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Le Grand Soleil 44, tel que la flotte l'a vu
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The Grand SOLEIL 44 is a performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Judel, Vrolijk - Felci, Vrolijk, Co. and built by Cantiere del Pardo since 2002. With an LOA of 13.1 meters, a beam of 3.8 meters, and a draft of 2.6 meters, it displaces 8749 kg. The model balances racing capabilities with interior comfort, winning the ORC World Championship while offering two separate showers.3:23 Aboard *45 Degrees Sailing*, a 2023 Grand SOLEIL 44 Performance chartered in Croatia, the boat reached speeds of 7.5 to 9 knots, though the cockpit design prevented bimini use while sailing.0:01 This crew encountered a malfunctioning bow thruster, a diesel leak, and water intrusion from the mast base.28:39 The interior features deep aft bunks and a galley with a saltwater pump, but the aft bathroom is cramped and the galley bench is low. *SVN solovelanet* notes the Grand SOLEIL 44 appears in both performance and race configurations, with the latter featuring optimized deck gear and appendages. *Alfredo Contaldo* observed the Grand SOLEIL 44 emphasizes deck cleanliness with lines routed under the coachroof, a recessed mainsheet traveler, and B&G instrumentation. *45 Degrees Sailing* used a Grand SOLEIL 44 for two-handed asymmetric spinnaker training, noting its six cockpit winches and large furling genoa, and successfully completed a jibe two-handed.
