The Centurion 40 is a 39.6ft masthead sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) between 1986 and 1993.
33 units have been built.
The Centurion 40 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Centurion 40 | ||
| Length | 39.60 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.42 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.70 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 23.35 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.90 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.97 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 29.25 | ||
| Capsize | 1.95 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 32.80 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.70 ft | ||
| Displacement | 20944 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 7937 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.67 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1104.38 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 395.38 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 257.02 sq.ft | ||
| I | 54.80 ft | ||
| J | 14.43 ft | ||
| P | 40.19 ft | ||
| E | 12.79 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 43 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 37 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 79 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 | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1993 | ||
| Number built | 33 |