GRAND SOLEIL 48 — 1991Del Pardo | € 120,000A Grand Soleil 48 for those looking for a boat to sail, not just to own.Some boats age.Others gain character.This Grand Soleil 48 from 1991, built by Del Pardo, belongs to the second category: a vessel with classic lines, a strong sailing identity, and above all, a maintenance history that over the years has involved some of the most important elements of the boat.It is an interesting offer for the sailor looking for an authentic, well-maintained 48-foot Italian boat with significant work already done, without necessarily entering the budget of a modern vessel of similar size.A BOAT MAINTAINED OVER TIMEOne of the most interesting aspects of this specimen is the continuity of the interventions carried out.In 2012/2013, an important refitting was carried out that included:
de-masting;
removal of the keel;
refurbishment and revision of the spider and the bolts;
removal and revision of the engine;
revision of the rudder shaft with replacement of bushings and bearings;
revision of the vang;
painting of the underwater hull with Awlgrip system.In 2023, further work was done on the rigging:
de-masting;
replacement of stays and shrouds;
replacement of halyards;
revision of pins and mast step and cross trees;
refurbishment of the mast on the deck;
replacement of the running rigging with Dyneema;
replacement of a halyard;
replacement of the antenna and VHF cable with high-performance components.In 2026, the sealing of 3 side pins of the keel bolts was also redone.Regular maintenance has been carried out, with hull and anti-fouling, engine servicing, and zinc replacement done annually. The shaft and propeller have also been treated with silicone anti-fouling.THE MECHANICAL PARTThe boat is equipped with a Volvo Penta diesel engine of 65 HP, with shaft drive.A simple solution consistent with the philosophy of this Grand Soleil: an engine dedicated to maneuvering and motor sailing, leaving sailing the central role in the onboard experience.EQUIPMENTThe equipment includes:
GPS for navigation
external navigator Geonav 6
VHF
autopilot
Raymarine wind station
depth sounder
electric windlass
Mercury 4T 3.5 HP outboard motor
gas stove
oven
sink
cockpit refrigerator
autoclave
ACS boiler
Webasto heating
battery charger
inverterITS STRENGTH IS ITS CHARACTERThis is not the classic yacht to choose for the latest technology, contemporary interiors, or to chase current trends.It is for an owner who looks at a boat from 1991 and, before asking how many years old it is, wants to understand how it was built, how it has been maintained, and how it sails.The Grand Soleil 48 belongs to a generation of boats where the sailing component was still central to the design.And today it offers something that many newer boats cannot replicate:personality.The lines, the feeling of solidity, the size of the spaces, and above all the possibility of having a true 48-foot sailing boat with a documentable maintenance history make this specimen particularly interesting for those seeking substance before trends.FOR WHOM IS THIS BOAT?For the sailor who wants to cruise with an important boat.For those who wish to spend weeks on board.For those who prefer to invest in maintaining a good boat rather than paying the premium for a newer model.And especially for those who, in front of an old Grand Soleil, do not think:“It’s from 1991.”but think:“It’s a Grand Soleil. Let’s see how it has been maintained.”€ 120,000Available by appointment.