2018 Grand Soleil 48

The Grand Soleil 48 is a 2018 Italian-built sailing yacht with a fiberglass hull measuring 48.88 feet in length and 14.76 feet in beam. Twin Volvo PENTA diesel engines of 150 hp each power the boat to a cruising speed of 12.3 knots and maximum speed of 9 knots. The yacht accommodates four cabins and two heads, making it suitable for extended cruising or racing with family and crew.

The boat features substantial racing and performance equipment. The mast is black lacquered aluminum with rod rigging and two spreader levels, paired with an Axxon Park Avenue carbon boom and a rigid boom vang. Deck systems include four Harken Performa 60.2 STP electric winches with fixed mainsheet point and adjustable Genoa tracks, self-tacking rail, and carbon bowsprit with gennaker and Code 0 capability. The Harken Battcar mainsail car system and Furlex TD400 genoa furler complete the primary control systems.

The hydraulic system underwent complete overhaul in January 2024 and operates the backstay, boom vang, and mainsail foot and leech tensioning. Double carbon fiber steering wheels were replaced in 2023. Running rigging was renewed in August 2024. The sail inventory includes a full-batten Quantum M6 mainsail with two reefs, maximum overlap genoa, storm jib on textile stay, maximum spinnaker with sock, Code 0, spinnaker mainsail, and racing sails including two Genoa profiles and Code 5, most recently updated in 2023 and 2024. A carbon and teak gangway with retractable cleats complete the exterior systems.