45′ Wauquiez Centurion 1992
Located in: Seattle, WA
US $142,500
Description
1992 Wauquiez Centurion 45 – La Volante Frances Jane – Offshore Sailboat for Sale
Now for Sale – Price Reduced! Thoughtful Offers Encouraged.
Meet La Volante Frances Jane, a 1992 Wauquiez Centurion 45, a performance-oriented offshore cruising sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois and built by Henri Wauquiez in France. Part of the respected Centurion series, which included the 42, 45, 47, and 49, this model combines impressive sailing performance, robust construction, and comfortable accommodations for extended cruising.
Developed from the successful Centurion 42 design, the Centurion 45 features a three-cabin, two-head layout and a distinctive Mediterranean-style stern that adds waterline length and supports improved sailing performance. Built in northeastern France, Wauquiez yachts earned a reputation for seaworthiness, quality craftsmanship, and the ability to balance offshore capability with responsive handling.
Experienced-sailor cruised, this Centurion 45 is equipped with quality Hasse sails from Port Townsend, including an attractive gold asymmetrical spinnaker. The double-spreader aluminum mast with rod rigging complements her performance-oriented sail plan. Auxiliary power comes from a clean Beta 50 diesel engine with excellent service access, a Balmar alternator, and a three-blade 20-inch Max-Prop.
With previous cruising experience in Mexico, La Volante Frances Jane also offers practical comforts for life aboard, including shade protection and air conditioning. Below deck, the inviting interior features a well-designed galley, a gracious salon with generous storage, and three separate cabins: a forward V-berth, a crew cabin, and an aft cabin with its own head. The two-head layout adds convenience for cruising with family or guests.
Combining French yacht-building craftsmanship, Ed Dubois performance design, dependable auxiliary power, and comfortable liveaboard accommodations, this Wauquiez Centurion 45 is an appealing option for sailors seeking a capable offshore cruiser with genuine sailing pedigree.
The price has been reduced, and the seller is inviting thoughtful offers. If you are searching for a well-regarded 45-foot performance cruising sailboat for coastal passages, extended adventures, or offshore sailing, La Volante Frances Jane deserves a closer look.
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)
Located in: Seattle, WA
US $142,500
