In 1996, the Jacopin brothers designed the Grand Soleil 46.3, initiating a new and fruitful collaboration between the shipyard and the J studio. The boat is modern and elegant, with a clean coachroof well set into the flush deck. The waterlines are powerful and streamlined, creating an excellent performance cruiser. Following this initial success, the Pardo/J partnership would go on to produce the GS 37 and 43.