Centurion 32
Description
The Wauquiez Centurion 32 is an early classic in the Centurion series from French builder Chantiers Henri Wauquiez. Unlike the later Ed Dubois-designed Centurions (like the 36, 38, 42, 47.7, and 59), this model was designed by British firm Holman & Pye (Kim Holman) and produced from 1968 to around 1977, with a relatively higher production run of about 380 units — making it one of the more common and accessible classics from the brand. It's a solid, seaworthy cruiser-racer from the late 1960s/early 1970s era, known for good performance, robust construction, and proven offshore capability (many have crossed oceans multiple times). It emphasizes traditional lines with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder for balanced handling and protection.
Construction Details
| Designer | Kim Holman |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chantiers Henri Wauquiez |
| Length | 32.750 ft |
| LOA | 32.750 ft |
| LWL | 24.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.750 ft |
| Displacement | 9600 lb |
| Ballast | 4409 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1968 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.10 ft |
| p | 33 ft |
| e | 13 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 ft | 12.10 ft | 33 ft | 13 ft | - | - | - | - |
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