Grand Soleil Maxi One Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Grand Soleil Maxi One, introduced in the early 1990s, represented a definitive moment for Cantiere del Pardo as it transitioned from a builder of high-quality mid-sized cruisers to a contender in the international "Maxi" arena. Commissioned during an era where the yard sought to blend Italian aesthetic sensibilities with world-class racing naval architecture, the Maxi One was penned by the prolific Farr Yacht Design (identified as Design #258). Measuring approximately 62 to 64 feet depending on the configuration of the transom and bowsprit, the yacht was a statement of intent, featuring a sleek, low-profile coachroof and a flush deck that predated many modern "med-style" designs by decades. It remains a benchmark for the yard’s ability to scale up its performance-cruiser philosophy to a size that requires sophisticated engineering and systems management.