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Meet the Wauquiez 55
- By Cruising World Staff
- February 20, 2024
The French shipyard Wauquiez has been turning out boats since 1965, when its first model was the Elizabethan 29. Many sailors know Wauquiez for its Centurion models, which established the brand name through the Centurion 32 in 1968. More recently, in 2014, an updated version called the Centurion 57 marked the return of that well-known line.
Now comes the Wauquiez 55, for which the builder offered a sneak peek during the recent boat show in Düsseldorf, Germany—and which is scheduled to make its debut in the flesh at the Cannes Yachting Festival later this year.
The Wauquiez 55 is the first model of a new range, with a design by Marc Lombard that screams fully modern sailing yacht. It’s intended for owners who want to head offshore, with light-filled living spaces and updated performance elements. Styling is clean and sophisticated, inside and out.
A hardtop protects the central cockpit, which looks (in the renderings) like it will have good visibility through the windshield. There are wipers to clear away the remains of afternoon showers. The navigation space also has opening panels for letting in fresh air.
Back in the cockpit, there’s a relaxation space for guests who want to stretch out in the two sunbathing areas. There’s also what Wauquiez calls a “leisure deck,” which could be used for putting on snorkeling equipment, fishing or preparing to head off and explore with kayaks or paddleboards.
Interior design is by Stéphane Roséo in La Rochelle, France. The layout incorporates stowage between the salon benches and sheer, with portholes on the hull for guests to enjoy views of the outdoors. Portholes are on the coachroof too.
Dining is to port, with a table surrounded by C-shape booth seating. Bench-style seating runs along the side closest to centerline. Across from there, to starboard, is seating for intimate conversations, working a bit on a laptop or tablet computer, or getting lost in a good book. The navigation station is abaft this seating area, with the galley also nearby for easy service inside and out.
The forward stateroom is down a few steps with a walkaround berth and a head. Another stateroom is aft, with a glass opening and direct access out onto the deck.
Depending on what type of sailing owners want to do, they can opt for a lifting keel, carbon rigging and a furling jib.
How does the Wauquiez shipyard fix the keel? By stainless steel bolts. The rigging and appendages are integrated into the structure of the boat, to ensure distribution of their forces.
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Wauquiez 55, a central cockpit sailboat for comfortable long-distance voyages
The Wauquiez 55 is a revolution for this French shipyard. Gone is the Pilot Saloon, replaced by a totally redesigned range. With its central cockpit, the Wauquiez 55 has many assets to seduce its sailor clientele.
The Wauquiez shipyard announces the launch of a new monohull: the Wauquiez 55. This shipyard , which dates back to 1965 and has produced yachts that have marked their era, such as the Centurion range, changes course completely with this 55. Gone is the Pilot Saloon range, PS 40 to 60 feet, replaced by a central cockpit yacht.
An original design
For the Wauqiez 55, the shipyard started from scratch. It relied on the architectural firm Marc Lombard for the hull design, Stéphane Roseo for the fittings, and in-house skills with Pierrick Cruzol for the technical definition.
A full-width deckhouse
If the starting sheet was blank, the architectural choices were based on relevant existing solutions. Only the silhouette seems truly innovative. Indeed, the choice was made to create a deckhouse that reaches right up to the planking. The result is a significant gain in volume below deck. To refine the silhouette, the top of the planking is slightly inclined to reduce the deck area. This choice is undoubtedly very interesting for the habitable volume, but will be more difficult to defend when the crew must be asked to disembark alongside a pontoon, as the deck is very high above the water.
To refine this silhouette, the shipyard opted to integrate the hull portholes into a black net that runs the length of the plating, pinching at the bow. The curves are harmonious and create a line that is pleasing to the eye.
Small cockpit and hard cap
The deckhouse is dominated by a rigid cap. This protects the central cockpit, and especially the helm station forward of it. This layout is reminiscent of the Amel , which uses exactly the same organization, opting for a very small cockpit with a stern sunbathing area above the aft cabin. Access to the cockpit from the center of the boat , like the sliding roof of the deckhouse, is also reminiscent of the Amel layout.
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The aft deck innovates with a glass surface that brings light and visibility into the large aft cabin. We're more used to seeing this type of solution on much larger units. The companionway on the port side gives direct access to the owner's cabin.
