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Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 58. The ultimate offshore sailboat, the Pilot Saloon 58 is the quintessence of all the expertise of the French shipyard in the design and manufacture of large luxury sailboats . The innovative concept of the “Pilot Saloon”, launched by Henri Wauquiez more than twenty years ago, continues to appeal to a large number of boaters looking for a versatile habitable sailboat , adapted to all navigation programs and combining thanks to the deck saloon comfort , brightness and performance.
A deckhouse with marked edges; the large side windows of the deck saloon highlighted by a natural teak louver, signature of the “Pilot Saloon” range, have been extended at the rear to provide optimal visibility and abundant light on board during cruises and tours of the world. Opening portholes contribute to excellent ventilation. A refined hull profile highlighted by two rectangular hull portholes.
The hull designed by Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design is powerful and versatile . It was designed to face the most difficult navigation conditions . Equipped with a keel with a bulb of 2.30 meters of draft, the Pilot Saloon 58 is a stiff boat with high performance at all speeds . 2 optional drafts are available: 2.10 m and 2.50 m. The rear skirt transforms into a large swimming platform and facilitates access to the tender garage.
The deckhouse with “tight” lines offers a sleek style to the Pilot Saloon 58 and allows good visibility towards the front of this large sailboat . The deck plan is very clear thanks to the flush deck hatches and the return of the sheets to the cockpit. Several teak lath options (decks, deckhouse and front of the deckhouse) allow each owner to have a habitable sailboat meeting their own criteria of use and style…
Equipped as standard with well-sized Andersen winches, equipped with high-performance Harken fittings and Dyneema running rigging, all of the Pilot Saloon 58’s fittings are sized for performance and selected for their quality and durability. The 22 m mast guarantees power and heading stability . The rigging is type 9/10 with pushing spreaders not requiring runners.
Faithful to the innovative concept of the “real deck lounge”, the saloon is raised to guarantee optimal light . Even when seated, the windows of this habitable sailboat offer a breathtaking view of the sea during cruises and world tours. The volumes on board have been optimized and offer truly comfortable living spaces . Between tradition and innovation, the saloon of this traveling sailboat is decorated with reading lights and light garlands under the fittings. The result of true artisan work , handrails go around the benches to provide even greater safety. The kitchen located on the port side is richly equipped .
In this large luxury sailing ship, the large owner’s cabin has a desk and its own bathroom with separate shower. Large hull portholes are arranged for brightness and large opening panels allow good ventilation of the cabin.