Grand Soleil 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Grand Soleil (Cantiere del Pardo)
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The Grand Soleil 40, originally launched in the early 2000s under the design direction of Massimo Paperini and his Duck Design studio, remains one of the most successful expressions of the Italian "performance cruiser" ethos. Conceived to replace the aging 39foot models, the Grand Soleil 40 was tasked with a difficult duality: dominating the IMS (International Measurement System) racing circuit while providing the luxury and comfort expected of the Cantiere del Pardo brand. The design was an immediate triumph, famously securing the IMS World Championship in 2003, a feat that cemented the model's reputation as a "wolf in sheep’s clothing." It is often regarded by enthusiasts as a benchmark for the era, successfully blending a sleek, lowprofile coachroof with a hull form that remains competitive in club racing decades later.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 139,627
Ask, not sold · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
17
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
12
Spain (27.6%) · Italy (17.2%) · France (10.3%)

Recent Listings

19 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Soleil 40 listings span 12 countries. Spain leads with 8 listings (27.6%), followed by Italy and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

29 listings · 12 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 145,4648327.6%
Italy$ 127,9915217.2%
France$ 139,1893310.3%
Ireland$ 221,0753210.3%
United Kingdom$ 124,432226.9%
Slovenia$ 104,720226.9%
Australia$ 788,101103.4%
Israel$ 145,444103.4%
Malta$ 122,173103.4%
Norway$ 171,453103.4%
Sweden$ 128,864103.4%
Turkey$ 98,902113.4%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design)$ 151,2625630
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 195,4774226
Grand Soleil 46.3$ 147,7723813
Grand Soleil 50 (1998)$ 267,6183515
Grand Soleil 40You are here$ 139,6273117
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,123259
Grand Soleil 3940.03'$ 254,2591810
Grand Soleil 3738.06'$ 100,8781210
Grand Soleil 52 Performance$ 145,956123
Grand Soleil 4447.08'$ 511,964116
Grand Soleil 48 Performance52'$ 756,31185

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Grand Soleil 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Grand Soleil 40 over the past 12 months is $139,627. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Soleil 40 sailboats are for sale?+
17 Grand Soleil 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Grand Soleil 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Grand Soleil 40 has decreased by 4.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Grand Soleil 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Grand Soleil 40 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (27.6%), Italy (17.2%), France (10.3%).
05Do Grand Soleil 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Grand Soleil 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 21.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Grand Soleil 40?+
Comparable models include Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design), Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Grand Soleil 46.3. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.