Centurion Boats

whatcomRidaz · Criminal Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 67

Millertyme,

What is the name of that dealer, I'm looking for a boat for around 25K and the Hurricane might be it, also do you know what options are on it? and who do I talk to at the shop?? Also what are delivery fees like to Seattle, Wa?

Millertyme · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 1:13 pm Post subject:

I just posted it. Check a few posts back. there is a name and number on there.

Dpierce37 · Ladies Man Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 7659 City: Austin

whatcomRidaz · Criminal Joined: 14 May 2003 Posts: 67

do you slalom behind that boat? I need a multi-sport boat, wakesurfing, slalom, barefooting, and wakeboarding, hows that thing hold up across all of em? I've been assuming I'll need to get a D-Drive, but would prefer to get the V

Millertyme · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 1:21 pm Post subject:

I dont slalom at all. Throws a great wakesurfing wake.

WRRide · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 1:28 pm Post subject:

I have been to the factory and I was impressed with the pride they took in their work. The people there really attempt(with much success) to make quality equipment.

r3612 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 346 City: Chicago IL

Millertyme · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 2:45 pm Post subject:

WHAT UP KRIS? STILL COMING TO RENO SOON? IM HEADING OUT TO THE DELTA FOR 8 DAYS (CANT WAIT). HIT ME UP THIS SUMMER AND WE WILL GO RIDE.

LATE MILLERTYME

r3612 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 346 City: Chicago IL

What up, Still planning on it for sure. It's just taking a little longer than they thought to get things rollin in the Department over there. I guess the Civil service comission just hired a ton of fireman and they are backed up. So the tranfer is going to take like a month longer than expected. I'm looking to be there around late July early August to look at some houses.

Is the Centurion Dealer in Reno that you speak of? Where abouts? They have taken care of you customer service wise it sounds like so that is good to know. Hope the weather is still good to yous over there. Found another town called Fernly or Frenly I think. How be that?

Have fun at the Delta. How far is that from Reno?

Millertyme · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 3:00 pm Post subject:

Fernley is small town east of Reno(about 30 miles)

The Centurion Dealer is Great here. Custom Boat is right on S. Virginia street about five miles south of downtown. Weather has been in the 90s last few weeks.

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

OK r361 , you are officially banned from any future Centurion supporters club events. A pox on you and your devil-keyboard.
C'mon dude. I never been in a Malibu- You've never been in a Avalanche, obviously. I don't care if its called titan or he-man super-duty, those towers look dorky, IMHO. The forward swoop eliminates the one easy way to get into the boat from the dock. The other one, just four posts that meet in the center, is no fun for diving off, sitting on or mounting stuff to. And as for the cooler, I can easily fit a case of your favorite beverage, plus enough ice to keep it cold all day and night. And if I'm thirsty, grab one while driving without having to move bodies or equipment. Sweet and clean graphics? That's your HO. IMHO, they're boring and me-too-ish. As for storage, all v-drives are not the same. What's the beam on that 'bu? 93" Dude, they can't hold near what I can store in my Avalanche with it's 100" beam. Also the Avalanche is 22'. The VLX is 21'. Dude, I like my toys big, and the AVAlanche, IMHO, is perfect. Style, storage, amenities, performance. I've been in a lot of boats, mostly Nautiques, and I prefer mine. I'm allowed to.
Cool

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

BTW, the 'bu website distinctly shows dual speedo pickups on the transom. Pu-leese, paddle wheels are where it's at. Maybe 'bu will see what Centurion is doing and copy that idea too...

mykwillis · Outlaw Joined: 05 May 2003 Posts: 105 City: garland, tx.

mines old but i like it.

r3612 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 346 City: Chicago IL

RanMan,

There is obviously no stomping on your ride It's the best and that is that. YEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!

Paddle wheels. Who the hell cares. PP uses a paddle wheel and that the only speedo I'm concerned with. Coolers are no comparison Double the size of the Centurions easy.

Reverse swoop is definately ugly and does exactly what u said IMO. But Titan is simple and clean No drivers obstruction at all. Jumping off of, well we don't do that stuff. So I don't care.

Whatever man. I've been in an Avalanche 5 times. I know. Oh yeah how many times have you been in a BU again 00000 that's right.

Kris

Josh R · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 8:15 pm Post subject:

RanMan, I wouldn't be buying a Malibu. But I'm basing that on more than a tower design, graphics or cooler placement. I personally perfer function over form. You have what's important to you, I'll have whats important to me, it's all good. Wink

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

Ok, Ok, r3612,
Just for my edification, where is that monster 'bu cooler anyway?

