Grand Soleil 56

The Grand Soleil 56', designed by Philippe Briand, is the latest demonstration of Cantiere del Pardo's philosophy of building a high performance sailing yacht, easy to sail even shorthanded, without compromising comfort and luxury.

Like her successful sisterships in the Grand Soleil range, she offers a modern hull and an efficient deck plan, simple and clean, designed both for racing and for safe long distance cruising. Special care has been paid to the access to the cockpit from the water and shore.

The interior layout offers an owner’s suite with head and separate shower, two guest’s cabins, two guest’s heads and a crew cabin in the forepeak with direct access from deck. The U shape galley is located next to the companionway on the port side, opposite to a large chart table and an large oilskins locker.

Great care has been given to weight distribution, the installation of all mechanical and electrical equipment (power generator, air-conditioning, water-maker..) as well as to their housing for easy use and maintenance.

SPECIFICATIONS
Length over all
16.90 m - 55'-5"
Length hull
16.90 m - 55'-5"
Length waterline
14.86 m - 48'-9"
Beam max
4.83 m - 15'-10"
Draft
2.75 / 3.10 m - 9'-0" / 10'-2"
Draft shallow
2.45 m - 8'-0"
Displacement
190 00 kg - 41 900 lbs
Ballast
7 000 kg - 15 400 lbs
Sail area
190 m2 - 2,050 sqft
Berths
6 / 10 - 6 / 10
Fuel
400 l - 106 US gallons
Fresh water
600 l - 159 US gallons
Engine
Volvo Penta
75 kW - 100 hp
Designer
Philippe Briand
Interiors
Patrick Roséo
Builder
Cantiere del Pardo

Source: Grand Soleil