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GRAND SOLEIL 54

GRAND SOLEIL 54

Cantiere Del Pardo🇮🇹· Design: Luca Brenta & Co.
from 2008
$4.2K – $11K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA53.64 ft
LWL48.72 ft
Beam15.26 ft
Draft8.86 ft
Deep Draft3.1 ft
Displacement35,274 lb
Ballast14,330 lb
Material53’ 7”16.35 m
Hull speed1.34·√LWL9.4 kn

Accommodation

Cabins3
Berths6
Heads3
Water158.5 L
Fuel105.7 L
CE categoryAbout590 000€(2017)

About the GRAND SOLEIL 54

Shallow draft: 2.45m/8.04'

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Grand Soleil 54 is a performance-oriented cruising yacht designed by Luca Brenta & Co. and built by Cantiere Del Pardo, with production records indicating a build year of 2008. While the exact total hull count is unspecified in the available data, this model represents a significant entry in the mid-2000s Italian yacht market, combining racing pedigree with cruising amenities.

Best for:
This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a fast, fractional sloop with a 28.13 SA/D ratio who prioritize performance and modern electronics over heavy bluewater displacement. It is ideal for coastal and offshore cruisers who value the responsiveness of a 35274.0 lb displacement hull with a 15.26 ft beam.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.87 and a comfort ratio of 28.82, the Grand Soleil 54 is capable of offshore passages but leans toward performance cruising rather than heavy bluewater expedition use. Its 35274.0 lb displacement and fin keel provide adequate stability for coastal and moderate offshore voyages.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Nauticat 54 and Beneteau 54, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and performance-focused hull forms from the same era. These yachts offer similar beam and displacement characteristics, appealing to buyers who want speed without sacrificing too much interior volume.

Performance

Comfort28.8
Capsize1.87
SA/Disp28.1
Disp/Len136
Bal/Disp40.6

ORC Performance Data(5 certificates)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

24681012140°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20kn24knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH533.1 s/miOSN515.5

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore0.98351.30061.4712Inshore0.74401.03491.1977

ORC Measured

Displacement16457 kg (36287 lb)Wetted surface55.4 m² (596 ft²)Stability index41.5

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main88.5 m² (953 ft²)Genoa63.4 m² (682 ft²)Asymmetric204.5 m² (2201 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS68101214162024
52°6.17.48.28.78.99.09.29.2
60°6.77.98.68.99.29.39.59.6
75°7.28.49.09.39.59.710.010.2
90°7.38.59.19.59.810.110.510.8
110°6.98.39.09.510.010.511.312.1
120°6.57.98.89.49.910.511.412.6
135°5.67.18.29.09.510.111.313.1
150°4.76.07.28.18.89.310.111.0
Beat VMG3.94.95.66.06.26.36.56.5
Run VMG4.05.26.27.07.68.09.09.8

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 53.64ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$4.2K – $11K
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Articles & Reviews

Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

1 reported issues across 1 systems for the GRAND SOLEIL 54, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 minor
Keel1

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