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Wauquiez Centurion 48 S from 1997, high-seas cruising sailboat renowned for its build quality, structural robustness, and exceptional marine performance. Powerful, balanced, and notably easy to handle at the helm, this model offers reassuring behavior on the open sea while maintaining excellent performance sailing upwind and downwind.



This unit, in a 3-cabin / 3-bathroom layout, offers a spacious and comfortable arrangement both at sea and at anchor. The interior joinery in solid wood reflects Wauquiez's craftsmanship, with high-end finishes and excellent sound and thermal insulation. The teak deck adds elegance and safety.



The Yanmar 90 HP engine received a major overhaul in 2025, including: heat exchanger, turbo, exhaust elbow, packing gland, prop shaft. Valves and seacocks were replaced in 2025, as well as the recalibration of the shaft tube. Bottom paint 2025. Standing rigging replaced. Battery bank renewed in 2023 (8 batteries). Bow thruster for easier maneuvering. Electric winches at the foredeck and cockpit.



Significant capacities for long-distance cruising: 900 L of fresh water, 360 L of fuel, 60 L of black water. Draught of 1.80 m allowing an excellent compromise between performance and access to anchorages.



Ready-to-sail sailboat, maintained meticulously, ideal for Mediterranean, Atlantic, or world circumnavigation programs. A model known for its solidity, longevity, and patrimonial value.

Technical sheet

Features

BrandWauquiez
ModelCenturion
Stateused
TypeSailboat
Year1997
Length14.75 m
Beam4.5 m
Draft1.8 m
Passengers10 pers.
Cabins3
Sleeping accommodations8
Propulsion

Engine

Number of engines 1
Power 90 ch
Engine hours 1600 h
Where to see the boat

Location

FR

On board

Equipment

Other

  • hood

Swimming / Sunbathing / Fishing / Diving

  • swim ladder

Kitchen / Amenities / Furnishing

  • sink
  • microwave
  • stove

Electronics

  • engine battery
  • service batteries
  • charger
  • compass
  • wind vane - anemometer
  • GPS
  • solar panel
  • autopilot
  • bilge pump
  • Transducer
  • speedometer
  • VHF

Safety / Trailer / Dinghy / Hardware

  • anchor
  • life jacket
  • survival raft