Fixed or lifting keel
In terms of appendages, the Wauquiez 55 is available as standard with a fixed keel and 2.40 m draught, or with a lifting keel that should be more efficient, with a draught variation from 1.60 to 4.20 m. The fixed keel is also heavier, weighing in at 4.95 t, while the lifting keel weighs in at 3.84 t. The overall weight of the beast is announced at 20 tons light, with between 164 and 169 m2 of upwind sail area, depending on the mast option chosen (aluminum or carbon).
2 motors, but no group
In terms of engines, Wauquiez has chosen to install 2 engines in the hold. A solution already adopted on the Feeling 52 launched in 2008, a yacht that didn't shine in terms of sales. Here, the engines are 2 x 50 or 2 x 75 hp options. Equipped with saildrives protected by keels, the layout of the engines, spaced 1.20 m apart, facilitates manoeuvring, rather like a catamaran . With these two engines fitted with large alternators producing 8 kW per 48 V motor, the Wauquiez 55 dispenses with the need for a generator to run all the comfort equipment, such as the air conditioning and watermaker . The engines are installed in an engine room below the cockpit, perfectly insulated for crew comfort.
Safety first
Designed for long-distance sailing, the Wauquiez 55 has two watertight zones: one at the stern to isolate the rudders from the rest of the boat , and a crash-box at the bow. A good argument for safety at sea.
Accommodations for a couple
The layout is designed for a couple who can invite friends aboard. There's a huge aft cabin, 4.80 m wide, and a beautiful forward cabin. A children's cabin with 2 bunk beds completes the sleeping arrangements. Note the "Long-distance travel which slightly reduces the surface area of the aft cabin, using the space to create a storage area or workshop. Everything has been designed with crew comfort in mind, such as the galley's extra-large 1.50 m-long worktop.
To be discovered in September 2024
Available for between ?1.6 and ?2.1m ex VAT, the first hull of the Wauqiez 55 is already out of the mould, and the new yacht is due to be exhibited at the Cannes boat show in September 2024.
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Wauquiez 55 first look: brimming with clever ideas
- Toby Hodges
- May 3, 2024
The new Wauquiez 55 is aimed squarely at the premium end of the cruising market and is the first new launch from the French brand since 2018
While the graphical representations of many new designs may look impressive, rarely do we see a production yacht unveiled with so many new or reimagined clever ideas all packed into one hull as there are on this new Wauquiez 55.
And the French shipyard did so under the radar, only unveiling these images of its first new model since the Wauquiez 42 in 2018 at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in January this year. The Wauquiez 55 also marks its first new launch under new owners Exel Industries, and is aimed squarely at the premium end of the cruising market.
The novel design certainly sparks interest.
A centre cockpit cruiser with twin engines and a lift keel option, it offers the type of full cockpit protection only seen on a couple of cruising yachts such as Amels and Allures today, including the ability to control all manoeuvres and handling from here. Perhaps my favourite feature, though, is the direct access from the owner’s aft cabin straight onto the beamy sunken aft deck terrace.
Master cabin has near surround views plus direct access to the aft terrace.
Even before Wauquiez revealed the designer responsible, the prominent reverse sheer, lines long favoured by Lombard design, gave it away. Lombard’s longstanding co-director Eric Levet told me how this method worked particularly well for this higher deck concept – “it’s something you couldn’t do on an aft cockpit yacht”. He also confirmed that the aft terrace leans on inspiration from early Wally yachts such as Tiketitan.
While the Wauquiez 55 is designed for ease of short-handed use from within the cockpit cocoon, it’s also conceived for performance and double digit speeds. A tall rig provides almost 170m2 of upwind sail area and the boat is built in foam sandwich to keep weight down to 20 tonnes lightship.
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Options are generous including three rigs, two keels, and two different interior layouts. The ballasted swing keel version provides pointing ability in its deep 4.2m mode or raises to 1.6m, and has a fuse in the hydraulic system in case of grounding. The carbon performance rig version comes with a furling boom, while the main is sheeted to an aft deck traveller on a flatwinder winch. Levet says the push/pull JP3 steering system ensures good helming sensitivity.
The deck layout gives plenty of relaxation space, while tankage and stowage looks generous, although there’s no dinghy garage, so davits will likely be needed.
