Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Grand Soleil 43, drafted by the prolific J&J Design studio and launched in the late 1990s, represents a pivotal era for the Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo. Often marketed as the "Italian Swan," this model was engineered to bridge the gap between highperformance regatta racing and luxurious Mediterranean cruising. Unlike its predecessor, the German Frersdesigned 42, or its successor by Botin & Carkeek, the J&J version emphasized a slightly more voluminous hull form without sacrificing the "Scurve" aesthetics and lowprofile coachroof that defined the brand's identity. Built primarily between 1998 and 2003, it remains a soughtafter hull on the secondary market for sailors seeking a stiff, offshorecapable yacht that carries an air of timeless elegance.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 151,253
Ask, not sold · 56 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
30
56 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
11
France (25.5%) · Greece (25.5%) · Italy (10.9%)

Recent Listings

40 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) listings span 11 countries. France leads with 14 listings (25.5%), followed by Greece and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

55 listings · 11 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 125,656141125.5%
Greece$ 142,36714625.5%
Italy$ 127,8496210.9%
United Kingdom$ 202,446519.1%
Turkey$ 202,446529.1%
Spain$ 157,070335.5%
French Polynesia$ 197,792305.5%
Netherlands$ 289,749223.6%
Germany$ 104,714101.8%
Croatia$ 133,801111.8%
United States$ 295,000111.8%

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
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6956434
Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design)You are here$ 151,2535630
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 195,4654226
Grand Soleil 46.3$ 147,7633813
Grand Soleil 40$ 139,6183117
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,116259
Grand Soleil 3940.03'$ 254,2591810
Grand Soleil 3738.06'$ 100,9191210
Grand Soleil 4447.08'$ 511,933116
Baltic 4343.34'$ 145,436105
Grand Soleil 48 Performance52'$ 756,26585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) cost?+
The median asking price for a used Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) over the past 12 months is $151,253. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) sailboats are for sale?+
30 Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 56 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) has increased by 1.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design) listings over the past 12 months are France (25.5%), Greece (25.5%), Italy (10.9%).
05What should I look at instead of a Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design)?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Grand Soleil 46.3. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.