Grand Soleil 47 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

47.97' · 14.62 m

Disp.

24,471 lbs · 11,100 kg

First year

2015

The Grand Soleil 47, introduced in 2009 as a successor to the highly successful 46.3 and 45 models, represents a defining moment in Cantiere del Pardo’s history. Moving away from the classic lines of the Germán Frers era, the shipyard commissioned the naval architecture firm Botin & Carkeek—renowned for their dominance in the TP52 and America’s Cup circuits—to create a yacht that would harmonize aggressive racing performance with the luxury expected of a Mediterranean cruiser. The result was a vessel that many journalists at the time dubbed the "Italian Swan," characterized by a sleek, lowprofile coachroof, flush decks, and a plumb bow. According to the Grand Soleil Historical Archives, the 47 was a key pillar in the brand's "Performance" range, designed specifically to remain competitive under both IRC and ORC handicap systems while providing the volume required for extended bluewater cruising.