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Centurion 36
Designer: Dubois  ·  Builder: Wauquiez (Fra)  ·  First built: 1987
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About the Centurion 36

Built by the respected French yard Wauquiez from 1987 to 1994, this Dubois-designed 36-footer represents a thoughtful approach to performance cruising. With only 35 hulls produced during its seven-year run, the Centurion 36 offers exclusivity alongside proven French construction quality. The yacht's moderate displacement of 16,094 pounds and fin keel configuration with spade rudder deliver responsive handling while maintaining the stability needed for serious offshore work. Her masthead sloop rig carries 902 square feet of sail area, providing a healthy sail area-to-displacement ratio of 22.72 that ensures lively performance in light to moderate conditions. The hull speed of 7.19 knots reflects her waterline length of 28.81 feet, making passage times respectable for a cruising-oriented design. Notable for its low comfort ratio of 28.35, this boat leans toward the sportier end of the cruising spectrum, appealing to sailors who prioritize sailing performance over maximum interior volume. The capsize screening value of 1.96 indicates good seaworthiness for coastal and offshore passages. Dubois's reputation for creating elegant, seaworthy designs combined with Wauquiez's renowned construction standards makes the Centurion 36 an attractive option for discerning cruisers seeking a capable, well-built vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.73 ft / 10.89 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.81 ft / 8.78 m
Beam 12.34 ft / 3.76 m
Max Draft 4.59 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 16,094.00 lb / 7,300 kg
Ballast 5,400.00 lb / 2,449 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 902.00 ft² / 83.80 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Dubois
Builder Wauquiez (FRA)
First Built 1987
Last Built 1994
Number Built 35
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
22.72
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
33.55
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
300.46
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
28.35
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.96
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.19 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,270.30 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model 2003
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 24 gals / 91 L
Water Capacity 79 gals / 299 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Centurion 36 ★
35.7 ft
J/109
35.8 ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
35.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
35.8 ft
LWL
Centurion 36 ★
28.8 ft
J/109
30.3 ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
30.8 ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
30.8 ft
Beam
Centurion 36 ★
12.3 ft
J/109
11.8 ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
12.1 ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
12.1 ft
Displacement
Centurion 36 ★
16 lbs
J/109
11 lbs
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
12 lbs
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
12 lbs
Ballast
Centurion 36 ★
5 lbs
J/109
5 lbs
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
4 lbs
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
4 lbs
Sail Area
Centurion 36 ★
902 sq ft
J/109
626 sq ft
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
570 sq ft
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
602 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Centurion 36 ★
22.7
J/109
18.6
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
16.8
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
17.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Centurion 36 ★
33.6 %
J/109
43.5 %
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
36.9 %
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
35.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Centurion 36 ★
28.4
J/109
28.1
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Centurion 36 ★
1.96
J/109
1.63
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Centurion 36 ★
300
J/109
137
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
191
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
191
Hull Speed
Centurion 36 ★
7.2 kts
J/109
8.6 kts
Sun Dance 36 Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 36 Jeanneau
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