The Centurion 48s wauquiez is a 48.88ft masthead sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) between 1997 and 2002.
24 units have been built.
It accomodates 8 people in 3 cabins plus salon.
The Centurion 48s wauquiez is a moderate weight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Centurion 48s wauquiez | ||
| Length | 48.88 ft | ||
| Beam | 14.76 ft | ||
| Draft | 7.05 ft | ||
| Country | France (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 220000 |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 22.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 31.25 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 228.32 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 34.87 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull wing keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 41.01 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7.05 ft | ||
| Displacement | 35274 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 11023 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.58 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 1539.24 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 609.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 574.95 sq.ft | ||
| I | 65.75 ft | ||
| J | 18.54 ft | ||
| P | 58.40 ft | ||
| E | 19.69 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 75 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 95 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 159 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 3 | ||
| Nb of berths | 8 | ||
| Nb heads | 2 |
Builder data
| Builder | Wauquiez, Henri (Chantier) | ||
| Designer | Ed Dubois | ||
| First built | 1997 | ||
| Last built | 2002 | ||
| Number built | 24 |