Grand Soleil 60, comfort and performance

Grand Soleil 60, born from the collaboration between Matteo Polli’s design and Nauta Design’s style, the new flagship of Cantiere del Pardo, promises speed even with a light breeze. Those who go to sea know well that finding a boat that can excite at the helm without sacrificing comfort is always complicated, and often compromises are accepted, sacrificing space below deck in the name of performance.

Grand Soleil 60 demonstrates instead that the two souls can coexist without any problem, the merit of this is certainly the naval architecture signed by Matteo Polli and the exteriors and interiors designed by Nauta Design. The result is a 60-foot yacht that does not betray the expectations of those looking for the sailing substance typical of the Romagna shipyard.

“We wanted a boat designed to cover miles in maximum comfort, but capable of remaining responsive and fast in any condition”, explained Marcello Veronesi, CEO of Cantiere del Pardo.

Gran Soleil 60, twenty-six meters of mast

The hull, built in sandwich with vinylester resin to remain light yet rigid, has a streamlined section that glides over the water without resistance. This means that on summer days in the Mediterranean, when the wind struggles to reach 10 knots, the Grand Soleil 60 can still maintain an average of 6-7 knots without necessarily turning on the engine. When the breeze picks up, the nearly 26 meters of mast and the 102 square meter genoa propel the boat beyond 10 knots in complete safety, aided by a 2.8-meter keel and a well-balanced single rudder.

Straight bow, sleek lines, and a low deck, a beam of 5.8 meters, width maintained almost to the stern that offers a huge cockpit, where guests can relax or transform the two tables into a large sunbathing area at anchor, without obstructing the helmsman. The sheets and halyards run hidden inside the coaming and exit directly in front of the two steering wheels. With electric winches and buttons for hydraulic adjustments at your fingertips, an owner with a bit of experience can manage everything alone or in pairs, adjusting the backstay, the headsail sheets, or opening the gennaker with a simple click.

Below deck space and light

A large sofa in front of the table for six people and, right next to it, a chart table with a touchscreen that can be comfortably consulted while seated. The open kitchen, located forward on a slightly lower level than the salon. Those at the stove — between induction cooktop, electric oven, full-height fridge, and wine cooler — are exactly at the height of the sofa backrest: this way, they can continue chatting with those in the salon without feeling isolated below deck.

Three or four cabins

At the bow, in the most sheltered and stable point of the boat, there is the owner’s suite: quiet, crafted with artisanal care, with the double bed offset to the left and a bathroom at the extreme bow with a separate shower and seat. At the stern, there are two more guest cabins (the one on the starboard side can have either a double bed or two singles), both with their own bathroom.

If you have a need for more cabins, instead of the standard large pantry, you can create a fourth cabin with two berths — just as the first owner chose — while in the bow locker there is enough space to create a berth dedicated to the sailor.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Feature	Value (Metric / Standard)	Value (Imperial)
Overall Length	19.68 m	64.50 ft
Hull Length	18.30 m	60 ft
Maximum Beam	5.80 m	19 ft
Draft	2.80 m	9.18 ft
Displacement	27 t	59,524 lb
Engines	175 hp std.	—
Water Tank	1,000 l	264 gal
Fuel Tank	1,140 l	301.16 gal
Guests	6 / 9	—
Gennaker Area (performance)	170 m²	1,830 ft²
Naval Architecture	Matteo Polli	—
Interior and Exterior Design	Nauta	—
Builder	Cantiere del Pardo	—

Grand Soleil 60 — Strengths

• Performance in light winds: Streamlined hull designed by Matteo Polli to glide effortlessly even in typical Mediterranean summers, ensuring 6-7 knots with less than 10 knots of wind.
• Ergonomics and clean deck: All running rigging is hidden in the coachroof leading to electric winches, leaving the large cockpit completely free for relaxation.
• Socializing and light: The open space salon takes advantage of the 5.8 meters of beam with large windows, paired with a lowered open kitchen that maintains visual and conversational contact with the living area.
• Maximum modularity: Flexible layout with options from 3 to 4 cabins (transforming the pantry) and dedicated configurations for crew spaces at the bow.

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