WTB 1973 Century Resorter

62 wood wrote:     Thought I'd post another pic of this since talking of Centurys .... This is the 68 Resorter my buddy ending up buying a couple of years ago from the original owner.. This pic is the first time the boat had been in the water in 6 years...      I've known of the boat for several years...took a while to "talk" the owner into letting go..... We are trying to verify, but PO said it is a 427 power.... either way...way cool boat!

Is there any of those left?

Pete,
I do not know Dave, just asking a question.. I grew up on those boats, and was wondering if any of those where left, just curious my friend...

No prob Pete.. You da man my friend..

I wish I had a scanner but do not, I have some great pics of me and the family back in the day in the Century Resorter. I am right now not financially sound or in shape to buy one, but I grew up on Resorters, they are a great inboard and have many memories.

In earlier post, yall where talking about fiberglass Resorters where just a expierment for a few years, and was lucky enough to ride in some as a kid. Harold and Ed, had 67 and 68's Resorters with fiberglass hulls, but mahogony trim. Must have been rare then, I had no clue as a kid.

Thanks Pete on letting me know on a show close by. I really apperciate that.. I will have to check that web site out and take a look. Thanks Pete..

Steve,
Sounds about right.. I figure there are some hidden gems out there, people threw it in the ol barn and just leave it sitting. Those Resorters are a collectors item.
That would be my luck one day, find one when I get ready to buy one and a guy does not want to sell it. Even if you offered 5-6 k more than price. I grew up on those one's with the mahogony trim along the top, and the rest was fiberglass bottom.Well, just like that one there. What pretty boats..

Thanks Pete.. I apperciate the link there, I just checked it out, I did miss the "Keels and Wheels" recent show... Oh well, I keep searching, and thanks my friend..

I have a 1973 Resorter HIN RV7389 which has a 440cid, 330hp engine. I have not had it in the water for 10yrs.
The cover I had on it developed holes and water seeped in. Also did the termites. Both side floors in the back and also part of the left stringer where it was not glassed (why I don't know) were attacked. It needs some work. I can't do it because of my back. Am interested in selling. It needs a lot of cleanup work.
It is RH rotation engine. I have 3 props: 14x15.5 (runs the engine rpm too high but pulls strong. top speed about 50), 14x16.5 (on the boat now and is great for all around running but. top speed is 60 @ 6000. boat likes to run at ~45. skiing at 42 is best.) , 14x18 (is original spec prop which makes the boat a little doggy. can't remember top speed but rpms is in the 4000s).
I have other stuff too.
Throttle/trans control was changed to single handle teleflex as the oem controls were too awkward. I believe that I still have the original stuff.
I had to change the gauges (used Teleflex gauges). The original ones weren't working.
Boat sits on a dual axle small tire size trailer. Tires have been stored uninflated inside during layup.
Talk if interested.

I don't care what they say, you just can't beat those old blocks and those years. This 440 is a real honker. It'll pull up a slolom in seconds.
The only pix I can dig up is with the boat in the water.
I am thinking that you want some on the trailer as it is now.
I don't know how to add a pix to this reply so you might want to contact me at my email address: jbregand@att.net
I still have to confirm with my two boys if they want a Winter project which requires room to move around. The engine won't have to come out for this work. As I was one of the founders of Elite Craft and outfitted the first one, I have the knowledge; but,I just don't have the room or pain-free back anymore. Plus, I hate the smell of fiberglass resin and fiberglass work in general. I say this because the left stringer would have to be sectioned (aft of the engine), replaced, and backed up with a long support stringer that would be hidden by the flooring.
Asking price is $3000. if my boys can't fit-in this project.

jbregand wrote: I have a 1973 Resorter HIN RV7389 which has a 440cid, 330hp engine. 14x16.5 (on the boat now and is great for all around running but. top speed is 60 @ 6000. I have other stuff too. Throttle/trans control was changed to single handle teleflex as the oem controls were too awkward. I believe that I still have the original stuff. I had to change the gauges (used Teleflex gauges). The original ones weren't working.

Skip,
That claim on the speed is pretty steep!! Maybe the speedo needs to be changed too??? Century's were always fast but I've NEVER seen or been in one that would do 60. 50 yes!!

Do you have the original gauges? They are reparable.

Well, you can't beat the wood look on the water.
Speed wise, I have 2 speedos onboard_2 analog with pitot tubes and 1 digital with rotating wheel pickup. I checked calib between two known points. Also ran with another boat.
I still have the original speedo which is not being used. Other gauges are gone.
The glass repair is what it is. Boat won't be factory fresh but runable.
Your boats look nice.

Exactly what boat are you talking about?

1972 Resorter

kytom2 wrote: There is a beautiful 1965 Century Resorter listed on ebay. Item number: 140492698029

Link

do you have pics and details and location?

I suspect the original poster is long gone, but this boat looks like it matches the description pretty well.