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GRAND SOLEIL 45 (FRERS)

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1988

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Dimensions

LOA
45.73 ft
LWL
35.63 ft
Beam
13.62 ft
Max Draft
7.22 ft
Displacement
24,250 lbs
Ballast
9,479 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.88 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
239
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
39.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
936 sq ft
I
58.73 ft
J
17.4 ft
P
52.15 ft
E
16.3 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1988
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Power
62 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
106 gal
Fuel
55 gal
Notes: In his own book, the designer, German Frers, calls this design the GRAND SOLEIL 44.