BLUE - CANTIERE DEL PARDO FOR SALE

Sleek, potent, and effortlessly sophisticated, BLUE is a 65-foot Grand Soleil Maxi One sailing yacht that blends regatta heritage with polished Italian craftsmanship. Tailored for those who crave both velocity and beauty, this luxury racer-cruiser delivers exhilarating pace under sail while preserving serene, bluewater comfort.

Her elongated profile and high-performance monohull declare her competitive soul, yet the generous cockpit is equally at ease charging upwind or pouring sunset cocktails at anchor. Twin helms, a pared-back deck layout, and a powerful sail plan make this maxi yacht intuitive in all conditions—responsive, composed, and built to be sailed.

Exterior images were taken prior to the yacht’s renaming.

General detailed description

BLUE is an exceptional example of the Grand Soleil Maxi One platform, a 65-foot performance cruiser built by the renowned Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo and launched in 2001. Her hull lines, conceived for both speed and seakeeping, affirm the Maxi One pedigree as a yacht that shines on passage and in spirited sailing alike. With an overall length of 18.86 metres and a beam of 5.28 metres, BLUE fuses dynamic performance under sail with generous onboard volume for life at sea.

Powered by a reliable Yanmar 4LH-DTE diesel engine and configured with a sail drive and propeller, BLUE settles into a comfortable cruising pace of around eight knots, with the potential to exceed ten knots under power when conditions allow. A capacious 500-litre fuel tank and 450-litre fresh water tank underpin extended coastal or offshore cruising, while her efficient rig and finely drawn hull form open the door to long distances under canvas with minimal reliance on auxiliary power. The engine has low hours, underscoring careful ownership and sound mechanical condition.

Below decks, the layout reflects thoughtful design and the quality expected of an Italian builder of this calibre, welcoming six guests across three well-appointed cabins, complemented by separate crew quarters for two. The interior balances comfort and practicality, with systems such as Tempo two-zone air conditioning by Vemer and a Marineco watermaker elevating liveability on extended voyages.

BLUE’s electrical systems are supported by a Paguro generator, providing dependable power both alongside and at anchor, while her navigation suite — centred around Raymarine instrumentation with autopilot and radar — equips her for confident coastal and offshore passage making. Comprehensive fuel and water filtration, robust deck hardware, and a well-considered steering arrangement contribute to safe, rewarding handling across a wide range of conditions.

Every aspect of BLUE expresses her dual nature as a capable high-performance sailing yacht and a comfortable cruising platform. Whether stretching her legs over long distances under sail or hosting friends and family for a summer in the Mediterranean, she stands as a refined expression of the Grand Soleil Maxi One ethos: a rare blend of speed, stability, and seafarer-centred design.