By building in full sandwich construction, including all bulkheads and floors and some furniture, he calculates Wauquiez saved around three tonnes. It’s also a very stable shape so doesn’t require too much keel weight. “It’s like the Opium 39 we did 15 years ago – but built like a Swan,” Levet enthuses.
More natural light in the saloon with access to the large double cabin forward
The modern Roseo Design interior stands out for its natural light and sea views, whether you’re standing or sitting in the saloon and galley, or looking out from the 270° viewing angles from the aft master cabin.
The twin drives (50hp or 75hp) are accessed via a central walk-in engine room below the cockpit. Wauquiez’s theory here is to promote safety, lower consumption, more torque and speed. Couple this with the high-powered single or dual Integrel alternators, which give 8-16kW recharging, and there’s no need for a genset either. Wauquiez is also offering a parallel hybrid system for this 55 too.
There are two layouts, an owner’s version with beam wide cabin or a ‘long distance travel’ alternative, which reduces this aft cabin to offer a utility/laundry area. Both have a second vast double cabin forward, plus a Pullman.
The first yacht is in construction and Wauquiez plans to premiere it at Cannes Boat Show in September.
Wauquiez 55 specifications
LOA: 17.58m 57ft 8in Hull length: 16.4m 53ft 10in Beam: 5.25m 17ft 3in Draught: 2.4m 7ft 10in or 1.6m-4.2m 5ft3in-13ft9in Displacement (light): 20 tonnes Price: from €1.8m ex VAT Builder: wauquiez.com
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Wauquiez 55 : Quite far from the mainstream
Michael Good
· 09.02.2024
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The Wauquiez brand has been relatively quiet for a long time. The last time the French presented a completely new boat was six years ago with the PS 42. Now the traditional brand is surprising everyone with its plans to completely relaunch the concept of the traditional centre-cockpit yacht. The project for the new Wauquiez 55 was officially unveiled at the boot trade fair in Düsseldorf.
The remarkably innovative design comes from the studio of Marc Lombard Yacht Design and features an interesting reinterpretation of the classic forecastle deck with a cabin superstructure across the entire width of the ship and running decks running high above the arched cabin superstructure. The cockpit and the steering position built into the side at the front are protected by a robust dodger with a hardtop and a fixed windscreen.
The aft deck is reserved entirely for enjoyment and relaxation with an unusually spacious lounge area that is stepped towards the rear. In addition to extensive sun loungers, a wide bathing platform ensures easy and safe access to the water.
Exciting and unique in its form: a separate entrance leads from the aft bridge deck directly into the large double cabin in the aft section. This gives the owners more flexibility and customised options for using their own living area.
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The Wauquiez 55 is built with either a fixed keel or a swivelling keel. With the flexible annex, the boat should even be able to fall dry without any problems. There are also variations for the rig. In addition to the standard version with a conventional but relatively high aluminium mast with two spreaders, a furling mast or a higher rig made of carbon fibre for sportier requirements is also available as an option. Customers can also choose whether they want to sail the boat with a self-tacking jib or with a larger, overlapping genoa. A gennaker or a reacher can be attached to the relatively long, firmly laminated bowsprit. And for longer passages on the high seas in wind and waves, a set-back staysail can also be fitted.
Two motors - Many advantages
The motorisation also matches the extraordinary concept. Wauquiez has fitted its new blue-water yacht with two built-in engines, each with an output of 50 hp. The bottom line is that this should reduce fuel consumption and significantly reduce noise emissions. In addition, the boat will be much easier to manoeuvre in the harbour with two engines and will also manage without a bow or stern thruster. As an alternative, Wauquiez also wants to offer the new 55 with a hybrid system with two electric motors and a large generator.
The Wauquiez 55 will be fitted out below deck with two very spacious double cabins forward and aft, each with its own bathroom and separate shower area. An additional Pullman cabin with two bunk berths and its own bathroom is provided for guests, but can also be converted into storage space, a workshop or a walk-in wardrobe. The galley is installed to the side in the passageway to the aft cabin. The shipyard does not offer any significant alternatives for the interior design, the standard layout can be seen in the photo gallery above.
The world premiere of the Wauquiez 55 is scheduled for next autumn at the Yachting Festival in Cannes. However, the shipyard has not yet given an initial price estimate.
