2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47
2007 Moody 46
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Wauquiez | Moody |
| Year | 2008–2016 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Jean Berret | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 12.00 m (39.4 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 is a 2000s design by Wauquiez from France, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 was penned by Jean Berret. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 measures 14.33m (47.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.20m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 is 0.38m longer than the 2007 Moody 46. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 16% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.35 and 92.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.73). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 38.4% for the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 280L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2007 Moody 46 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.