The Wauquiez 61 1995 vs Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Wauquiez 61 1995 at 61,0 ft versus Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 at 58,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Wauquiez 61 1995 tips the scales at 58 422 lbs — 11 023 lbs more than the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 at 47 399 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Wauquiez 61 1995 carries a rated maximum of 110 hp. Engine data for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 carries 163 gallons versus 127 gallons in the Wauquiez 61 1995. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wauquiez 61 1995 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wauquiez 61 1995 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Wauquiez 61 1995 displaces 58 422 lbs — a 11 023-lb difference over the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 at 47 399 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Wauquiez 61 1995 draws 8,7 ft, compared to 6,1 ft for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017. That 2,6-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Wauquiez 61 1995 has a documented auxiliary engine of 110 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 carries 268 gallons versus 225 gallons on the Wauquiez 61 1995 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Wauquiez 61 1995 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 58 422 lbs displacement and 61 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 at 47 399 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.