Technical data Wauquiez 55
- Designer: Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group
- Hull length: 17.58 m
- Width: 5.25 m
- Draught with fixed keel: 2.40 m
- Draught with swing keel: 1.60-4.20 m
- Weight (empty): 20,0 t
- Ballast/proportion of fixed keel: 4.95 t/25 %
- Ballast/proportion of swing keel: 3.84 t/19 %
- Sail area downwind: 164.0 m² (Std.)/157.0 m² (Furling)/169.0 m² (Performance)
- Engine (Volvo Penta): 2x 50 hp (2x 75 hp optional)
- Fuel capacity: 930 litres
- Fresh water capacity: 720 litres
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Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 45: ‘Speed and quality’
- Graham Snook
- July 17, 2020
The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 promises speed and exceptional build quality. Graham Snook went to see if she had the wow factor on the water
The hull has a soft chine aft. Credit: Graham Snook
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There is no boat quite like this one, and it’s not often I can say that. It’s not that the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 is unique in her design or that she has an original concept, but the interior, wow.
I haven’t seen anything quite like it on a production yacht before: custom yachts, motor boats and superyachts, yes. 42ft French cruisers? No.
Gorgeously finished teak, white and grey leather, swathes of white Corian, light surrounds, light switches and plug surrounds in brushed aluminium, and little leather pull toggles on the locker front are just a few of the details.
Large windows, plenty of locker space and bracing against the saloon seating makes the galley pleasant to work in. Credit: Graham Snook
Then there are cool blue saloon windows that clear or darken at the twist of a knob.
As nice as the interior is, it would mean very little if she’s as useful as a foghorn in a library, just as well, then, she a comfortable and practical cruiser and the attention to detail down below has been taken to on deck too.
Performance
Conditions for the test in Palma Bay were perfect, a good Force 4 with warm bright sunshine; and the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 relished them, topping out at over 9 knots on a fetch.
This boat had the optional 2.15m draught deep lead keel, a 1.65m draught iron keel is standard with a lead keel of the same draught also an option.
The boat has an optional Sparcraft painted rig and Park Avenue boom. Credit: Graham Snook
She was a joy to sail, only when the apparent wind went over 20 knots did we feel the need to ease the mainsheet, the grip from the twin, splayed rudders was unflappable.
Steering is via Jefa chain and cable, it had a solid feel and reassuring weight to it without being too heavy.
The cockpit is high, and occasionally feels it when going over the raised bridge deck, you feel a little exposed but the addition of grab handles either side would help, as would the sprayhood – if we hadn’t taken it off for the photographs.
Deck Layout
The single bow roller is recessed into the large, shiny, fixed stainless-steel bowsprit.
Directly aft is the windlass, the chain drops straight into the bows.
Access to the chain locker is via a watertight hatch in the forward bulkhead of the deep bow locker, which itself is accessed via a flush hatch in the foredeck.
It was nice to see three guardrails, and even nicer to see that the end fittings are in the pulpit and pushpit so there are no pins to catch crew or sails.
Lockers beneath both helm seats provide good stowage. Credit: Graham Snook
It’s an easy step up to the coachroof from the mast, less so further aft.
Lines from the mast are led under the eyebrows of the forward facing saloon windows, to reappear at the forward end of the cockpit.
The rope clutches and Andersen size 40ST winches aren’t far enough aft for the helm to have easy access, on this boat the starboard winch was electric which made raising the mainsail a doddle.
Andersen size 46ST for the genoa are next to the helm, and the helm is the best placed to use them, electric winches are an option and, with them being far aft, it would be hard not to justify ticking the option box – especially on a yacht this size and price.
Access to the cockpit from deck is just forward of the wheels where there’s a good-sized rope locker on each side with a hinged lid to stand on.
The handholds on the binnacle weren’t very high, this will improve when Wauquiez raise the pedestals by 8 cm, but I’d still like to see them a little higher.
Deck stowage is good, there are lockers under both helm seats (port is the gas locker).
The liferaft locker that’s accessed from the fold-down transom; released from inside the lazarette locker.
At the helm
There is seating aft and outboard of twin wheels. It’s not the widest of helm spaces, but the pedestals will be moving forward 3cm.
I did find the gap between the pedestal and the wheel caught my knuckles, and if she was mine I’d be searching for a spacer to bring the wheel aft a tad.
The backstay does cut across the helm seat outboard a little, but it can also be used to hook an arm around.
