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THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE GRAND SOLEIL BOATS

• 21 June 2023

• 13 April 2023
• Grand Soleil - Cantiere del Pardo , histoire des chantiers , history of the construction sites

When was the Grand Soleil shipyard born?

Grand Soleil Shipyard is an Italian company that has been designing and producing sailboats for over 40 years. Founded in 1973, the company quickly gained a reputation for the quality of its pleasure boats.

The first model produced by the Grand Soleil shipyard was the Grand Soleil 34 Finot . The boat won several regattas in its first year of production.

In 1982, the shipyard produced more than 200 samples of the GS 34 yacht , specifically designed for racing.

As a result, the Grand Soleil models quickly became known for their performance, elegance and construction quality.

Cantiere del Pardo and Grand Soleil

Over the years, the Grand Soleil shipyard continues to produce high quality yachts, using the latest construction technologies and working with the best designers and naval architects.

In 2014, the Grand Soleil shipyard was acquired by the Cantiere del Pardo group. Likewise, the construction of high quality yachts continues under the Grand Soleil banner.

Cantiere del Pardo offers a complete range of sailboats, from the GS 343 model to the GS 52 . In addition, the “German Freers” collaboration has resulted in the design of iconic models such as the GS 42, the GS 45 and the GS 52 , also known as the “Spaghetti Swan”. These yachts are renowned for their quality construction, elegant design and exceptional performance on the water.

The new models

Today, the Grand Soleil brand is recognized worldwide for the quality of its boats and its commitment to innovation and excellence. The Cantiere del Pardo shipyard offers two distinct lines of sailboats: the Performance line and the Long Cruise line.

The Performance line includes racing-cruising yachts designed to offer top performance on the water, while providing comfort on board for ocean cruising. Iconic models in this line include:

The Long Cruise range, as its name suggests, is focused on comfort and long-distance sailing. The yachts in this range are designed to offer maximum living and storage space on board, as well as equipment suitable for multi-day sea voyages. The models are :

Each of these lines offers sailboats of different sizes and configurations, allowing sailors to find the boat that best suits their needs and sailing preferences.

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History of Grand Soleil Yachts

Grand Soleil Yachts is one of the most renowned boat manufacturers in the world. Established in 1976 by the Italian Beniamino Gavio, today Grand Soleil is based in Forlì-Cesena, Italy. From the very beginning, the ambition behind Grand Soleil was to create sailing boats of sophisticated design, with strong attention to performance and technological innovation.

For over 40 years, Grand Soleil has become a highly reputable brand for comfortable, yet speedy cruising boats. The company produces a wide range of boats, ranging from the 33ft sport cruiser to the 64ft Flagship models. All crafted with the same level attention to detail, each Grand Soleil yacht is handmade with precision for perfect quality control.

Grand Soleil has a strong presence in the international circuit from the Mediterranean to the Northern Europe and maintain a large dealer network around the globe. Today, Grand Soleil remains true to its core mission: to produce sailing boats of exceptional quality that foster their customers’ passions.

Which models do Grand Soleil produce?

Grand Soleil produce a range of boats including the Grand Soleil 45 , Grand Soleil 46 , Grand Soleil 37 , Grand Soleil 40 and Grand Soleil 42 . For the full list of Grand Soleil models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

What types of boats do Grand Soleil build?

Grand Soleil manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Sloop , Cruiser , Cruiser/racer , Sailing ship and Racing boat .

How much does a boat from Grand Soleil cost?

Used boats from Grand Soleil on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £25,300 GBP to £997,000 GBP with an average price of £201,000 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Grand Soleil, for example the model, age and condition.

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The history of Cantiere del Pardo began in Bologna, Italy in 1973. Their ambitious objective was to produce regatta boats that combined the best possible performance with elegant and innovative design. Today’s Grand Soleil’s timeless style with over 40 years of history have left its mark on a fundamental chapter in the history of modern sailing. For years, Cantiere del Pardo has been creating yachts with care and passion, each one unique, thus establishing the company as one of the top producers worldwide. Because the Grand Soleil yachts are an icon of 'made in Italy' style.

