2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47
LOA
14.33m (47.0ft)
Beam
4.20m (13.8ft)
Displacement
12,500kg (27,558lbs)
Year
2008–2016
Manufacturer
Wauquiez
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 14.33 m | 47.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.00 m | 39.4 ft |
| Beam | 4.20 m | 13.8 ft |
| Draft | 2.10 m | 6.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 19.00 m | 62.3 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,500 kg | 27,558 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,800 kg | 10,582 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 92.0 m² | 990 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 280 L | 74.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 500 L | 132.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jean Berret | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.35
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
38.4%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.73 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
17.6
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47
The Pilot Saloon 47 features Wauquiez's signature raised pilot house with 360-degree visibility. An ideal bluewater cruiser for high latitudes and cold-weather sailing with protected helm and living areas.