Grand Soleil 43 B&C
Performance cruiser built in 2011A fast and elegant performance cruiser built by the Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo. The Grand Soleil 43 was designed by Botin & Carkeek Yacht Design and has proven her potential in a number of prestigious international regattas. Among other successes, this model won the IRC1 class at the following events: Rolex Fastnet Race 2009 and 2011, Cowes Week 2010, Round the Island Race 2010, Delta Lloyd North Sea Regatta 2009. Despite her high potential as a racer, the Grand Soleil 43 is also a stiff and good-natured cruising yacht, easily and safely handled by a small crew while offering ample comfort for up to six passengers below decks. Beautiful, elegant, no-nonsense design with sleek lines and a low coachhouse profile.
This Grand Soleil 43 B&C is a particularly well-equipped private owner’s yacht. Full specification including 3-spreader performance mast with rod rigging, teak deck throughout, light oak interior, electric winches, retractable bow thruster, etc. Exclusive HARKEN racing deck gear with German mainsheet system, upgraded winches and high-quality blocks and tracks. Engine upgrade to VOLVO PENTA D2-55 (55 hp/40 kW diesel) and 12 V/600 Ah lithium service battery bank. The yacht is currently ashore in indoor winter storage at the Kiel Fjord and can be inspected at any time by appointment. Interior photos to follow shortly.
Key Facts
- Successful design by Botin & Carkeek.
- Elegant and beautiful lines.
- Retractable bow thruster.
- Lithium battery bank.
- Engine upgrade to VOLVO 55 hp.
- Teak deck throughout.
- Light oak interior.
- Electric winches.
Main Info
| Model | Grand Soleil 43 B&C |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cantiere del Pardo (ITA) |
| Designer | Botin & Carkeek Yachtdesign |
| Category | Performance cruiser |
| Year | 2011 |
| Location | Kieler Förde |
| Flag | Germany |
|---|---|
| VAT status | EU-VAT paid |
| Material | GRP |
| Rig | Sloop |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
Dimensions & Technical details
| Length | 13.25 m |
|---|---|
| Length waterline | 11.40 m |
| Beam | 3.95 m |
| Draft | 2.30 m |
| Displacement | 8.9 t |
| Sail area | 110 m² |
| Engine | VOLVO PENTA D2-55 |
|---|---|
| Power | 55 PS/40 KW |
| Drive | Saildrive with folding propeller |
| Fresh water | 400 L |
| Fuel | 230 L |
| Holding tank | 45 L |
Grand Soleil 43 B&C | Performance cruiser built in 2011
Specification
Rig/Sails
- Keel-stepped, 9/10 fractional SPARCRAFT performance mast
- Three sets of aft-swept spreaders
- Standing rigging in rod
- Hydraulic backstay adjuster HOLMATRO
- HARKEN furling system with drum below decks
- Mainsail halyard, genoa halyard and outhaul in MAFFIOLI Globalstar 75
- 3 mast steps
- Mainsail Segelwerkstatt Stade approx. 56 m² tri-radial Carbon Graphx GPL
- Lazy jacks and lazy bag (new 2020)
- RONSTAN ball-bearing sliders for mainsail luff groove
- Genoa I Segelwerkstatt Stade approx. 61 m² tri-radial Carbon Graphx GPL
- Genoa II Segelwerkstatt Stade approx. 52 m² tri-radial Carbon Graphx GPL
- Genoa III Segelwerkstatt Stade approx. 40 m² tri-radial Carbon Graphx GPL
- Gennaker Segelwerkstatt Stade approx. 120 m² 0.75 oz in snuffer
- Gennaker gear
Deck
- Teak deck on running decks, coachhouse roof, swim platform and in cockpit
- HARKEN racing deck gear
- German mainsheet system
- Adjustable genoa cars from cockpit
- Inner barber haulers for genoa sheets
- High-quality blocks and fittings - Two electric genoa winches HARKEN 50.2STE
- Electric halyard winch HARKEN 46.2STE to starboard
- Mainsheet winches HARKEN 50.2STA
- Gates in guardrail to port and starboard
- Teak cockpit table with cover
- Sprayhood (new 2020)
- Cockpit tent (new 2020)
- Electric anchor windlass below decks
- Mooring gear: DELTA-anchor 16 kg with 75 m anchor chain 10 mm
- Large self-draining anchor locker with separate fender stowage
- Folding NOMEN spring cleats
- Swim ladder
Layout/Interior
- 3-cabin layout with light interior in European oak
- Saloon with U-shaped dinette to starboard around folding saloon table (convertible to double berth)
- Longitudinal galley to port
- Worktop in white CORIAN
- Gas stove (2 hobs and oven)
- Double sink
- Large electric coolbox - Forward-facing chart table and navigator seat to starboard aft
- Heads compartment to port aft
- Spacious owner’s cabin forward with island double berth and lockers
- Owner’s heads forward to starboard with shower
- Two symmetrical aft cabins with double berth, locker, deck hatch and additional portlight
- All upholstery in microfibre, colour: red
- OCEANAIR blinds and mosquito screens for deck hatches
- Mast cover
- LED interior lighting
Technical Equipment
- VOLVO PENTA D2-55 4-cylinder inboard diesel 55 hp/40 kW
- Engine hours (as of September 2025): approx. 480 h
- Saildrive with 3-blade folding propeller Flex-o-Fold
- Retractable bow thruster MAXPOWER
- 230 V shore power connection with charging cable
- 12 V/230 V sockets in cabins and galley
- Battery charger 12 V/60 A
- 6 x lithium service battery 12 V/100 Ah with control panel at chart table
- AGM starter battery 12 V/95 Ah
- Diesel heating EBERSPÄCHER
- Stainless steel holding tank approx. 45 l with electric pump for aft toilet
- LED navigation lights
Security
- Life raft 6 pers.
- JONBUOY rescue module on pushpit
- EPIRB
- Lifesling
- Manual and electric bilge pump
Accessories
- Canva cover for furling genoa
- Fenders
- Mooring lines
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