The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the French shipyard, marking a sophisticated blend of Berret-Racoupeau’s performance-oriented naval architecture with the luxury of a true deck saloon. Introduced in the late 1990s as a successor to the Pilot Saloon 40, the 43 was designed to offer long-range cruisers a "view from the bridge" without sacrificing the stiff, weatherly performance for which the Wauquiez Centurion line was famous. Built with a robust GRP hull and often featuring a lead bulb keel, the Pilot Saloon 43 was engineered for the rigors of the North Atlantic while maintaining a level of interior refinement that rivaled bespoke Scandinavian yards. The model’s success lies in its ability to hide significant internal volume beneath a sleek, wedge-shaped coachroof that avoids the "top-heavy" aesthetic common in many deck saloon designs of that era.
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Wauquiez
- Model
- Pilot Saloon 43
- Builder
- Wauquiez
- Designer
- Ed Dubois
- Number Built
- 48
- Production Year(s)
- 1999 - 2004
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | $212,053 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $212,053 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $209,108 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $209,108 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $115,175 | 46 | 18 |
| Slocum 43 | 42.5' | $124,500 | 26 | 6 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40 | 41.67' | $159,900 | 17 | 2 |
| Hans Christian 43 | 42.62' | $199,900 | 17 | 2 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 | 47.08' | $395,000 | 16 | 3 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 60 | 61.02' | $465,339 | 12 | 4 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48-2 | 48.46' | $824,652 | 9 | 4 |
| Contest 43 | 42.65' | $193,204 | 7 | 4 |
| Cornish Crabbers Pilot 30 | 38.98' | $111,799 | 7 | 5 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 | $209,108 | 3 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $209,108 | 3 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 over the past 12 months is $209,108. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 43?
- Comparable models include the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Slocum 43, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.