Overview
Hinds Taylor are pleased to present Fast Centurion is a 1994 Falcon 27 powered by twin Yamaha ME370 STI 165HP turbo diesels with Hydra-Drives, offering efficient cruising around 18 knots and top speeds of 30. Built by Falcon Boats and designed by Andrew Wolstenholme, she’s a solid, planing sports cruiser with strong coastal credentials.
She offers generous accommodation for four, with capacity for six, plus a spacious cockpit, practical galley, and heads. Recent servicing and system upgrades make Fast Centurion a ready-to-go, twin-diesel example of this well-regarded model.
Boat Details
Price:
£21,950
Hull Material:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Displacement:
3,200 kg
Boat Model/Make:
Falcon 27
Year Built:
1994
Max Speed:
31 kts
Cruising Speed:
22 kts
Max Speed:
31 kts
Engine HP:
330 (total)
Engine Hours:
1468 Hours
LAO (metres):
Boat Size:
27 ft / 8.22 m
Beam:
2.9 m
Draft:
0.76 m
Fuel Capacity:
350 Litres
Water Capacity:
200 Litres
Holding Tank:
N/A
Location
Torquay, UK
Full Specs, Equipment and Information
Designer:
- Andrew N Wolstenholme
Make & Model:
- Falcon 27 (1994)
Engine:
- Twin Yamaha Inboard ME370 STI (165HP each)
- Yamaha Hydradrive
- 3 Blade Stainless Propellers
- Trim Tabs x2
- Last Serviced: November 2024
- 1468 engine hours
- Fuel Consumption: 8–10 GPH
- Cruising Speed: 22 knots
- Max Speed: 31 knots
- Range: 140 NM
- Note: Engines rebuilt in 2010 and serviced annually. New engine brackets fitted within last 4 years. Delivers 2–3 MPG depending on hull condition.
Navigation / Electronics:
- iPad/Vasari MCP417 Chartplotter
- Garmin GPS 126 (Compass/Speed/Position)
- Nobletec Radar (not currently linked)
- Depth Sounder: Navco
- Speed Log: Garmin GPS 126
- VHF/DSC: ICON
- Compass: Garmin GPS 126
Power / Electrical:
- 3 x Yuasa Batteries (300AH total, replaced 4 years ago)
- 12V system
- Shore power with upgraded socket
- Battery charger (new in 2019)
- Engine alternator: Yes
Deck Equipment:
- Open cockpit with GRP finish
- Lewmar Electric Windlass
- Anchor: 10kg Rocna (new)
- Anchor Chain: 8mm x 30m (replaced and extended in 2024)
- Steering: Hydraulic
- Cockpit Shower: Yes
- Cockpit Table: 1 (GRP, can be mounted in two positions)
- Cockpit Cushions: Yes
- Swimming Ladder: 1
- Davits: 2 stainless steel (for tender)
Covers:
- Cockpit Cover
- Sprayhood, Bimini,
Accommodation: Sleeps 6
- Cabins: 2
- Berths: 6 (3 doubles, incl. convertible options)
- Heads: 1 manual
- Showers: 2 (1 at bathing platform)
- Galley: L-shaped with gas stove
- Fridge: Yes
- Sink: Yes
- Microwave/Oven: No
- Upholstery: Blue
- Interior Wood: Not specified
- 240V sockets: 3
- 12V sockets: 1
Additional Info:
- Forward berth is a convertible table bed
- Rear coffin berth is sizeable
- Saloon table converts to a small double
- Ample stowage and functional galley
- Recently antifouled and fitted with new anodes
- Saloon features quality wood finish and flexible seating arrangements
- Galley with practical storage and cooking setup
- Sale due to upgrade to larger vessel
Safety Equipment:
- Fire Extinguishers: 4 (new in 2024)
- Fire Blanket: 1
- Bilge Pumps: Manual & Electric
- MOB: 1
- Life Raft / EPIRB / Lifebuoys / Lifesling / Jackstays: Not equipped
- Gas System Last Checked: Feb 2025
Tank Capacities:
- Fuel: 350L
- Water: 200L
Hull / Keel / Construction:
- GRP Hull
- Keel Type: Planning
Disclaimer
Hinds Taylor Yacht Brokers offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. Any buyer should instruct his or her agent, or their surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.