Wauquiez Centurion 47
Description
The Wauquiez Centurion 47.7 (also known as the Centurion 47) is a classic French-built cruiser-racer from the mid-to-late 1980s, produced by Chantiers Henri Wauquiez between 1984 and 1990. Only about 48 units were built, making it relatively rare. Designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois, it combines solid bluewater construction with good performance, elegant lines, and comfortable accommodations for offshore cruising or racing.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chantiers Henri Wauquiez |
| Length | 47.580 ft |
| LOA | 47.580 ft |
| LWL | 38.000 ft |
| Beam | 14.670 ft |
| Displacement | 30000 lb |
| Ballast | 12800 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 63 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 19.80 ft |
| p | 57 ft |
| e | 17.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 ft | 19.80 ft | 57 ft | 17.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Wauquiez Centurion 47 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 57 ft - (17374 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.5 ft - (5334 mm) |
| Leech | * 58.77 ft - (17913 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 59.04 ft - (17995 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 510.84 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 47 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 52.83 ft - (16103 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 26.15 ft - (7971 mm) |
| Leech | * 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.77 ft - (6940 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 601.45 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 47 - GENOA
| Luff | * 62.74 ft - (19123 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 31.91 ft - (9726 mm) |
| Leech | * 59.08 ft - (18008 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 931.7 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 47 - DRIFTER
| Luff | 62.75 ft - (19126 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Leech | 57.75 ft - (17602 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 152.12 % |
| Length Perp | * 30.12 ft - (9181 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.66 ° |
| Area | * 945.08 ft² |
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Wauquiez Centurion 47 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 63 ft - (19202 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Leech | 60 ft - (18288 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1606 ft² |
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