Wauquiez Centurion 45

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CENTURION 45 - Elegance and Performance on the High Seas
The CENTURION 45, designed by the renowned shipyard Wauquiez in 1991, is an exceptional sailboat combining elegance, sturdiness, and performance. This offshore cruiser is ideal for demanding sailors seeking a vessel capable of handling all conditions with ease and comfort.
General Characteristics of the CENTURION 45
• Year: 1991
• Manufacturer: 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 built with a fiberglass reinforced polyester hull, ensuring great strength while remaining relatively lightweight. Its sleek and balanced design provides excellent sea passage and good stability.
Performance and Navigation
Thanks to its fractional sloop rig and deep keel, the CENTURION 45 offers excellent under-sail behavior. It is fast upwind and stable in the wind, making it perfect for both peaceful cruises and regattas. 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 battened mainsail in good condition, PROFURL roller genoa, removable staysail, halyard on snap shackle, spinnaker, symmetric spinnaker pole and jockey pole, jib cover and lazy jack – Hydraulic pushpit serviced in 2023
• Winches: Self-tailing to facilitate maneuvers
• Engine: PERKINS PRIMA 50 – Engine replaced with reconditioned PERKINS PRIMA in 2023, new invertor. Silent block and stuffing box replaced in 2023 – New starter in 2024.
• Fuel Capacity: About 250 L
• Water Capacity: About 500 L
• Electricity: set of 4 batteries 110 Ah deep cycle from 2023. Battery tester.
• Electronics: New GARMIN electronics (depth sounder / fishfinder / speedo 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 offer maximum comfort, whether for coastal navigation or long crossings. Its spacious and bright saloon, finished with fine woods, provides 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 ample storage
• Bathrooms: 2, with shower and new WC
• Berths: Up to 8 people
The soundproofing and thermal insulation are optimized to ensure 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, performance under sail, and comfort. It is perfect for sailors seeking reliability and sensations at sea. Whether for solo navigation, family outings, or regattas, this model remains a benchmark in its category.
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