The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017 measures 58,1 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 6,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017 at 51,2 feet (2017). 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.
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 Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017 caps at 15. 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.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 47 399 lbs for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal 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.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017 draws 7,6 ft, compared to 6,1 ft for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017. That 1,5-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 Pilot Saloon 58 Shoal draft Shoal 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 Shoal draft Shoal draft 2017.
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 Pilot Saloon 58 Standard Standard 2017 at 51,2 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.