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GRAND SOLEIL 43

PRICE £100,000-£150,000 YEAR 2001-2008

SPECIFICATIONS

LOA 13.25m (43ft 5in)

LWL 11.40m (36ft 0in)

BEAM 3.95m (12ft 11in)

DRAUGHT 2.30m (7ft 6in)

DISPLACEMENT

8,900kg (19,580 lb)

DESIGNER

Botin & Carcreek/Roseo

BUILDER

Cantiere del Pardo, Italy

OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION

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