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El Grand Soleil 46 (B&C), según lo ha visto la flota
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The Grand SOLEIL 46 (B&C) is a 14.5-meter fractional sloop designed by Botin, Carkeek, and Botin Partners, built by Grand Soleil (Cantiere del Pardo) since 2008. It features a fin with bulb and spade rudder hull, a 2.55-meter standard draft, and displaces 10,499 kg. Aboard *PAT | FRANKIE*, a 2010 model named Haie, the crew installed three fixed and one portable solar panel, a hydro generator, and a water maker for offshore autonomy.7:05 The cockpit includes a barbecue, a folding table, and an outdoor VHF radio, while a stern garage stores a life raft, freezer, and sports equipment.2:53 The deck features three winches, one electric, and a Starlink antenna.6:02 The crew spent an average of 4,850 euros monthly during their first year of cruising, with 2,000 euros dedicated to maintenance and system upgrades, including energy system improvements, in preparation for an Atlantic crossing.12:07 A shakedown cruise in the Canary Islands tested structural repairs, electronics, and systems, revealing minor issues like a rubbing jib sheet and a damaged soft shackle.2:46
