Meet the next big thing in towed water sports. The new Ri257 from Centurion has all the advantages of a 26 foot boat in waves, wakes, ride and accommodations.
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Go Big With The New Ri257 From Centurion Boats
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Centurion Boats Continues Inspired Craftsmanship with the Vacuum Infusion Process
Centurion Boats has implemented the Vacuum Infusion Processes (VIP) to all towboat model production.
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Centurion Boats “Best Christmas Ever” Event
Buy a Centurion Boat between November 15, 2016 and December 31, 2016 and get a Santa-sized discount of as much as $6000 plus more!
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2017 Centurion Ri217 Boat Review
The 2017 Ri217 is all about versatile performance in a popular size class wrapped in an attractive package.
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2017 Centurion Ri237 Boat Review
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2017 Centurion Ri217: The Worlds Best Towboat at Being the Best of All Worlds
Offering World Championship level wake surfing, wakeboarding, ride and handling in a popularly sized package, the Ri217 is the best of all worlds on the water.
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Centurion “World’s Best Waves Wakes & Ride” Boat Show Promotion
The Centurion boat show promotion is a deal that will get you into an Ri Series model loaded with every option you need for the best waves, wakes and ride.
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Centurion “World’s Best Waves Wakes & Ride” Boat Show Promotion
The Centurion boat show promotion is a deal that will get you into an Ri Series model loaded with every option you need for the best waves, wakes and ride.
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2017 Centurion Ri257 Boat Review
Everything is bigger on the Ri257. It’s safe to say this is one of the beefiest inboards ever built.
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Centurion Proving World’s Best Towboat Performance With 2017 Water Proof Tour
Experience the best waves, wakes and ride firsthand–take a test drive during the Centurion Boats Water Proof tour. The proof is on the water.
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2017 Centurion & Supreme - Shane Stillman Interview
Follow Centurion & Supreme Vice President of Production & Engineering, Shane Stillman, around the facilities.
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2017 Centurion & Supreme - Factory Tour
Take a walk through the Centurion and Supreme Boats factories and learn about the innovative vacuum-infusion process they use to make their boats.
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Centurion Boats Continues Inspired Craftsmanship with the Vacuum Infusion Process
Centurion Boats has implemented the Vacuum Infusion Processes (VIP) to all towboat model production.
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2020 Centurion Vi22
With the introduction of its new Vi series, Centurion brings the clean, stylish lines of its water-ski past to its big-wake future. At first glance, the Vi22 stands out because of its lower gunwales and sportier stance on the water. Upon further inspection, you’ll find a capable wake- and wave-maker built upon Centurion’s successful Opti-V hull with 20 degrees of deadrise.
Designed specifically to push more water at wakeboarding and wakesurfing speeds, the Opti-V hull shapes up sizable, symmetrical wakes and waves. Add in the 2,850 pounds of subfloor ballast, plus another 1,750 of optional plug-and-play ballast, and this boat displaces serious water.
For our testing, with a captain and two passengers, we filled all the rear ballast but left the bow empty. This helped sink the Vi22’s transom a bit more to punch up the waves some. It had plenty of push for a fun, action-filled afternoon. Both the wakes and waves can be tweaked with the push of a button, thanks to Centurion’s QuickSurf Pro system tabs on each side of the transom, as well as the center-mounted Stinger Wake Plate. Drop the tab to steepen the wave, or lift it to add length.
Inside, Centurion boasts Spradling upholstery, GatorStep-lined floors, and customizable seating options with room for 12. At the helm, the driver is treated to a 12-inch touchscreen front and center to control major functions, including Ramfill ballast, speed control and more.
With most of the ballast below the Vi22’s floor, there’s plenty of storage throughout for gear and essentials.
Thanks again to that 20 degrees of deadrise, the ride on the Vi22 proved more comfortable in chop and rougher conditions. With a PCM 409 powerplant, the Vi22 will plane with ease, even when weighted down with ballast and friends—and with Centurion’s QuickLaunch technology, bow rise is minimal.
The Vi22 shines in both the looks and fun departments. The variety of wakes and waves it makes are great for everyone from first-timers up to more advanced riders, and can be customized to a variety of preferences. The transom-mounted tow pylon makes it easy to tow skiers, tubes or anything else.
High Points
- The Vi22 is gorgeous thanks to its clean lines and lower profile.
- Convenient transom storage lockers are easily accessible from the swim platform.
- Paddle shifters allow for on-the-fly adjustments to speed and the Stinger Wake Plate.
Specs
LOA: 22′0″
Beam: 8′6″
Draft: 3′0″
Dry Weight: 5,150 lb.
Ballast: 4,600 lb.
Seat/Weight Capacity: 12/2,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 63 gal.
Price: $141,373 (as tested)
How We Tested
Engine: PCM 409
Drive/Prop: V-Drive/2907 16:13
Gear Ratio: 1.72:1
Fuel Load: 60 gal.
