2007 Wauquiez Centurion 40S
LOA
12.25m (40.2ft)
Beam
3.72m (12.2ft)
Displacement
8,618kg (18,999lbs)
Year
2007–2015
Manufacturer
Wauquiez
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.25 m | 40.2 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 10.36 m | 34.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.72 m | 12.2 ft |
| Draft | 2.00 m | 6.6 ft |
| Mast Height | 16.50 m | 54.1 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,618 kg | 18,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg | 8,001 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 71.5 m² | 770 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L | 39.6 gal |
| Water Capacity | 300 L | 79.3 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot | |
| Country of Origin | France | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
17.28
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
42.1%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.73 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
19.3
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2007 Wauquiez Centurion 40S
The Centurion 40S is a premium French cruiser built to a standard that exceeds most production boats. Robust construction and an elegantly appointed interior make her a serious bluewater contender.