CENTURION 59
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 58.5 ft |
| LWL | 48.75 ft |
| Beam | 16.5 ft |
| Draft | 8.9 ft |
| Displacement | 55,000 lb |
| Ballast | 18,799 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 77.1 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 22.64 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 70.21 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 28.22 ft |
| FLforestay | 22.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,942.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 872.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,483.7 sq ft |
About the CENTURION 59
Shallow draft version: 7.42'
The Centurion 59 is a rare, large-displacement cruising yacht designed by Edward Dubois and built by Henri Wauquiez in France. With only 9 hulls constructed between 1990 and 1991, this model represents a limited production run of substantial offshore capability.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for experienced bluewater cruisers seeking a heavy, stable platform for long-distance offshore passages, given its significant displacement and comfort ratio.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 55000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.74, the Centurion 59 exhibits strong offshore stability and seakeeping characteristics suitable for serious bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other large French production yachts from the late 1980s and early 1990s with similar heavy displacement and fin keel configurations, such as the Hallberg-Rassy 53 or larger Beneteau Oceanis models, though the Centurion's low build count makes it unique.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
6 listings · boat years 1991–1991 · median $379,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 58.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CENTURION 59yet 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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