GRAND SOLEIL 42 LC

About the GRAND SOLEIL 42 LC

Hull length: 12.90m / 42.32 ft. Optional Race version with a taller mast. Rig measurements are from a review in SVN Solovelanet Global.

The Grand Soleil 42 LC is a modern performance cruiser designed by Marco Lostuzzi and built by Cantiere Del Pardo, with production records indicating a build year of 2019. As a fractional sloop with a displacement of 21164.0 lb, it represents the builder's focus on combining racing pedigree with cruising comfort, though the exact total hulls built remains unspecified in the available data.

Best for:

This vessel is best suited for performance-oriented coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize sailing dynamics and modern ergonomics over heavy bluewater isolation. The fractional rig and relatively light displacement suggest a boat that excels in active, responsive sailing rather than slow, heavy-weather passage making.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 1.98 and a displacement of 21164.0 lb, the Grand Soleil 42 LC offers moderate offshore capability suitable for protected coastal passages and shorter open-water crossings, but its light displacement and fin keel configuration make it less ideal for extended, heavy-weather bluewater voyaging compared to heavier displacement designs.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Nauticat 42 and the Beneteau First 42, as they share similar fractional rig configurations, beam widths around 13-14 ft, and a design philosophy that balances racing performance with livable interiors. These models also target the same market of sailors seeking a step up from smaller performance cruisers without committing to full bluewater displacement.