The Wauquiez Centurion 45S (designed by Berret-Racoupeau) is widely celebrated by sailors as a premium performance racer-cruiser. Reviewers praise its exceptional build quality, elegant aesthetics, and legitimate offshore speed. The Wauquiez Centurion 45s is a robust and elegant performance cruiser, appreciated for its quality and excellent sailing characteristics. Designed by the famous yacht designer Ed Dubois and built by the French shipyard Wauquiez, this model combines speed and comfort, ideal for long distances.Technical specifications and design The hull of the Centurion 45s is made of hand-laminated fiberglass with vinylester resin and built using the infusion technique, which ensures a light and stiff construction. Equipped with a bulb keel, this yacht offers optimum stability and excellent sailing performance. With a length of 14,00 meters, a beam of 4,16 meters and a draft of 1,95 meters, it is suitable for both coastal waters and open sea.Rigging and Sail Plan The Centurion 45s has a fractional rig with a high set mainsail and an easy to trim headsail, which improves maneuverability and speed. Thanks to the balanced sail area to weight ratio, this yacht offers high speeds without compromising stability, making her suitable for both racing and comfortable cruising.Interior and comfort: The interior of the Centurion 45s is practical and luxurious, with a spacious saloon, well-equipped galley and three double cabins for a comfortable stay on board. The use of teak gives the interior a warm, classic look. An inspection will reveal to a prospective purchaser the outstanding attention to detail in its high quality cabinetry and joinery. We welcome your visit ! Additional Information AccommodationThe interior is finished to a premium standard, featuring golden-hued Burmese teak and a sleek Art Deco aesthetic that distinguishes it from many contemporary production boats. The practical three-cabin, two-head layout is designed for comfortable extended cruising.The owner’s suite is located forward. Each aft cabin includes a double berth with a single Pullman berth above, allowing up to three guests to sleep in each aft cabin. The vessel can accommodate a maximum of nine guests, including one additional berth in the salon.Interior Comforts and Amenities
Propane stove with electric safety valve and switch
Refrigerator
Icebox
Water heater
Webasto heating system
Juicemaker
Full set of logo-embossed plates, cups, glasses, forks, knives and spoons
12V fans in each cabin
Numerous opening hatches and portlights providing excellent ventilation throughout
Owner’s cabin with two opening hatches
Sun protection and mosquito screens for both owner’s cabin hatches
Electronics and Navigation
Interior chartplotter repeater
Interior autopilot instrument repeater
VHF radio
Raymarine i70s multifunction displays (3)
Depth, wind, speed and autopilot instrumentation
Hydraulic autopilot system
3,000W inverter
40A battery charger
Note: The Raymarine displays are operational, but the blue background lighting is faulty. They can be difficult to read during daylight hours but remain visible at night.Electrical Systems
12V DC electrical system
110V shore power system
Service batteries, 220Ah (2)
Engine starting battery, 125Ah (1)
Batteries approximately 3 years old and reported to be in excellent condition
Batteries used approximately five months per year
3,000W inverter, 12V to 110V
Battery monitor
40A battery charger
Webasto heating system
Deck and Hull EquipmentThe flush, low-profile deck lines give the vessel a distinctive custom-yacht appearance. Sculpted deck surfaces provide secure footing and support for the crew while underway.
Delta primary anchor with 60m of chain and 25m of rode
CQR 20kg spare anchor with 40m of rode
Mooring lines (numerous)
Fenders (6)
Full bimini with side shade panels
Dodger and sprayhood
1,500W electric anchor windlass
Andersen stainless-steel electric winches, 12V (3)
Large single steering wheel
Harken Black Magic deck equipment
Owner Updates: The owner will replace the fogged dodger and sprayhood windows. The existing windows were last replaced approximately four years ago. The owner will also provide a complete new set of cockpit cushions.Sails and Rigging
Complete standing rigging replacement by FKG Rigging Specialists, with invoices available, 2025
Several new halyards
Heavy-duty Spectra fully battened mainsail
Furling 155% LP carbon genoa
Tall mast configuration
The mainsail is described as a heavy-duty sail with significant remaining service life. The carbon genoa is reported to have approximately 50% remaining usage and may require replacement.Mechanical Equipment
Automatic standby bilge pump
Manually activated electric bilge pump
Manual hand-operated bilge pump
Freshwater pumps (2)
Safety Equipment
Fire extinguishers positioned throughout the vessel
New safety package to be supplied by the owner
Flares and rockets to be supplied by the owner
No liferaft currently included
New liferaft can be arranged by the owner if required
Dinghy Information
AB 11' Hypalon RIB with rigid bottom
Tohatsu 9.8HP outboard
Outboard reported to be operational
Dinghy is nearing the end of its serviceable life
Tankage
Water: 500 L in PVC tanksL
Fuel: 240 gal
Holding: Not specified
Owner’s Comments and Boat HistoryThe vessel lost her mast during Hurricane Irma. The mast and rigging were subsequently replaced by FKG Rigging Specialists.The hull was professionally sprayed in silver metallic Awlgrip with a clear coat approximately four years ago and is reported to remain in excellent condition.The Centurion 45S combines sporty sailing performance with a comfortable cruising interior. The “S” designation represents the model’s sport-oriented configuration, complemented by a tall mast, large single steering wheel and Harken Black Magic deck equipment.Below deck, the three-cabin, two-head layout provides generous accommodation, practical living spaces and high-quality wood finishes. Wauquiez’s hull and deck construction has earned the yard a strong reputation for producing robust, premium-quality cruising yachts.Disclaimer The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.