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Grand Soleil 48P boat test: A yacht you’ll feel privileged to helm

• Toby Hodges
• September 19, 2019

Can one new performance design appeal to many tastes? Toby Hodges explores the ideas and multifarious options offered on the new Grand Soleil 48P

We tested the Grand Soleil 48P off Portopiccolo in 4-13 knots. All photos: Fabio Taccola

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Without meaning to sound too shallow, looks make a big impression. Take the impact of this opening photograph. Who wouldn’t want to be in that helmsman’s position, heading offshore at the wheel of a sexy new Italian performance yacht ?

Its sharp design attracts buyers aboard, while owners of these yachts want heads to turn wherever they go. But Grand Soleil knows all too well that the Italian fast cruiser market is brimming already and that looks alone won’t translate to sales. The 48 Performance has therefore been designed with plenty of smart thinking to back up the seductive styling.

It’s conceived as a versatile new model, which comes with a multitude of options to make it suitable for inshore and offshore racing and sporty cruising. Designer Marco Lostuzzi describes the Grand Soleil 48P as a ‘transformer’ because of the flexibility of layouts and versions it boasts.

A fixed composite bowsprit contains the anchor roller

There are three different keels offered, three sailplans, three cockpit layouts, three different build materials even, and the choice of four, six or eight winch packages. “It’s not easy to do all these solutions on a production yacht – that was the main challenge,” Lostuzzi reveals.

Is the Grand Soleil 48P today’s answer to the cruiser-racer all-rounder then? We joined builders Cantiere del Pardo for its annual Grand Soleil Week in Portopiccolo to find out.

Reinvention for the times

When you think of Grand Soleils over the last 45 years, it’s the dependable cruiser-racers of the 1980s and 1990s that spring to mind, designs that hit the demand to be cruised hard and raced harder. But times have changed, along with how we spend our time afloat.

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In response to that change, this Italian brand has completely reinvented itself. Seeing the decline in the racing market, it brought out its first cruising yacht, the 46 Long Cruise, in 2015 and this has already proved to be one of its most successful, with over 50 sold.

Then came a new powerboat line, for which there has been huge demand. And now Grand Soleil has launched its biggest yacht to date, a maxi-style semi custom 80-footer.

Designer Marco Lostuzzi trims while Toby helms

But is there still a market for a mid-size cruiser-racer? Grand Soleil has already sold 18 of this 48 – over half have been to Italians and four have been full Race versions – so the company is obviously on to something.

“They like the racing looks but with cruising comforts inside,” says Lostuzzi of the buyers so far, adding that the design allows them to mix and match the choices between the standard Performance (cruising) and tricked-up Race versions.

He studied 120 hulls in CFD (computational fluid dynamics), because the yard wanted to win races, particularly in ORC. The answer he came up with was a relatively light and stiff hull with a powerful shape and a sheerline that rises gradually to the bow, a generous 4.55m of beam and a deep, single rudder.

I’ve sailed both versions of the Grand Soleil 48 now and they were at opposite ends of the performance spectrum. The Race model was fully tricked up with all the carbon extras, while the Performance version was set up for easy cruising, with the standard shorter alloy mast, shallow draught keel, self-tacking jib, minimal winches and Vinylester used in the build as opposed to epoxy.

For my trial of the Grand Soleil 48P on the north-east Adriatic we managed to find only brief spells of light wind, typical Med conditions you might say. But this is precisely when you want a relatively lightweight performance design, to hunt down and maximise fickle breezes.

Well heeled under full sail during our test

And with the aid of the all-important Code 0, we were able to match wind speeds as low as 4-5 knots true. The code sail had quite a deep cut, which made for better reaching than fetching – around 90-100° to the true wind seemed ideal.

And when the breeze did fill in briefly to double figures, it helped us clock 8.5-9 knot speeds. Even when sailing deep with the code sail heading back to shore we made 7 knots in 11 running low at 135° to the true wind.

Here is a yacht that you feel privileged to helm. To stand in the quarters with excellent visibility over the low coachroof as the Grand Soleil 48P heels onto its full waterline is very special indeed. In the more stable wind we sailed under jib at 6.5-7 knots in 9-11 knots.

Tidy deck layout with a low coachroof that gives excellent forward visibility

Although it was a doddle to get the boat up to speed, I found it tricky to find a groove. It was enjoyable sailing, but there remained a nagging amount of weather helm – which Lostuzzi thought might have derived from too much rake set-up in the rig. The wheel should be akin to a musical instrument in such conditions, yet it still felt as if some tuning was needed.

