Centurion 38 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

37.73' · 11.5 m

Displ.

20,200 lbs · 9,163 kg

First year

1987

The Centurion 38, introduced in 1987, marks a pivotal era for the French shipyard Wauquiez, transitioning the brand from the traditional aesthetics of the Holman & Pye era toward the sleek, performanceoriented designs of the late 20th century. Designed by the esteemed Ed Dubois, the Centurion 38 was conceived as a highend cruiserracer that could satisfy both the demands of offshore passagemaking and the competitive edge required for club racing. It was built during what many enthusiasts consider the "Golden Era" of Wauquiez, a period defined by uncompromising construction standards and the use of premium materials before the shipyard's integration into larger corporate groups. The hull was constructed with a solid fiberglass laminate, while the deck utilized a balsa core for stiffness and weight savings, a standard practice for performance yachts of the time.