1995 Grand Soleil 343, EUR 49 500

Grand Soleil 343 from 1995, Exclusively for Sale!

This exceptionally well-maintained Grand Soleil 343 has been continuously cared for, thoughtfully upgraded and professionally maintained throughout her lifetime. Since acquiring the yacht in 2005, the current owner—a qualified shipbuilder and Professor of Naval Architecture—has personally carried out or supervised all maintenance and servicing. As a result, the yacht is presented in outstanding technical and cosmetic condition and is fully commissioned and ready to sail. She is offered for sale solely due to the owner's upcoming retirement.

The Grand Soleil 343 is regarded as one of the classic Performance Cruisers, combining excellent sailing characteristics with timeless elegance and outstanding cruising comfort. The beautifully crafted satin-finished Siam teak interior, spacious two-cabin layout and practical galley complete an exceptionally attractive overall package.

The yacht is lying in Marina Minde and can be viewed at any time by prior appointment.


1. General Overview

Builder: Grand Soleil
Model: Grand Soleil 343
Year Built: 1995
First Launch: 1996
Location: Marina Minde

2. Exterior Details
Hull & General Information
• Hull professionally repainted in dark blue (Flag Blue) by Weiss Lackierung (2014)
• Osmosis protection below the waterline (6 × GelShield coating) (2016)
• Rubbing strake on both sides of the hull
• Stainless steel bathing ladder at the transom

Keel
Fin keel with 1,750 kg ballast, plus an additional 150 kg stainless steel encapsulation along the lower edge. The keel is securely bolted to substantial structural floors laminated into the hull, ensuring that sailing loads are efficiently distributed throughout the GRP structure for maximum strength and reliability.

Deck
• Teak side decks
• Teak coachroof
• 2 spring cleats mounted aft
• 2 stern mooring cleats
• 2 midship mooring cleats
• Large anchor locker
• Stainless steel bow fitting with anchor roller


Cockpit
• Teak cockpit seats
• Teak cockpit sole grating
• Large starboard cockpit locker with practical compartment division
• Folding teak cockpit table mounted on the steering pedestal
• Cockpit speake

Steering System
• Solimar wheel steering with push-rod system
• Large leather-covered steering wheel

Mast, Standing Rigging & Equipment
• Sparcraft mast with double spreaders, masthead rig
• Selden Furlex S200 furling system, furling line operated from the cockpit
• Forestay renewed in 2016
• Furlex 200S forestay tensioner (2016)
• Mechanical Sparcraft backstay adjuster (lever type)
• Intermediate shrouds renewed in 2016
• D-Pro 5 mm checkstays with T-eye terminals (2013)

Sail Handling
• 2 × Lewmar 44 two-speed self-tailing genoa winches
• 2 × Lewmar 30 two-speed self-tailing halyard winches on the coachroof
• 1 × Lewmar 8 mast-mounted halyard winch
• Spinnaker pole mounted on the foredeck
• Mechanical Sparcraft backstay adjuster
• Single-line reefing system operated from the cockpit
• Complete spinnaker gear including sheets and blocks
• Ronstan RF72700 mainsheet traveller
• 3:1 / 6:1 mainsheet purchase (2016)
• Traveller upgraded to a 4:1 purchase system (2010)
• Lazy jacks for simplified mainsail handling

Sails
Mainsail
UK Sails fully battened mainsail, Flex 13 Polycruise, Two reef points, Four full-length battens with, Rudgerson sliders, Crosscut construction, 25 m², New in 2010


Genoa I
Beilken, Dacron, 43 m²

Genoa II
UK Sails furling genoa, Tape Drive Silver, Foam luff, UV protection, 34 m², New in 2011

Genoa III
UK Sails furling genoa, X-Drive Silver, Four vertical leech battens, UV protection, 26 m², New in 2017

Genoa IV
UK Sails, Flex Polycruise, Crosscut, Reef reinforcements, 17 m², New in 2008

Spinnaker
Beilken spinnaker, 90 m², Including snuffe

Canvas & Deck Equipment
Sprayhood
Lee Sails, Mixed fabric, Clear windows, Beige, New in 2020