Josh R · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 8:48 pm Post subject:

Under the right middle/rear seats. She's not small either...

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

Hmmm, potential storage area...used by oversized cooler....Under often used cushions....Yeah, sounds like advanced technology to me... Cool

Josh R · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 9:00 pm Post subject:

How about if Malibu put some snazzy graphics on it? You'd perfer it then wouldn't you?

Oversized is a very subjective term too...

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

Hey, I like the stickers on the side of the malibu VLX. I think they look cool. And, I admit when I'm wrong. I saw the specs on the website...evidently they do run paddlewheels now. My bad. And you are right, oversized is an objective term. Listen, they are good boats no doubt. I like mine tho. It's the small things...reaching for a cool bev while cruising down the river. That delightful whap-whap sound when the serpentine belt breaks again(Mercruiser is fixing this finally) Diving off the top of the tower on a lazy afternoon. The slotted teak swim platform-easy to latch on to as the rookie driver drifts quickly by on the pickup. And yes, I like the controversial walk though to the teak. You know when you walk into a dealer and the thing just speaks to you? Well, that's what happened to me. And in my neck of the woods, it has made a splash. So I rest contented. Peace
Cool

DaveBrowning · Posted: Jun 11, 2003 9:44 pm Post subject:

Boys, now let's calm down... we all know that Nautiques are the best!! Cool

Just messin' with ya'll... Laughing

gryffin · Criminal Joined: 10 Jun 2003 Posts: 89 City: SoCal

From what I have heard, Centurions sound like good boats. But I like to stick with my Malibu. About the 4Runner I love how mine tows the boat. Plenty of power on the steeps and slicks and I don't have 4wheel drive, so... All I can is this, if you ever decide to get an Acura MDX be careful. Their boat towing capibilities are not the best.

r3612 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 346 City: Chicago IL

RanMan,

It was fun. Like I said before I love my Centurion as do you, and that's all that matters, As long as your ride is good for you who cares what anyone else thinks. I too love the fact that I don't have to get up to grab a drink from the cooler. That's sweet, but man it's just not big enough. I always need to bring an extra one. That's really my only complaint. Hope you get the belt thing worked out.

Kris

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

r3612,
Thanks for the belt sentiment. Merc' tech service is working with my local Premeir shop and it's being fixed correctly, finally. As for the cooler issue, did you know they change size with each boat model in the storm series? The more length and beam, the bigger the cooler. In order of cooler size and usability:

Model Length Beam Cooler capacity (12oz cans x 12oz cans)
Typhoon 23' 102" 3 x 8x 2 = 48 cans plus ice
Avalanche 22' 100" 3 x 7 x 2 = 42 cans plus ice
Tornado 21'6" 100" 3 x 5 x 2 = 30 cans plus ice
Hurricane 21'6" 94' 2 x 4 x 2 = 12 cans plus ice
Cyclone 20'6" 91" 1 x 3 x 2 = 6 cans plus ice

This scientific measuring method asssumes neat stacking of cans before the addition of ice.
As you can see however, capacity varies greatly with boat model. While the models are configured the same, the storage and cooler areas vary.
Peace
Cool

ckligor · Soul Rider Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Posts: 454 City: A-town

I'll drop him a call today, Thanks again for the info

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

Oops, my math sux. That's 16 cans for the Hurricane!

r3612 · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 346 City: Chicago IL

RanMan,

Didn't realize the coolers had that much size difference. WOW!!!! The opening on the Avalanche I was in seemed about the same. Guess like the old saying goes "looks can be deceiving"

Now you know what I mean about the cooler though. Barely holds anything. Waste of space in my opinion Should have made anothe cooler under the back right seat behind the driver. That little storage area they got there could be twice the size if they used it right. I'm puting one in myself as we spaeak, under that seat that is.

Kris

RanMan · Outlaw Joined: 14 Apr 2003 Posts: 186 City: Pittsburgh

Yeah, I first checked out the Cyclone. Now there's a joke! Can barely get your hand in there to grab a cold one!
Good luck with the mod!

Millertyme · Posted: Jun 12, 2003 12:51 pm Post subject:

You guys still talkin about Ice chests? Can you all change the discussion to like naked blonds or something?

Dpierce37 · Ladies Man Joined: 23 Apr 2003 Posts: 7659 City: Austin

So, which boat can fit the MOST naked blondes. We need some volunteers for a scientific study...it might take hours....it might take weeks, but we will find out!!! Mr. Green