WTB 1973 Century Resorter
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Topic: WTB 1973 Century Resorter
Posted By: 112motorsports
Subject: WTB 1973 Century Resorter
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 1:14am
I am trying to find either that boat I grew up with or one just like it. It is a 1973 Century Resorter 18 foot. It was Dark Blue on Dark Blue. I realize it is not a Nautique but will compliment my Nautique just great. The one I grew up around was on Crooked Lake in Angola IN. It was sold a couple of years ago by Bill or Gene Thompson, and they are from Grainger IN. If the new owner is here please contact me, or if you might now where one just like this is please pass it along as, I am desperately looking for this boat. Thanks for any and all help. Here is a picture of the boat
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Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 1:34am
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Many of us like Centurys also. A fiberglass Coronado Hardtop is on my short list of attainable dream boats.
Good luck with your Resorter. People do track down old family cars, bikes and boats so your efforts aren't in vain. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 2:19am
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There is one on my lake, resorter, right color for sure can't be sure about the year though. The guy has a couple inboards and is proud of them but he is sadly losing it, he and the family knows it and they are selling at least one of the boats. I will see if I can find him, he is always trying to set up a race between me and some guy in his cove who is always running him down.
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Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 10:53am
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I know this is not even close, but what the heck, it's blue, and under $1000.
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/boa/1373897204.html - 72 Resorter ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: 112motorsports
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 1:09pm
| Please do JoeinNY as I would greatly appreciate it. Tullfooter I have emailed that guy for some pictures but haven't gotten a response from him yet. Thanks for all of your help keep it comming and hopefully I will find this boat. |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: September-29-2009 at 1:47pm
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my virgin boat was a 1976 century, arabian or resorter, Borg warner v-drive....didnt winterize and cracked the block...to lazy i guess, or maybe i was like one of the clueless boaters back then. ended up giving the boat away ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 79 Mustang
Date Posted: October-14-2009 at 7:13pm
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Check the Indina - Indianapolis Craigs list of boats for sale. There is a 19?? Resorter blue on blue there for 4000.00. Sorry the ad did not copy well. Craigs list does have some good pictures too.
Last posted on Oct. 13 Century Resorter Boat (1971 Inboard) - $4000 (Indiana) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2009-10-13, 6:01AM EDT Reply to: sale-6ycvv-1419086303@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classic Century Resorter Boat *16' *Inboard Improvements: *Steering Package *Starter *Interior Carpeting and Upholstery *Shore Lander Trailer *Stereo / Speakers Location: Indiana it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 1419086303 |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: October-15-2009 at 12:49am
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Try lake Candlewwod near New Fairfield Ct. There use to be one up there in the Knolls ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: connerj14
Date Posted: December-07-2009 at 7:14pm
| I just got a 73 century coronado for my 18th birthday. i love it but does anyone know a good fiberglass repair shop in oklahoma or dallas. also some where that does re gelcoating in the same area |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: December-07-2009 at 7:26pm
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Conner, what are you dealing with? Welcome to the site, lots of good info and people on the site. Post some pics of your new boat! What a great gift! ------------- |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: December-07-2009 at 8:33pm
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Conner - Happy 18th! What a cool BD present.
