Grand Soleil 46.3 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Grand Soleil (Cantiere del Pardo)
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The Grand Soleil 46.3, designed by the J&J Design Group and produced by Cantiere del Pardo between 1997 and 2004, represents a pivotal era for the Italian shipyard. Emerging as the successor to the highly regarded Germán Frersdesigned Grand Soleil 45, the 46.3 adopted a more contemporary, "Swanstyle" aesthetic characterized by a svelte wedgedeck profile and a nearly vertical bow that significantly increased its waterline length compared to its predecessor. While often mistaken for a dedicated racer, the 46.3 was engineered as a highperformance cruiser, blending the artisanal joinery for which Del Pardo is famous with a modern underbody influenced by the shipyard's collaboration with Doug Peterson on the larger Grand Soleil 50. According to Sailing Magazine, the hull is constructed with 14 layers of handlaid fiberglass, utilizing vinylester resin in the outer layers to mitigate osmotic blistering—a testament to the build quality aimed at the premium European market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 147,772
Ask, not sold · 38 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
38 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
Italy (28.9%) · Spain (23.7%) · Croatia (10.5%)

Recent Listings

23 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Soleil 46.3 listings span 9 countries. Italy leads with 11 listings (28.9%), followed by Spain and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

38 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 147,77211528.9%
Spain$ 139,6279123.7%
Croatia$ 115,1924310.5%
United States$ 169,9004010.5%
Denmark$ 112,097337.9%
Greece$ 139,627307.9%
Australia$ 161,148205.3%
United Kingdom$ 162,316112.6%
Netherlands$ 208,276102.6%

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 46.3You are here$ 147,7723813
Grand Soleil 50 (1998)$ 267,6183515
Grand Soleil 40$ 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 46.3 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Grand Soleil 46.3 over the past 12 months is $147,772. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Soleil 46.3 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Grand Soleil 46.3 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 38 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Grand Soleil 46.3 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Grand Soleil 46.3 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Grand Soleil 46.3 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Grand Soleil 46.3 listings over the past 12 months are Italy (28.9%), Spain (23.7%), Croatia (10.5%).
05Do Grand Soleil 46.3 listings get price reductions?+
About 21% of Grand Soleil 46.3 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.2% 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 46.3?+
Comparable models include Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design), Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Grand Soleil 50 (1998). See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.