GRAND SOLEIL 45 (FRERS)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 45.73 ft |
| LWL | 35.63 ft |
| Beam | 13.62 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 24,250 lb |
| Ballast | 7,892.5 lb |
| Material | 44’ 1”13.44 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 58.73 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.4 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 52.15 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.3 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 970 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 511 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 868.6 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Water | 100.4 L |
| Fuel | 52.8 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the GRAND SOLEIL 45 (FRERS)
In his own book, the designer, German Frers, calls this design the GRAND SOLEIL 44.
Designed by German Frers and built by Cantiere del Pardo (ITA), the Grand Soleil 45 is a performance-oriented cruiser from 1988 with an unknown total build count. Its 24250.0 lb displacement and 239.34 D/L ratio reflect a heavy, stable platform that prioritizes seakeeping over lightness.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and offshore racers who value speed and handling, provided they are prepared for significant maintenance on structural components.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low 1.89 capsize ratio and substantial 7892.5 lb ballast, the boat is inherently stable for offshore passages, though structural integrity of the keel and rudder must be verified before long-range cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-80s European performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 40 or Oyster 43, it shares a similar era and role but distinguishes itself with a heavier displacement and specific structural vulnerabilities.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(37 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 60° | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 75° | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| 90° | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| 110° | 5.9 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| 120° | 5.8 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.3 | 10.0 |
| 135° | 5.2 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.9 |
| Beat VMG | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Run VMG | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1991–2006 · median $155,653
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 45.73ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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