Grand Soleil is a sailing yachts’ brand built in Cantiere del Pardo, Bologna, Italy, since 1974, when they launched the model 34. This one was designed by Finot, a French group. In time, they collaborate with German Frers, Bruce Farr, Japec Jakopin and Luca Brenta, all famous world boat designers.
They build at the moment, five models, the 39, the 43, the 47, the 50 and the 54.
Grand Soleil 39
Characterized by customizable luxury and enriched with super yacht details, the GS 39’ is conceived to combine comfort, style and functionality.
Grand Soleil 39 ext
Length overall – 12,20 m
Hull length – 11,82 m
Waterline length – 10,40 m
Beam max – 3,70 m
Draft – 2,40 (2,00)* m
Displacement – 7.350 Kg
Ballast – 2.450 Kg
Berths – 6/8
Sail area – 82 (89)** m2
Fuel tank – 185 lt
Water tank – 320 lt
Engine Volvo 29 hp sail drive
Naval architecture – Claudio Maletto
Exterior designer – Attivo Creative
Interior designer – GS Design Team
Builder – Cantiere del Pardo
Grand Soleil 39 interior
Grand Soleil 43
The construction methods applied to GS 43, have taken full advantage of the latest technological innovations. Hull and deck are of sandwich construction, the internal grid pan is made with carbon fiber layers so as to keep the boat lightweight whilst guaranteeing maximum stiffness and resistance to torsional loads.
Grand Soleil 43 exterior
Overall Length – 13,25 m
Hull Length – 12,90 m
Waterline Length – 11,70 m
Max Beam – 4,00 m
Draft – 2,40 (2,00)* m
Std. displacement – 9.100 Kg
Ballast – 3.100 Kg
Berths – 6/8
Sail area – 96 (105)** m2
Fuel Tank – 220 lt
Water Tank – 360 lt
Engine – Volvo 55hp sail drive
Naval architecture – Claudio Maletto
Exterior design – Attivo Creative with Grand Soleil Design Team
Interior design – Harry Miesbauer Yacht Design with Grand Soleil Design Team
Builder – Cantiere del Pardo
Certification – CE IMCI Class A
Grand Soleil 43 saloon
Grand Soleil 47
The hull and deck are built in sandwich construction. The hull is laminated through the process of vacuum-bag infusion, the internal grid pan is made of a composite of carbon and glass fiber thus allowing, together with the integrated bulwark, the GS 47´ to be stiff and rigid, yet lighter than low tech alternatives. The efficient T-shape keel, which lowers the center of gravity, ensures maximum safety and comfort when cruising and the best performance while racing.
Grand Soleil 47 exterior
Overall Length – 14.62 m
Hull Length – 14.20 m
Waterline Length – 12,90 m
Max Beam – 4.25 m
Draft – 2,60 (2,20)* m
Std. displacement – 11.000 Kg
Ballast – 3.900 Kg
Berths – 6/8
Sail area – 115 (125)** m2
Fuel Tank – 220 lt
Water Tank – 360 (460)* lt
Engine – Volvo 55Hp Sail Drive
Naval architecture – Botin & Partners
Exterior design – Attivo Creative with Grand Soleil Design Team
Interior design – Grand Soleil Design Team
Builder – Cantiere del Pardo
Certification – CE IMCI Class A
Grand Soleil 47 saloon
Grand Soleil 50
The innovative carbon/composite traversal grid of the GS 50, coupled with the unidirectional longitudinal fibers of the hull, guarantees maximum stiffness, resistance to torsions and a significant weight reduction.
Grand Soleil 50 outer deck
Length Overall – 15,15 m
Waterline Length – 13,42 m
Beam Max – 4,58 m
Draft – 2.9 m
Displacement – 13.000 Kg
Ballast – 4.550 Kg
Berths – 6/10
Sail Area – 148 m2
Fuel Tank – 310 lt
Water Tank – 550 lt
Engine – Yanmar 75 hp sail drive
Designer – Botin&Carkeek
Exterior designer – Attivo Creative
Interior designer – Sculli-Negrato
Builder – Cantiere del Pardo
Grand Soleil 50 saloon
Grand Soleil 54
Solid wood details, plenty of room for relaxation and lots of natural light are just some of the features that Cantiere del Pardo has focused on in order to find sophisticated insights, characterized by a new concept of luxury and freedom for the GS 54.
Grand Soleil 54 exterior
The interior is extraordinarily spacious, as well as being very practical to use and comfortable. The interior reflects the linearity of the exterior, as well as reflecting
the experience and care involved in the unique handcrafted workmanship that goes into producing a Grand Soleil boat.
Grand Soleil 54 saloon
Length Overall – 16,35 m
Hull Length – 16,35 m
Waterline Length – 14,85 m
Beam Max – 4,65 m
Draft – 2,70(2,40/3,10)* m
Displacement – 16.500 Kg
Ballast – 6.500 Kg
Berths – 6/8
Sail Area – 155 m2
Fuel Tank – 400 lt
Water Tank – 600 lt
Engine – Yanmar 110 hp sail drive
Designer – Luca Brenta&Co.
Exterior designer – Luca Brenta&Co.
Interior designer – Luca Brenta&Co.
Builder – Cantiere del Pardo
Grand Soleil 54 Engine Room
Bathroom looks fine, as you see.
Grand Soleil 54 Engine Room
One of my favorite things when I find engine pics on the yacht brand’s original site. Usually only brokers are exposing them, and that only when the Engine Room looks perfect in their opinion.
Grand Soleil logo
It must to be very good, because the prices are unbelievable. I saw a new GS 47 with almost $600k, and a few GS 40 with €80k or €100k. I´ve seen a 50 with $300k, an urgent sale, I suppose. It is not cheap at all, but the boats look fine.
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