WAUQUIEZ PILOT SALOON 48-2
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.46 ft |
| LWL | 41.83 ft |
| Beam | 15.12 ft |
| Draft | 6.89 ft |
| Displacement | 30,865 lb |
| Ballast | 8,583.3 lb |
| Material | 48’ 6”14.77 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.7 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 5 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 162.5 L |
| Fuel | 171.7 L |
| CE category | About480 000€(2020) |
About the WAUQUIEZ PILOT SALOON 48-2
Shoal keel (lead): draft - 1.8m / 5.9ft; ballast - 4,080kg / 8,995 lbs. Deep keel: draft - 2.35m / 7.71ft; ballast - 3,700kg / 8,157.1 lbs.
The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48-2, designed by Berret-Racoupeau and built by Wauquiez Boats, was produced in 2015. This fractional sloop offers a balanced performance profile with a displacement of 30865.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 29.25, reflecting its dual-purpose nature for both performance sailing and comfortable cruising.
- Best for:
- This vessel is ideal for coastal cruisers and those seeking a performance-oriented bluewater cruiser, particularly owners who value modern electronics integration and self-sufficiency features like watermakers and solar power.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.93 and a displacement of 30865.0 lb, the boat demonstrates solid offshore stability, further supported by owner reports of watermaker, solar, and wind generator installations indicating a fleet prepared for extended passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 48 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 48.2, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, comparable beam widths around 15 ft, and target the same market of performance-cruising enthusiasts from the mid-2010s.
Performance
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
9 listings · boat years 1996–2022 · median $628,815
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 48.46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the WAUQUIEZ PILOT SALOON 48-2, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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