Mark Richards and team ensures every detail of their yacht reflects their vision, from bespoke design features to custom finishes. This collaboration represented by these new models reminds the company’s clients they are not just buying a model off a production line; they’re creating a one-of-a-kind yacht tailored to their lifestyle, with superior quality, performance, technology and innovation. ■

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WHAT OWNERS SAY ABOUT PALM BEACH MOTOR YACHTS

“I was very impressed with the first boat I bought, a PB50. It was a great boat but more-so, it was Mark’s commitment to quality... getting things right. He is a perfectionist. His whole approach to building a boat… we both come from sailing backgrounds - he likes to build them light and fast and strong. His attitude is ’Near enough is not good enough!’”

STEPHEN AINSWORTH, PB65 “TRIPLE TREAT”

“My relationship with Palm Beach has been excellent since first meeting. My PB45 has classic good looks and is a “head turner” in every harbor, but more importantly it has excellent build quality and all onboard systems, including power and electronics, work flawlessly. And the performance, ride, and handling of my PB45 in any seaway are second to none. There’s always been full access to the entire Palm Beach team, including the president, Mark Richards. Buying my PB45, Le Reve, is one of the better decisions I’ve made in my life.”

DAVE SPALDING, PALM BEACH 45, “LE REVE”

“They’re big, fast, with superior sea handling. I’ve been in 7m (23’) swells behind us with a 2m (7’) chop on top, and on the beam coming from the left-hand side was about a 100 Km/h (54 knots) wind. And not once did any of the waves break over the bow...the bow always came up, which is testimony to how light and strong the boat is. It’s just an incredible sea-handling boat!”

ANDY GREIG, PB65 “RENA G”

“Our experience from the outset of introduction to the team, all the way through the sales process, delivery, and now follow up service has been extraordinary. We have built and owned many yachts, and the response that we have received from Grand Banks/Palm Beach has been truly exceptional. Every detail is addressed, which very obviously filters all the way through the organization. A true first class operation.”

BRIAN DARNELL, PB52, “SOUTHERN DRAW”

“It was love at first sight when we first saw a PB45 at a Florida boat show. Now a few years on, our PB45 BlackSwan looks brand-new, performs flawlessly and easily handles even the heaviest seas. Of course it is still a head turner. The ownership experience has been outstanding with the people of Palm Beach Yachts going the extra mile to ensure it remains so.”

DAVID CLARKE, PALM BEACH 45, “BLACKSWAN”