A fixed windscreen increases protection in the cockpit which could otherwise feel exposed. Credit: Graham Snook
Both hull and deck are balsa cored and vacuum infused, the hull’s internal grid structure is also vacuum infused after which, it’s bonded and laminated in place.
The trapezium shaped hull windows have a recess in the hull and are bonded in from the outside.
The hull has a soft chine aft and while she is beamy aft, the waterline is quite narrow which should make her less sticky in light conditions, but as she heels the waterline extends and she’ll happily rest comfortably on her chine
This Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 had the optional Sparcraft painted rig and Park Avenue boom – an anodised mast is standard.
This boat had an optional 2.15m draught deep-lead keel. Credit: Graham Snook
The rig comes with Dyform rigging is standard, as does the track on the mast which makes hoisting it less of fight with friction.
The genoa cars were adjustable from the cockpit and are set against the coachroof. The bowsprit can accept an off-wind sail.
The Test Verdict
It was refreshing to see that style can be well executed and practical and that a company will throw convention to the wind to use ideas and systems not on production yachts: monogrammed light switches and plug surrounds, dimmable glass windows and pull toggles instead of latches.
Then there is the overall look of the interior and its high build quality; it really does have the wow factor.
The vast double berth in the aft cabin has lee cloths down the middle and at the sides making it a useful place to sleep when at sea. Credit: Graham Snook
Add to this her handling, performance and composure on the water and you’re left with a modern, spacious cruiser that will eat up the miles.
The sea doesn’t care about style, and when it gets rough, the light white hull sides will be the last thing on your mind.
But even in such conditions, the Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 should still look after you.
There are plenty of handholds and the stowage around the boat, especially in the galley, can be safely accessed without dodging airborne objects from cupboards you’ve just opened.
Would she suit you and your crew?
At first glance it could be easy to think of the 42 as what Americans term a ‘dock queen’ – she looks nice in her berth, but you’d rattle like a pea in a can at sea.
This couldn’t be further from the truth; she has style and substance.
The modern interior may not be your thing, in which case you can buy a Rustler 42.
Drawers under the saloon seating increase stowage for galley items. Credit: Graham Snook
Whether you’re sailing or in harbour, the 42’s interior is practical and, thanks to the large saloon windows, you can be out of the elements and still get a sense of place.
She has the space, both living and storage, that would make life on board for extended periods a joy.
The Wauquiez has good build quality, modern styling, she’s spacious and practical with easy handling – especially with a self-tacking jib fitted.
All boats are inevitably a compromise but the 42 seems to have compromised little in any areas.
This makes her a cracking yacht. If you want modern styling and your budget will run to it, this 42ft cruiser is an absolute must.
Facts and Figures
Price as tested: £474,332 in VAT LOA: 12.99m (42ft 6in) Hull Length: 12.42 m (40ft 9in) LWL: 12.8 m (4ft 1in) Beam: 4.34m (14ft 2in) Draught: 2.15m (7ft 05in) Displacement: 11,593kg (25,558 lb) Ballast: 3,100kg (6,834 lb) Ballast ratio: 26.7% Displacement / Length: 197.1 Sail area: 89.5m2 (sq ft) SA/D ratio: 17.9 Diesel: 415 litres ( gal) Water: 615 litres ( gal) Engine: 57hp Transmission: Saildrive RCD category: A Designer: Berret – Racoupeau Yacht Design Builder: Wauquiez Boats UK Agent: Parkstone Bay Yachts Tel: 01202 724917 Website: www.pilot-saloon42.com
This review was first published in our Summer 2018 issue. Back copies of Yachting Monthly can be bought at www.mags-uk.com
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THE WAUQUIEZ SHIPYARD: A HISTORY OF PASSION SINCE 1965
- 18 April 2023
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From military service to boat building: the creation of the Wauquiez shipyard
The founder of the Wauquiez shipyard is Henri Wauquiez. In addition to his degree in organic chemistry and engineering, Henri obtained his pilot’s license during his military service in the ALATE (Aviation Légère de l’Armée de Terre) .
He also discovered his passion for sailing at an early age. One day, he decided to use part of the family tannery to build boats. His goal was to produce top of the line sailing boats. The very first Elizabethan 29 model left the yard in 1965. The boat was built in 30 copies. The Elizabethans are so well made that their architect Kim Holman decides to design other models exclusively for the shipyard. In particular, the first Centurion , famous throughout the world, were born from this collaboration.
