Grand Soleil 39 (Jezequel)
Description
The Grand Soleil 39 (Jezequel)—also known as the Grand Soleil 39 IK in some listings (likely referencing designer Alain Jezequel)—is a classic Italian performance cruiser-racer from Cantiere del Pardo (Grand Soleil Yachts). Designed by Alain Jezequel and produced from 1983 to around 1990 (over 200 hulls built), it represents a golden era for the brand: elegant IOR-influenced lines, exceptional build quality (solid fiberglass hull, balsa-cored deck, premium teak interior), and a rewarding blend of speed, seaworthiness, and comfort. It's a masthead sloop with fin keel and spade rudder, known for balanced helm, good upwind performance, dry ride, and fun handling in moderate to strong winds—perfect for racing or extended coastal/offshore cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alain Jezequel |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cantiere del Pardo |
| Length | 41.010 ft |
| LOA | 41.010 ft |
| LWL | 32.330 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 18298 lb |
| Ballast | 7495 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.300 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52.30 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.80 ft |
| p | 46.70 ft |
| e | 13.90 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.30 ft | 15.80 ft | 46.70 ft | 13.90 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Grand Soleil 39 (Jezequel) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.7 ft - (14234 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.9 ft - (4237 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.12 ft - (14667 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.26 ft - (14710 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 324.23 ft² |
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Grand Soleil 39 (Jezequel) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 43.71 ft - (13323 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.74 ft - (6322 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.3 ft - (11674 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.17 ft - (5538 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 397.16 ft² |
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Grand Soleil 39 (Jezequel) - GENOA
| Luff | * 51.9 ft - (15819 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.35 ft - (7727 mm) |
| Leech | * 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 614.88 ft² |
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Grand Soleil 39 (Jezequel) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 51.9 ft - (15819 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 28.44 ft - (8669 mm) |
| Foot | * 28.44 ft - (8669 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1254.63 ft² |
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