Grand Soleil 44
Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · First built 2002
A deep-draft fractional sloop with a 2.65-meter keel, engineered for stability and speed in a 13-meter hull
Designed by Judel, Vrolijk-Felci, Vrolijk & Co, built by Cantiere del Pardo.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Hull type
- Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder
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Character
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Her light displacement on a narrow beam gives 26 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.
1.86 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.
156 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.
23.6 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.
Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.
- Draws more than ~98% of boats her size on file
Compared with 2581 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.
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