The Grand surpise is a 31.3ft fractional sloop designed by Joubert - Nivelt and built in fiberglass by Archambault Boats (FRA) since 1999.
The Grand surpise is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
Main features
| Model | Grand surpise | ||
| Length | 31.30 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.78 ft | ||
| Draft | 6.73 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 26.91 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.63 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 103.68 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 14.48 | ||
| Capsize | 2.18 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.30 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6.73 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5842 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2315 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.25 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 544 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 225.42 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 318.37 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40.29 ft | ||
| J | 11.19 ft | ||
| P | 43.14 ft | ||
| E | 14.76 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 7 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Archambault Boats (FRA) | ||
| Designer | Joubert - Nivelt | ||
| First built | 1999 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |