Henri Wauquiez (pronounced vo key ay) founded his yard in 1965 on a commitment to build fast, high quality, comfortable sailing yachts. Ironically it is often the individual ranges that are better known than the Wauquiez name. Many people are familiar with Gladiateurs - nearly 300 built, Amphitrites - 138 built and most celebrated the Centurion range of which over 800 have been built from 32 to 60 feet.

For the last ten years Wauquiez has been part of the Specialist boats division of Groupe Beneteau which also includes CNB in Bordeaux, builders of the Bordeaux 60 and larger custom built aluminium and composite super-yachts. The Beneteau connection has brought great benefits in terms of heavy investment in a brand new moulding-shop in Wauquiez's Lille yard and the ability share purchasing economies for items like engines winches & deck gear. This has enabled Wauquiez to offer a remarkable package in terms of quality at an accessible price.

Over the last 20 years, Wauquiez have led the development of the Pilot Saloon concept. The latest incarnation of which is seen in the 41PS, 47PS and newly launched 55PS models. All are designed to have serious offshore capability while providing great comfort, speed and of course an interior watchkeeping postion and the light and space of a pilot saloon.

The Centurion name is proudly upheld by the 40s model. The 40s offers a combination of extraordinary elegance, comfort below decks and exceptional speed and close windedness which has attracted a very broad range of owners from racers to long-term live-aboard cruisers.

Charles Watson is the exclusive Southern UK and Irish agent for Wauquiez.