Grand Soleil 40 B&C
Performance-Cruiser built in 2007Fast, elegant performance cruiser built by Cantiere del Pardo in Italy. The Grand Soleil 40 by Botin & Carkeek Yachtdesign is characterised by her modern, elegant and no-frills design. Tidy, uncluttered decks, a vertical bow and the sleek, angular coachhouse make the yacht an eye-catcher both under sail and in the marina. A high 3 spreader mast, deep and effective appendixes and the modern hull design provide superior performance and fun on the water. The Grand Soleil 40 is not only fast, she is also an easy and safe sailing yacht. Stiff and torsion-free construction with strongback in galvanized steel to accommodate the loads of keel, mast and shrouds.
Fully equipped owner's yacht in racing version. 3 cabin layout with two heads compartments and mahogany interior. IRC racing lead keel (draft: approx. 2.40 m), IRC racing rig with three spreaders and rod rig and engine upgrade VOLVO PENTA D2-40. The interior is in very good condition. Extensive and exclusive fittings on deck with HARKEN racing deck gear (german mainsheet system with mainsheet winches, line-adjustable, ball-bearing genoa cars, upgraded winches, gennaker/spinnaker gear incl. fixed bowsprit and carbon fibre spinnaker pole, inhaulers for genoa sheets and blocks in HARKEN Black Magic quality.
Key Facts
- Grand Soleil 40 in 3 cabin layout.
- IRC-Racing rig with 3 spreaders.
- Harken racing deck gear.
- fixed gennaker pole.
- Engine upgrade VOLVO PENTA D2-40.
- Outstanding performance.
- Strongback in steel.
- IRC Racing keel.
Main Info
| Model | Grand Soleil 40 B&C |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cantiere del Pardo (ITA) |
| Designer | Botin & Carkeek Yachtdesign |
| Category | Performance-Cruiser |
| Year | 2007 |
| Location | Deutsche Ostseeküste |
| Flag | Germany |
|---|---|
| VAT status | EU-VAT paid |
| Material | GRP |
| Rig | Sloop |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
Dimensions & Technical details
| Length | 12.55 m |
|---|---|
| Length waterline | 11.74 m |
| Beam | 3.85 m |
| Draft | 2.40 m |
| Displacement | 7.8 t |
| Sail area | 94 m² |
| Engine | VOLVO PENTA D2-40 |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 PS/29 KW |
| Drive | Saildrive with folding propeller |
| Fresh water | 360 L |
| Fuel | 180 L |
| Holding tank | 45 L |
Grand Soleil 40 B&C | Performance-Cruiser built in 2007
Specification
Rigging/Sails
- Keel stepped, 9/10 fractional IRC racing mast by SPARCRAFT (new 2017)
- Three sets of aft swept spreaders
- Standing rigging in rod (new 2017)
- Running rigging in Dyneema (mostly new 2017)
- Hydraulic backstay tensioner HOLMATRO
- Electric genoa furling system FURLEX 304TDE with drum below decks (new 2021)
- LED 3 colour light LOPOLIGHT in mast top (new 2017)
- Cockpit light in boom
- Full batten mainsail Dacron approx. 50 m² (new 2016)
- Furling genoa III ONE-Sails (new 2015)
- Racing sail set by NORTH-Sails:
- Mainsail 3DL Marathon
- Genoa I 3DL
- Genoa II 3DL
- Genoa III 3DL - Masthead symmetrical spinnaker NORTH-Sails A2 0.6 oz (new 2013)
- Masthead asymmetrical spinnaker NORTH-Sails A4 0. 6 oz (new 2013)
- Code-0 NORTH-Sails
- Storm jib
- Trysail
- Ball bearing RONSTAN mast groove sliders for mainsail
- Additional rail on mast for trysail
- Lazy jacks and lazy bag
- Carbon fibre spinnaker pole stowed on deck (new 2020)
- Fixed bowsprit for gennaker/Code-0
Deck
- Teak deck on running decks, swim platform and in cockpit
- HARKEN racing deck gear
- HARKEN Black Magic blocks
- Upgraded winches
- Genoa tracks with ball bearing carriages
- Spinnaker deck fittings
- Spinnaker gear
- Inhaulers for genoa sheets - Genoa winches HARKEN 53.2STA
- German mainsheet system with mainsheet winches HARKEN 48.2STA
- Electric halyard winch HARKEN 40.2STAE to starboard (new 2019)
- Sprayhood with opening centre window (new 2018)
- Electric anchor windlass QUICK 1.000 W below decks with remote control in cockpit
- Mooring gear: DELTA-anchor 16 kg and 50 m anchor chain 10 mm
- Large self-draining anchor locker
- Storage lockers below cockpit seats to port and starboard
- NOMEN folding mooring cleats and spring cleats
- Cockpit shower hot/cold
- Swim ladder
Layout/Interior
- 3 Cabin layout with two heads compartments
- Mahogany interior (interior design: Patrick Roséo)
- Saloon with U-shaped dinette to starboard at saloon table
- Longitudinal galley to port
- Worktop in white Corian
- Gas cooker (2 burners and oven)
- Double sink
- Large electric cool box - Forward facing chart table with navigator's seat to starboard aft
- Spacious forward owner's cabin with island double berth, locker, storage compartments and two deck hatches
- Owner's heads compartment forward to starboard with folding shower doors and electric toilet
- Second heads compartment aft to port
- Two symmetrical aft guest cabins with double berth, locker, deck hatch and additional opening hatch to cockpit
- Red interior night lighting
Technical Equipment
- VOLVO PENTA D2-40 4 cylinder inboard diesel 40 hp/29 KW
- Saildrive with 3 blade GORI folding propeller
- 230 V shore power connection with charging cable
- Battery charger QUICK 12 V/60 A
- 12 V and 230 V sockets below decks
- Three service batteries 12 V/100 Ah
- Starter battery 12 V/100 Ah
- Diesel heater WEBASTO
- Holding tank approx. 45 l for forward heads compartment (new 2018)
Safety
- Life raft 4 pers. (new 2017, needs service)
- Fire extinguisher
- Radar reflector on mast
- Manual and electric bilge pump
Accessories
- Steering wheel cover (new 2019)
- Cover for furling headsail (new 2019)
- Fenders
- Mooring lines
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