Grand Soleil 43 - a beautifully presented example of this classic 3-cabin cruiser. Scrupulously maintained and updated by both the current and the previous owner, she has an excellent specification list, including North Sails and upgraded Raymarine Navigation aids, as well as customised additions.
Please contact Ancasta Port Solent on +44(0)2392 373 300 for further information and viewing arrangements.
Rig
Sloop
SLOOP RIG
Double swept back spreader rig
Sparcraft mast & spars
Stainless steel standing rigging, replaced in Nov 2019, inspected with rig down May 2022, all sheaves replaced.
Slab reefing mainsail
Harken cars and tracks
Sparcraft hydraulic boom vang (new May 2021)
Hydraulic backstay tensioner
Halyards led back to Spinlock clutches
Carbon fibre spinnaker pole
Bowsprit on strengthened bow plate for Gennaker
Mainsheet traveller block - moved in front of wheel console for improved cabin access
Stackpack and lazyjacks
WINCHES
2 x Harken #53 electric 2-speed self-tailing genoa winches
2 x Harken #40 2-speed self-tailing halyard winches
SAILS
Mainsail - Fully batterned NPL Tour X109 White Norlam by North Sails. (March 2021)
Genoa - Furling jib with batterns NPL Tour x109 White Norlam by North Sails (March 2021)
Gennaker - Helix furling Code-Tec. Polyester MK 100p (1.18z) by North Sails (Sept 2021)
All sails laundered by North Sails (Nov 2024)
Broker comments
Viewing is highly recommended for buyers looking to take advantage of the North Sails and Electric winches for easier sailing. Replacement dates for the fundamental aspects of this boat are where you would want them to be in terms of, sails, rigging, antifouling and navigation equipment.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Plastimo steering compass
Raymarine ST60 log, depth, wind (above companionway)
Raymarine Axiom Pro 9c chartplotter and radar binnacle (July 2020)
Raymarine Quantum 18" wireless CHIRP radar (July 2020)
Raymarine GPS
Raymarine AIS700 - Class B with splitter (July 2020)
ICOM IC-M601 DSC VHF radio
Handheld VHF
Raymarine Evolution EV-200 Auto-pilot (July 2021)
GROUND TACKLE
Electric windlass
Anchor and chain
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Sprayhood, integrated with full cockpit enclosure
Steering wheel and binnacle covers
Cockpit table
TV with bespoke stainless steel surround - with powered masthead aerial
Fenders + warps
Boathook
Clock
Pioneer Radio/CD/MP3 player with saloon and cockpit speakers
Custom made stainless steel davits (easily removable)
Custom made stainless steel companionway seats
Swim ladder
Cutlery, crockery, utensils
Cockpit cushions
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE: All safety equipment including fire extinguishers, life jackets, life rafts, smoke alarms, gas alarms and any other safety equipment that requires servicing may need to serviced or replaced at the purchasers expense.
YANMAR 4JH4E 56HP DIESEL ENGINE
Engine serviced Sept 2023 (only 30 hours added since, plus regular starts every two weeks)
Approx. engine hours ~1635
Sail drive to 3 bladed Maxprop folding propeller (anodes replaced June 2025)
Rope cutter
Stainless steel cover for Yanmar starting panel in cockpit
ELECTRICS
4 x Service batteries, Lifeline AGM 12v 100 Ah (replaced Jan 2023)
1 x Engine battery, Lifeline AGM 12v 80 Ah (replaced Jan 2023)
Engine alternator
Battery charger
Inverter
Battery management system
Shore power
TANKAGE
1 x fuel tank - 200 litres
2 x water tanks - 300 litres
WATER SYSTEM
Pressurised hot and cold water system
(Note: All figures are approximate)
GRAND SOLEIL 43 BUILT IN 2003 BY 'CANTIERE DEL PADRO SPA' in ITALY
CONSTRUCTION
Blue GRP hull with gold livery (repainted May 2022)
Teak-laid decks, coach roof, bathing platform, cockpit sole & seating
Wheel steering,
Deep lead fin keel
Spade rudder (new rudder housing and bearings May 2024)
Last ashore July 2025 for antifoul / anode / hull polish
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 12.98m (42' 7")
LWL: 10.85m (35' 7")
BEAM: 4.10m (13' 5")
DRAFT: 2.10m (6' 10")
*All figures are approximate