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Sailing yacht · 38 ft (12 m) · Grado
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- del pardo
- Modèle
- grand soleil 37" b&c
- Longueur
- 38 ft (12 m)
- Passagers
- 8
- Cabines
- 2
Verdict
A fast, well-balanced performance cruiser from a respected Italian yard, the Grand Soleil 37 B&C suits sailors who value sailing ability over volume. It is rewarding and responsive underway, but interior space and livability are more modest than on newer cruising-focused 37-footers.
Avantages
- +Strong performance-oriented hull and rig geometry
- +Deep keel and fin/spade configuration support upwind ability
- +Spacious beam for the length improves cockpit and stability
- +Well-regarded build from Cantiere del Pardo with quality finishes
Inconvénients
- −Interior volume is limited compared with newer cruising designs
- −Deep draft can restrict access to shallow anchorages
- −Early-2000s layout feels more race-cruiser than family cruiser
- −Age means outfitting and maintenance condition matter a lot
The Grand Soleil 37 B&C is a Luca Botin/Bruno Carkeek-era performance cruiser with a clear emphasis on sailing quality. Its fractional sloop setup, broad beam, and relatively light displacement for the length give it the feel of a quick, responsive yacht rather than a heavy passagemaker. The design is attractive and purposeful, with proportions that still look modern for a 2009 boat.
On the water, this model is best described as lively and efficient. It should point well and carry speed readily, especially with the deep-draft keel version, but that same draft reduces flexibility in shallow areas. Steering and sail handling are generally suited to experienced owners or crews who enjoy active sailing, and the boat’s performance bias is the main reason to choose it.
Below deck, the trade-off is clear: the two-cabin, one-head layout is practical for weekends or short cruising, but it is not among the roomiest boats in the 38-foot class. For 8 guests day-sailing capacity is fine, yet overnight comfort is more realistic for a smaller group. Build quality and finish are typically strong, which helps preserve appeal, but value depends heavily on condition, refit level, and how much performance-focused cruising the owner wants.
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