Catalina 545 vs 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 — Comparison
Catalina 545
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 545 | 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2014 | 2008–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 16.46 m (54.0 ft) | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) |
| LWL | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) | 12.00 m (39.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.72 m (15.5 ft) | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.18 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,144 kg (40,001 lbs) | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) |
| Ballast | 6,804 kg (15,000 lbs) | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² (1,292 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 605 L (159.8 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 545 and 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 545 is a modern design by Catalina from USA, while the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 is a 2000s offering from Wauquiez from France. The Catalina 545 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Catalina 545 measures 16.46m (54.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.72m, compared to the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 at 14.33m (47.0ft) with a 4.20m beam. The Catalina 545 is 2.13m longer than the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47. The Catalina 545 displaces approximately 45% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 545 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.65 and 120.0 m² of sail area. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47, with an SA/D of 17.35 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Catalina 545 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 545 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.72). The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 37.5% for the Catalina 545 and 38.4% for the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 545 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 605L of water capacity and 340L of fuel. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Catalina 545 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 545 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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