Wauquiez Centurion 38
Description
The Wauquiez Centurion 38 is a well-regarded French-built performance cruiser from the Centurion series by Chantiers Henri Wauquiez. Designed by acclaimed naval architect Ed Dubois, it was produced from around 1987 to 1991, with a limited run of approximately 24 units (making it quite rare). This model strikes a strong balance between speed, seaworthiness, and comfort, ideal for coastal/offshore cruising or club racing, with the solid construction typical of Wauquiez yachts from that era.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chantiers Henri Wauquiez |
| Length | 37.730 ft |
| LOA | 37.730 ft |
| LWL | 31.170 ft |
| Beam | 12.530 ft |
| Displacement | 20200 lb |
| Ballast | 7500 lb |
| Max Draft | 7.050 ft |
| Year Built | 1987 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 52.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.21 ft |
| p | 46.49 ft |
| e | 16.31 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.50 ft | 14.21 ft | 46.49 ft | 16.31 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Wauquiez Centurion 38 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 46.49 ft - (14170 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.31 ft - (4971 mm) |
| Leech | * 48.45 ft - (14768 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 48.73 ft - (14853 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 388.96 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 38 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 50 ft - (15240 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.875 ft - (5144 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 109.01 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.49 ft - (4721 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.2 ° |
| Area | * 387.33 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 38 - GENOA
| Luff | 50.5 ft - (15392 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.25 ft - (6782 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 147.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.12 ° |
| Area | * 530.36 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 38 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 52 ft - (15850 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 24.5 ft - (7468 mm) |
| Leech | 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 956 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 38 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 29.91 ft - (9117 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.31 ft - (3142 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.58 ft - (7797 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.03 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.53 ft - (2600 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.04 ° |
| Area | * 127.54 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 38 - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15.5 ft - (4724 mm) |
| Leech | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -27.8 ° |
| Area | * 126 ft² |
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