Grand Soleil 50 (1998) Sailboats for Sale

1998·Cantiere del Pardo
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Hull Type
fin
LOA
48.94' · 14.92 m
Disp.
28,660 lbs · 13,000 kg
First year
1998

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
$ 263,660
Asking price · 39 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
11
39 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Italy (33.3%) · Spain (17.9%) · United Kingdom (15.4%)

Recent Listings

31 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings appear across 7 countries. Italy has the most listings with 13 (33.3%), followed by Spain and United Kingdom.

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

Country view

39 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 269,45113333.3%
Spain$ 120,3937017.9%
United Kingdom$ 438,7216015.4%
Croatia$ 223,5875112.8%
Greece$ 262,571327.7%
Turkey$ 286,650337.7%
United States$ 299,000225.1%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 193,7335323
Grand Soleil 50 (1998)You are here$ 263,6603911
Grand Soleil 4040.33'$ 137,562328
Grand Soleil Soleil 50 (1992)50'$ 284,19688
Grand Soleil Grand Soleil 5857.41'$ 925,00061

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 $263,660. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Soleil 50 (1998) sailboats are for sale?+
11 Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 39 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) is up 2.2% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (33.3%), Spain (17.9%), United Kingdom (15.4%).
05Do Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Grand Soleil 50 (1998) listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.9% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Grand Soleil 50 (1998)?+
Comparable models include Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Grand Soleil 40, Grand Soleil Soleil 50 (1992). Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.