The Grand Soleil 343, introduced in 1985 and produced until approximately 1992, represents a pivotal era for Cantiere del Pardo, during which the shipyard earned its reputation as the "Italian Nautor Swan." Designed by Alain Jezequel, the 343 was a sophisticated evolution of the earlier Grand Soleil 34. It was conceived during a transitional period in yacht design where the raw speed of IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing hulls was being tempered by a growing demand for Mediterranean cruising elegance. The result was a hull that combined a 3.43-meter beam—proportionally generous for the time—with a refined, low-profile coachroof and a performance-oriented underwater profile.
Used Grand Soleil 343 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Grand Soleil
- Model
- 343
- Builder
- Grand Soleil (Cantiere del Pardo)
- Designer
- Alain Jezequel
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1985 - ??
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