Wauquiez pilot saloon 43
10 / 129 - score 69%
The Wauquiez pilot saloon 43 is a 43.63ft fractional sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) between 1999 and 2004.
48 units have been built.
It accomodates 4 people in 2 cabins plus salon.
The Wauquiez pilot saloon 43 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 78%
Model | Wauquiez pilot saloon 43 | ||
Length | 43.63 ft | ||
Beam | 13.78 ft (78%) | the closest to 13.48 ft | |
Draft | 6.89 ft | ||
Country | France (Europe) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 56%
Sail area / displ. | 16.15 (94%) | the closest to 16.25 | |
Ballast / displ. | 36 % | ||
Displ. / length | 276.62 | ||
Comfort ratio | 34.17 (18%) | the closest to 37.14 | |
Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull 88%
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.43 ft (88%) | the closest to 35.01 ft | |
Maximum draft | 6.89 ft | ||
Displacement | 27558 lbs | ||
Ballast | 9921 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.98 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 917 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 464.04 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 452.80 sq.ft | ||
I | 56.59 ft | ||
J | 16.40 ft | ||
P | 50.20 ft | ||
E | 18.04 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 75 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 106 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 158 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 2 | ||
Nb of berths | 4 | ||
Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
Builder | Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) | ||
Designer | Ed Dubois | ||
First built | 1999 | ||
Last built | 2004 | ||
Number built | 48 |