Grand Soleil Grand Soleil 52

The GS52 is an extraordinary sailing machine. Currently set up as a cutter with main, yankee and jib. Every trimming line has its own dedicated winch. The whole deck layout is extremely well thought out and ensures minimum friction. All equipment is really oversized which makes sure of easy handling. All three sails are fully hydraulically operated from the wheel position, with inmast furling and also hydraulic primary winches. Note also her 90 degrees spreaders which makes her perfect for downwind sailing. You won’t have the usual problem with back swept spreaders where chafe is unavoidable.

With the two-cockpit layout, she is extra suitable for having more friends on board as they seem to spread out between the two cockpits. The forward cockpit seems to be used a lot more than you would think and is the natural place for the first coffee in the morning or a late evening drink. We often cruise two families, total of 8, in complete comfort.

The accommodation entrance is at the highest level so big waves should seldom find their way there. The feeling of sailing this big boat can only be experienced. From the enormous wheel you have superb view forward and you can sit comfortably on both sides or in the middle in the heeled seating. The touch is light, and the boat is well balanced and responds like a racing boat because of the big rudder. If you have experience with for example modern 40 feet boats, in my case the Hanse 400e, the motion in sea cannot be compared. The GS52 is like a train and is just perfect for cutting through the usual short waves in the Med. The Hanse 400e had a quick and uncomfortable motion in comparison.

In a typical open Ibiza anchorage, you will enjoy sitting looking at most other boats rolling from side to side while your GS52 only has a slow and gentle pitching. This is an activity I do quite often actually! Fuel and water tanks are under the floorboards, which adds to stability. The keel is very deep at 2,7m with a 7,5 ton lead bulb at the end.

In my experience, build quality of boats built in 1990 is better than today. Another point which I find important is that every place there is something behind the interior wood, there is a small hatch for inspection or repair. That cannot be said about many modern designs, where you have to make new hatches to get to the electronics which need to be fixed.

The accommodation is perfect for a big family or two families. There are more than enough shelves and storage everywhere. There is space everywhere to mount components like the bow thruster, generator, water maker, fridge, freezer, hydraulic sail handling, all included and in perfectly working order.

The accommodation is in surprisingly good condition and not much needs to be done. There are a total of 8 bunks, all with lee clothes fitted. Forward cabin port side there are two single bunk beds. Stb side there is a full size double bunk (retractable for even more space). There are 2 full size bunks in the salon and a superb Master cabin aft with double bed. See interior layout picture. There are two full size toilets with shower. The aft is electric toilet. The cabin all the way forward is converted to a work shop. You will not have to use the salon again while working on a pump etc.

The deck and sides need a good wash and polish. The yearly maintenance was not done last year due to time constraints. The teak deck is original. You can use it as it is now, but it should be planned to change it at some point if you want a new look.

Boat is sold as is. Note that she is from 1991, so some equipment is original. Not all equipment may work at the point of sale. The buyer need to do a thourough survey to get the full overview. 2x chartplotters shown on some pictures both stopped working. Hydraulic vang and backstay need new gaskets.

Boat has been used for light family sailing during my 11 years of ownership. Never racing.

Jeg er norsk statsborger bosatt i Valencia i Spania. Båten er registrert i Norsk Skipsregister. Visning etter avtale, jeg kan evt. hente på flyplassen i Valencia og så kjører vi sammen til båten. Fast bryggeplass kan medfølge mot tillegg i pris. Også mulighet for å leie brygga i kortere eller lengre periode. Båten er en drømmebåt for langtur eller ferie i Middelhavet. Men jeg blir nå desverre nødt til å selge pga økonomi og familiesituasjon. Båten selges slik den er, dvs at det kan være feil og mangler pga alder osv. Jeg vil selvfølgelig opplyse om det jeg vet om til evt ny kjøper.

Jeg jobber i Nordsjøen så kan ikke alltid ta telefonen. Ta ellers kontakt for en hyggelig båtprat!

Merk: Norsk moms er ikke betalt. EU moms er betalt. Spansk avgift 12% er betalt. Dvs at du kan seile båten så lenge du vil i Spania og innen EU.