Crew Weight: 376 lb.
More Information: Centurion Boats – Merced, California; 209-384-0255; centurionboats.com
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2020 Centurion Vi24
Like all of Centurion’s boats, the Vi24 is built upon the Opti-V hull, which features 20 degrees of deadrise; and like the other Centurion boats, it offers the reward in wakeboarding wakes and wakesurfing waves, as well as a comfortable ride in rougher waters. The wakes and waves can be tweaked and tuned with the onboard Stinger Wake Plate and QuickSurf tabs.
Subfloor ballast holds a whopping 3,050 pounds, while three plug-and-play bags in the rear and the bow add 1,750 more. Centurion’s Ramfill system allows the subfloor ballast to fill in less than 90 seconds.
On board, passengers are treated to a comfortable Spradling interior that is also durable. Seating is customizable thanks to pop-up backrests on both the port and starboard sides, as well as a rear seat that slides into the cabin to act as a rear-facing bench—great for catching all the action on the water. A Roswell audio system keeps the tunes pumping.
From the helm, all of the Vi24’s functions can be controlled with a large, easy-to-navigate touchscreen. Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel allow for instantaneous adjustments to both the boat’s speed and the Stinger wake plate.
Mounted at the transom, the Stinger plate changes the Vi24’s running attitude, allowing riders to choose between a longer, more mellow wave, or a shorter, beefier one. The Vi24’s wave has a large pocket with plenty of push, great for all levels of riders.
With 24 feet of length, there is plenty of room for passengers to sit comfortably, and storage abounds—including a passthrough from the portside bow seat to the OB. The two lockers at the transom are great for stowing wet life jackets and ropes after all the action is done.
High Points
- Storage is well thought out and easy to access.
- Roswell Maximus tower can be color matched to the Vi24’s gelcoat for an added touch of customization.
- QuickLaunch puts the Vi24 on plane faster and with minimal bow rise.
Specs
LOA: 24′0″
Beam: 8′6″
Draft: 3′0″
Dry Weight: 5,250 lb.
Ballast: 4,800 lb.
Seat/Weight Capacity: 14/2,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 63 gal.
Price: $153,415 (as tested)
How We Tested
Engine: PCM 450 HO
Drive/Prop: V-drive/4-blade 16:13
Gear Ratio: 1.72:1
Fuel Load: 63 gal.
Crew Weight: 376 lb.
More Information: Centurion Boats – Merced, California; 209-384-0255; centurionboats.com
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2021 Centurion Ri245: Q&A Interview
Garrett Cortese, Editor of Wakeboarding and Watersports Editor for Boating Magazine, sits down for a virtual interview with Amy Mauzy, Centurion’s VP of Sales and Marketing, to discuss the brand-new Centurion Ri245.
New for 2021, this boat has increased performance, bigger waves and wakes, the highest in quality and luxury inside and out, and every feature you need in a top-of-the-line water sports machine.
To learn more about this boat model, visit: centurionboats.com/models/ri-series/ri245
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2021 Centurion Ri265: Q&A Interview
Garrett Cortese, Editor of Wakeboarding and Watersports Editor for Boating Magazine, sits down for a virtual Q&A with Amy Mauzy, Centurion’s VP of Sales and Marketing, to talk about the brand-new 2021 Centurion Ri265.
The Ri265 is completely new for 2021 and is Centurion’s biggest boat yet. This wake machine fits a crew of 18, boasts an insane 5,850 pounds of ballast, and throws some of the most perfect waves you’ve ever seen. Bigger often means less fuel efficiency and decreased drivability, but that is not the case with the Ri265. The hull design is based on lift, decreasing resistance and increasing handling performance.
To explore this all-new boat model in more depth, visit: centurionboats.com/models/ri-series/ri265.
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2021 Centurion Ri245
For 2021, Centurion released two all-new boats. The Ri245 is the sibling to the Ri265, but it packs all the same features and technology as the new flagship model in a slightly smaller frame.
The Ri245 is new from the bottom up, separating it from the pre-existing Ri models (the 237 and 257). The running surface is redesigned but still built upon Centurion’s acclaimed Opti-V hull, featuring 20 degrees of deadrise that not only helps it displace more water for bigger wakes and waves, but also improves the ride in choppy waters. To complement the running-surface tweaks, Centurion also updated the transom-mounted surf-wave systems—the QuickSurf Pro tabs and Stinger Wake Plate—to further improve the wakes and waves for all types of riders.
The Ri245 interior boasts an all-new finished design with enhanced stitching patterns, billet-aluminum accents throughout, and LED-lighted Centurion badges that can be adjusted via the touchscreens at the helm. While there is room for 16 on board, the Ri245 also boasts a whopping 5,650 pounds of ballast, which ensures a lot of water displacement for shaping up clean and consistent wakes and waves. The waves are world-class, but thanks to the multitude of adjustments that can be made via the surf systems, they can be customized to accommodate any riding level.
