Super Plus 65

This line is distinguished by its exclusive approach, which involves sharing the project with a dedicated team from the very first phases, offering owners the opportunity to customise each yacht to their specific needs.

Each yacht in the Plus line is entirely built in-house, guaranteeing total production control and the highest quality in every detail, including hull lamination, which is carried out internally using premium components. Enhancing this exclusive experience, Grand Soleil offers a highly personalised assistance service, always ready to respond promptly and efficiently to owners’ needs, ensuring a direct and long-lasting relationship.

The extensive manufacturing expertise of the shipyard and innovative solutions increasingly attentive towards sustainability and energy efficiency are the hallmarks of this new model. Once again, the concept development of Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance was curated and finessed under the expert lead of Franco Corazza: entrepreneur, longtime racer and established champion with 12 Italian titles, 2 European titles and 1 world title under his belt.

“The 65-footer is the result of a totally Made-in-Italy design process that brings together a team of professionals representing Italian excellence in the yachting sector,” says Corazza.

“That means designer and ORC champion Matteo Polli for the naval architecture, Marco Lostuzzi for the structural design and Nauta Design for the general layout as well as the deck and interior design.”

These top-tier talents, combined with the shipyard’s five decades of boatbuilding expertise, ensure the highest quality standards in design and construction of the new Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance: a model developed around the needs of owners who appreciate a made-to-measure approach.

GREEN WAVES

Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance, like any other yacht by Cantiere del Pardo, is designed to respect the marine environment in which it sails. The materials and construction methods implied yield low environmental impact and a high degree of recyclability: the teak, for example, derives from a sustainable supply chain, the glass is laminated for better insulation, the composite lamination uses linen and eco resins, the paints are water-based and solar panels provide renewable green energy.

NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

The hull is made by infusing epoxy-based vacuum vinylester resin into biaxial fiberglass and unidirectional carbon fabrics for a light, rigid and robust structure. The longitudinal and transverse structures and the load-bearing areas of the hull are laminated in fiberglass and stiffened with unidirectional carbon reinforcements. All the construction processes and onboard systems are tested and certified according to the most stringent quality controls.

Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance’s technical design by Matteo Polli aims at hitting the same targets as its predecessor Grand Soleil Plus 72, but presented in a smaller size scale.

“The hull form, for example, maintains the pronounced V in the bow and low wetted surface of the Grand Soleil Plus 72 for less resistance, greater dynamic stability when heeling and better performance in light airs,” says Polli.

“However, the overall geometry has been completely revisited to ensure a balanced weight distribution regardless of the different internal layouts. The hull is designed to perform at its best in the entire range of displacement, from lightship in racing conditions up to full load in cruising mode.”

In terms of sail plan, the mast is positioned far back to maximise the size of the fore triangle. The distribution of the sail areas allows excellent aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining a relatively low centre of effort with a consequent reduction of heel. The sail plan is designed to be reefed while maintaining the optimal balance with respect to the hull and appendages to handle any weather and sea conditions.

As standard, the Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance is equipped with a self-tacking jib which ensures safe and easy sailing, even with a reduced crew. In fact, the yacht can be sailed by an owner couple and does not necessarily require additional crew members.

A single rudder blade and inverted T-shaped fin were selected for the underwater appendages. The single rudder offers the best compromise between manoeuvrability and performance in various conditions, including when motoring, while the inverted T- fin allows for minimal ballast weight combined with good stability and hydrodynamic efficiency.

Various draft options are available: starting from the standard (3.5-metres) to shallow (3-metres) and telescopic.

DECK & INTERIOR DESIGN

Cantiere del Pardo, in collaboration with Nauta Design, conceived and designed the deck and interior layouts with the purpose of making best use of all available space. As a matter of fact, dimensions, ergonomics, stowage, functions and quality of accessories are in line with superyacht standards.

The Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance features a sleek deckhouse and sporty design, while always keeping safety as a top priority. Its navigation and communication systems, along with various innovative design solutions, are state-of-the-art,  making  it ideal for both experienced or first-time sailors.

The spacious, luxurious interiors offer ample storage solutions. The saloon is bright and welcoming, while the owner’s cabin feels airy and open.

Compared with the Long Cruise version, the Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance features a side galley shifted aft, optimising  space in the dining and lounge areas. Great attention has also been paid to privacy, with guest cabins thoughtfully separated from the crew quarters. The Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance can be configured with either three or four cabins.

Finally, the engine room follows the traditional layout, positioned behind the engines.

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