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Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43

Wauquiez · 1998–2006

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Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43

Wauquiez · 1998–2006

LOA 43ft
Beam 13.6ft
Disp. 24,000lbs
Ballast Ratio 38%
D/L Ratio 248
CSV 1.84
MCR 32.0
SA/D 16.5
Cabins 2
Berths 6
Sea Berths 4
Rudder Skeg Hung
Keel Modified Fin
Rig Sloop
Mast Keel Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Modified Full
Stern Transom

Raised saloon design with excellent visibility. Deck saloon makes for great liveaboard. Capable offshore.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal80Bluewater86Pacific79Singlehand78Liveaboard60Upwind64Downwind72

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Skeg Hung · 20% weight · 100 pts
Keel Type Modified Fin · 10% weight · 95 pts
Mast Step Keel Stepped · 10% weight · 100 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.38 · 10% weight · 76 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety L Shaped · 10% weight · 80 pts
Capsize Screening 1.84 · 10% weight · 70 pts
D/L Ratio 248 · 10% weight · 74 pts
Motion Comfort 32.0 · 10% weight · 68 pts

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