Launched in 2018, this contemporary performance cruiser from Italian builder Cantiere Del Pardo represents Marco Lostuzzi's vision of balancing speed with comfort for serious sailing enthusiasts. The Grand Soleil 52 LC showcases modern design principles with its fin keel featuring a bulb for enhanced stability and reduced draft, paired with a spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling characteristics. With a displacement of 37,258 pounds and sail area of 1,603 square feet, this fractional sloop demonstrates impressive performance credentials. The SA/Displacement ratio of 23.1 places it firmly in performance cruiser territory, offering exhilarating sailing without sacrificing the comfort needed for extended passages. The hull's 55.94-foot overall length and generous 16.08-foot beam provide spacious accommodations while maintaining sleek lines that slice through water efficiently. The design excels in both coastal and offshore environments, making it equally suited for spirited day sailing and long-distance cruising. Its comfort ratio of 27.92 suggests a relatively stiff, performance-oriented platform that won't pound excessively in moderate seas, while the capsize screening value of 1.93 indicates good offshore capability. The 75-horsepower engine provides adequate auxiliary power for maneuvering and charging systems during extended cruising.
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What is the Grand Soleil 52 Lc's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Grand Soleil 52 Lc has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 23.1. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Grand Soleil 52 Lc's comfort ratio?
The Grand Soleil 52 Lc has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.92. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Grand Soleil 52 Lc safe for offshore sailing?
The Grand Soleil 52 Lc has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.93. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Grand Soleil 52 Lc?
The theoretical hull speed of the Grand Soleil 52 Lc is 9.38 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Grand Soleil 52 Lc weigh?
The Grand Soleil 52 Lc has a displacement of 37,258.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 55.94 ft.
Who designed the Grand Soleil 52 Lc?
The Grand Soleil 52 Lc was designed by Marco Lostuzzi, first built in 2018.