Used Wauquiez 33 Sailboats for Sale

The Wauquiez 33, more formally known in nautical circles as the Gladiateur 33, represents a pivotal era in French yacht design where robust offshore capability met the refined aesthetics of a "mini-Swan." Designed by the prolific British firm Holman & Pye and produced between 1977 and 1986, the model was intended as a more modern, spacious successor to the legendary Centurion 32. With 299 hulls produced, the Wauquiez 33 solidified the shipyard’s reputation for building "extraordinary boats" that could traverse oceans while maintaining a level of finish rarely seen in production vessels of that size. The hull is a masterclass in late-1970s composite engineering, featuring a solid fiberglass layup that provides a sense of security and weight, helping the boat maintain momentum in heavy seas where lighter contemporary yachts might hobbyhorse.