The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 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.
The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 carries a rated maximum of 40 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 could be the deciding factor.
The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 has a documented displacement of 47 399 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 draws 9,2 ft, compared to 6,1 ft for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017. That 3,1-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 Opium 39 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 40 hp.
Bottom line: The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 at 58,1 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 at 39,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.