Chassiron GC Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Ketch

LOA

34.28' · 10.45 m

Displ.

12,677 lbs · 5,750 kg

First year

1974

The Chassiron GC (Grande Croisière) is a hallmark of the French "transitional" era of boatbuilding, a period where fiberglass hulls were first mated with the heavy, traditional woodwork of established shipyards. Built by the Chantier Richard yard in Marennes, France, the GC was produced primarily between 1968 and 1984, with roughly 120 to 200 units completed. Designed by Michel Joubert, the GC was intended as a robust, bluewater cruiser capable of longdistance passagemaking with a level of seakindliness that remains highly regarded in the used market. The boat’s silhouette is instantly recognizable by its classic lines, which often include a ketch rig and a significant amount of exterior timber, reflecting the builder’s history as a wooden boat specialist. Detailed historical notes and photographs of the yard can be found via the Voiliers Bois Chassiron archive.