Centurion 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ed Dubois·1985 – 1990·~52 hulls·Henri Wauquiez
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.42' · 12.93 m
Displ.
24,300 lbs · 11,022 kg
First year
1985

The Wauquiez Centurion 42, introduced in 1988, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the French shipyard, marking a departure from the traditional Holman & Pye designs toward the modern, performanceoriented lines of Ed Dubois. This model was conceived as a highend offshore cruiser capable of competing in the thenpopular CHS (Channel Hunter Scale) racing circuit while maintaining the luxury finish for which the NeuvilleenFerrain yard was famous. During its production run through 1995, approximately 100 hulls were completed, solidifying its status as a benchmark for the "performance cruiser" category. The yacht is characterized by its sleek, lowprofile coachroof, a powerful masthead rig, and the signature "sugar scoop" transom that was a hallmark of Dubois’s contemporary designs.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 91,346
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
France (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Centurion 42 listings span 2 countries. France leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 89,6141050.0%
United States$ 93,0791150.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Wauquiez Centurion 32$ 26,1781813
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Wauquiez Centurion 40S$ 139,618139
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Wauquiez Centurion 4747.33'$ 89,500108
Wauquiez Centurion 49$ 115,21893
Centurion 5958.5'$ 231,53386
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984
Wauquiez Centurion 48 S48.88'$ 150,09064
Wauquiez 42You are here$ 91,34621

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Centurion 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Centurion 42 over the past 12 months is $91,346. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Centurion 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Centurion 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Centurion 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Centurion 42 has increased by 1.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Centurion 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Centurion 42 listings over the past 12 months are France (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Centurion 42?+
Comparable models include Wauquiez Centurion 32, Palmer Johnson J/42, Valiant 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.