Designed by the renowned Ed Dubois and constructed by Wauquiez in France, the Pilot Saloon 48 combines outstanding sailing performance with exceptional comfort, safety and build quality.
Built using Wauquiez's renowned infusion process with GRP construction, she offers superb strength, excellent insulation and long-term durability. With only around 22 hulls built, the Pilot Saloon 48 remains one of the most sought-after luxury cruising yachts in her class.
Lovingly maintained by her original owner since new, the yacht has always benefited from professional maintenance and continuous upgrades. She is presented in outstanding condition and is genuinely ready for immediate cruising.
Accommodation:
The raised saloon, one of the signature features of the Pilot Saloon range, offers spectacular panoramic views while providing a bright, comfortable and protected living area both at anchor and underway. The interior navigation station allows safe watchkeeping in all weather conditions.
The accommodation consists of:
- Spacious owner's cabin forward with private ensuite bathroom
- Comfortable aft double guest cabin
- Third cabin with twin bunk berths
- Second bathroom
- Large, fully equipped galley with generous refrigeration and storage
- Extensive interior joinery in beautiful handcrafted wood throughout
Sail Handling:
Designed to be comfortably sailed by a couple, this yacht features an exceptionally user-friendly sail handling system:
- Electric winches operated directly from the helm
- Electric in-mast furling mainsail
- Electric genoa furling system
- Inner self-tacking forestay for heavy weather sails
- Asymmetric spinnaker (used only twice)
Machinery:
- Yanmar 4JH3 100 HP diesel engine
- Only approximately 1,180 engine hours
- Fisher Panda generator with only 158 operating hours
- Bow thruster with remote control
- Hydraulic boom vang
- Hydraulic backstay adjuster
Navigation & Equipment:
- Modern Garmin multifunction chartplotter
- Modern Garmin radar
- Raymarine chartplotter
- Raymarine radar
- Complete Raymarine navigation suite
- Diesel-fired cabin heating
- Air conditioning in the saloon
- Stainless steel anchor chain
- New Focal speakers throughout the interior and cockpit
Major Recent Upgrades:
The yacht has received extensive investment in recent years, including:
- New Incidence forestay
- New bimini
- New saloon upholstery
- Six new service batteries (2024)
- Complete overhaul of the hydraulic boom vang and hydraulic backstay
- New Garmin multifunction chartplotter
- New Garmin radar
- New interior helm seat
- Forward ensuite bathroom completely refurbished with elegant Corian countertop
- Through-hulls and seacocks replaced
- Fresh antifouling and new anodes completed last season
Why This Yacht?
Few yachts combine the offshore capability, engineering quality and comfort of the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon series. The protected raised saloon, secure centre cockpit, superb sailing characteristics and luxurious accommodation make her equally suited for long-distance ocean passages or comfortable liveaboard cruising.
Unlike many comparable yachts on the market, this example has seen relatively light use and has benefited from continuous upgrades rather than deferred maintenance.
With only one owner since new, low engine and generator hours, and an extensive list of recent upgrades, she represents an exceptional opportunity for anyone seeking a premium bluewater cruiser that is fully equipped and ready for her next adventure.
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