Wauquiez Centurion 45

XBOAT ref: 4378.
CENTURION 45 - Elegance and Performance on the Open Sea
The CENTURION 45, designed by the famous shipyard Wauquiez in 1991, is an exceptional sailing yacht that combines elegance, robustness, and performance. This offshore cruiser is ideal for demanding sailors looking for a boat capable of handling all conditions with ease and comfort.
General characteristics of the CENTURION 45
• Year: 1991
• Shipyard: Wauquiez
• Architect: Ed Dubois
• Overall length: 14.04 m
• Beam: 4.35 m
• Draft: 2.30 m
• Displacement: approximately 11,000 kg
• Construction material: Reinforced polyester
The CENTURION 45 is a sailing yacht built with a laminated polyester hull, ensuring great strength while remaining relatively light. Its sleek and balanced design provides excellent seakeeping and good stability.
Performance and sailing
Thanks to its fractional sloop rig and deep keel, the CENTURION 45 offers excellent sailing performance. It is fast upwind and stable in the wind, making it ideal for both leisurely cruising and racing. Its large ergonomic cockpit allows excellent maneuverability, even with a small crew.
• Rigging: Fractional sloop in ROD (Rigging over 10 years old)
• Sail plan: Classic fully battened mainsail in good condition, PROFURL roller genoa, removable inner forestay, trysail on snap shackle, storm jib, symmetrical spinnaker, spinnaker pole and jockey pole, mainsail cover and lazy jack - Hydraulic backstay overhauled in 2023
• Winches: Self-tailing to facilitate maneuvers
• Engine: PERKINS PRIMA 50 - Engine replaced by reconditioned PERKINS PRIMA in 2023, new gearbox. Silent blocks and stuffing box replaced in 2023 - New starter 2024.
• Fuel capacity: Approximately 250 L
• Water capacity: Approximately 500 L
• Electricity: Set of 4 slow discharge 110 amps batteries from 2023. Battery tester.
• Electronics: New GARMIN electronics (log/depth/speed and autopilot) GPS/PC plotter with OpenCPN, Ocean VHF Radio.
Comfort aboard the CENTURION 45
The interior of the CENTURION 45 is designed to provide maximum comfort, whether for coastal sailing or long passages. Its spacious and bright saloon, with fine wood finishes, offers a warm and refined atmosphere.
• Layout: 3 cabins
• Saloon: Large convivial space with convertible table.
• Galley: Equipped with 3-burner stove, oven, refrigerator replaced in 2023, and plenty of storage
• Heads: 2, with shower and toilets (new)
• Sleeping capacity: Up to 8 persons
Sound and thermal insulation are optimized to ensure maximum comfort both underway and at anchor.
Why choose the CENTURION 45?
The CENTURION 45 is an exceptional sailing yacht that has won over boating enthusiasts with its build quality, sailing performance, and comfort. It is perfect for sailors seeking reliability and sensations at sea. Whether for solo sailing, family cruising, or racing, this model remains a key reference in its category.
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