Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Grand Banks 85 2022 vs Grand Banks Aleutian 59 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Grand Banks 85 2022 vs Grand Banks Aleutian 59 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Grand Banks Aleutian 59 2013 tops out at 1 150 hp. Engine specs for the Grand Banks 85 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Grand Banks 85 2022 carries 264 gallons versus 231 gallons in the Grand Banks Aleutian 59 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Grand Banks 85 2022 is rated for 26 passengers, while the Grand Banks Aleutian 59 2013 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Grand Banks 85 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Grand Banks 85 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 26 passengers and at 87,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Grand Banks Aleutian 59 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail87.17 ft
Length overall - Detail59.00 ft
Length - Feet87.17
Length - Feet59
Length overall - Meters26.57
Length overall - Meters17.98
Length overall - Inches1046
Length overall - Inches708
Draft [max] - Detail4.08 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam16.99 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters5.18
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches204
Displacementnot available
Displacement95019.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264
Fuel tank capacity - Gal231
Fuel tank capacity - Liters9993.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters8744.3
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1150 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1150 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity37
Water capacity195
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed10
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots