1983 Wauquiez Centurion 45
Seattle, WA
US $143,700
Description
Designed by naval architect Ed Dubois and build by Henri Wauquiez (FRA) from 1990 to 1993, this 1992 Centurion 45 was bought by the second owner out of a brief company charter – thus the rare brown strip.
A popular model among cruisers looking for performance, the Centurion designs; 42, 45, 47 and 49 models were all fast racer-cruisers. They were built in the Wauquiez (Chantier) or boatyard in NE France, Neuville en Ferrain, near the Belgium border. These strong and safe, seaworthy ocean boats were sloop-rigged, with a fin keel designs long before Beneteau bought Wauquiez. Ed Dubois extended his 42 hull to make the Centurion 45, keeping the successful 3-cabin, 2-head design, while adding a “Mediterranean stern entrance” for a bit more waterline and speed.
Cruised by an experienced sailor, this fine boat has “Hasse” Port Townsend sails, including a beautiful gold asymmetric spinnaker, with a double-spreader aluminum mast w/ rod rigging. The diesel is a clean Beta 50 with wonderful access, Balmar alternator, powering a 20″ 3-blade MaxProp. With Mexico experience, of course there’s shade protection and air conditioning. Check out the very livable galley, gracious salon with impressive storage and all three cabins: V-berth, crew cabin, and aft cabin w/ head. Known for their seaworthiness and strong construction, Wauquiez’s sailboats consistently deliver swift-sailing, maneuverable designs, and hold their value. Don’t miss this one! If you are seriously looking for a great offshore sailboat, La Volante Frances Jane might be your ticket. . .
Note Price drop – seller is looking for thoughtful offers!
Full Specifications
Specifications
- LOA: 46′ 2″
- LWL: 40′ 3″
- Beam: 13′ 4″
- Draft: 8′ 3″
- Displacement: 28,000 lbs
- Ballast: 9,479 lbs (Lead)
- Sail Area: 886 sq ft
- SA / Disp: 16.99
- Air Draft: 65′
- Motion Comfort Ratio: 30.4
Rigging & Sail Inventory
- Double-spreader, keel-stepped painted Sparcraft aluminum mast
- Rod standing rigging
- Spinnaker pole mounted on mast
- Antal clutches
- Port Townsend / Hasse sails – Main, Yankee, Spinnaker, Storm sails
- Mainsail with swivel battens & 3 reef points (heavy-duty slugs)
- Dacron hank-on storm staysail
- Storm trysail
- 125% furling Yankee on large Harken furler
- 100% hank-on Solent staysail
- Asymmetrical spinnaker with ATN sock
- Harken Big Boat traveler
- Garhauer hard vang
- Dacron running rigging with control lines led aft
- (2) Harken #53ST 2-speed primary winches
- (2) Harken #53ST 2-speed secondary winches
- (2) Harken #42STe 2-speed mast winches
- (2) Harken #40ST 2-speed winches (furler/vang)
Mechanical & Electrical
- Beta 50 HP 4-cylinder diesel (2016) with ZF V-drive
- 20″ 3-blade MaxProp (installed 2016)
- Dual Racor primary fuel filters
- Balmar 200-amp alternator with MC-614 regulator
- (6) 6V gel deep-cycle house batteries + AGM start battery
- Trace 3012 – 3000W inverter/charger
- 30-amp shore power cord with adapters & 110VAC breakers
- Furuno depth, speed & wind multi-displays
- Furuno 1834C radar with Questus self-leveling backstay mount
- Furuno NavNet VX2 processor
- Raymarine T2 linear drive autopilot
- Maretron MFD (NMEA 2000) with GPS200 antenna
- Furuno GPA-017S GPS antenna
- Standard Horizon Spectrum VHF with DSC
- ICOM IC-M802 SSB with AT-140 tuner & GAM antenna
- (2) MOBRO radar reflectors
- Pioneer stereo with interior & exterior speakers
Galley & Interior
- 3-burner propane stove with oven
- Double-tank propane cockpit locker
- Icebox with Frigoboat 12V refrigeration
- Stainless steel double deep sinks
- Hot & cold pressure water (Shurflo pump)
- 12-gallon Torrid water heater
- Webasto DBW hydronic heater with radiators
- Webasto FCF 5000 BTU air conditioning
- Boston 4″ brass clock & barometer
- Large salon table with generous storage
Hull, Deck & Safety
- Solid fiberglass hull with cored decks
- Bow & stern pulpits with stainless stanchions & arch
- Dodger with flexible solar panel & bimini
- Venus 6″ compass at binnacle
- 51″ diameter stainless steel leathered wheel
- 45 kg CQR anchor on bow roller
- Lofrans Tigres windlass with 250′ of 3/8″ G4 chain
- Manual & electric bilge pumps
- Spares, ditch bag & cabin fans
- LifeSling, PFDs, fenders & dock lines
- Emergency tiller & bilge pump handle
- Fire extinguishers, horn & flares
Tanks
- Diesel: 60 Gallons (Stainless Steel Tank) + Additional Jug Storage
- Water: 115 Gallons (4 Stainless Steel Tanks)
- Holding: 30 Gallons (Poly Tank)
1983 Wauquiez Centurion 45
Seattle, WA
US $143,700
