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OT: Century CC Boats

stonewh
stonewh Posts: 169
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I was curious if anyone has had experience with Century boats (I know a little about them), and could provide any insight that you may have? I have found a 2001 23 foot Center Console that has caught my eye, this boat would be strictly for the lake getting from point A to point B, I will not be towing it a whole lot. Thanks
Birmingham, AL
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176
    I looked at them a while back and ultimately decided to buy a Sea Hunt instead. I remember the hulls were pretty heavy which made for a good ride. I don't remember if they are Coosa foam filled or not. The engine is what you need to pay attention to. Never ever buy a boat unless you get the engine checked out and a compression test at a minimum. 
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
    Thanks for the input, I think the motor may be the only downfall right now as it appears to be the original, it is a 250 though and he claims it has been regularly maintained. If they weren't so expensive I would pull the trigger on a new Robalo, they have done a really good job with those. 
    Birmingham, AL
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    i like the hull design other than it looks a little narrow. you are not going to have any problems with that hull in a lake. i fished on one near hateras, was a little tippy in the crazy surf they have there but i dont see that problem in a lake.  23 feet is perfect, not too big or small.  cc boats dont sell well up north but i assume they sell well in the south, whats the engine and what year, im a big fan of two back there nowadays, is there room for a smaller kicker if the engines getting up in years
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
    It is an 01' 250 hp Yamaha Salt Water Series. I can only go off what the guy has said but it has supposedly only seen salt water once and has been used in GA the majority of the time. 
    Birmingham, AL
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176
    edited May 2017
    fishlessman said:
    i like the hull design other than it looks a little narrow. you are not going to have any problems with that hull in a lake. i fished on one near hateras, was a little tippy in the crazy surf they have there but i dont see that problem in a lake.  23 feet is perfect, not too big or small.  cc boats dont sell well up north but i assume they sell well in the south, whats the engine and what year, im a big fan of two back there nowadays, is there room for a smaller kicker if the engines getting up in years
    I think the Century's are 20 degree deadrise which should be a good balance of smooth ride and stability at rest in a lake setting. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176

    stonewh said:
    It is an 01' 250 hp Yamaha Salt Water Series. I can only go off what the guy has said but it has supposedly only seen salt water once and has been used in GA the majority of the time. 
    Like I said earlier. Get it checked. I had a buddy who bought a used bass boat and the engine blew a month later. His $5k hobby boat turned into a $20k investment in less than 45 days. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176
    thehulltruth.com is going to be your best resource for information. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    edited May 2017
    stonewh said:
    It is an 01' 250 hp Yamaha Salt Water Series. I can only go off what the guy has said but it has supposedly only seen salt water once and has been used in GA the majority of the time. 
    i would do some research on the motor, have him do a test run with you on a lake. my experience with 2 strokes is that they either last 2000 hours or they last forever, that ones past 2002 hours. ive done very little work on my 2000 115 merc, mostly rubber gas lines screwed up from ethynol gas, starter motors which i get rebuilt locally etc. im thinking i have over 15000 hours on it now. if you buy it really watch the 2 stroke oil level, the alarm for low level may not be working, thats where the engine blows usually
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    DoubleEgger said:
    The engine is what you need to pay attention to. Never ever buy a boat unless you get the engine checked out and a compression test at a minimum. 
    Good friend told me years ago...When buying a boat, unless the motor has a warranty or is checked out by a qualified mechanic, assume you are only buying the boat. Don't give the motor much value.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    i dont know how much these boats go 2nd hand but theres one in florida right below you that looks too new for a salt water boat that old

    http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2001/Century-2300-Center-Console-3018466/Fort-Walton-Beach/FL/United-States#.WRn8Usbatdg

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
    @fishlessman I was actually looking at that one just a little bit ago on BoatTrader, the one I am talking about (same boat) is only about an hour south of me, and roughly $8k cheaper. 
    Birmingham, AL
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,597
    stonewh said:
    @fishlessman I was actually looking at that one just a little bit ago on BoatTrader, the one I am talking about (same boat) is only about an hour south of me, and roughly $8k cheaper. 
    thats 8k towards a new motor if it doesnt work. ;) i bought my 2000 hull in 2002 with a 1956 johnson, a few weeks later i had a 2002 merc on it
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,664
    Just remember that BOAT stands for "Bust Out Another Thousand."  Good luck if you go ahead with the purchase. 
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  • RajunCajun
    RajunCajun Posts: 1,049
    I've got a Sea Hunt BX21 w/ 200 ETEC.....very, very low hours (<50).  Always slept indoors.  Excellent dry riding boat.  Afraid if I pull it out to wash it I will end up putting a For Sale sign on it.  Don't know much about the Century brand.
    The problem with a problem is that you don't know it's a problem until it's a problem, and that is a big problem.
    Holding the company together with three spreadsheets and two cans connected by a long piece of string.
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
    Does anyone have any experience or know anything about Robalo?
    Birmingham, AL
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,176
    stonewh said:
    Does anyone have any experience or know anything about Robalo?
    Decent boats. The Hull Truth is your best online resource for boating questions. 
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  • stonewh
    stonewh Posts: 169
    DoubleEgger said:
    stonewh said:
    Does anyone have any experience or know anything about Robalo?
    Decent boats. The Hull Truth is your best online resource for boating questions. 
    Thanks, I'll check it out.
    Birmingham, AL
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I agree with what others have said.  Make sure the motor is in good shape and has enough life to last as long as you plan on owning the boat.  A new motor will be as much (probably more) as your whole purchase.

    If you plan on putting a lot of hours on it from point A to B, look for a 4-stroke.  Also, some engines, especially the earlier 4-strokes, had design problems.  You can search the web and look for trends and learn on what might be more likely unreliable.
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,458
    stonewh said:
    Does anyone have any experience or know anything about Robalo?
    Just that I want a Cayman.....bad. 
    Jacksonville FL
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  • GrillSgt
    GrillSgt Posts: 2,507
    B bring
    O on
    A another 
    T Thousand

    Love my boat. 24' Bennington toon w/ 150 Yamaha. Always swore I'd never own a toon. 
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