The new 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.

• Hull length: 16.90 m
• Waterline length: 14.86 m
• Maximum beam: 4.83 m
• Draft: 2.45/2.75/3.10 m
• Displacement: 19000 kg
• Sail area: 190 m2
• Berths: n°6/10
• Fuel tank: 400 lt
• Water tank: 600 lt
• Engine Yanmar: 100 HP
• Designer: Philippe Briand
• Interior designer: Patrick Roséo
• Builder: Cantiere del Pardo