Foot chocks can be added and the flat side decks make a comfortable perch for the helmsman, although the split backstay can foul your head when standing. There is a good slot between the wheel and winches which invites you to sit forward of the wheel and trim. This is particularly pertinent to this cruising deck layout combined with self-tacking jib, which makes it easy for one person to enjoy actively sailing the boat.

So although the Grand Soleil 48P has a powerful sailplan, it is easy to handle. The placing of winches and sail controls is particularly well thought out. The aft end of the benches join the side decks seamlessly and are punctuated by two Harken winches (optionally powered) each side, both in reach of the helmsman, with one positioned inboard.

Running rigging is led aft, with rope tails neatly stowed

The wide coamings house the conduits for the running rigging, led aft neatly to these winches. The single point mainsheet is also routed here, German style, meaning along the boom and back aft, while decent-sized tail bags do a good job of keeping the cockpit tidy.

The deck design is ergonomic yet minimalist. The flat-topped coachroof is kept very low indeed, which certainly adds to the sharp styling, but when moving forward along the side decks this does mean you need to bend double to grip the coachroof handrail. There is, however, a wide and comforting toerail, which has a scupper to guide the water run aft and overboard, and also helps keep the helmsman’s perch dry.

The wide cockpit contains a large fixed table with long benches but, true to Italian trends, the backrests are rather low. Those seeking some more comfort can lean back against the aft-facing coachroof. Other than the sprayhood, there is very little in the way of protection offered to those in the cockpit.

There’s space to helm both forward and aft of the wheel

Cockpit bench lockers have been surrendered in favour of headroom in the aft cabins, so the only stowage aft is in the stern locker. The quarters of the stern space are closed off for machinery, but there is enough room in the central locker for an inflatable tender.

Adaptable interior

The Grand Soleil 48P’s design and engineering allows for the modular fit-out of lockers and furniture. Consequently, those choosing the Race version will be able to strip out weight (the displacement of the 48R is already one tonne less than the Performance version) and create more space for sail stowage.

The Performance version has a more substantial interior including a larger, L-shaped galley and considerably more stowage. Carbon is used in high stress areas on both models including chainplates and the top of the grid structures. The saloon floor is placed on an aluminium frame above this structural grid.

The Performance version of the boat has an L-shaped galley and better stowage than the Race model

The Grand Soleil design looks particularly clean, something that is a trademark of Nauta Design. Nauta designs tend to allow in plenty of light, and it comes here from multiple coachroof and hull portlights. The white headlining and light oak trim also play their part.

The grain and feel of the veneer used on the test boat was excellent and made me wonder why anyone would want to pay €10,000 to upgrade to teak. Cotton fibre hull lining and tasteful, indirect lighting also add a quality feel.

A feeling of space

Beam and volume help generate a great feeling of space, although this will be far more appreciated in port than at sea. Grand Soleil has maximised the saloon area to create enough room for eight to sit around the fixed table. Both saloon berths are also long enough to sleep on.

Light and airy feel to the interior, which has a generous saloon but no proper nav station

There’s no navstation in the standard version, just a switchboard behind the sofa to starboard. A bank of drawers forward could be used, but only if sitting sideways. The layout does have a second heads and separate shower with a seat and wet hanging locker, with private access from the starboard cabin. There is enough space enough in this cabin for twin berths.

The modest galley has a large resin worktop with fiddles, but only a two-burner stove and the stowage for pots and pans is limited. Elsewhere stowage is good, especially in the forward cabin, where there are deep drawers below the central berth and a bank of raised lockers high up at the hull sides. The space for clothes and belongings here will be a boon for anyone planning to spend longer periods of time aboard.

We also tested the Grand Soleil 48 Race version, which had optional extras such as a carbon rig and sails, extended bowsprit, deep keel, twin backstays, eight winches, transverse jib tracks and a hydraulic ram on the forestay.

The Grand Soleil 48 Race is priced at €605,000

Although this nearly doubled the standard price of the boat, it helps extract considerably more potential for racing. The sailing on this model was rewarding and we were able to maximise the 10-knot breeze to clock up to 7, 9 and 11 knots under jib, Code 0 and gennaker respectively. Planing at consistent speeds under gennaker was a highlight of the test.

