Apr 20, 2021

The new Grand Soleil 44 Performance

Style and elegance complete the DNA of this new 44-footer which resumes the family feeling of the other models within the range.

The new Grand Soleil 44-footer completes the Performance range dedicated to the sportier owners in search of a boat that offers high performance able to give results in regattas, inserting itself among the Grand Soleil 34, GS 48, and GS 58.

Its latest model is a sporty 44-footer that’s offered in performance cruising and racing formats. Both of which benefit from generous interior volumes, with the latter having a taller carbon rig, with a race-optimized deck layout and sail plan. In both cases, cockpit space is significantly improved compared to earlier models.

Despite a sleek, low-profile coachroof, the extra space outside is achieved without compromising space below decks. The standard arrangement is for three cabins and two heads, both of which have separate shower stalls.

The distinctive features of the boat include the positioning of the mast further to the rear to allow a greater sail area for the bow sails to maximize performance considering the average Mediterranean conditions. This choice has also allowed to move the position of the cabins forward and have a larger cockpit compared to preceding models.

The soul of the new Grand Soleil 44 is that of a performance cruiser that knows how to be competitive on the IRC and ORC regattas: a boat that is easy to use for both cruising and racing in regattas. The lines of the hull are modern and aesthetically delightful with no particular forcing.