Wauquiez Centurion 40s PERFORMANCE CRUISER, IMPRESSIVE INVENTORY! Just Listed

The Wauquiez yard in France is renown for their innovative designs, superb build quality and craftsmanship. The Centurion 40S is one of their most popular models, combining elegant European styling with true performance sailing characteristics. The high quality construction with vacuum-infused fiberglass hull and robust structural grid produces a strong a stiff yacht, and the vessel is ideal for sailors seeking comfort without sacrificing speed. The deep keel and balanced rudder provide exceptional handling in all conditions, paired with the powerful yet easily managed sail plan making the vessel ideal for everything from family cruising through to offshore racing. 'Meltemi' is an excellent example of the design and has been under the same experienced ownership since 2010. The vessel was prepared for the 2018 Melbourne to Osaka race and could easily be equipped for Cat 1 racing. Set up for easy double handed sailing, it features a bowsprit with furling Code Zero, Asymmetric spinnaker, as well as a complete inventory of headsails. Also well set up for long range cruising, the vessel features 400W SOLAR WITH VICTRON CONTROLLERS, 400AH LITHIUM (LiFeP04) BATTERIES, 1500W INVERTER, ELECTRIC CABIN TOP WINCH, IRIDIUM GO SAT PHONE, 40KG CQR ANCHOR WITH 90M OF 10MM CHAIN, WALKER BAY TENDER WITH OUTBOARD, DIESEL HEATER, the list goes on. With its pedigree, capability, and impressive inventory, this is a vessel not to miss. Whether you want to cruise with family and friends in style and comfort, or utilise its performance on the race course at any level, this quality yacht ticks all the boxes!

Stepping inside, the quality of the teak fit out is immediately evident. This is beautifully paired with white finishes and upholstery, creating a light and welcoming ambience. To starboard is the generous timber dinette, with seating for 8 in comfort. This is a great space to relax, entertain, or enjoy meals onboard. Behind this is the well appointed galley. Sure to impress the fussiest chef, it is complete with a deep eutectic freezer, Waeco fridge, two burner gas stove with oven, double bowl stainless steel sink with H/C water, and plenty of storage for longer stays onboard. The accommodation is ideal for cruising with family and friends, or even for the full time liveaboard. The master cabin is forward, with a generous double v-berth, vanity, and storage. There is a second private double cabin aft, plus two single settee berths in the saloon when additional accommodation is required. The bathroom is to port and features a separate shower stall, and electric toilet. The interior is complete with a traditional chart table complete with Raymarine Chart Plotter, VHF and HF Radios.

Outside, the cockpit is well protected by the spray dodger and bimini. Complete with a set of cockpit cushions, its both comfortable and very well set up. The large wheel provides excellent feel on the helm, making the vessel a joy to sail. Set up with the mainsail in a boom bag with lazy jacks, furling headsail, electric halyard winch, and mainsheet in easy reach of the helm, the vessel is easily sailed short handed. There is easy access around the wide side decks, and the oversized anchoring gear certainly adds to the feeling of security when spending nights on the hook.

This vessel is powered by a well maintained and reliable Volvo D2-55HP Diesel Engine with a saildrive. This provides easy and economical cruising at 6 to 7 knots.

With its capability, quality, and performance, this impressive vessel is ready for its next adventure. For more information please call Jo Breen on Call Seller or Jack Allison on Call Seller .

Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.