Boom Cover
UK Sails, Blue, New in 2010

Headsail Cover
UK Sails, Beige, New in 2026

Steering Pedestal Cover
Beige, Bootspolsterei Wiebe Petersen, New in 2026

Anchor & Stainless Steel Fittings
• 10 kg Bruce anchor
• Anchor rode with approximately 20 m chain leader


3. Layout & Interior
The interior of the Grand Soleil 343 impresses with its beautifully crafted satin-finished Siam teak joinery, reflecting the yacht's renowned Italian quality and timeless elegance. Fine craftsmanship, generous seating areas and the warm character of the wood create a welcoming atmosphere below deck. Numerous storage compartments, combined with the bright and open layout, provide excellent functionality for both everyday cruising and extended passages.

Saloon
• U-shaped seating area to port with a straight settee to starboard
• Folding saloon table with integrated bottle compartment
• Spacious navigation desk with numerous storage compartments
• Navigation light selectable in red or white
• Illuminated storage lockers within the starboard seating area

Galley
The practical L-shaped galley has been thoughtfully designed and finished to a high standard. Equipped with a double stainless steel sink, a three-burner gas cooker with oven and generous storage space, it provides excellent comfort for extended cruising.

• Three-burner semi-gimballed gas cooker with oven
• Large storage locker with shelving system
• Approx. 100-litre refrigerator
• Double stainless steel sink

Forward Cabin
The forward owner's cabin features a generous V-berth with comfortable upholstery and practical storage shelves along both hull sides. Large deck hatches provide abundant natural light and excellent ventilation. Storage is provided by a spacious hanging locker to starboard as well as an additional locker beneath the berth.

Aft Cabin
The aft cabin offers a comfortable double berth, practical storage shelves along the hull side and aft bulkhead, and two opening ports providing natural light and ventilation. Additional storage is available in the large hanging locker to port as well as beneath the berth cushions.

Head
• Spacious head compartment located aft to starboard
• Wash basin integrated into a teak vanity unit
• Teak grating on the sole
• Jabsco marine toilet with soft-close seat (new in 2026)

4. Technical Systems & Installed Equipment

Engine & Propulsion
• Volvo Penta MD2030 D diesel engine, 28 hp, freshwater-cooled (dual-circuit cooling system)
• Saildrive with new diaphragm and galvanised sealing ring (2020)
• Exhaust manifold renewed in 2016
• Alternator renewed in 2019
• Fuel injectors renewed in 2016
• Gear shift lever renewed in 2007
• Engine stop cable renewed in 2022
• Engine compartment sound insulation renewed in 2017
• Cooling water seacock renewed in 2008
• Three-blade Variprop feathering propeller by SPW GmbH

Electrical System
• 2 × Exide EP600 AGM service batteries, 70 Ah each (2025)
• 1 × Lifeline GPL1400T engine battery, 43 Ah (2018)
• Separate battery master switches for engine and service batteries
• Battery selector switch for service batteries
• 220 V shore power connection with RCD protection and battery charger
• Solara SM120 solar panel (34 W) mounted on the coachroof (2011)
• 220 V shore power extension cable with adapter
• 12 V and 220 V power outlets below deck and in the cockpit

Navigation & Instruments
• Raymarine Axiom+ 9 chartplotter (9"/22.8 cm) at the helm (2021)
• Raymarine RMK-10 remote keypad (2021)
• 2 × Raymarine i70s multifunction displays at the companionway (2020)
• Garmin EV100 wheel autopilot (2023)
• Garmin Raystar 150 GPS/GLONASS antenna (2022)
• SHIPMATE SIMRAD VHF radio with external loudspeaker
• All Raymarine equipment networked via the STNG bus system

Magnetic Compasses
• C. Plath Merkur compass integrated into the steering pedestal
• Contest 100 compass mounted to port of the companionway

Navigation Lights
• Navigation lights (bow and stern)
• Tri-colour masthead light
• Masthead anchor light
• Deck floodlight