Can you post a photo? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: December-08-2009 at 12:03am
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Connor, Mojo and I both really dig old fiberglass Coronados. I really want a early 70's with a hard top. Start up a thread in the 'Off Topic' area, post some pictures and I'm sure all us guys will help as much as possible. As long as it is not a Mastercraft or Malibu, we won't harass you for not being a Correct Craft. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: connerj14
Date Posted: December-08-2009 at 12:59pm
| I will try and get some pictures on here as soon as possible. The boat was my great uncles boat he bought it brand new and passed away awhile back. My parents said they couldn't stand to have it leave the family. It's not in the best shape there are some chips in the fiberglass , the top has a small crack in it, the only gauge that works is the speedometer. a couple years before he died he put new interior in it its yellow to match the outside (originally brown) it still runs great we also have a crownline and my boat pulled me up skiing and wakeboarding better then the crownline. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-08-2009 at 1:54pm
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The Coronados are very popular, much more so than the Resorters. Does it have a 440 Chrysler? Don't let anyone work on it that is not familiar with Centurys. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-08-2009 at 3:26pm
Bruce, What's your concern here? I've never run across anything that much different with the glass boats. Now with a wood hull and the single plank batten seam, that's a different story!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Riley wrote:Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-08-2009 at 3:48pm
Coronados bring big money Pete. It's a lot more important to keep them original than it is Correct Crafts. I'd be worried about someone hacking it up and then some judge giving me grief about it.  ------------- |
Posted By: connerj14
Date Posted: December-08-2009 at 7:55pm
| it has a 454 Crusader in it |
Posted By: skibumpmc
Date Posted: January-20-2010 at 11:02pm
| Coronados are more rare than Resorters |
Posted By: skibumpmc
Date Posted: January-20-2010 at 11:16pm
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You need info on your Coronado? I can help. I don't know your area for gelcoat repairs, but re-gelcoating that boat would be thousands of dollars. If you just want to change the color, paint is probably the only reasonable option.
My advice would be to keep the boat original. You may not be wild about the color, but trust me, everyone else will respect that boat when you're out on the water for what if is...A rare classic boat! FYI...I own a Century Coronado Cardel which is basically a V-Drive Coronado. Here's a video link of my Cardel... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdOe_XE1Ths - You Tube - Century Coronado Cardel My Cardel might be for sale...I own 2 boats right now. |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-20-2010 at 11:26pm
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Pat, good looking century you got there! What year is it? ------------- |
Posted By: skibumpmc
Date Posted: January-20-2010 at 11:42pm
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Thanks..It's a 1986, but that fools most people who think it is much older. I think the light blue color makes it look more like a 70's vintage.
Century converted the Coronado Hull from wood to glass in 1970. Interestingly, Century never made a single change to that hull through it's entire production run. The last ones rolled off the line after Yamaha acquired Century in 1998, so the only way to really tell the age is by the color and or condition of the boat. My Cardel is basically a V-Drive Coronado, which Century only made from 1982 to 1988 in limited production runs. |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 1:49am
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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..
http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2482971330103439384TDFSdi"> 
This pic is the first time the boat had been in the water in 6 years... http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2576073700103439384NNVTTL"> 
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! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skibumpmc
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 2:42am
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Yah...That's actually an interesting Resorter...Century was playing around with Fiberglass during those years.
In the late 60's...You could actually get a Resorter or a Resorter FGL; in other words you could get a Resorter in Wood of Fiberglass in the same year. Your buddy has the Resorter FGL I could believe a 427. In those days there was really no "standard spec" for engines in these boats; there were several engine choices from different marine builders with no rhyme or reason. By the 70's, Century had by narrowed the engine choices down to a 440, 454,351 or a 318. In the 80's you were limted to chosing from a 440, 454 or 350, although the 440's were becoming extinct, by then. I'm sure it has a nice exhaust note... |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 2:50am
Interesting info! There is a Century the same color on the DM river's Power Boat Club. I stopped and talked with the owner thinking it was an early 80's boat and was shocked to hear it was a 93?! Very cool, classy boats. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 2:51am
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Steve, is he bringing that thing down to Muscatine?! I'd love to see it! ------------- |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 3:25am
Chris, I'm pretty sure the boat will be around, Dave Moritz, director of the Muscatine Show, is the guy that bought the boat.. Last year we took her for a couple of cruises over the coarse of the weekend. This is supposedly the first year for a 'glass Resorter. I think they did make them in wood yet as well that year. Heres a couple more pics.... Replacing rotted deck boards.... http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2731873850103439384FJLSsH"> 
Heres a pic that shows the motor.. http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2914210890103439384dYRNaW"> 
Dont have any pics of the boat after getting it back together... turned out great! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 12:58pm
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Cool old century thread. As some of you know my faimly had the Century dealership in OKC for sometime.The 427 was available Ford of course,side oiler cross bolt mains.Spent many hours in and behind old Centurys wood and glass.I have heard that someone in FL still has the molds and turns out a few new Coronados every year.Would be my wish to find a 19 Resorter big block.
