We reveal what will be the star of the Dusseldorf Boat Show. A 10 m boat

The star boat at Boot Dusseldorf (Jan. 18-26) is a 10-meter “baby.” The new Grand Soleil Blue . Il weekender sostenibile e versatile del Cantiere del Pardo di cui potrete scoprire tutti i segreti – se vi fate un giro al salone tedesco – alla sua presentazione, domenica 19 alle 18.30 allo stand Del Pardo (C40).

What is a weekender

Weekender, a term that technically describes a ‘something’ meant for the weekend. But not only that. And indeed it defines boats that, first and foremost, are pure ‘fun to drive,’ enjoyable to drive. If we talk about weekenders, in fact, we are talking about hulls designed to be fun, dynamic boats capable of delivering excitement and adrenaline. Regardless of their size, they are boats born for this, they are not ‘houseboats,’ they prioritize the pleasure of sailing. Why ‘weekender’, then? Because they are cabin cruisers and allow two or more people to sleep out at least one weekend, spreading the fun over the entire weekend.

Of the Grand Soleil Blue We told you about it not too long ago, offering an overview and telling you about exteriors and concept(article here). Now, with its debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2025, it’s time to dot the i’s and dot the i’s by revealing the interior of this all-new weekender.

Grand Soleil BLUE, the interior

At 11.3 meters in length overall (LOA) and with 9.99 meters hull length (LOH), the new GS Blue was born, first and foremost, as a “statement of intent,” a hull designed for those who love the sea and sailing in their purest status and who therefore seek a boat that not only knows how to best enhance sailing itself, but also knows how to best respect the places where it takes hold. Mind you, however, sustainability and sustainable materials do not imply discapitations in terms of performance, let alone comfort. And here the new GS BLUE lays down its statement, emphasizing how, all of this, can be done. And to understand it best, after our introductory article, here is the interior of this brand new weekender.

GS BLUE: the role of a weekender.

Let’s start with the assumptions, with what the intent of a hull like this is: it is not a cruiser, it is not meant to be a bluewater, and much less is it a hull devoted to pure racing. It is a weekender, that is, a boat designed specifically for short-handed and single-handed (read: in a few, if not alone) uses, when you want, where you want. A daysailer, some will think. No, because therein lies the twist: a weekender is designed to maximize the pleasure of the purest sailing, of the fun it brings, but without sacrificing comfort and, above all, offering at least the bare minimum for a night or two aboard, if not more. And the GS Blue here, goes far beyond that.

Agile, self-manageable, and devoted to sailing, the GS BLUE is indeed a modern hull that is sensitive to the yard’s aesthetics, with a clean, spacious deck and maneuvers optimized for solo sailing. A complete package that goes far beyond as soon as we look at comfort, however. In fact, if on deck we have ample relaxation spaces, with cushions in the cockpit, a relaxation area behind the wheelhouse aft sundeck with beach area, the music does not change below deck, on the contrary. Here, taking advantage of its 3.70-meter beam, the GS Blue in fact offers great open space, offering everything to go well beyond the limits of daily use.

GS Blue. Open space, to go beyond the everyday

Let’s start with the layout, an open space to accommodate up to 4 people on board, plus night. Set on the classic V that volumes assume, the plan developed by Nauta design embraces the entire environment, offering, in “day” mode, a large forward salon, with a central expandable “hanging” table and sofas surrounding it on 3 sides. Further aft, not just to the left of the companionway, is the galley, complete with cooktop, sink and refrigerated spaces. Opposite this, to starboard, is instead located the toilet room, separated from the rooms by the same light colors of the furniture finishes.

Placed forward in a V-shape, the main body of the sofa is separated from the plane behind it, its continuation when enjoyed as a bunk, by a backrest, a solution that not only differentiates the sofa-bunk uses in an elegant way, but at the same time creates a “contained” area, ideal for the support of clothing or effects, effectively protected on all sides, taking advantage of a space otherwise lost.

Windows, portholes and skylights, together with shades, finally create a bright and airy atmosphere that is, perhaps, almost unexpected on a weekender, thus maximizing the GS Blue’s 9.99 meters also on the prolonged experience front, as well as on the single front of the purest and most purposeful sailing.

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