Refit Report – Grand Soleil 52 ‘French Dragon’

This report provides a detailed description of the extensive refit of the Grand Soleil 52, completed between 2010 and 2019.

General Data

  • Refit Period: 2010-2019
  • Surveyor: W.J. Blonk
  • Vessel Type: Classic Sailing Yacht
  • Dimensions (LOA): 16x30 x 4.72 x 2.70
  • Year of Construction: 1989
  • Yard: Cantiere Del Pardo, Italy
  • Engine: Volvo Penta TMD31A/100

Technical Details

  • Hull Shape: Round bilged with mounted wing keel
  • Hull Material: GRP, partially sandwich
  • Ship Registration Number: 25235 Z 2020
  • Propulsion: Inboard marine diesel engine with shaft drive
  • Engine Serial Number: 2203109690
  • Propeller: Maxprop revised and mounted
  • Bow Thruster: New retractable bow thruster

Refit Details

  • Keel dismounted, sandblasted, and recoated with epoxy coating and Coppercoat
  • New retractable bow thruster installed
  • New coolers for fridges mounted

  • New custom-made push pits with teak seats
  • New stainless steel portholes and deck hatches
  • Complete teak renewal on all decks

  • Approx. 40% of woodwork renewed with ash veneer
  • New custom Corian countertops
  • Main cabin table rebuilt with wind rose design

  • All electrical installations renewed, including main switches and panels
  • New battery chargers and cables installed
  • LED lighting inside and new navigation lights
  • New Onan-Yanmar diesel generator installed
Download here the complete, extensive refit report