Grand Soleil 45

The Grand Soleil is a great performance cruiser/racer and yet is easily handled by two people making her a good family boat.
Comfort below decks includes 3 cabins, 2 heads, an L shaped galley, ample chart table and roomy dinette. This is a fast, elegant and seaworthy yacht.

SPECIFICATIONS
Designer – Judel & Vrolijk
Model – Grand Soleil 45
Launched - 2005    
Length – LOA 45 ft 7 in  (13.90 m)
Beam –  4.26 m
Draft –  2.30 m
Hull Construction – Fibreglass
Flag – United Kingdom
ENGINES
1 x Volvo Penta D2-55, 55hp @3000 rpm
Approx Hours – 717 (Sept 2010)
Cruise Speed – 8 knots
Max Speed – 9 knots
Propeller – 3 blade Volvo folding
TANKAGE
Fuel – 230 litres, s/s
Water – 400 litres, polyethylene
Holding Tank –
ACCOMMODATION
Up to 9 berths in 3 x double cabins plus saloon
Forward ensuite head, aft head
Galley – double s/s sink, gas 2 x burner stove with oven, fridge
SAILS AND RIGGING
Sparcraft 9/10 fractional tall rig with anodised aluminium spars
Keel stepped mast with 3 sets of swept back spreaders
s/s wire standing rigging
Facnor R290 genoa furler
Sails – Dacron soft-battened mainsail (2004), Dacron furling genoa (2004), nylon symmetrical spinnaker (2004), storm jib setting on forestay (2004)
SAFETY GEAR AND ANCHORING
10 x man Life Raft, 2 x Horseshoe Buoys, Dan Buoy, MOB, EPIRB, Flarepack, Life Jackets and Harnesses, Fire Extinguishers
12v DC 1200w electric anchor windlass with remote control in cockpit
Bruce Anchor 30kg with galvanised chain
Kedge anchor with chain and warp
DECK GEAR
Harken winches
s/s folding ladder at bathing platform
Teak cockpit table
Outboard bracket on pushpit
Covers

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