The Dubois version is the original design by Ed Dubois, while the Berret-Racoupeau version is a newer design by Berret Racoupeau Yachts Design that was launched in 2016. The Berret-Racoupeau version has a longer waterline length, a wider beam, a larger sail area, and a different interior layout than the Dubois version. The Berret-Racoupeau version is known as the Wauquiez 48-2 Pilot Saloon.