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 1:26pm
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Munday, what years did your family have the busness? We bought our '80 Resorter from Channel Marine on Winapasauki in NH. They were a family business that sold Centurys for years. We bought the boat from Vin Callahan.
Steve, if it's a 427, it ought to be easy to tell by the cross bolts. It seems that's the only FE engine that's readily identifiable. It looks like the engine in our Cuda. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 1:38pm
Paint a classic Century? We've got classic Correct Crafts that are being regelled! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 4:52pm
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Very cool steve, Can't wait to see it! Does it have the upholstery on the deck? ------------- |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 9:48pm
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Early 60s to mid 70s
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 10:01pm
Chris, Yes, it does have the vinyl on the deck. Look at Steve's previous post with the pictures. The Century coming out of the boathouse is the same boat pictured with the deck removed. Very common problem with the deck under the vinyl rotting out - trapped water/moisture. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Keuka
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 10:17pm
| That's a nice looking Century. I don't see any foam in that boat. |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-21-2010 at 11:36pm
Chris, Like Pete said..yep, its got a vinyl covered deck. I found some more pics of the boat... Here's a pic with the boat just about back together.... http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2919743600103439384CokXny"> 
this was taken at the Clear Lake Show... http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2612117820103439384qyttZd"> 
Dash shot..... http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2299666920103439384LAxEmM"> 
Rear seat.... (btw, still has original upholstery) http://entertainment.webshots.com/photo/2166832590103439384UzCtQu"> 
And to think ..... Pam actually would have let me buy this one! LOL Easy to see why!  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-22-2010 at 12:19am
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Very cool Steve! Can't wait to see it in person. Do you guys make it up to the Clear Lake show as well?
I was pretty close to taking an internship with their chamber of commerce and would have been involved with putting it together! Got a few family friends up there, maybe I'll have to make it up this year! ------------- |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-22-2010 at 12:51am
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Have never made it to Clear Lake... I think it was the same weekend as GL last summer.
Unless GL gets changed to the weekend before, I think it will be the same weekend this summer as well.  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-22-2010 at 12:32pm
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Those early resorters between all wood and all glass were known as "fibersports".They were and are very cool in my opinion.I saw one in texas that had been reworked to topside planking blonde deck w/white holly lines.My fathers had heel and toe foot throttle that stayed where you set it.Was a bit hard to make fine speed adjustments and he changed it to the veneer style push pull dash mount.It could get busy docking since you need three hands to shift,throttle and steer at the dock.The dash controlled bow vent was also a big plus on those hot ski days.These were the first boats I ever saw with center ski tow,standard procedure to clear rope off gas fill and scoops on rear deck before take off,my dad always pulled you up from about 30 degrees off center so he didn't have to worry about the rope.The things one photo will bring back to a hit and miss memory.All five of us snugglled in the front bench for a night ride or foul weather tucked in behind the wind screen.I sure am glad I was raised on the lake.
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-22-2010 at 12:44pm
Earlier Century 
For you 312 lovers, this one came with one!! Down angle Dearbomatic trans too!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: January-22-2010 at 1:59pm
Pete, is that an early Monster tower too?!  ------------- |
Posted By: RainDog
Date Posted: January-22-2010 at 2:48pm
These are exactly the experiences we have today with the Classic, Bob. Nicely said. Great memories for both of us. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1868&sort=&pagenum=1 - 62 Classic http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5242&sort=&pagenum=1 - 2002 Super Air |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-23-2010 at 5:07pm
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Pete,I've never seen that ski tow rig on a boat but I have seen one hanging on the barn wall.Talk about disecting the cockpit.I don't think Mom would have been to keen on that one.We skied camped and lived on a 20'x20' dock that was anchored off shore.When we left the slip our boat was usually loaded to the gunnels with gear.We shared this dock with several of my Dads highschool buddies who built the dock together.The parents faded away to other pursuits and the kids stayed with the dock for years.Finnally the state shut down free floating docks now its in the marina with outboard power but its to slow to get back to the original spot.It did get me my best friend who I have a picture of us at his 3 yr old BD party.And we have lake cabins within a block of each other to this day,I might not even see him on a busy weekend but I know if I have problems he is right around the corner.
