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 ocean-going cruiser is ideal for demanding sailors looking for a boat capable of tackling all conditions with ease and comfort.
General Specifications of the CENTURION 45
• Year: 1991
• Shipyard: Wauquiez
• Designer: Ed Dubois
• Overall length: 14.04 m
• Beam: 4.35 m
• Draft: 2.30 m
• Displacement: approx. 11,000 kg
• Construction material: Reinforced polyester
The CENTURION 45 is a sailboat built with a laminated polyester hull, ensuring high strength while remaining relatively lightweight Its sleek, well-balanced design offers excellent sea passage and stability.é
Performance and sailing
Thanks to its fractional sloop rig and deep keel, the CENTURION 45 offers excellent handling under sail. She's fast upwind and stable in the wind, making her ideal for both leisurely cruising and racing. Its large, ergonomic cockpit provides excellent manoeuvrability, even with a reduced crew.
• Rigging: Fractional sloop rig (Rigging over 10 years old)
• Sails: Classic battened mainsail in good condition, PROFURL furling genoa, detachable staysail, staysail on snap hook, storm jib, symmetrical spinnaker, spinnaker pole and jockey pool, mainsail cover and lazy jack - Hydraulic backstay revised in 2023
• Winches: Self-tailing for easier maneuvering
• Engine: PERKINS PRIMA 50 - Engine replaced with a reconditioned PERKINS PRIMA in 2023, new gear shift Silent block and stuffing box replaced in 2023 - New starter 2024
• Fuel capacity: Approximately 250 L
• Water capacity: Approximately 500 L
• Electrical system: Set of 4 110-amp slow-discharge batteries (2023) Battery tester
• Electronics: New GARMIN electronics (Loch/sounder/speedo and autopilot) GPS/Tracker PC with open CPN, VHF Radio Ocean
Comfort on board 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 saloon, finished in precious woods, offers a warm and inviting atmosphere.