The Roswell Drop Zone power tower is standard with the Ri245 and can be outfitted with the Wet Sounds Warrior speaker package, where each tower enclosure houses two Rev 10 speakers and one 8-inch mid. Zone control allows for audio levels to be customized in the boat, ensuring everybody on board enjoys the tunes.
At the helm, the captain is treated to dual 12-inch touchscreens, which are easy to read in any lighting condition and intuitive to use. Ballast, speed control, surf settings, media and more are all easily accessed from the screen on the right, while the left highlights speed, rpm and other vitals. What we were especially impressed with is the system’s integrated fuel-flow data. Captains can now easily monitor how much fuel they’re burning and get range estimates—a great tool when you’re out for extended periods or on larger bodies of water.
High Points
- QuickLaunch gets the Ri245 on plane with minimal bow rise, even under a full load.
- Custom matching cooler fits in a storage compartment in the cabin floor.
- Customizable seating allows several passengers to comfortably face backward.
Specs
LOA: 24′6″
Beam: 8′6″
Draft: 3′0″
Dry Weight: 5,700 lb.
Ballast: 5,650 lb.
Seat/Weight Capacity: 16/2,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 89 gal.
Price: $225,291 (as tested)
How We Tested
Engine: GM Marine ZZ6 450 hp
Drive/Prop: V-drive/Acme 2829 16″ x 15″
Gear Ratio: 1.72:1
Fuel Load: 89 gal.
Crew Weight: 555 lb.
More Information
Centurion Boats – Merced, California; 209-384-0255; centurionboats.com
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2021 Centurion Ri265
While some might say bigger isn’t always better, it’s likely they haven’t been in Centurion’s newest flagship model, the Ri265. At 26 feet, 6 inches, it’s not only Centurion’s biggest boat ever, it’s also one of the biggest V-drive tow boats on the market.
Built on Centurion’s acclaimed Opti-V hull, which features 20 degrees of deadrise, the Ri265 has been optimized for creating some of the biggest wakes and waves. With seven ballast positions throughout the boat, capable of holding a combined 5,850 pounds, the Ri265 can displace serious amounts of water. Add in the transom-mounted QuickSurf Pro plates, which have also been tweaked to complement the new running surface, along with the Stinger Wake Plate in the center, and the wakes and waves can be fine-tuned and adjusted in seemingly infinite ways.
All of the Ri265′s wake-shaping tech is easily controlled via Centurion’s new side-by-side 12-inch touchscreen displays. Simply fill ballast where needed or preferred, engage the surf system, and off you go. Of course, everything else can be controlled with a couple of finger taps as well, but what is most notable about the new displays is the info never before seen in tow boats: fuel flow and range data. Tap the menu and the Ri265′s fuel economy is displayed in real time, including range estimates. For big-lake boaters, this is an invaluable tool.
With room for 18, everybody can come along and enjoy the endless waves, and do so with ample space throughout the cabin. Seating is customizable and comfortable, and all of it is hinged for easier access to storage areas underneath. For upgraded lounging, Centurion has added pop-up backrests to the sun-pad area over the engine compartment—a nice, luxurious touch for this big boat.
The lines of the new Ri265 are bold but not overly aggressive—the boat looks beautiful both on the trailer and in the water. Roswell’s Drop Zone auto tower complements the boat seamlessly, and the Wet Sounds Warrior speaker package, featuring two tower-mounted boxes—each housing two Rev 10 speakers and an 8-inch mid—is something you have to hear to believe.
High Points
- Cabin can be equipped with two sliding benches.
- Fuel-flow data at the helm is something we wish every other manufacturer would provide.
- Thanks to QuickLaunch, bow rise on the Ri265 is minimal, and the boat gets on plane easily.
Specs
LOA: 26′6″
Beam: 8′6″
Draft: 3′0″
Dry Weight: 6,400 lb.
Ballast: 5,850 lb.
Seat/Weight Capacity: 18/2,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity: 92 gal.
Price: $241,582 (as tested)
How We Tested
Engine: GM Marine ZZ6 450 hp
Drive/Prop: V-drive/Acme 2829 16″ x 15″
Gear Ratio: 1.72:1
Fuel Load: 92 gal.
Crew Weight: 665 lb.
More Information
Centurion Boats – Merced, California; 209-384-0255; centurionboats.com
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Centurion Athlete Spotlight: Ashley Kidd
At the 2020 Centurion World Wakesurfing Championships, we caught up with team rider Ashley Kidd, now a five-time world champ, and the 2020 winner of the Readers Poll Favorite Wakesurfer. Ashley has spent the better part of the past decade dominating the competitive wakesurfing world, while inspiring fans worldwide with her hard-charging, aggressive style. With a fresh world championship title under her belt, she’s heading into 2021 looking to do more of the same.
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