Munday I think off topic may be the best area of this site!!! ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-23-2010 at 5:21pm
Bob, Don't through that thing out!! They were factory options from Century. Yes, they sure weren't easy to get around or use ether! When are you going to clean out that barn? With all the left over stuff from the marina in it, there's got to be plenty of valuable items in it!! You should connect up with the local ACBS chapter and see if they have a annual sell and swap meet. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 4:43am
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I don't know Pete,but it sure is fun to have the piece someone is looking for and see it get used in the right place again.If you ever see in your travels.I need a nice 2pcs glass windshield in the 78 inch range.And I think but can't prove it yet that the piece I Want/need is the right side of Hudson Hornet rear glass.I don't really throw out so the parts won't disappear.That tow rig finnally let the driver control.My Dad had a piece of stainless turned and slotted so he could run different rudder shpes.He wasn't happy with the dinky factory rudder at all.He figured out about what he wanted and bought as close as he could.We also hade center fin. ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 6:55am
Munday, what Lake are you refering to? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 12:56pm
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We grew up at lake Murray.But the increase in traffic on the lake drove us to Eufaula in the mid 90s.We will be staying at murray this next weekend.Going to race the indoor flat track at Hardy Murphy Stadium friday night and saturday afternoon.I see your from Murray is that where you boat or do you live in Ardmore?
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 1:44pm
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Our 58 Trojan had a similar ski tow set up. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 3:25pm
I too grew up on a offshore dock that was refubished that now stays at the marina, and also stay at a cabin over by Marietta Landing. Do you know James Clifton? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 4:11pm
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No I don't know Mr. Clifton.Where was your dock located?Ours was in The cove north of group camp 3.We used to stay in Rock Tower RV park alot behind 1/4 mile pier.The old dock is still maintained by Steve Schuler but I haven't been to Murray in about 12 yrs.Looking forward to going down next weekend,but I heard a rumor that kids under 16 might not be able to race because of insurance so now thats up in the air will find out tomorrow.We used to drive up and eat breakfast if we had the funds by Marietta landing at it little dive called MOM and POPS the whole interior was covered in ball caps.My wife is telling me the kid at the marina was named James back when Ed had the marina.Have several buddies with houseboats that still call Murray home.
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: SN206
Date Posted: January-24-2010 at 6:31pm
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Dot sold Mom and Pops about that time and it has exchanged hands twice since then. Unfortunately it burnt to the ground last summer and the current owner had no insurance. Our cabin is just down the road from there. Our dock was just north of Marietta Landing, and would often have a blue and white striped canopy on it. Of course there was a '79 Nautique usually tied to it or running around that cove. I have met Steve a couple of times I believe. Did you say you had friends that have / had a cabin by the lake? ------------- ...those who have fallen and those who will. |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: January-26-2010 at 6:09pm
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No we never had a cabin close,I remember the striped tarp.We also had 79 SN at that time blue and white it was Thomas's.I had my 61 ArenaCraft and then 69 Century Bucanneer.I bought my 92SN the last summer we called Murray home.Steve's son Steven now owns the Bucanneer and really has it nicely restored.
Munday ------------- If the only tool you have is a hammer,everything starts to look like a nail. |
Posted By: 976marine
Date Posted: February-12-2010 at 3:56pm
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112motorsports, did you ever find the Century Resorter you were looking for? You mentioned that it was an 18 ft. Resorter but by the looks of it, I think that is a 16 foot Resorter. Below is a link for a 1972 Century 16ft, that is dark blue; I believe this boat is mis-labled as a 1972 and is really a 1971. The interior does not look original. If your boat was a 1973, it would have come in one of two color options. A baby blue hull with a marbled blue interior or a yellow hull and a coffee marbled interior. I have seen several 1973 Resorters, both in blue and yellow color combinations, most of them are 18ft. I also know of a 1973 Blue 18ft. Resorter on the lake where I boat. Let me know if you are interested in me helping you find the boat you are looking for. I can also send you a catalog photo of the 1973 Resorters (18ft & 16ft) to see if that is exactly what you are looking for.
http://www.antiqueboat.com/boatdetails/loug17C.aspx |
Posted By: skibumpmc
Date Posted: February-24-2010 at 9:37pm
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I agree with you; I advised him not to paint. While the cost is a bit less, when you take in all the labor of removing hardware, interior, windshield, etc...You may as well gel coat it.
