Let’s Talk Yachts with Erik Haaland Ep. 5 | Grand Soleil PLUS with Franco Corazza

Step aboard Episode 5 of Let’s Talk Yachts with Erik Haaland, featuring a special interview with Franco Corazza, Project Manager for the Grand Soleil PLUS range. In this episode, Erik and Franco discuss the vision behind the Grand Soleil PLUS line, the design and construction philosophy of Cantiere del Pardo, and what makes these yachts unique in the world of luxury performance cruising. From the Grand Soleil PLUS 65 LC and PLUS 72 LC to the new Grand Soleil PLUS 80, the conversation explores how Grand Soleil blends Italian design, advanced composite construction, offshore capability, and owner-driven customization into a true bluewater sailing yacht. The PLUS range represents the larger, more bespoke side of Grand Soleil, built for owners who want serious cruising capability without giving up performance, elegance, or the pure sailing experience. Erik and Franco also discuss the shipyard’s in-house construction process, carbon and epoxy building methods, layout flexibility, and the type of owner drawn to these yachts, from private cruisers to long-distance voyagers and those planning ambitious passages around the world. For more information on Grand Soleil Yachts, contact: Erik Haaland David Walters Yachts Cell: 410-279-3027 Office: 954-527-0664 Email: erik@davidwaltersyachts.com HIGHLIGHTS ⛵ Interview with Grand Soleil PLUS Project Manager Franco Corazza 🇮🇹 Insight into Cantiere del Pardo’s Italian yacht-building philosophy ⚓ Discussion of the Grand Soleil PLUS 65, 72, and 80 🏗️ Advanced carbon, epoxy, and vacuum-infused construction 🌎 Bluewater cruising capability with true sailing performance ✨ Owner-driven customization, layout options, and luxury interiors 🏁 Performance heritage blended with long-range comfort ABOUT DAVID WALTERS YACHTS David Walters Yachts has been helping clients buy and sell quality yachts since 1982. Our ethos is straightforward: knowledge, experience, and integrity. We operate as advisors first, with clear guidance, transparent communication, and a process that protects our clients from valuation and marketing through negotiation, survey strategy, escrow, logistics, and closing. With offices in Fort Lauderdale, Annapolis, and Sint Maarten, plus brokers positioned across key U.S. yachting markets, we combine global reach with boots-on-the-ground support that helps listings get seen and transactions stay on track. Backed by more than 400 combined years in the yachting industry, our team brings real depth across sailing and power, systems, construction, and cruising, and we stay accountable through every step until the deal is done. #LetsTalkYachts #ErikHaaland #GrandSoleil #GrandSoleilPLUS #GrandSoleilYachts #CantiereDelPardo #FrancoCorazza #DavidWaltersYachts #LuxuryYachts #SailingYacht #BluewaterCruising #PerformanceCruising #ItalianYachts #YachtBroker #YachtSales