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Centurion 59
Designer: Edward Dubois  ·  Builder: Henri Wauquiez  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Centurion 59

With limited documentation available, the Centurion 59 represents one of sailing's more elusive designs, making it a challenging find for researchers and enthusiasts alike. Based on its substantial size designation, this vessel would have been positioned in the luxury cruising market, designed to accommodate extended offshore passages and comfortable liveaboard arrangements. Sailboats of this length typically feature robust construction suitable for blue water sailing, with spacious interiors that prioritize comfort during extended voyages. The Centurion 59 would likely have been engineered for serious cruising sailors seeking a capable platform for ocean crossings and remote anchorages. The scarcity of available specifications suggests this may have been a limited production model or custom design, which often indicates higher build quality and attention to detail. Such vessels frequently command respect among experienced sailors who value proven seaworthiness over mass-market appeal. For potential buyers researching this model, the limited documentation presents both challenges and opportunities. While comprehensive performance data may be difficult to obtain, finding a well-maintained Centurion 59 could represent access to a unique sailing platform with distinctive character rarely found in today's production market.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 58.50 ft / 17.83 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 48.75 ft / 14.86 m
Beam 16.50 ft / 5.03 m
Max Draft 8.90 ft / 2.71 m
Displacement 55,000.00 lb / 24,948 kg
Ballast 18,800.00 lb / 8,528 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,863.00 ft² / 173.08 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Edward Dubois
Builder Henri Wauquiez
First Built 1990
Last Built 1991
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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
20.7
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
39.35
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
1.74
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. 9.36
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
2.96
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. 2.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 77.1
J (Foretriangle Base) 22.64
P (Mainsail Luff) 70.21
E (Mainsail Foot) 28.22
SA Fore 872.77
SA Main 990.66
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