WauquiezBoats, models and buyer's guide

French yacht builder who is historically known for comfortable touring yachts with a solid look and attention to long trips. On this page you can read where Wauquiez focuses on the main aspects, how different performances are assessed and what information you need to check yourself.

What sets Wauquiez apart among sailing yachts?

Wauquiez-occasions are often viewed on their relationship between classic design, pleasant stay on board and sailing characteristics. There are different generations with their own choice of classification.

The most important consideration for a tourist is how often you actually stay overnight compared to the number of day trips. That affects the desired size and equipment. The technical condition is always connected to the usage history. A ship that has sailed for many years can raise maintenance questions other than a specimen that has been regularly used and taken care of.

Who are Wauquiez boats for?

The brand appeals to sailors who seek a traditional tour with character and recognize the value of a good maintenance record.

With a candidate of Wauquiez past use is a good reason for targeted questions. Check at Wauquiez on a concretely offered ship mainly motor, rigging and deck seals; an appropriate model name does not explain how those parts have been maintained. Ask what work is planned in the near future.

Comparing Wauquiez models and versions

The models Wauquiez Centurion 32 or Wauquiez Centurion 40 gives an idea of the variation within this brand. However, a performance on an advertisement is not comparable until the year of construction and options are known. Other examples are: Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 42. Question on a Wauquiez Centurion 32 a model name does not confirm the equipment.

Searches around Wauquiez Sail yachts may have different intentions: first get to know the model series, then find a pre-owned copy and finally assess a concrete advertisement. Therefore look at the exact execution.

What to check when buying a used Wauquiez

For older specimens, check deck, keel, engine, leaks around windows and the age of the stay. Also note historical changes to the interior.

• Sailing and cabin installations: See if the available technical drawings correspond to the installations you actually find on board.
• Documents: Compare the condition of skin, deck and drive with maintenance invoices and the actual year of construction.
• Usage: Let a specialist assess whether repairs to construction or hull have been performed appropriately.
• Particularities: Check that the boat fits the route and the ports you want to visit.

The presence of a maintenance folder does not guarantee that all work has been done. Check at Wauquiez whether the data is consistent with the material actually present.

Prices and ownership costs for Wauquiez

Who Wauquiez secondhand considering, best compares with ships from a similar model generation. Another year of construction or a thoroughly adapted boat quickly distorts a simple price comparison.

Do you want longer time with Wauquiez See the maintenance accessibility and energy or fuel consumption of the version offered. It is precisely these practical factors that can determine the budget.

How Wauquiez compares with other boat brands

It is useful to have a candidate from Wauquiez and an alternative on the same day. Then differences in ease of operation, finishing and living space are more noticeable.

If the design of Wauquiez you appeal, read about Island Packet and Bavaria Yachts. Who on Wauquiez Centurion 32 or Wauquiez Centurion 40 looks, needs to look beyond the model designation. The condition and the option list belong to the ship actually offered. Think of the consequences of different classifications for daily use.

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Only published offers are published under this trade mark guide. Wauquiez has been completed as a trade mark. For a wider selection use the filters of buy boats or Renting boats.

Those who compare quietly, see which copy of Wauquiez is appropriate for the intended use. Pay particular attention to verifiable data and do not be guided by appearance alone.