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Grand Soleil 52 Performance
Designer: Matteo Polli  ·  Builder: Cantiere Del Pardo  ·  First built: 2024
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About the Grand Soleil 52 Performance

Italian builder Grand Soleil crafted the 52 Performance as a sophisticated blend of racing prowess and cruising comfort, targeting sailors who refuse to compromise between speed and livability. This sleek 52-footer represents the yard's commitment to performance-oriented design while maintaining the elegant lines and quality construction that have defined the Grand Soleil brand for decades. Built for serious offshore sailing, the 52 Performance excels in both competitive racing environments and extended coastal cruising adventures. Her hull design emphasizes speed and seaworthiness, making her equally at home carving through Mediterranean swells or tackling transatlantic passages. The yacht's performance pedigree is evident in her clean deck layout and efficient sail handling systems, designed to maximize boat speed while minimizing crew effort. Grand Soleil's reputation for producing fast, well-built yachts shines through in the 52 Performance. The Italian yard has long understood that modern sailors demand boats capable of swift passages without sacrificing the amenities necessary for comfortable extended voyages. This model continues that tradition, offering a compelling option for experienced sailors seeking a vessel that can handle diverse sailing conditions with confidence and style.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 55.94 ft / 17.05 m
Beam 16.90 ft / 5.15 m
Max Draft 9.51 ft / 2.90 m
Displacement 36,376.27 lb / 16,500 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,689.93 ft² / 157.00 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Composite in sandwich plate
Designer Matteo Polli
Builder Cantiere del Pardo
First Built 2024
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
24.73
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.04
How It Compares

vs. Swan 51 2, X56, Xp 55

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Dimensions
LOA
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
55.9 ft
Swan 51 2
55.5 ft
X56
56.6 ft
Xp 55
56.5 ft
LWL
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
Swan 51 2
48.1 ft
X56
49.0 ft
Xp 55
48.8 ft
Beam
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
16.9 ft
Swan 51 2
15.9 ft
X56
16.1 ft
Xp 55
15.7 ft
Displacement
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
36 lbs
Swan 51 2
39 lbs
X56
39 lbs
Xp 55
37 lbs
Ballast
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
Swan 51 2
13 lbs
X56
15 lbs
Xp 55
14 lbs
Sail Area
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
1 sq ft
Swan 51 2
1 sq ft
X56
1 sq ft
Xp 55
1 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
24.7
Swan 51 2
21.9
X56
23.3
Xp 55
27.2
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
Swan 51 2
35.0 %
X56
39.8 %
Xp 55
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
Swan 51 2
30.6
X56
29.8
Xp 55
28.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
2.04
Swan 51 2
1.87
X56
1.89
Xp 55
1.88
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
Swan 51 2
158
X56
151
Xp 55
Hull Speed
Grand Soleil 52 Performance ★
Swan 51 2
9.3 kts
X56
9.4 kts
Xp 55
9.4 kts
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