Grand Soleil 52 for sale Built by Cantiere del Pardo 1991 Registered in Norwegian NOR shipping register. https://skipssok.sdir.no/#/vessel?vesselId=89907&search=herminia®ister=nisnor Length 15,78m

Beam 4,72m

Draft 2,70m

Displacement 20,5t (Checked actual weight 2023 18,5t)

Water tank 600ltr

Diesel tank 300ltr (Diesel tank cleaned 2025)

Engine: Volvo 100hp 3616 hours (Original).

Propeller: Max-prop 3 blades + extra fixed spare propeller

Vetus bow thruster

24V battery system, 2x batteries from 2023.

12V engine starter battery, battery new December 2024

220V inverter

Solar Port side 2x120W solar panels with Victron charge controller

Stb side 2x120W solar panels with Victron charge controller

30W solar panel with Victron charge controller for engine battery.

Included also 2x170W solar panels with controller, not yet mounted.

Instruments

Raymarine wind, depth, speed from 2009

Raymarine C70 chartplotter

2009 Raymarine radar from 2009. Not operational due to cable problem.

Garmin VHF from 2014.

Garmin AIS from 2016.

Rocna 40kg anchor with 70m chain.

2nd anchor with 30m chain and line.

10+ fenders/various mooring equipment.

1x small fridge/freezer

1x big fridge

Alpes Inox gas owen

2x gas bottles

Gas detector

CO alarm monitor

Fire detector

Various fans around the accomodation

2x holding tanks for toilets (new 2014)

Music system

New 5.1 surround music and movie system in salon (Great sound!)

Sony 43” Android TV

Klipch loadspeakers

Sony subwoofer

Marantz receiver

2x loadspeakers in cockpit.

Car stereo receiver. Currently not connected.

Fuel polishing system For circulating and cleaning of diesel in main tank. New 2024

Safety equipment

6 pers Viking life raft. Last service 2021 (self service)

Various bilge pumps + spares

Bilge alarm

Water Maker Selmar 100ltr/hrs reverse osmosis water maker.

Cleaning/pickle system with dedicated 40ltr cleaning tank for yearly maintenance.

Membranes currently in pickled state. Membranes are 10+ years, but works well for making water for shower and washing, but not for drinking.

Sails

Main, genoa/yankee and staysail are all on hydraulic furling system.

All winches Harken

2x Hydraulic main winches

Hydraulic vang and backstay adjuster (vang leaking, need servicing/new gaskets)

Main sail 2008

Yankee genoa 2008

Staysail 2008

Genoa 2000 (I never used this)

Small gennaker with snuff 2007 (Very light use)

Big gennaker with snuff (I never used this. Original?)

Spinnaker with snuff (I never used this. Original?)

Spinnaker pole

10x Harken winches

4x Vetus stainless steel dorades

Deck storage box for lines etc

Passarelle/gangway

Cockpit cushions

Sprayhood, Bimini, Sun cover

Wheel cover

Cockpit table

Deck shower

Deck saltwater flushing

Bathing ladder

Cover for sofa in salon

Comments/upgrades

2014 Bought by me (I am 2nd owner)

2014 Big refit in yard in Ravenna, Italy. 6months+.

All systems overhauled.

New standing rigging.

A lot of new equipment.

Yearly antifouling, anodes, engine service etc after that.

Equipment updated/serviced regularly, too much to mention everything.

2023 4x new solar panels with chargers.

2022 New forestay for roller genoa

2024 Main sail overhauled

2025 Diesel tank removed and cleaned. 2

2025 new gas wire for engine.

2025 Kiel bolts re-tightened, bilge inspected. Bolts in like new condition.

Note: Yearly service/maintenance/bottom paint last done May 2023.

Optional equipment: Mase 5kw diesel generator from 2008 (For free, currently stored in a locker)

EU VAT is paid. 12% spanish tax is paid. Norwegian VAT is not paid. Rent of berth is possible to marked value. Purchase of berth 18 000,- euros until 2035. Extension is possible.