GRAND SOLEIL 45 FOR SALE – Seaworthy, high-performing, and comfortable!

After two wonderful years of sailing, we are putting our Grand Soleil 45 (1993) up for sale, designed by German Frers, known for its performance, comfort, and sturdiness. Carefully maintained by two professional sailors, it is ready for offshore sailing.

Seaworthy, eager, and fast, it offers excellent performance upwind thanks to its long lead keel (2.45 m). Its foldable transom — rare for this model — greatly facilitates access to the water and the dinghy.

LAYOUT

The boat accommodates up to 6 people with two double cabins (fore and aft) and a side cabin with two berths, which can also serve as storage.

The aft cabin, very spacious, features a large sleeping area and a big bathroom with a shower. A second bathroom with a shower is located at the front for added comfort.

The saloon, bright and welcoming, offers a nice living space with its large table and leather cushions. Access to the engine, located under the central bench, is particularly easy.

The chart table, large and functional, provides a comfortable workspace for navigation.

The starboard kitchen is perfectly equipped: large chest fridge, ample storage, 3-burner stove with oven, double sink with professional faucet, and integrated draining space.

MAIN ENGINE

Yanmar 4JH2E – 55 hp, 4,022 h, inboard engine
Major service performed at 3,500 h (12/2023) including:

• New heat exchanger
• New water pump
• New thermostat
• Replacement of exhaust elbow gasket

Serious, complete, and regular maintenance!

Engine battery: 100 Ah (new – 09/2025)

Transmission via shaft line with Flexofold 3-blade folding propeller

Stainless steel diesel tank of 200 L

Consumption: 2.6L/h at 5 knots

New alternator as spare

50 A shore charger
 
Dinghy engine:
Suzuki 4T outboard – 5 hp (year 2022), like new condition.

EQUIPMENT

Composite hull - Non-slip deck

Long lead keel – draft 2.40 m

Foldable transom with shower

Spacious cockpit with folding table

Large steering wheel, easily removable for more space

Hydraulic backstay (revised 10/2024) & hydraulic vang (revised 09/2025)

Stainless steel arch with 545 W solar panel, regulator & Victron 800 W inverter (09/2023)

Offshore liferaft for 6 pax (10/2023)

8 Lewmar winches in the cockpit + 1 at the mast foot

ANCHORING


Lewmar 1200 W windlass with remote control + cockpit control


Chain: 80 m galvanized Ø10 mm (2022)


Anchor: stainless steel CQR type 25 kg


Inflatable dinghy 2.80 m – very good condition


Dinghy davits

MOORING


Numerous fenders
Recent ropes, in good condition, large diameter

SAILS & CANVAS:

Full batten mainsail in Hydranet – revised 11/2025

Two furlers:

• Large overlapping genoa in Dyneema DYS 14 – revised 11/2025, on Harken furler
• Heavyweight staysail, on Profurl furler

Symmetrical spinnaker on sock – good condition (one repair by sailmaker)


Lazy bag


Bimini revised 11/2025


Dodger (01/2024)

ELECTRONICS

Standard Horizon GPS

AIS Class B + Amec wifi

Fixed Navicom VHF with AIS

Repeater at the helm x3: autopilot, wind, and depth/log

Raymarine i70 chart table repeater

Raymarine autopilot – new actuator (05/2025) with recent EV400 electronic unit and Windpilot

NMEA Raymarine seatalk network



EPIRB



Service batteries: 5 × 100 Ah AGM Victron (03/2025)

Additional Equipment

New water heater (09/2025)


JVC Hi-Fi system + 4 speakers (2022)
Fusion outdoor speakers (11/2023)
New fresh water pump (12/2024)

Safety and Accessories:
Offshore liferaft for 6 pax (10/2023)
8 life jackets including 4 self-inflating.< 
Lifeline
1 emergency tiller
1 horseshoe buoy with light
2 x 1 kg powder fire extinguishers
1 x 3 kg CO2 fire extinguisher