AMPHORA (WAUQUIEZ)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.14 ft |
| LWL | 33.77 ft |
| Beam | 12.8 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 17,637 lb |
| Ballast | 7,384.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
About the AMPHORA (WAUQUIEZ)
Designed by Holman & Pye and built by Henri Wauquiez (FRA) between 1976 and 1981, the Amphora is a classic French ketch with a total production of 138 hulls. This data-driven synthesis reflects the collective experience of owners and the technical specifications of this specific production run.
- Best for:
- The Amphora is best suited for traditionalists and coastal cruisers who value the balanced handling and ease of single-handed sailing inherent to the masthead ketch rig. Its moderate displacement and beam suggest a comfortable motion ideal for relaxed cruising rather than high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 17637.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.97, the Amphora exhibits the heavy, stable characteristics typical of 1970s bluewater cruisers, though its fin keel and moderate draft of 6.0 ft limit access to very shallow anchorages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Wauquiez Centurion and other late-1970s European ketches like the Hallberg-Rassy 37, sharing similar displacement, beam, and the traditional ketch configuration that defines this era of French cruising yacht design.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.14ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the AMPHORA (WAUQUIEZ)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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