Grand Soleil has been built in Italy by Cantiere del Pardo since the 1970s, combining Italian design with offshore sailing.
1. Getting to Know Grand Soleil
It is known for careful craftsmanship and a distinctive look across both cruising (LC range) and performance models.
In the Mediterranean these are boats private owners choose, and well-kept examples hold their value on the used market.
2. Italian joinery and a wooden interior
Wood plays a large part in a Grand Soleil interior. To protect it, the survey pays particular attention to moisture and leaks: a small leak at the headlining, window frames or deck hardware shows up over time as discolouration in the wooden panels.
On performance models the rig and keel attachment come first; on cruising models, systems and comfort equipment.
3. Points We Pay Attention To
These are not claims of defects. They are the places we spend extra time on boats of this make; every boat is judged on its own use and maintenance history.
Performance models
- Rig, terminals and mast step.
- Keel bolts and keel-to-hull joint.
- Steering system and bearings.
LC (Long Cruise) and cruising models
- Moisture and discolouration in wooden interior panels.
- Sealing at windows and deck hardware.
- Generator, air-conditioning and fresh-water systems.
- Teak deck seams.
4. Owning One in Turkey
Because the brand is less common in Turkey, ask about model-specific parts before buying. The wooden interior deserves a skilled joiner for maintenance.
Ask for the service records, invoices and any earlier survey report before the survey; work without records is noted as "could not be verified".
Frequently Asked Questions
Scope: The survey is non-destructive and nothing is dismantled; details on the survey types page.
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