Wauquiez Centurion 45

XBOAT ref: 4378.
CENTURION 45 - Elegance and Performance Offshore Sailing
The CENTURION 45, designed by the renowned shipyard Wauquiez in 1991, is an exceptional sailboat combining elegance, robustness, and performance. This offshore cruiser is ideal for demanding sailors seeking a boat capable of handling all conditions with ease and comfort.
General specifications of the CENTURION 45
• Year: 1991
• Builder: Wauquiez
• Designer: 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 sailboat built with a fiberglass laminated polyester hull, ensuring great strength while remaining relatively lightweight. Its sleek and balanced design provides excellent sea passage and stability.
Performance and navigation
Thanks to its fractional sloop rig and deep keel, the CENTURION 45 offers excellent behavior under sail. It is fast windward and stable in a breeze, making it suitable for both peaceful cruising and regattas. Its large ergonomic cockpit enables excellent maneuverability, even with a reduced crew.
• Rig: Fractional sloop rig in ROD (rigging over 10 years old)
• Sail plan: Classic latted mainsail in good condition, PROFURL furling genoa, Topping lift, removable staysail on shackle, storm jib, symmetrical spinnaker, spinnaker pole and jockey pole, mainsail cover and lazyjack – Hydraulic backstay revised in 2023
• Winches: Self-tailing to facilitate maneuvers
• Engine: PERKINS PRIMA 50 - Engine replaced by reconditioned PERKINS PRIMA in 2023, new gear-selector. Silent block and stuffing box replaced in 2023 - New starter in 2024.
• Fuel capacity: Approximately 250 L
• Water capacity: Approximately 500 L
• Electricity: Set of 4 batteries of 110 Ah deep cycle from 2023. Battery tester.
• Electronics: New GARMIN electronics (Depth/sonar/speed and autopilot), PC GPS/Chartplotter with open CPN, Ocean VHF Radio.
Comfort on board the CENTURION 45
The interior of the CENTURION 45 is designed to provide maximum comfort, whether for coastal navigation or long crossings. 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.
• Kitchen: Equipped with 3-burner stove, oven, refrigerator replaced in 2023, and plenty of storage.
• Bathrooms: 2, with shower and new toilets
• Sleeping accommodations: up to 8 persons
Soundproofing and thermal insulation are optimized to guarantee maximum comfort while sailing or at anchor.
Why choose the CENTURION 45?
The CENTURION 45 is an exceptional sailboat that has captivated boating enthusiasts with its build quality, sail performance, and comfort. It’s perfect for sailors seeking reliability and sensations at sea. Whether for solo sailing, family cruises, or regattas, this model remains an essential reference in its category.
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