The Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 vs Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 tops out at 40 hp. Engine specs for the Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 could be the deciding factor.
The Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 has a documented displacement of 51 169 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 draws 9,2 ft, compared to 6,1 ft for the Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014. That 3,1-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 uses Sloop rigging. The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 40 hp.
Bottom line: The Wauquiez Centurion 57 - Shoal Draft Shoal Draft 2014 at 58,1 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 at 39,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.