Centurion 59
Description
The Wauquiez Centurion 59 is the flagship of the classic Centurion series from the French shipyard Chantiers Henri Wauquiez. Produced from around 1987 to 1994 (with production numbers limited to about 22 units), it was designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois. This model represents the pinnacle of the 1980s/early 1990s Centurion line: a high-performance bluewater cruiser-racer with exceptional build quality, elegant lines, seaworthiness, and luxurious accommodations for extended offshore passages or world cruising, often short-handed.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chantiers Henri Wauquiez |
| Length | 59.200 ft |
| LOA | 59.200 ft |
| LWL | 48.750 ft |
| Beam | 16.400 ft |
| Displacement | 47000 lb |
| Ballast | 18800 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 77.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 22.83 ft |
| p | 69.33 ft |
| e | 22.42 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.58 ft | 22.83 ft | 69.33 ft | 22.42 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Centurion 59 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 69.33 ft - (21132 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.42 ft - (6834 mm) |
| Leech | * 71.96 ft - (21933 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 72.11 ft - (21979 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 776.5 ft² |
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Centurion 59 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 64.7 ft - (19721 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 29.85 ft - (9098 mm) |
| Leech | * 56.92 ft - (17349 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 26.25 ft - (8001 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 849.42 ft² |
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Centurion 59 - GENOA
| Luff | * 76.83 ft - (23418 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 36.54 ft - (11137 mm) |
| Leech | * 72.67 ft - (22150 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 34.25 ft - (10439 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 1315.65 ft² |
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Centurion 59 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 76.83 ft - (23418 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 41.09 ft - (12524 mm) |
| Foot | * 41.09 ft - (12524 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 2683.4 ft² |
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