Remarks :
This lovely looking 2007 Grand Soleil 40 B&C was designed by Botin & Carkeek for both racing and comfortable cruising. She has been meticulously well maintained and upgraded with no expense spared. Her layout consists of twin aft cabins, saloon, galley, owners cabin forward and two heads. Her inventory includes a well maintained Volvo 40hp diesel engine, numerous sails including 2025 Mainsail, 2025 Flying Headsail, furling genoa, spinnakers, spinnaker with snuffer, teak decks, electric windlass, upgraded electronics, heating and a lot more. "Nieulargo" is in excellent condition and viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation :
- Interior Designer: Patrick Roséo
- Upholstery, curtains: Alcantara (with additional waterproof racing covers)
- Cabins: 3 double cabins
- Berths: 6 (plus 2 in saloon with lowered table)
- Headroom: approx. 1.95m
- Heads: 2 (1in owners cabin forward)
- Shower: 2 inside plus cockpit shower (h/c)
- Sound system: Pioneer CD/MP3/Radio + speakers in the cockpit
- Cooking device: Gas ENO ‘Grandlarge’ 2 burner with oven (New 2023)
- Fridge: Top opening compressor and condenser fitted new 2023
- Other: Tempur mattress in owners cabin (Extra)
- Heating: Eberspacher Airtronic L-D5 (vents in all cabins and saloon)
Twin aft cabins with double berths, hanging lockers, shelving, opening ports and opening deck hatches.
Heads with marine toilet, wash hand basin, shower, sump pump and opening deck hatch to port.
Forward facing chart table opposite to starboard
Linear galley to port complete with 2023 two burner gas cooker with oven, twin stainless steel sinks, 12v fridge and storage lockers
U-shaped settee to starboard with a saloon table that can convert to a double berth. Alcantara cushion covers with protective covers.
Owners forward cabin with a double berth, hanging locker, shelving and opening deck hatch
Owners en-suite with marine toilet, wash hand basin, shower with electric sump pump and opening deck hatch.
Inventory :
EU VAT PAID and REGISTERED IN IRELAND
Fully Equipped for OSR Category 2 Offshore Racing
Builder: Cantiere del Pardo (Italy)
Construction: GRP with galvanised floor frame for stiffness
Keel: Lead - L shaped fin with bulb
Rudder: Spade
Deck: Teak
Steering system: Carbon wheel (Steering cable replaced in 2024)
Vertical clearance (m): approx. 18.50m
Dimensions: 12.40m x 3.85m x 2.15m (draft)
Rigging
- Standard Sparcraft mast with 3 pairs of spreaders (Middle spreaders Sparcraft B30 replaced in 2023)
- 7/8ths keel stepped
- Mast unstepped and fully serviced in 2021.
New Rod Rigging in 2021 with high load/high polished calibrated rigging screws.
- 2021 Harken high load ball bearing Sheaves/2021 double Jib Sheave Box in Stainless.
- 2021 Harken Carbo Twin foil-7002
- Mast rewired in 2021 including new "Lopolight" LED mast tricolour, steaming light and spreader lights.
- 2021 Pulpit Nav lights
- Spare wire 8mm Compact forestay to suit Furler Unit
- All Halyards/Sheets/Light Sheets/Guys 9mm/ 8mm/5mm New 2024/2025 SK99/SK78 Dyneema with eye splice Chafe Tip spliced and tylaska T8/T12 snap shackles.