The Wauquierez models: A history of shipbuilding since the foundation of the shipyard
Following the commercial success of the Elizabethan 29 , the yard launched a larger model – the Elizabethan 35 . From 1966, 15 examples were built.
Between 1966 and 1968, 52 of the fabulous Victorian were built.
The Centurion 32 is the emblematic boat of the Wauquiez shipyard. In particular, this model really reinforces the reputation of the shipyard. Robust and easy to handle, 380 boats were built between 1968 and 1977.
The other models that were very successful at Wauquiez are :
- The Chance 37 was built in 95 units between 1973 and 1977
- The largest and most luxurious boat, launched in 1975 is the Amphitrite
- The Amphora was built in 96 units between 1976 and 1981
- The Gladiator was built in 299 units from 1977 to 1986
- The only dinghy of the yard – Hood 38
- The Pretorien (1979) benefits from all the expertise acquired by the shipyard, in the line of the Centurion and the Gladiator
- The Antigua 34 is a sailboat with a deck saloon offering exceptional visibility, not found in any other shipyard. It was produced in 19 copies between 1980 and 1983.
- The Antigua 37, built in 17 copies between 1981 and 1982
- The Centurion 47 (1984)
- The Centurion 42 (1985)
- The Centurion 38 (1987)
- The Centurion 40 is built in 33 copies between 1988 and 1993
- The Centurion 59, 45 and 49 (1990)
- The Centurion 61S and the Kronos 45 catamaran
- The Pilot Saloon 54 (1993)
- The Centurion 41S (1994)
- The Centurion 37 S and 48S liveaboard monohull (1996)
- The Pilot Saloon 48 (1997)
- The Pilot Saloon 43 (1999)
- The Pilot Saloon 40 (2000)
- The Pilot Saloon 40S (2002)
- The racing-cruising monohull Opium 39
- The Centurion 57 (2014) marks the return of the legendary “Centurion” line
- The Optio monohull (2014)
- The Pilot Saloon 48 (2022)
Indeed, Henri’s choice to name his boats Centurion, Gladiator and Praetorian is not only interesting, but also very significant. Being a great admirer of Jean Lartéguy’s literary work “Guerre d’Algérie”, which includes the titles “Les Centurions” (Volume 1) and “Les Prétoriens” (Volume 2), Henri wanted to pay tribute to this epic saga by using these names for his boats.
Tradition and innovation: Wauquiez sailboat ranges today
Today, the Wauquiez shipyard continues to offer top-of-the-range ranges of sailing boats, combining tradition and innovation to offer high-performance and elegant boats, whether for cruising or racing. These are :
- Pilot Saloon 42
- Pilot Saloon 48e
- Pilot Saloon 58
- Centurion 57
Wauquiez’s most sought-after pre-owned sailboats
The most sought-after used models at Wauquiez are generally boats from the Centurion line. It features high-end cruising sailboats. Some of the most popular models include:
- Wauquiez Centurion 32
- Centurion 36
- Centurion 40
- Centurion 45s
- Centurion 47
These yachts are very popular on the second-hand market because of their quality of construction, their complete equipment and their excellent sea-keeping.
The Wauquiez Pilot range is ideal for single-handed or short-handed sailing. Among the most sought-after used models are :
- Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40
- Pilot Saloon 47
- Pilot Saloon 55
These robust boats offer exceptional comfort on board thanks to their spacious and luxurious layout, as well as their complete equipment for sailing on the high seas.
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Wauquiez est un chantier naval spécialisé dans la fabrication de voiliers de plaisance de luxe exploité par la société Wauquiez Boats [1]. Wauquiez Boats Création 1 er février 2011: Disparition 15 mai 2012 [2] Fondateurs Henri Wauquiez ... Wikipedia® est une marque déposée de la Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., ...
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Wauquiez, sailboats for demanding owners who love beauty. The only shipyard in the North of France, Wauquiez has been building comfortable, fast and reliable sailing boats for over fifty years. History and review of a shipyard that builds sailboats designed to last. Maxime Leriche Published on April 12, 2021.
