2004 Hunter 466 vs 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 — Comparison
2004 Hunter 466
2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Hunter 466 | 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2004–2008 | 2005–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.17 m (46.5 ft) | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 4.15 m (13.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 90.5 m² (974 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 379 L (100.1 gal) | 550 L (145.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Hunter 466 and 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Hunter 466 is a 2000s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is a 2000s offering from Wauquiez from France. The 2004 Hunter 466 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the 2004 Hunter 466 measures 14.17m (46.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 at 14.33m (47.0ft) with a 4.15m beam. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is 0.16m longer than the 2004 Hunter 466. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 displaces approximately 6% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2004 Hunter 466 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.30 and 90.5 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 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2004 Hunter 466 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.6) 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 33.3% for the 2004 Hunter 466 and 38.5% for the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2004 Hunter 466 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 379L of water capacity and 189L 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 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2004 Hunter 466 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.