2012 Grand Soleil 43 for Sale – 43 ft – Preveza, Greece

A well-specified and thoughtfully upgraded Grand Soleil 43 OT, designed for performance cruising with comfortable family living in mind. Maintained to a high standard and benefiting from recent investments in sails, electronics, canvas work, and soft furnishings, she presents as a well-rounded, ready-to-go yacht. She is also an excellent racing yacht, offering impressive performance when pushed. With a versatile 3-cabin layout and efficient deck hardware, she’s ideal for those who enjoy extended coastal cruising or island-hopping in style and comfort.

Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
• Full suite of North Sails (2023): Main & Furling Jib
• Saildrive replaced (2020)
• Gori folding propeller
• Electric winch and Harken deck gear
• Large inventory of sails, including Code Zero and A2 spinnaker
• Canvas and cockpit covers by Aeronautica (2022)
• Upholstery replaced (2023)
• Windlass and batteries (replaced 2025)
• Carbon gangway, teak cockpit table, folding bikes, paddleboard
• Liferaft and safety equipment included

REMARKS:
This yacht is a stand-out example of the Grand Soleil 43 OT, offering the perfect mix of performance and practicality for an owner who wants to enjoy confident, comfortable sailing without hassle. With a full North Sails wardrobe from 2023, excellent deck equipment, and a host of recent upgrades from 2020–2025, she’s ready for immediate use. Her 3-cabin layout offers space and privacy for guests or family, and the large cockpit with twin wheels makes for relaxed, social cruising. Practical additions like the carbon gangway, new upholstery, electric winch, and inverter make ownership straightforward and enjoyable. Ideal for a couple or family looking to island-hop in comfort with minimal preparation.

CONSTRUCTION
• GRP hull – white
• Lead keel (2.50 m draft)
• Sparcraft performance mast – 9/10 fractional rig with 3 spreaders
• Rod rigging
• Hydraulic backstay
• Telescoping whisker pole – Forespar (2022)
• Twin steering wheels (leather replaced 2022)
• Open transom with fold-down swim platform

Teak swim platform with stainless steel removable ladder
• Teak cockpit table with stainless steel extension

DIMENSIONS
• LOA: 13.25 m (43'6")
• Beam: Approx. 4.00 m (13'1")
• Draft: 2.50 m (8'2")

MECHANICAL
• Volvo Penta 55 hp diesel engine with heat exchanger and hour meter
• Saildrive 150S replaced (2020)
• Gori 3-blade folding propeller
• Fridge motor replaced (2020)
• Cockpit shower with hot/cold water
• Eberspächer warm air heating

PERFORMANCE
• Sparcraft racing rig – 3 spreaders, 9/10 fractional
• Full North Sails wardrobe (2023)
• Harken electric and manual winches
• Carbon bowsprit

TANKAGE
• Fuel: 230 L
• Water: 400 L

ELECTRICAL
• 12V and 220V shore power systems
• Converter/Inverter 12V/220V
• Cristec battery charger 50A/12V (new 09/2025)
• Engine battery (new 09/2025)
• 5 x service batteries (new 09/2025)

RIGGING
• Rod rigging
• Facnor furling system for main
• Harken 50.2 STA genoa winches
• Harken 46.2 STA main winches – one electric
• Frederiksen turning blocks
• Adjustable genoa tracks
• Frederiksen spinnaker sheet return systems

SAILS
North Sails (2023):
• Full Batten Mainsail – 3Di Ocean 330 (56 m²)
• Furling Jib – 3Di Ocean 330 (46 m²)

Additional Inventory:
• ORC Furling Jib – 85% Soft Norlam (unused)
• Asymmetric A2 Runner – 150 m² (Superkote 90/75)
• Code Zero – 90 m² on Karver furling system (white)
• Storm Jib – Delta Voiles in bag

NAVIGATION
• Raymarine ST70 central unit
• 2 x multifunction displays (speed, log, depth)
• ST70 SPX-10 autopilot with linear drive and remote
• Raymarine GPS antenna (Raystar 125)
• AIS transceiver and receiver
• Garmin chartplotter
• Wi-Fi antenna installed

DECK
• Bimini with soft solar panel – Aeronautica (2022)
• Sprayhood with double frame – Aeronautica (2022)
• Aft dodger and side dodgers – Aeronautica (2022)
• Lazy bag with name, sail covers, rope pockets
• North Sails jib cover (navy blue)
• Covers for helm, Garmin, winches
• Carbon gangway (GS Composite) with bag
• Delta anchor (20 kg)
• 80 m of chain (10 mm) – new 2022
• 30 m rope (16 mm)
• Additional waterproof sail bags for spinnaker and Code Zero

SAFETY
• Liferaft for 6 in bag (serviced winter 2025)
• Kannad Marine Safelink EPIRB (serviced 2024)
• 6 x inflatable lifejackets
• Horseshoe buoy
• Distress flares and grab bag
• 5 fire extinguishers (1 kg)

ACCOMMODATION
• 3 cabins, 2 heads
• White synthetic stone L-shaped galley surface
• Forward-facing chart table with screen display
• Upholstery updated (2023) – Skai in saloon, fabric in cabins
• Eberspächer heating
• Electric toilets

LAYOUT:
Three private cabins with twin heads make this layout ideal for family cruising or hosting friends. The saloon features a U-shaped dinette and separate chart table, while the galley is spacious and well-appointed for longer stays aboard.

DOMESTIC:
The galley includes a two-burner cooker, fridge, filtered drinking water tap (Aqua Techniques), and full kitchen inventory. Hot/cold water is available at the sink and cockpit shower.

CANVAS
• Full canvas suite from Aeronautica (2022) including:
– Bimini, sprayhood, aft dodger, side dodgers
– Lazy bag with battens and logo
– Sun awnings forward and aft
– Instrument and wheel covers
– Pocket storage for ropes
• North Sails jib cover (navy blue)
• Old sprayhood retained for wintering

TENDER
• Inflatable dinghy (2017) – white rubber with aluminium floor, 4-person
• Suzuki 2.5 HP outboard (2015 – serviced 2025)
• Paddleboard included

MISCELLANEOUS
• 2 x folding bicycles (stored aft)
• Teak cockpit table with stainless steel frame and extension
• Leather steering wheel covers (2022)
• Kitchen utensils and crockery
• Harken and Facnor winch/rigging spares
• Gori propeller spares (anodes, bushing)
• Volvo spares

EXTRA DETAILS
• Rope pockets
• Carbon gangway
• Waterproof deck sail bags
• Full cover inventory for equipment

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX:
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht:
• French registration
• Tax status – paid

KNOWN DEFECTS:
NONE

HISTORY:
Privately owned by experienced sailors, PERSEVERANCE has been consistently upgraded between 2020 and 2025. She benefits from high-quality additions including a full North Sails suite, new canvas, electronics, and interior furnishings. Maintained professionally and stored with care.