Entertainment
• Sony stereo system with USB and CD player
• Two interior and two cockpit speakers

Gas & Water Systems
• Nauti-Compact 10-litre hot water boiler, heated via 220 V shore power or engine heat exchanger (2012)
• Two bilge pumps (one electric, one manual)

Comfort Systems
• Eberspächer D3LC diesel heating with thermostat
• Warm air outlets in the saloon, forward cabin and aft cabin

5. Yacht Equipment

Safety Equipment
• Binoculars
• Emergency tiller
• Lifebuoy with approx. 30 m floating rescue line
• MOB emergency light
• Fire extinguisher
• Grab rails on deck and below deck
• Jacklines for safety harnesses
• First aid kit

Mooring & Winter Equipment
• 5 fenders
• 3 fender cushions
• Fender board
• Mooring lines
• Telescopic boat hook
• Rock anchor (Skerry anchor)

6. Summary of Investments & Upgrades

2026
• New UK Sails headsail cover (beige)
• New steering pedestal cover by Bootspolsterei Wiebe Petersen (beige)
• New soft-close toilet seat

2025
• 2 × new Exide EP600 AGM service batteries (70 Ah each)

2023
• New Garmin EV100 wheel autopilot

2022
• New Garmin Raystar 150 GPS/GLONASS antenna
• New gas pressure regulator and flexible gas hose

2021
• New Raymarine Axiom+ 9 chartplotter
• New Raymarine RMK-10 remote keypad

2020
• New Lee Sails sprayhood with clear windows
• Saildrive with new diaphragm and galvanised sealing ring
• Two new Raymarine i70s multifunction displays

2019
• New alternator

2018
• New Lifeline GPL1400T engine battery

2017
• New UK Sails X-Drive Silver furling Genoa III with four vertical battens

2016
• Osmosis protection below the waterline (6 × GelShield)
• New intermediate shrouds
• New Ronstan RF72700 mainsheet traveller
• New Furlex 200S forestay tensioner
• New forestay
• New exhaust manifold

2014
• Hull professionally repainted in dark blue (Flag Blue) by Weiss Lackierung

2013
• New D-Pro 5 mm checkstays with T-eye terminals

2012
• New Nauti-Compact 10-litre hot water boiler

2011
• New UK Sails Tape Drive Silver furling genoa
• New Solara SM120 34 W solar panel

2010
• New UK Sails fully battened mainsail
• New UK Sails boom cover

2008
• New UK Sails Genoa IV (Flex Polycruise)

7. Additional Information About the Yacht Model

The Grand Soleil 343 is one of the most successful designs ever produced by the renowned Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo. Designed by the French naval architect Alain Jezequel, she combines excellent sailing performance with outstanding cruising comfort. Her elegant lines, well-balanced hull shape and high-quality construction have earned her a reputation as a timeless classic among performance cruisers.

Below deck, the Grand Soleil 343 features a beautifully crafted classic teak interior. The well-conceived layout, comprising two cabins, a spacious saloon and a functional galley, offers generous accommodation for both weekend cruising and extended holidays.

Under sail, the Grand Soleil 343 delights with a direct helm feel and well-balanced sailing characteristics that appeal equally to ambitious sailors and cruising crews. Combining speed, safety and comfort, she rightfully remains one of the benchmark yachts in the Performance Cruiser category.

Conclusion
The Grand Soleil 343 is a timeless Performance Cruiser, offering excellent sailing characteristics, outstanding craftsmanship and an exceptionally well-maintained overall condition. Thanks to continuous maintenance, numerous carefully considered upgrades and an extensive specification, she is presented fully commissioned and ready for her next owner to step aboard and sail away immediately.


Disclaimer
Errors and omissions, changes to price, specifications or equipment, as well as prior sale, are reserved. All information and specifications relating to the yacht, including but not limited to VAT status, equipment and dimensions, have been provided by third parties and are therefore supplied without warranty. No liability is accepted for the completeness or accuracy of this information.


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We look forward to hearing from you!

Christoph & Nicolas Barth

Phone: +49 (0) 461 43020990