Grand Surpise Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Joubert & Nivelt·1999·Archambault
Grand Surpise drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
31.3' · 9.54 m
Displ.
5,842 lbs · 2,650 kg
First year
1999

The Archambault Grand Surprise represents the evolution of one of Europe’s most successful racing lineages, designed by the prolific duo Joubert & Nivelt to build upon the legacy of the original 25foot Surprise. Launched in 1999, the Grand Surprise was conceived as a versatile "racercruiser" that prioritized pure sailing sensation and ease of handling over voluminous interior accommodations. It occupies a specific niche in the market: a 31foot (9.54m) monohull that is sufficiently light for competitive onedesign racing but stable enough for day sailing with family. While Archambault ceased operations in 2015, the Grand Surprise remains a staple of the French and Swiss regatta circuits, particularly on Lake Geneva and at events like Spi OuestFrance. Its design philosophy centers on a powerful sail plan paired with a deep Tshaped bulb keel, a configuration that has allowed it to remain competitive against more modern designs for over two decades.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 43,052
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (50.0%) · Switzerland (25.0%) · Germany (12.5%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Surpise listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (50.0%), followed by Switzerland and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 40,3114350.0%
Switzerland$ 62,5662125.0%
Germany$ 47,7061112.5%
Italy$ 43,0521012.5%

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 46.3$ 147,7723813
Grand Soleil 40$ 139,6273117
Beneteau First 2424.61'$ 75,631219
Grand Soleil 3940.03'$ 254,2591810
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,207168
Flying Tiger 10M32.58'$ 18,000149
Grand Soleil 52 Performance$ 145,956123
Grand Soleil 4447.08'$ 511,964116
Archambault SurpiseYou are here$ 43,05295
Farr Class 40$ 65,15993
Grand Soleil 48 Performance52'$ 756,31185

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Grand Surpise cost?+
The median asking price for a used Grand Surpise over the past 12 months is $43,052. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Surpise sailboats are for sale?+
5 Grand Surpise listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Grand Surpise prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Grand Surpise has decreased by 6.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Grand Surpise sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Grand Surpise listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (50.0%), Switzerland (25.0%), Germany (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Grand Surpise?+
Comparable models include Grand Soleil 46.3, Grand Soleil 40, Beneteau First 24. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.