Beneteau First 47.7 vs 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 — Comparison
Beneteau First 47.7
2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau First 47.7 | 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2003–2008 | 2005–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.69 m (48.2 ft) | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.90 m (42.3 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) | 4.15 m (13.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 105.0 m² (1,130 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 550 L (145.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau First 47.7 and 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau First 47.7 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is a 2000s offering from Wauquiez from France. The Beneteau First 47.7 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Beneteau First 47.7 measures 14.69m (48.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.30m, compared to the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 at 14.33m (47.0ft) with a 4.15m beam. The Beneteau First 47.7 is 0.36m longer than the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 displaces approximately 13% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau First 47.7 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.93 and 105.0 m² of sail area. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, with an SA/D of 17.45 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau First 47.7 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau First 47.7 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 36.5% for the Beneteau First 47.7 and 38.5% for the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau First 47.7 provides 10 berths in 3 cabins with 450L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 550L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Beneteau First 47.7 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau First 47.7 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.