SVN solovelanet · video

What this video covers

Cantieri del Pardo engineers the Grand Soleil 52 Performance using a vinylester-epoxy resin infusion process with hand-laminated sandwich construction.7:37 The hull features a single-skin laminate in the keel area to ensure structural integrity, while internal composite structures are bonded and tabbed to the hull to maximize rigidity.7:48 Designed by Matteo Polli for the hull and appendages and Nauta Design for the interior and exterior, the 52-foot vessel measures 5.15 meters in beam and reaches nearly 18 meters with the bowsprit.5:14 The layout includes three cabins, three heads, a spacious dinette, and a tender garage capable of housing a 2.6-meter tender.6:26 Unlike many modern designs, the boat utilizes a single large rudder rather than twin rudders to improve handling.6:44 The construction process integrates structural bulkheads and a perimeter bulwark to mitigate hull torsion.9:04 The vessel debuts at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Genoa International Boat Show.10:29

Boats in this video

More from SVN solovelanet

Spliced ropes: how much they cost, which ones to choose, and how to make themJul 2026Boat Fenders: How to Choose the Right OnesJun 2026Marina Cala dei Sardi: Sardinia's green marinaJun 2026Bavaria C46, the German cruiser designed by CossuttiJun 2026

From SVN solovelanet — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.