Keep it original ! ! ! |
Posted By: 73CenturyResorter
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 4:46am
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Hello 112motorsports,
I randomly came across your posting while looking for pictures of blue Century Resorters like mine. Your post caught my attention as it said ’73 and I saw Angola, IN...which is close to where I live. I then read your full post and noticed that you said Gene Thompson sold the boat a few years ago and he was from Granger. You are not going to believe this but I own the boat you're talking about. I live in Indiana and purchased the boat in 2008 from my parent’s neighbor, who also lives in Indiana. He purchased the boat a few years before that. When I bought the boat from my parents neighbor, he gave me a copy of the old Certificate of Title. I just pulled it out of my filling cabinet and would you believe that the old title shows the owner as "Eugene P Thompson" of Granger Indiana. Also, the registration number on the old title I have shows as IN 730 LU. That registration number matches the number on the boat in your picture AND what is currently on my boat. I’m positive it has to be the same boat. The boat is a '73 Blue Century Resorter as you mentioned, but it’s actually a 16', not an 18'. How did you know that it was owned by Gene Thompson? Did you know him or do you know any other history about the boat. What year was that picture taken? Do you have any other pics you could send to me? |
Posted By: 73CenturyResorter
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 4:59am
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...112motorsports:
Also, here is a picture of the boat now. The interior was redone in white before I bought it, but I saw it before it was redone and it was blue or light/powder blue. Also, the strip was redone as some point. Here 
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Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: May-18-2010 at 2:08pm
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Thats a sexy boat! ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: May-19-2010 at 2:25am
Sure is Chris. I could even get used to the color  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 112motorsports
Date Posted: May-19-2010 at 6:03pm
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976marine,
I just got into contact with the current owner of my old love affair the 73 Resorter. I would love to find one just like it as I doubt the current owner wants to part with it. I appologize this reply is so late but I haven't been keeping up with this as I would like to. Please email me and we can find a boat. Thanks again. lukelipkaman@yahoo.com |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 1:02am
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I saw a '76 Century Resorter for sale today at Bell Marine on Hwy 13 in North Webster, IN. I pulled in to take a look at it. Good looking boat. Thought it was a Correct Craft until I got closer. Too bad its not blue.
http://www.bellmarine.net/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=0250744X5K20K2010J8I54I43JPMQ2975R0&veh=1644575 - 1976 Century Resorter |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 2:10am
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Man yall talking Century Resorters.. Those are what gave me the inboard blood and drive to ownening one. I would love to find one, one day if I was financially right, but grew up on these boats. I have many Cris Craft owners though do not like Century Resoters though, I do not know why but they in the 70's and 80's where the Harley Davidson of the water.
My dads great friend and his best friend had Century Resorters. One was a 67, and the other was a 68. Harold Box, that had a 67 Resorter, had the 390 Ford in his with the ski throttle in his, and his friends Ed "Skipper" had the ol fashion foot pedal. I can rememeber like it was yesterday as a kid in the 80's seeing those 2 beautiful inboards floating at the dock. He used to call me "SkiCat", so thats where I got the name. I just added 2001 because I own one. Ed that had the 68 Resorter had less hrs on his but would run. He worked for General Electric then, and Harold owned his own wrecker service. Anyways, they used to sand them down in the winter, that magonhoney needed special treatment. Century Resoters are a special breed like Correct Crafts and feel those are the best boats built. Moomba, Master Craft, Tige, Supra can kiss my rump if you know what I mean...
Harold use to pull 10-12 skiers with it, was amazing to watch. I use to love and watch when it was put into drive and watch them fingers pull the ski throttle out and watch that ol smoke pour out the side of the engine hatch and off we went in a hurry. What a sound!!