Helming was engaging rather than thrilling, with good feedback and control from the single rudder. The cockpit was well thought out for manoeuvres, and the full-beam traveller and transverse tracks helped get the most from the square top main and jib.

The Race version, including carbon rig, deep keel, deck gear and hydraulics, is a €146,000 upgrade.

Low coachroof height emphasises the Grand Soleil 48P’s sleek lines

This is a sporty cruiser/cruiser-racer with serious appeal which, for a series-built boat, offers an unusual amount of scope for customisation. There is certainly stiff competition from companies such as Solaris and X-Yachts, and with Beneteau about to launch a First 53 designed to undercut exactly these yachts, Grand Soleil’s ability to spec the 48P individually will be key to its sales success. Although I’ve sailed both the Performance and Race version of this model now, I’ve only experienced the former in relatively light conditions – but that is exactly where an Italian steed of this calibre should excel and prove utterly compelling on the helm. It’s the particularly well-designed deck layout, together with the different options offered, that helps give the Grand Soleil 48P its broad appeal and make it a modern day all-rounder. This is a yacht that looks good, sails well, and can be set up for fun racing or cruising. It is also, importantly, a good-looking design that will turn heads wherever it goes.

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54' Irwin 1990

A Rare GemRefreshing to find a boat that is lavishly maintainedand constantly upgraded 

VIEW THE 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOURThe Irwin 54 is one of the most popular sailing yachts over 50' ever built. Find out why

For over 20 Years, the current owner had an open check book tocontinually upgrade and lovingly care for this amazing yacht 

Over 250 Irwin 52’s and 54’s were built. First introduced in 1976, The Irwin 52 quickly became the  most  popular cruising center cockpit sailboat on the market.  In 1988, the boat evolved into the Irwin 54 with a major redesign of the hull, deck and interior. “Patience“ is one of the last Irwin 54’s and possibly the best ever built.

“Patience” was ordered new by her original owner in 1989 and commissioned in 1990. The concept was to utilize the basic clever design and create a vessel of not just outstanding beauty, but also a yacht that is flawlessly executed and engineered to a standard normally seen only in larger vessels. The spectacular result is not only a "go anywhere" yacht, but also one of absolute luxury, total privacy and short-handed style.

The second owner purchased "Patience" for a two year Caribbean cruise and then sold  her to the  current owner.Current owner has owned this boat for the past 20 years!

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred Yachts.

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• Yacht Details: 54' Irwin 1990
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• Beam: 15' 4''
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• Displacement: 46,000 lb
• Fuel Tank: 1 x 340|gallon
• Fresh Water: 1 x 480|gallon
• Single Berths: 8

A Rare Gem Refreshing to find a boat that is lavishly maintained and constantly upgraded 

VIEW THE 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR The Irwin 54 is one of the most popular sailing yachts over 50' ever built. Find out why

For over 20 Years, the current owner had an open check book to continually upgrade and lovingly care for this amazing yacht 

Over 250 Irwin 52’s and 54’s were built. First introduced in 1976, The Irwin 52 quickly became the  most  popular cruising center cockpit sailboat on the market.  In 1988, the boat evolved into the Irwin 54 with a major redesign of the hull, deck and interior. “Patience“ is one of the last Irwin 54’s and possibly the best ever built.

“Patience” was ordered new by her original owner in 1989 and commissioned in 1990. The concept was to utilize the basic clever design and create a vessel of not just outstanding beauty, but also a yacht that is flawlessly executed and engineered to a standard normally seen only in larger vessels. The spectacular result is not only a "go anywhere" yacht, but also one of absolute luxury, total privacy and short-handed style.

The second owner purchased "Patience" for a two year Caribbean cruise and then sold  her to the  current owner. Current owner has owned this boat for the past 20 years!

Interior Description

“Patience” sleeps six persons in three private cabins, excluding the main salon, with optional sleeping space in workroom.

She has a stunning interior that really has to be seen to be fully appreciated. (See the 3D Virtual Tour) She was designed and then customized around luxury, quality and functional elegance. The interior is truly gorgeous and maintained in show condition at all times.

Starting forward is VIP Stateroom with centerline queen berth.

