Wauquiez Centurion 36
Description
The Wauquiez Centurion 36 is a classic French performance cruiser from the iconic Centurion series by Chantiers Henri Wauquiez. Designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois, it was built from approximately 1987 to 1994, with a limited production run (around 36 units total, adding to its rarity and appeal among enthusiasts). This model delivers a strong mix of speed, seaworthiness, and refined comfort — a capable cruiser-racer suited for coastal/offshore passages, short-handed sailing, or club racing, backed by Wauquiez's reputation for high-quality, overbuilt construction from that era.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chantiers Henri Wauquiez |
| Length | 35.730 ft |
| LOA | 35.730 ft |
| LWL | 28.810 ft |
| Beam | 12.000 ft |
| Displacement | 16100 lb |
| Ballast | 5400 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.100 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48.79 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.80 ft |
| p | 32.94 ft |
| e | 13.98 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.79 ft | 14.80 ft | 32.94 ft | 13.98 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Wauquiez Centurion 36 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.94 ft - (10040 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.98 ft - (4261 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.14 ft - (10711 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.33 ft - (10769 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 229.97 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 36 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.79 ft - (12433 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.72 ft - (10887 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.02 ft - (5188 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 347.19 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 36 - GENOA
| Luff | * 48.44 ft - (14765 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.76 ft - (7242 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.72 ft - (13935 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.2 ft - (6767 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 537.65 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 36 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 48.44 ft - (14765 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.64 ft - (8120 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.64 ft - (8120 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1096.88 ft² |
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