Wauquiez Centurion 45 used

XBOAT ref :4378
CENTURION 45 - Elegance and Performance on the High Seas
The CENTURION 45, designed by the renowned Wauquiez shipyard in 1991, is an exceptional sailboat that combines elegance, sturdiness, and performance This offshore cruiser is ideal for discerning sailors looking for a boat capable of handling all conditions with ease and comfort
General Specifications 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 sailboat built with a laminated polyester hull, ensuring great strength while remaining relatively lightweight Its sleek and well-balanced design gives it excellent seaworthiness and stability.
Performance and Handling
Thanks to its fractional sloop rig and deep keel, the CENTURION 45 offers excellent handling under sail It's fast upwind and stable in the wind, making it ideal for both leisurely cruises and regattas Its large, ergonomic cockpit provides excellent maneuverability, even with a small crew
•• Rigging: Fractional sloop rig (ROD) (Rig over 10 years old)
•• Sails: Classic battened mainsail in good condition, PROFURL furling genoa, detachable staysail, staysail on a snap hook, storm jib, symmetrical spinnaker, spinnaker pole and jockey pool, mainsail cover and lazy jack—hydraulic backstay overhauled in 2023
•• Winchs: Self-tailing for easier maneuvering
•• Engine: PERKINS PRIMA 50—Engine replaced with a reconditioned PERKINS PRIMA in 2023, new reverse gear Silent block and oil seal replaced in 2023 - New starter motor in 2024
•• Fuel capacity: Approximately 250 L
•• Water capacity: Approximately 500 L
•• Electricity: Set of 4 110-amp slow-discharge batteries from 2023 Battery tester
•• Electronics: Brand-new GARMIN electronics (log, depth sounder, speedometer, and autopilot); GPS/chartplotter with Open CPN; Ocean VHF radio
Comfort Aboard the CENTURION 45
The interior of the CENTURION 45 is designed to offer maximum comfort, whether for coastal cruising or long crossings Its spacious and bright living room, with its fine wood finishes, offers a warm and