Grand Soleil 40

Grand Soleil 40 (2005) for sale – Italian performance with upgraded electronics

Designed by renowned naval architect Massimo Paperini and built by Cantiere del Pardo, the Grand Soleil 40 is an 11.99 m cruiser-racer combining speed, elegance, reliability and comfort. This 2005 example is equally well suited to racing, cruising and longer passages with family or friends.

A major advantage of this yacht is the extensive upgrade to its navigation electronics and electrical system carried out between October 2022 and March 2023. More than €11,000 of work is supported by invoices, giving the boat a far more modern, complete and integrated installation than its original equipment.

The clean, practical deck layout leads the running rigging back to the cockpit, making the yacht easy to handle with a short-handed crew. Its optimised hull, generous sail plan and precise, responsive helm deliver agile, balanced and reassuring performance in a wide range of conditions. 

Below deck, fine wood joinery creates a bright and welcoming interior with three cabins, two heads and an L-shaped galley. Natural ventilation, well-used space and quality finishes provide excellent comfort for time aboard and multi-day passages.

ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REFITTED IN 2022–2023

• Dolphin Premium 40A3S battery charger, Yanmar alternator, Yanmar B20 MD engine instrument panel with new wiring, stop relay, diesel tank gauge and sender, engine earth connection, and automatic bilge-pump operation.
• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot with GHC 50 control unit and GHP 12 Class B Compact ML40+ system, installed and commissioned at sea.
• Garmin Pack 43 Wired gWind Sail Tridata and wind instruments, with Nautos wind vane and NMEA 2000 network.
• Renewed mast wiring, VHF antenna, Hella masthead/deck light and LED anchor light.
• Two new 300 A battery isolator switches.
• Fixed RT 750 V2 VHF radio.
• LED port, starboard and stern navigation lights.
• Wind instruments integrated with the autopilot via NMEA 2000.

In total, more than €11,000 of invoiced upgrades. Invoices are available. A versatile and elegant Grand Soleil 40 for sailors seeking racing performance with the comfort of a premium cruising yacht.