Wauquiez CENTURION 47 (14.47 m) – 1990

Price: 18 M XPF / 150,840 €

1. An exceptional sailing yacht designed for long-distance travel
The Wauquiez CENTURION 47, at 14.47 meters, is a legendary model designed by Ed Dubois and built by the Wauquiez shipyard, renowned for its boats that are both high-performance, robust, and elegant. Built to face the most demanding seas, this yacht combines exceptional strength and remarkable comfort, particularly upwind.

2. Exemplary preparation for serene adventures
This yacht has undergone a complete overhaul and major upgrades between 2019 and 2024, ensuring its reliability for worry-free sailing:

• Recent structural work: replacement of the teak deck, replacement of portlights, complete refit of the standing rigging, and complete engine overhaul.
• Modern additions: a new Fisher Panda generator (2024) and an upgrade of the NKE electronics.

3. Ideal for living on board
Designed for comfort and living aboard, this yacht offers an optimal configuration with:

• 3 spacious cabins: a rear owner’s cabin, a forward double cabin, and a crew cabin.
• Generous living spaces: a cozy saloon, a functional kitchen with modern equipment, and two bathrooms.
• Practical equipment: desalinator, new refrigerator, water heater, and plenty of storage space.

4. Performance at sea and high-end equipment
With a 60 HP Lombardini engine, a full set of sails (main and genoa from 2017, staysail, storm jib, and spinnaker serviced), and modern navigation instruments (NKE central unit, AIS, autopilot), this yacht is ready to face all sailing conditions.

5. A rich and inspiring history
Formerly owned by artist Philippe Laville, this yacht has traveled thousands of miles, from the French coasts to the lagoons of New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Tahiti. A true invitation to continue a unique maritime adventure.

6. Optimal safety and autonomy
Fully equipped for safety and autonomy:

• Up-to-date safety equipment (liferaft, Epirb beacon, fire extinguishers, life jackets).
• Enhanced energy autonomy: solar panels, wind generator, hydro generator, and generator.
• Water and fuel capacity suited for long cruising: 600L of fresh water, 450L of fuel.

7. A ready-to-sail investment
With a price of 18 M XPF / 150,840 €, this yacht is a rare opportunity for long cruising enthusiasts or those looking for a life on the water. It is “Nouméatisé” and “Papeetisé”, ready to sail the Pacific waters and beyond.

8. In conclusion: your ideal travel companion
The Wauquiez CENTURION 47 combines exceptional construction, unparalleled comfort, and impeccable technical preparation. Whether you dream of exploring the Pacific archipelagos or embarking on a world tour, this yacht will be your faithful companion.

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General Specifications

• Year: 1990, number 28 of the series (out of 48)
• Length: 47 feet / 14.47 m
• Overall length: 14.47 m
• Beam (max beam): 4.47 m
• Draft: 2.10 m
• Material: polyester fiber, epoxy resin deck + teak
• Light displacement: 14T
• Gauge: 24.5 tons
• Rig type: sloop
• Engine: 60HP Lombardini LDW 2204M from 2007
• Flag: French
• Home port: Nouméa
• Nouméatisé and Papeetisé

History and Work

As a fun fact, the first owner was Philippe Laville. Since 2016, the fourth and current owners have completely overhauled and prepared this boat until 2022. This was the departure date from Nouméa towards the Southern Seas: 8 months of sailing in New Zealand followed by a crossing in June 2023 to Tahiti via the 40th parallel. This yacht is world-renowned for its comfort at sea, its performance, especially upwind, and its very robust construction. Structural works were carried out in preparation for sailing in the Southern Seas, including:

• Replacement of the entire teak deck and deck sealing (disassembly and reassembly of all deck fittings)
• Replacement of the side portlights
• Replacement of the entire standing rigging (including the chainplate stays, revision of the mainsail rail, and rewiring of the mast)

• Complete engine overhaul
• January 2024 addition of a new Fisher Panda neo generator
• Upgrade of NKE electronics with installation of a new multi-graph in May 2024.

Layouts

• Owner’s version with 3 cabins:
  • 1 very large double cabin at the rear
  • 1 double cabin at the front
  • 1 crew cabin with 2 single bunks.
• From forward to aft:
  • 1 sail locker,
  • 1 bathroom
  • 2 forward cabins,
  • Saloon with large chart table and galley on the port side, large table
  • Aft double cabin
  • Attached bathroom
  • Portside aft workshop

Construction and History

The yacht was built in late 1989 / early 1990 by the Wauquiez shipyard in northern France according to the plans of naval architect Ed DUBOIS and interior designer Andrew Winch. Major work was done in 2007 by the previous owner at departure from France and between 2019 & 2021 by the current owners.
The boat departed from France in 2007 heading to New Caledonia in 2 years, then left New Caledonia in October 2022 for Tahiti via New Zealand in 2023. The owners are now seeking a larger boat as their family grows.

