About this boat
The Grand Soleil GS 40 is a sporty sailing cruiser from Cantiere del Pardo, with hull shapes derived from the GS 44. The design is by naval architect Matteo Polli, whilst the deck and interior are by Nauta Design.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Hull length
- 11.90 m
- Beam
- 4.07 m
- Draught
- 2.40 m
- Weight
- 7,500 kg
Engine and power
- Max. power
- 50 hp
- Fuel tank
- 170 l
Hull and construction
- CE category
- A
- Hull material
- GRP
Full description
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The yard supplies the vessel in a ‘Performance’ version for cruising sailors and a ‘Race’ version for competitive sailors.
The hull measures 11.90 metres; the overall length is 12.80 metres in the Performance version and 13.50 metres in the Race version. The beam is 4.07 metres. The hull is constructed using the infusion process with composite materials.
The standard engine delivers 30 hp; a 50 hp version is available as an option. The fuel tank holds 170 litres and the water tank 300 litres. The standard draught is 2.40 metres, with optional keels of 2.10 and 1.85 metres.
The sail plan for the Performance version consists of a 46 m² mainsail, a 35 m² self-tacking jib and a 140 m² gennaker. The Race version has a 50 m² mainsail, a 45 m² jib and a 160 m² gennaker. The mast is set well aft.




