The Grand Soleil 50 is an Italian performance cruiser designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built by Cantiere del Pardo in Forlì, Italy, from 2003 to 2010. Part of Grand Soleil's flagship line, the 50 combines a sleek, modern hull form with a tall fractional rig, carbon-reinforced internal grid structure, and premium interior joinery. Three keel options — 2.2m, 2.6m, and 2.9m — let buyers tune the boat for cruising draft or all-out performance. The Grand Soleil 50 was succeeded by the Botin & Carkeek-designed Grand Soleil 50 (2011-2018). The J/V-era boat has been a consistent ARC and ARC+ entry, admired for her combination of Italian styling, build quality, and passage speed.
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What is the Grand Soleil 50's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Grand Soleil 50 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 24.92. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Grand Soleil 50's comfort ratio?
The Grand Soleil 50 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 26.73. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Grand Soleil 50 safe for offshore sailing?
The Grand Soleil 50 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.94. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Grand Soleil 50?
The theoretical hull speed of the Grand Soleil 50 is 8.89 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Grand Soleil 50 weigh?
The Grand Soleil 50 has a displacement of 29,762 and a length overall (LOA) of 51.35.
Who designed the Grand Soleil 50?
The Grand Soleil 50 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk, first built in 2003.