- Main Halyard (2025)2-1Dyneema/Technora Cover SK78 Core with Chafe Tip spliced on top end
- Geona Halyard 2-1
- Loads of spare halyards and sheets
- Backstay: Kevlar (9 tonne strap). Selden integral backstay unit with gauge 2021
- 2023 Sparcraft Boom F550 Section and Sparcraft performance Vang (gas cylinder) and Sparcraft new style gooseneck toggle and upgraded boom blocks high load x2 2023
- 2018 Selden Gennaker pole reinforced with carbon fibre insert
- Carbon Spinnaker Pole
- Clutches: Upgraded Spinlock XXA 0812 Power clutches x 5 (some Ceramic)
- 7 x XTS Spinlock Clutch Jammer
- Winches: All Serviced in 2025
- Harken Performa Winch 50-2 Speed ALUM-P x2Self tailing (Mainsheet)/ 2019
- Harken Performa Winch 50-3 Speed ALUM-P x2 Self tailing (Primary)/ 2019
- Harken 48 Self tailing Halyard winches x2
- 2024 "Quick" electric anchor windlass (never used)
- 20KG Rocna, with 55m of galv chain and anchor warp
- Fortress (alloy) racing anchor with 100m kedging line
- Comprehensive fenders and warps including 4 x CERTEC inflatable racing fenders
- Dock Lines 12mm Poly spliced
- Stainless steel pulpit and two pushpits with aft gates
- Guard rails: New fitted top 5mm and bottom 4mm, also gates at midships can be refitted
- Electronics and Navigation
- B&G Systems: (Upgraded 2021)
- B&G H5000 Hercules base pack
- Precision 9 Compass
- 2 x B&G Triton2 displays & 1 x H5000 graphic display on the bulkhead
- B&G Nemesis12 Mast display 2022
- Load Censor: Cyclops Smarttune Wireless/ Cyclops Gateway for Nmea0183 & Nmea2000
- Panasonic Toughpad (backup) navigation display with charging dock
- RUT 956 cellular router,
- Starlink (installed 2025),
- YB 3i Tracker (installed 2025)
- PredictWind Datahub Offshore package (installed 2025)
- Autopilot: Raymarine (quadrant type)
- ICOM VHF Marine Radio M330
- IRIDIUM LT 3100 Satellite Phone from Lars Thrane fixed, voice and data capabilities with 100% global coverage
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AIS Transponder Transmit and Receive
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B&G NAV-SEN-SPD-HPF H5000/H3000 Speed sensor plastic- Flush
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B&G H5000 3D motion sensor
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Zeus3 14in at chart table and 12in on stainless steel pedestal at helm for cruising (currently removed for racing).
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B&G Zeus3-12MFD World base map (at chart table)
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B&G WS710 Vertical Wind 0.8m/
- Sails
- Mainsails:
- 2025 Mainsail 47.1 sqm Stratis 1100,2-reef, Doyle
- 2021 Stratis, 47.0098sqm,2-reef, Doyle
- 2018 3Di Endurance race 760 M 14,700 DPI, 2-reef North sails
- 2014 Wittevronel 3DL, battened, 2-reef
- Jibs:
- 2019 J1 Code, Genoa - Light No 1 3Di RAW 780 10,850 Dpi . North, (used 3 times, might be possible to convert a furler)
- 2023 J2 39.1sqm Structured Luff, Stratis 1100 CT, November 2023 Doyle,
- 2018 J2 3Di Endurance 760 North
- 2018 J3 Code 3 Endurance/Heavy 3Di Jib, 780 19600 DPI,North
- 2020 J3.5 Code 3.5 Jib with Reef 3Di Endurance 760 22,400 Dpi, North
- 2012 Genoa North Sails 3DL 105% High Aspect Furling, + cover in fair condition
- Spinnakers:
- 2018 A-3 Asymmetric Reaching Spinnaker, SK 150 (June 2018), North sails
- 2023 S-2 Grey 127.24 sqm Superkote 60 Doyle
- 2023 S-2 Pink 124sqm, Superkote 75 with zip, Doyle
- 2018 S-3 Dark Blue Spin, SK 90 North
- Storm Sails:
- 2020 Storm Trysail Polyester High Visibility 8oz Storm, Orange, North
- Storm Jib Polyester High Visibility 10oz Storm Orange
- Staysails:
- 2020 Spinnaker Staysail, 25.83 sq mtrs, Doyle
- 2020 Genoa Staysail Furling Genoa Staysail NPL Sport Xi Aramid, North with furler (shared with Spinnaker Stay Sail)
- Furling sails:
