 The design parameters, such as medium displacement, reduced wetted
area, greater waterline length, efficient sail plan and performance
orientated keel and rudder profiles are very similar to that of
thoroughbred racing yachts. However, in line with the Grand Soleil
philosophy, the interior and the fittings have been designed and
developed to encourage comfortable cruising.
The deck plan, while remaining neat and straightforward, has been
characterized by ergonomic principles, typical of racing boats. The
cockpit seats tend to open astern, leaving large space both for main
track and crew. The saloon entrance is placed forward with respect to
the coachroof aft end, giving room to the halyards and spinnaker
trimmers.
 The boat is built on a female-mould with multiaxial glassfiber
fabrics, hand laminated with vinylesther resins for the first coats.
As for the appendages, we adopted a blade rudder with high
extension ratio, and a lead keel for the racing version; this keel is
the result of the most recent hydrodynamic studies, which have been
carried out by the responsible of the aerodynamics department of
Ferrari Formula 1.
The interior is the result of the renewed collaboration with
Patrick Roséo, engaged since 1983 in the interior design of the Grand
Soleil boats. Up to four layouts are offered to satisfy at the most
all requirements. The deck fittings are supplied by Harken, hatches
and portholes by Lewmar and Goiot, while the mast, rigging and
halyards by Sparcraft. Engine is by Volvo Penta.
Interior and Layout Options
 
 
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Length over all
Length hull
Length waterline
Beam max
Draft
Draft shallow
Displacement
Ballast
Sail area
Berths
Fuel
Fresh water
Engine: Volvo Penta
Designer: J & J Design
Interiors: Cantiere del Pardo
Builder: Cantiere del Pardo
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13.39 m
12.98 m
10.95 m
4.02 m
2.10 / 2.35 m
1.75 m
8500 kg
3000 kg
84 / 101 m2
6 / 8
200 l
450 l
30 kW |
43'-11"
42'-7"
35'-11"
13'-2"
6'-11" / 7'-9"
5'-9"
18,700 lbs
6,600 lbs
900 / 1,090 sqft
6 / 8
53 USg
119 USg
40 hp |
