The Grand Soleil 46 (1987) represents the golden era of Italian yacht design – elegant lines, powerful sailing characteristics and a remarkably balanced hull. Designed for serious offshore capability while offering true comfort, she combines speed, strength and refined comfort.

Engine and mechanics

Volvo 4-cylinder diesel engine, 65 hp

Freshwater and seawater cooling

Regular service

• Shaft drive with adjustable 3-spring propeller

• Propeller shaft and seal replaced in 2025

• Bottom color renewed November 2025

Electricity and energy systems

A strong Victron-based power plant enables autonomy at anchor:

• 6 × 110 Ah Victron service batteries

• 95 Ah engine battery

• 100 Ah new generator

• Victron 50A battery charger

• 360 W flexible solar panels with Victron SmartSolar MPPT

• Victron Phoenix 500 W inverter

• Shore power connection

Tank volume

• 350 liter stainless steel fuel tank

• 2 × 325 liter fresh water tanks in stainless steel

• 100 liter septic tank for heavy duty operation

Sail inventory

High quality sails from Sanders Sails

• Fully battened mainsail

• Triradial genoa with UV protection

• Asymmetric spinnaker with snuffer

• Storm jib

Deck equipment and winches

• Lewmar self-tailing winches

• Electric Lewmar 46 self-tailing winch

• Hydraulic stern adjusters

• 1500W electric windlass with bow, cockpit and wireless control

• Rocna, Danforth and Bruce anchors with 70m chain

Navigation white

• B&G Hydra racing system

• B&G Hydra autopilot (extra hydraulic pump included)

• ICOM waterproof handheld VHF

• Riviera Compass

Internal accommodation

A classic layout with three cabins with 6–8 berths.

• Two aft cabins

• Front cabin

• Convertible saloon fun

• Two toilets with Jabsco toilet, sink and shower

The interior offers generous storage space, warm wooden details and a practical sea-facing layout.

Kitchenette

• Gas stove with three burners

• Oven

• 155 liter refrigerator

• 31 liter freezer

Additional equipment

• Bimini with integrated solar cell

• Besenzoni ladder

• Collapsible catwalk

• AB dinghy

• Torqeedo 1003 electric outboards

• Inflatable RIB

• Safety equipment including 10 life jackets and MOB equipment

• Extensive spare parts and tools