The entry into the custom yacht market was planned back in 2014, when Grand Soleil got out of Bavaria's control. At that time, the new management decided to change the positioning of the brand to include cruise and custom yachts in the range. The first special project in 2016 was the GS80 Custom.
Interior and exterior
Grand Soleil positions the custom series as a separate brand. Moreover, a shipyard in Fano has been created for this project. The GS80 is fully designed «by» Ceccarelli Yacht Design, so it came out in a racing look. The cruising component is reminiscent only of the C-shaped sofas in the cockpit (up to 10 guests).
The launch of hull number 1 was announced in summer 2018, but actually Essentia (boat name) touched the water in February 2019. It is made of carbon fibre with a sight for the competition. This is one of the options available to the potential owner. Also Grand Soleil Custom offers a wide range of interior configurations, power units and so on. In a word: Custom.
Amenities on board
The first boat of the GS80 project became minimalistic to save weight. But experts of the shipyard allow installation of various additional entertaining and auxiliary equipment, exactly as well as more chic in living quarters.
Features
Almost 30 m carbon body is the first in Grand Soleil history. Ceccarelli Yacht Design recognizes that combining sports performance with cruise facilities is not easy. Perhaps this experience will take Grand Soleil to the next level.
Swimming area
Grand Soleil 80 has a Category A certificate - long autonomous voyages in the ocean. The owner's plans are to compete in the Mediterranean Sea and travel across the Atlantic.