Rigging

Complete rig replacement in April 2021 with mast removal

• Mast: KEMP, 1990, aluminum
• Spreaders: aluminum (spreaders’ tips replaced in 2021 and base bolts replaced).
• Mast: good condition, mainsail rail and sliders are new with spares on board
• Boom(s): KEMP;
• Boom brake: Wichard (a bit small for the mainsail size)
• Hydraulic manual backstay and pataras NAVTEC fully serviced in 2022
• Stainless steel mule-strut in good condition
• Revised whisker pole: whisker pole heads rivets replaced in 2024

Sails

• Main sail 2017 Incidence full batten 55m2 Dacron 450g
• Genoa 2017 Incidence 42m2 Dacron 370g
• Stay sail (sloop) 25m2 Incidence Dacron 380g
• Storm jib (sloop) 14m2 Incidence Dacron 420g
• Gennaker/Genova 100m2 Neven (very little use, stored with the boat).

Winches

• 10 Lewmar winches (1 at the mast, 7 at the cockpit, 2 on the deck) ranging from 45 to 65, 2-speed, all serviced in 2023

Engine

60 hp diesel Lombardini (approx. 3500 hours) from 2007

• Completely overhauled in 2014 and 2021 (diesel circuit, all new hoses, belts, cooling system, filters, oil change, …)
• 330L stainless steel diesel tank fully overhauled (cleaning, welding, …) in 2022
• Average consumption: 2.5 L/h approx.
• Speed at 2000 RPM: 6 knots
• Prop shaft alignment done in March 2024
• New stuffing box replaced in March 2024
• Propeller: Maxprop 17 inches serviced and greased in March 2024
• Bow thruster 1990 (?) Works properly since last overhaul in 2019
• 120L stainless steel tank (electronic gauge)

Anchoring

• Windlass: LOFRAN’S Tigre 1000W year unknown but a new one is onboard as a spare
• Wired remote control from the sail locker
• 2 x 70Ah dedicated batteries in the forward cabin
• Circuit breaker: sail locker
• Main anchor: SPADE 30kg from 2021
• 100m chain Ø10mm
• Secondary anchor: COBRA 25kg from 2007 with 15m chain and 2 mooring lines of 60m each
• Flat anchor 20kg

Comfort

• 3 stainless steel water tanks of 200L each, one dedicated to the watermaker + 1 stainless steel 120L tank (electronic gauges)
• Watermaker DESSALATOR D60 from 2007, membrane and filter replacement in March 2024
• 2 large sinks in the galley
• Foot pumps for fresh water and seawater at the sink
• 3-burner stove / ENO oven: new, replaced in May 2024
• New compressor refrigerator replaced in May 2023 with a seawater cooling system in addition to the fan
• Water heater, powered either by the engine, generator, or shore power
• 2 bathrooms (forward and aft) with 2 showers and Lavac toilets

Electricity

• Service battery bank: 4 x 120 Ah AGM batteries (June 2023)
• Engine battery bank: 2 x 70 Ah batteries (April 2023)
• 2 windlass & thruster batteries 70 Ah (October 2022)
• 2 alternators: 100 A + 60 A
• 2 x 175 W solar panels from 2020 + 1 x 140W panel
• Victron MPPT 2020 voltage regulator
• Wind generator: AIR BREEZE Marine
• 3-way shore charger (engine, service, and forward battery banks) with connection via either shore power or the generator
• Fisher Panda Neo 4 kVA generator from January 2024
• 2 x 220V circuits (shore or generator)
• Inverters: Victron 800W inverter replaced in September 2024
• Electrical leak detector
• LED lighting
• 3 fans
• Aerogen 3 hydro generator

Electronics and Navigation Instruments

• NKE navigation system – Log/speed/depth/wind vane-anemometer – new multi-graphic 2024
• Gyro compass autopilot NKE from 2012 – LeComble & Schmidt linear drive from 2012
• VHF LOWRANCE LVR 250 E
• GP32 FURUNO 2016
• HYDROVANE wind vane 2020
• Radar: Raytheon, but out of service since mid-2024
• BLU: ICOM IC M 700
• AIS transceiver AMEC CAMINO 108 (PLAIS.) 2022
• Sea/watch radar and AIS detector
• Compass
• Barometer

Dinghy

• 3D tender dinghy 2.70 PVC with cover
• Yamaha 8 hp outboard motor

Safety

• Survival raft for 6 people, overhauled on 14/09/2022 (valid until September 2025)
• 5 inflatable life jackets (serviced in August 2022)
• EPIRB: replaced on 27/08/2020, valid for 10 years (until 27/08/2030)
• Extinguishers: 4 replaced in December 2024
• 3 flares replaced in December 2024
• 2 harnesses
• Bilge pumps: 1 in the keel well and 1 in the engine bilge (automatic)
• Gas detector
• New 10kg bottle in Tahiti Gas composite

Miscellaneous

• Covers: upholstery in average condition
• Cockpit cushions: upholstery in average condition
• Mattresses replaced in 2020 for the 2 double beds
• Fishing gear
• Diving: one tank with buoyancy compensator
• Spare parts

Last haul-out: May 2023 and haul-out offered to the buyer (scheduled for March 2025 with full through-hull fitting replacement)