The Centurion 38 is a 37.73ft masthead sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) between 1987 and 1991.
24 units have been built.
The Centurion 38 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Centurion 38 | ||
| Length | 37.73 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.53 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.80 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.77 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.19 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 297.78 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 32.50 | ||
| Capsize | 1.84 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.48 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 682 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 372.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 309.23 sq.ft | ||
| I | 52.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.20 ft | ||
| P | 46.50 ft | ||
| E | 13.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 25 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 66 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) | ||
| Designer | Ed Dubois | ||
| First built | 1987 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 24 |