- 2020 Helix IRC Code Zero & Facnor CLICK FX+ 2500 Furling Kit, 2020, North
- 2025 Flying Headsail – including 4 tonne KZ furler/ Head swivel & Furling line 66.65 sqm Stratis 1100, Doyle
- Genoa Reefing system: Facnor RS200 below deck with spare forestay
- Electrical and Power
- 2024 Mastervolt Mass Combi Ultra 12/3000-150 inverter/charger combination + shunt & monitor (new 2024) Batteries rewired in 2024
- Mastervolt Masterbus Nmea 2000 Interface (new 2024)
- Solar panels: 2 x removable 80W + Victron energy BlueSolar DUO 12/24V-20A
- Batteries: (2021) 3 No. EverExceed EV AGM house (12V/110AH) + starter battery (12V)
- Voltage: 12V/230V plus shore power cables, 3 pin (type G) 230 V sockets & USB charging points throughout
- Galvanic isolator fitted
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- Safety Equipment
- 11 x Crewsaver lifejackets – all serviced
- 11 x 3 point Harnesses
- 11 x McMurdo Smartfinder S20 PLB MOB beacons (battery 2028/2029) fitted in lifejackets
- EPIRB (Battery Exp. 2029) & MOB Alarm at Helm
Life raft: 2020 10 person Sea-Safe Serviced until 2026
Seago Dan Buoy
2 x Crewsaver Horseshoe Buoys with light
Rescue Sling
Grab Bag
Handheld VHF
Radar Reflector
Alternative steering drogue
Emergency Tiller
OSR Cat 2 Flare Pack
Alternative VHF aerial
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Jackstays
- Other
- Lights: All new 2021, LED Navigation lights (Lopolight), Steaming light, Spreader lights, Mast Tricolour
- Drinking water filter (fitted July 2021)
- Hot water (engine and immersion) via calorifier (new thermostat 2024)
- All through-hull fittings replaced 2023 with Trudesign - flush including load collars (giving better protection)
- Complete boat winter cover by Marshall Marine Textiles
- Sprayhood
- Removable Stainless steel dinghy davits
- Zodiac Dinghy with wooden floor
- 5hp Mercury (2 x stroke) outboard engine
- In 2018 the old cruising anti fouling was professionally removed, the hull faired and sprayed with Nautix Antifouling racing.
- Bottom sanded and professionally sprayed every year since 2018.
Racing Results
Kinsale Fastnet 2020- Winner
Dun Laoghaire to Dingle 2021-Winner
Kingstown to Queenstown 2022- Winner
Beaufort Cup, Cork Week 2022- Winner
Rolex Fastnet Race, Best Irish Boat IRC (Joggernaut Trophy) 2023- Winner
ICRA Boat of the Year IRC 2023- Winner
Round Ireland Race, Class 3 2024- Winner
Number of Kinsale Spring Series Class 0
RCYC Autumn League Class 0- Winners
White Sail Class 1 ICRA 2017- Winner
White Sail Class 1 Calves Week 2017/2024 - Winner
RCYC Autumn League 2025 - Winner
Endorsed IRC 1.028
Non Spinnaker 1.013
Owners Comments
"Nieulargo" is a meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded Grand Soleil 40, optimized for safe, fast and comfortable racing, offshore, cruising or performance sailing. With a comprehensive suite of modern electronics, new rigging, safety gear and full connectivity via Starlink and PredictWind. She is turn-key ready for her next adventure.
Broker's Comments
She has an extensively optimised Race Sail Inventory, yet still has the cruising options of a furling headsail and safe snuffing sock system with a cruising spinnaker for a more leisurely experience. Viewing is highly recommended.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Mechanical :
- Volvo Penta engine D2-40 (hp) sail drive
- serviced 20/03/2025 (including all filters and sail drive oil, fuel tank cleaned and inspection hatch installed on starboard side 2025)
- New water pump (2021)
- Engine hours: 2774 hours
- Sail drive boot replaced (2021)
- Gori 2 blade folding racing prop (450 x 330 LHS) New 2025
- Spare 3 blade feathering MaxProp propeller factory refurbished in 2020
- Easy Connect Volvo interface – data repeats to phone/tablet/plotter
- Exhaust elbow replaced (2024)
- Galvanic isolator fitted
- Winterised annually
