The Centurion 42 is a 42.42ft masthead sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) between 1985 and 1990.
52 units have been built.
The Centurion 42 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Centurion 42 | ||
| Length | 42.42 ft | ||
| Beam | 13.30 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.80 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.96 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.51 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 297.25 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 33.29 | ||
| Capsize | 1.84 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 33.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.80 ft | ||
| Displacement | 24300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 9600 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.72 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 886 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 493.05 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 392.70 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57 ft | ||
| J | 17.30 ft | ||
| P | 51 ft | ||
| E | 15.40 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 47 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 68 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 105 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 | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 52 |