The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Deep draft Deep draft 2017 vs Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 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 Pilot Saloon 58 Deep draft Deep draft 2017 at 51,2 ft versus Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017 at 51,2 ft. At 47 399 lbs and 47 399 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

Both boats are rated for 15 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 47 399 lbs for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Deep draft Deep draft 2017 and 47 399 lbs for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 8,2 ft and 7,6 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Deep draft Deep draft 2017 uses Sloop rigging.

Hull speed is rated at 9,6 knots for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017 and 9,6 knots for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Deep draft Deep draft 2017.