{"product_id":"1992-wauquiez-centurion-40-centurion","title":"1992 Wauquiez Centurion 40 - Crescendo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner Ed Dubois and the venerable French boatyard of Henri Wauquiez came together in the creation of the Wauquiez Centurion 40. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenturion series largely resembles the Nautor Swans of her time. Like the Swan, she was a high end performance cruiser\/racer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econceived when a boat of this type was still defined as capable of crossing oceans, weekend cruising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e beating the competition around the race course. Fast, comfortable and well built, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrescendo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves all these purposes. Her two stateroom layout features a large head and shower, spacious salon with large dinette, well configured galley and ample storage space in lockers throughout the boat and a full size sail locker forward. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA total of 33 Centurion 40s were produced between 1987 and 1993. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrescendo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is #32. There were several subsequent variations to the 40 foot model under new ownership of Beneteau. This is one of the few commissioned with a deep draft fin keel for optimal upwind performance — a benefit to any Pacific Northwest sailor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrescendo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a proven race winner in the Pacific Northwest and a veteran of the Pacific Cup race from San Francisco to Hawaii. She has been well maintained and upgraded by her owner of 24 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLithium house batteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eXantrex 1800W inverter\/charger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiesel fired forced air cabin heater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2008 marinized 50 hp Kubota engine with low hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNavigation computer with NobleTec charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Swiftsure Yachts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47758793900195,"sku":null,"price":109500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6271\/5299\/files\/9128691_20231110120557587_1_XLARGE.jpg?v=1781031256","url":"https:\/\/swiftsureyachts.com\/products\/1992-wauquiez-centurion-40-centurion","provider":"Swiftsure Yachts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}