Wauquiez was formed in the 1960s and has been building its Pilot Saloon models—boats that have been popular as ocean-crossers due to their durability and speed—since the early 1990s. The latest Berret-Racoupeau-designed Pilot Saloon 42 employs infused sandwich construction with a balsa core to provide stiffness, insulation and weight-savings.
French builder founded by Henri Wauquiez in 1964 and located at provincial town of Neuville en Ferrain, near the Belgium border. Early on, Wauquiez maintained a strong association with British designers, most significantly with Holman and Pye in the 1960s and 70s, and later with Ed Dubois. Also with Andrew Winch for interior design. At the time, production included the flush-decked, centre ...
Welcome to Wauquiez.info, an index to information about Wauquiez sailing yachts. This site's modest goal is to chart your course to all of the information available online about Wauquiez sailing yachts. It is not a product of or affiliated in any formal way with Wauquiez Boats. Learn about the Google Group, the PNW Owners Rendezvous, and check ...
The daring hull of the Wauquiez 55 embodies a perfect fusion of cutting-edge aesthetics and technical prowess. Designed to provide uncompromising stability, it facilitates remarkably easy navigation, no matter the sea conditions. More than just ensuring its seaworthiness, this hull embodies a commitment to speed and efficiency, enabling the ...
The French shipyard Wauquiez has been turning out boats since 1965, when its first model was the Elizabethan 29. Many sailors know Wauquiez for its Centurion models, which established the brand name through the Centurion 32 in 1968. More recently, in 2014, an updated version called the Centurion 57 marked the return of that well-known line. ...
Over the years, the shipyard has built over 2500 boats. The Wauquiez production base is located in Neuville-en-Ferrain, near Lille. The company has dealers all over the world and regularly holds test drive days for its potential customers. Model range. Wauquiez produces high-end sailing cruising yachts in composite hulls 40-60 feet long.
The Wauquiez shipyard announces the launch of a new monohull: the Wauquiez 55. This shipyard, which dates back to 1965 and has produced yachts that have marked their era, such as the Centurion range, changes course completely with this 55. Gone is the Pilot Saloon range, PS 40 to 60 feet, replaced by a central cockpit yacht. An original design . For the Wauqiez 55, the shipyard started from ...
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Wauquiez is an iconic brand in the luxury sailing world, renowned for its high-quality sailboats and mastery in crafting high-end pleasure boats. For over 50 years, Wauquiez has been crafting luxury sailboats that offer a perfect blend of elegance, performance, and onboard comfort. Whether you're an experienced sailing enthusiast or a ...
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UK Agent: Parkstone Bay Yachts. Tel: 01202 724917. Website: www.pilot-saloon42.com. This review was first published in our Summer 2018 issue. Back copies of Yachting Monthly can be bought at www.mags-uk.com. The Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42 promises speed and exceptional build quality. . Graham Snook went to see if she had the wow factor on the water.
The Wauquierez models: A history of shipbuilding since the foundation of the shipyard. Following the commercial success of the Elizabethan 29, the yard launched a larger model - the Elizabethan 35. From 1966, 15 examples were built. Between 1966 and 1968, 52 of the fabulous Victorian were built. The Centurion 32 is the emblematic boat of the ...
Wauquiez. There are presently 53 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Wauquiez. This assortment encompasses 4 brand-new vessels and 49 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable yacht brokers and boat dealerships predominantly in France, United States, Spain, Italy and Martinique. YachtWorld offers a diverse array of models ...
The Wauquiez boatyards, founded in 1965, are specialised in the manufacture and distribution of high end yachts. Designers of great ranges of yachts that have marked history of international luxury yachting (with the legendary Centurions, Gladiators, Pretoriens, Pilot Saloon…), the Wauquiez boatyards create 39' to 65' fast offshore ...
Re: Waquiez Yachts. We have a 1985 Wauquiez Centurion 42 and Cyclepro is right the older boats are very solidly built. However, Wauquiez was sold to the Beneteau group some years ago and standards may no longer be the same. If you would buy a Beneteau then the Wauquiez should make you happy. 04-05-2011, 04:00.
4,749. Location. Surrey. Visit site. You don't hear much about Wauquiez yachts here. I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about them. The seem to be very well built and thought out but they are huge and I wonder about their sailing abilities. Their "Pilot Saloons" are listed as "blue water cruisers" but their rudders have no protection ...
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