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henry wauquiez centurion 61-Test
Sailing yacht · 61 ft (19 m) · Alicante
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- henry wauquiez
- Modell
- centurion 61
- Länge
- 61 ft (19 m)
- Gäste
- 12
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
The Centurion 61 is a well-regarded performance cruiser with classic Wauquiez build quality, strong light-air sailing ability, and an ambitious offshore stance. It offers good speed and seaworthy handling, while comfort is solid rather than luxurious by modern standards.
Vorteile
- +Strong sail plan and good light-air performance
- +Reputation for solid construction and quality fit-out
- +Capable offshore handling with a balanced hull form
- +Spacious 61ft platform for extended cruising
Nachteile
- −Older design, so systems and interior layout may feel dated
- −Comfort level is good but not as refined as newer luxury yachts
- −Performance depends on maintenance and sail condition
- −Draft and sail area can make close-quarters handling more demanding
The Henry Wauquiez Centurion 61 is a large cruiser-racer from an era when performance and offshore capability were both central to the design brief. Public references describe the 61S/Centurion 61 family as having a generous sail plan and strong light-air performance, with Wauquiez’s usual emphasis on robust construction and well-finished detailing.
Under sail, it should be a capable and rewarding yacht rather than a purely easygoing cruiser. The design points to good passage-making ability, positive helm balance, and a lively feel for experienced sailors, especially when the boat is properly maintained and carrying an efficient sail inventory. In lighter conditions it should be particularly effective, while in stronger wind its size and sail area mean competent handling is important.
For living aboard, a 61ft yacht with three cabins offers substantial volume and a practical layout for extended cruising or charter use. That said, this is a 1998 design, so the interior standards and systems will generally feel less modern than newer yachts of similar length. Value is strongest for buyers who prioritize classic performance, proven build quality, and offshore credibility over contemporary styling or ultra-luxury features.
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