The Wauquiez Centurion 40, penned by the late, legendary naval architect Ed Dubois, represents a sophisticated intersection of French craftsmanship and British design pedigree. Launched in the late 1980s as a successor to the Holman & Pye era of Wauquiez yachts, the Centurion 40 was conceived as a high-performance cruiser capable of offshore passage-making without sacrificing the "gentleman’s yacht" aesthetic. It arrived at a time when the shipyard was transitioning away from the pinched sterns of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era toward more balanced, powerful hull forms. Built to Lloyd’s specifications, the yacht features a hand-laid solid fiberglass hull and a sandwich-construction deck, a hallmark of the Wauquiez commitment to structural integrity. While the model was eventually succeeded by the Centurion 40s (a different hull designed by Berret-Racoupeau), the original Dubois 40 remains the definitive choice for sailors who prioritize a linear, predictable motion in heavy seas.
Wauquiez Centurion 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 1 | $59,500 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $84,232 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance 40 | 40.42' | $123,500 | 21 | 12 |
| Elan 40 | 39.04' | $94,163 | 19 | 5 |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Swan 40 | 39.3' | $117,692 | 14 | 3 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 32 | $27,621 | 10 | 6 | |
| Moody 40 | 39.5' | $88,356 | 10 | 5 |
| Centurion 59 | 58.5' | $446,490 | 7 | 4 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 47 | 47.33' | $89,500 | 5 | 5 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 45 | 45' | $149,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Wauquiez Centurion 40 | $84,232 | 1 | 1 | |
| Nautor Swan Swan 40 | 40.25' | $320,000 | 1 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
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| France | $84,232 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Wauquiez Centurion 40 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Wauquiez Centurion 40 over the past 12 months is $84,232. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Wauquiez Centurion 40 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Wauquiez Centurion 40 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Wauquiez Centurion 40 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Wauquiez Centurion 40 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Wauquiez Centurion 40?
- Comparable models include the Performance 40, Elan 40, Tartan 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.