ISAIA | Grand Soleil 46.3 46ft

About

Built in northern Italy by Cantiere del Pardo and highly regarded in Europe, Grand Soleils are a line of performance cruisers that follows the path blazed by Nautor and Baltic, each Grand Soleil model is designed by a well-known naval architect and features a sleek deck profile, modern underbody, elegant interior appointments and top-quality construction. The Grand Soleil 46.3 was designed by the world-famous J & J Design Group.

Her cockpit handily accommodated six adults. The view from the helm is excellent and a curved helmsman's seat makes for level seating when heeled, and the large wheel makes steering from the coaming possible as well. All sail controls are led aft to rope clutches on the cabintrunk and the mainsheet traveler and track car system runs just aft of the companionway, allowing for an efficient end-boom sheeting arrangement. There are small lockers port and starboard. The stern steps are wide and teak decking offers good traction when climbing out of the water. The ladder is cleverly recessed into the bottom step when not deployed.

A sturdy stainless steel bow fitting with double anchor roller and a Harken roller-furling headstay system. Her chain locker is beautifully recessed into the deck and houses the electric windlass. Aft of the chain locker is a storage locker, which is a practical spot to stow fenders and docklines. The stanchions and double lifelines are well supported.

Dropping below, one is immediately impressed by the warm, Old World joinery work and the open interior plan. Cherrywood, stained a mahogany color, gives the bulkheads and cabinetry a rich yet light look. Her layout features the owner's cabin forward, an in-line galley to port, and a large table, settee and island settee to starboard in the saloon and two cabins aft for visitors or storage.

Her owner's cabin forward is superb. It includes an island double bed, a dressing seat and a large hanging locker. The head features a separate shower with a curved door held in place by magnets. The island settee in the saloon fronts the table, which can comfortably seat six for dinner. There are well-placed handholds throughout. The fiddles in the galley and at the nav station are also designed for a seagoing boat.

Her galley occupies the port side of the saloon and includes double stainless sinks, a two-burner stove and oven, and a 12-volt refrigeration system. When the drop-down leaf over the stovetop is in place there is a lot of counter space to complement the large storage lockers behind. Her second head is aft of the galley to port. The identical aft cabins include double berths, hanging lockers, dressing seats and bookshelves. Ventilation is excellent with six opening hatches and opening portlights throughout.

Access to the Yanmar 4JHE 56-horsepower diesel with a saildrive is from behind the companionway and through panels in the quarter cabins.

ISAIA is in near-mint condition due to the care bestowed on her by her two sets of owners which included a partial refit in 2017 at the Hinckley Rhode Island facility. She is a real head-turner and an absolute pleasure to sail or cruise. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment with us to see this gem as it will definitely be time well spent.