Next aft to starboard is the Guest Cabin with a double berth.

The Guest Head is to port and features a separate shower stall and a separate door to the Vip Stateroom and another door that opens into the hallway. 

The huge raised Main Salon features large fixed ports, offering a panoramic view outside. To starboard is another  “L” shaped settee and dining table. Next aft is a desk and breakfast bar.To port is a  “L” shaped settee followed by a large Chart Table. Here is located the electronic switches for AC and DC Systems. A large flatscreen TV is located above and navigation instuments are outboard. An eight bottle wine cooler is located below.

Next aft and down two steps is the Galley. The galley on “Patience” will appeal to any cruising gourmet and is equivalent in size to what you'd expect on boats much larger. The galley provides ample counter space, cabinets and drawers for storage. Opposite the galley is the separate laundry room and complete walk-in workshop. 

• Full size upright refrigerator with separate top loading freezer (Grunert  120 volt with holding plates)
• Force 10 3-burner stove with oven (gimbaled)
• Toaster Oven
• G.E. full size microwave
• Built in automatic coffee maker
• Built in Ice Maker
• “Blanco” sink with trash chute and cutting board
• PG safety solenoid valves with leak detector

Across from the galley is the Workshop and Laundry Room. The work bench has cushions to create another berth. The captain and crew are kept in clean clothes by using the full size Miele, 220V, high quality washer and dryer.

The Owner's Stateroom features a centerline queen berth, large hanging locker and numerous drawers and cabinets.

The en-suite Owner's Head has a separate stall shower/tub.

At Chart Table

• Garmin GPS with color chart plotter, anemometer and sonar 
• Built-in ICOM SSB radio
• Built-in Simrad VF radio with wireless remote
• Four Midland handheld radios
• Garmin GPSmap XSV chartplotter with radar and sonar
• RaymarineWindspeed and Direction
• Raymarine Depth Sounder
• Raymarine Multifunction Display
• Raymarine Autopilot 
•  Garmin Multifunction Display
• Fusion Radio Control
• Garmin Radar with mast mounted closed array antenna
• Raymarine Steering Pedestal Mounted anemometer
• Raymarine Steering Pedestal Mounted Repeater
• TCI TV and Sony DVD in Main Salon
• Samsung TV in forward VIP stateroom, LG DVD player
• Polariod TV and LG DVD in forward guest room
• Haier 120 VDC Wine Cooler
• Fusion stereo Main Salon
• Fusion stereo in Cockpit
• Samsung TV and Insignia DVD in aft stateroom
• Omnidirectional and Satellite TV antennas
• Engine: Yanmar  4HL-HTE 140 hp turbo diesel engine was rebult in 2017 and shows about 670 Hours
• Generator : Phaser K4-15 KW  Generator was replaced
• Spectra Water maker 
• Vetus 24 Volt DC Thruster
• Windlass Lighthouse 24 Volt DC
• Dinghy Davit TNT 24 Volt DC
• 120 VAC Miele clothes washer/dryer combination

12 Volt System

• (2) 31 AGM starting batteries for engine and generator
• (2) 4D house batteries

24 Volt System

• Group T105 like 6 Volt batteries connected in series

Promariner Pronautic 1260P 12VDC/60 AMP marine grade battery charger digital display in chart table area

 50 Amp Shore Power cord 

• Promariner Pronautic 1260P 12 Volt Marine Battery Charger
• 24 Volt Marine Battery Charger
• Promariner Promar digital display at the chart table
• Spectra Cape Horn 12 Volt DC Watermaker
• Water Heater 20 Gallon

The current owner decided to remove the Hood Stoway mast and upgrade the mast and rigging to a custom Seldon mast with a hydraulic furling system around 2010. He has an impressive above deck rig that rivals vessels of a much larger size and higher price range. A lot of thought by the experienced owner went into making “Patience” easy to sail by a couple and enhance the performance.

• Hydraulic main sail
• Hydraulic roller furling on Genoa
• Roller furling on staysail
• Running rigging for staysail
• Navtec hydraulic adjuster
• Whisker Pole
• (2) #36 Barient 24V electric primary winches (with controls at winch and helm)
• #27 Barient hydraulic main sheet (with controls at winch and helm)
• (2) #21 Barient self tailing halyard winches

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