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CENTURION 45 - Elegance and Performance Offshore
The CENTURION 45, designed by the renowned shipyard Wauquiez in 1991, is an exceptional sailing yacht that combines elegance, robustness, and performance. This offshore cruiser is ideal for demanding sailors seeking a boat capable of handling all conditions with ease and comfort.
General characteristics 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 sailing yacht built with a laminated polyester hull, ensuring great strength while remaining relatively light. Its sleek and balanced design provides excellent seakeeping and good stability.
Performance and sailing
Thanks to its fractional sloop rig and deep keel, the CENTURION 45 offers excellent sailing performance. It is fast upwind and stable in the wind, making it ideal both for relaxed cruising and racing. Its large ergonomic cockpit allows excellent maneuverability, even with a small crew.
• Rig: Fractional sloop with ROD rigging (Rigging over 10 years old)
• Sail inventory: Classic fully battened mainsail in good condition, PROFURL roller genoa, furling staysail, tack on snap shackle, storm jib, symmetrical spinnaker with pole and jockey pole, mainsail cover and lazy jack - Hydraulic backstay overhauled in 2023
• Winches: Self-tailing for easier handling
• Engine: PERKINS PRIMA 50 - Engine replaced by reconditioned PERKINS PRIMA in 2023, new gearbox. Silent block and stuffing box replaced in 2023 - New starter 2024.
• Fuel capacity: Approximately 250 L
• Water capacity: Approximately 500 L
• Electricity: Set of 4 slow discharge 110 amp batteries from 2023. Battery tester.
• Electronics: New GARMIN electronics (log/depth/speed and autopilot) GPS/PC chartplotter with OpenCPN, Ocean VHF Radio.
Comfort aboard the CENTURION 45
The interior of the CENTURION 45 is designed to offer maximum comfort, whether for coastal navigation or long passages. Its spacious and bright salon, finished with precious wood, provides a warm and refined atmosphere.
• Layout: 3 cabins
• Salon: Large convivial space with convertible table.
• Galley: Equipped with 3-burner stove, oven, refrigerator replaced in 2023 and ample storage
• Heads: 2, with new shower and toilets
• Berths: Up to 8 people
Sound and thermal insulation are optimized to ensure maximum comfort both underway and at anchor.
Why choose the CENTURION 45?
The CENTURION 45 is an exceptional sailing yacht that has won over nautical enthusiasts with its build quality, sailing performance, and comfort. It is perfect for sailors seeking reliability and sensations at sea. Whether sailing solo, with family, or racing, this model remains an essential reference in its category.
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