Grand Soleil 50 (1998) Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Cantiere del Pardo
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The Grand Soleil 50, introduced in 1998, represents a pivotal moment in the history of Cantiere del Pardo, often referred to as the "Swan of the Mediterranean." Designed by the legendary Doug Peterson—celebrated for his America’s Cup and IOR successes—the vessel was intended to bridge the gap between highperformance racing and luxury bluewater cruising. It replaced the previous Jezequeldesigned 52 and signaled a shift toward more modern, streamlined aesthetics while retaining the yard's signature "Made in Italy" elegance. Built during an era when the yard focused on robust, semicustom construction, the GS 50 is characterized by its sleek lowprofile coachroof, a powerful masthead rig, and an internal galvanized steel frame that distributes the loads of the keel and mast.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 267,601
Ask, not sold · 35 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
15
35 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+8.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Italy (28.6%) · United Kingdom (25.7%) · Spain (20.0%)

Recent Listings

27 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings span 6 countries. Italy leads with 10 listings (28.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

35 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 261,20210128.6%
United Kingdom$ 471,2049625.7%
Spain$ 122,1667320.0%
Croatia$ 221,3234111.4%
Greece$ 267,601328.6%
Turkey$ 290,871225.7%

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)$ 151,2535630
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 195,4654226
Grand Soleil 46.3$ 147,7633813
Grand Soleil 50 (1998)You are here$ 267,6013515
Grand Soleil 40$ 139,6183117
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,116259
Grand Soleil 3940.03'$ 254,2591810
Grand Soleil 52 Performance$ 145,951123
Grand Soleil 3738.06'$ 100,9191210
Grand Soleil 4447.08'$ 511,933116
Grand Soleil 48 Performance52'$ 756,26585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Grand Soleil 50 (1998) cost?+
The median asking price for a used Grand Soleil 50 (1998) over the past 12 months is $267,601. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Soleil 50 (1998) sailboats are for sale?+
15 Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 35 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Grand Soleil 50 (1998) prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Grand Soleil 50 (1998) has increased by 8.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Grand Soleil 50 (1998) sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings over the past 12 months are Italy (28.6%), United Kingdom (25.7%), Spain (20.0%).
05Do Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Grand Soleil 50 (1998)?+
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.