Rest in peace my 2 great friends.. I hope to ride in those boats again in another world... Next time I will pull you.. 
Here is a great Resorter Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV5m3pcuuoo ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 9:22am
Dave, It sure seems that when you're out "working", you spend more time looking at boats!! The only person I know that exceeded your finds was a fellow ASCB member. He was a Milwaukee county sheriff and that uniform got him inside all the old barns!!!!------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 11:50am
Well Pete, when you are in sales, it just means you aren't home hugging the base! Gotta get out and travel the highways and byways to see customers. Always come across some interesting things. Now aren't you glad I found that Master's Edition Nautique the other day? We can all sleep better knowing where it is now
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Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 9:30pm
Is there any of those left? ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 9:49pm
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Lee,
How do you connect with Dave? When did you talk to him last? Muskatine Iowa isn't that close to Texas. BTW, I hate to tell you but the boat is old news. There's a complete thread on the rebuild/redecking. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 10:02pm
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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... ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 10:25pm
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Lee,
Wow did I ever screw up!  I thought you posted the pictures but now see you quoted Steve. So sorry!
BTW, there are plenty of Century's around. As a ACBS member, and being around wood and early glass, Century's are number 2 behind Chris Craft. Go to www.acbs.org and find the calender of events. See if there's a show close to you and make a point of going to see it. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: May-21-2010 at 11:37pm
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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.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: May-22-2010 at 2:42am
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Lee,
I knew of the "inboard in the boathouse" for several years..You could see the underwater hardware from the river, but with the cover, never knew what it was. Occasionally, I would drive by the house..stop once in a while and knock on the door...never any answer. Then one day , the owner was mowing the lawn. I stopped to talk to him. I asked about it, and he told me he had bought it new in 68. I asked it was for sale? "NOPE.. Its been 6 years , but Im going to get it in the water again" Turns out I have seen the guy around, he would eat at a Thursday night buffet at a golf coarse across the road from where we live. Every time I would ask...get her wet yet? "Nope" ... You ready to sell her? ..."NOPE" This went on for a couple of years....THEN one spring day he said "Maybe"! Well, it took over 6 months from that time to the point where Dave bought it. so, they are out there... btw, the PO got a lot of flack from friends and family about selling it to a stranger. But Dave did the boat right! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: May-23-2010 at 5:16pm
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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.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: May-25-2010 at 2:42pm
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Lee,
If you haven't found the ACBS chapter that covers Texas yet, I was just over on their site and used the chapter search. Texas is covered by the Southwest chapter. Here's http://www.southwest-acbs.org/ - a direct link to their site Looks like you just missed their big "keels and wheels" show. I've heard that it's a good one for boats but they have the cars too!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: May-25-2010 at 3:06pm
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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.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: July-15-2010 at 8:06pm
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http://chautauqua.craigslist.org/boa/1829934481.html - arabian ------------- |
Posted By: jbregand
Date Posted: July-28-2010 at 12:36pm
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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. |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: July-28-2010 at 12:46pm
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Jay,
Where do you live? Any pics? Idea of asking price? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbregand
Date Posted: August-03-2010 at 10:07pm
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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. |
Posted By: jbregand
Date Posted: August-04-2010 at 3:01am
| I forgot to mention that the trailer is an additional $500. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-04-2010 at 9:52am
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. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-04-2010 at 9:56am
It's really too bad that the idea of a fake wood boat didn't go over too well. Scabbing in a stringer? Not the proper repair. Besides, I'd say the termites have gotten farther than you can see. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: jbregand
Date Posted: August-04-2010 at 1:12pm
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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. |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: August-06-2010 at 4:37pm
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man if i could get 60 out of mine right now i would have a remake of the thresher ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: jbregand
Date Posted: August-10-2010 at 2:31am
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Exactly what boat are you talking about?
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Posted By: jbregand
Date Posted: August-10-2010 at 3:24am
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I agree with you in the negativity of the scabbing technique if a large area/affected length of original stringer is involved and would not do that even for a quick fix. However, if I can confirm that a small area/length of a single stringer (within 12 inches of stringer length) is affected and it is aft of the rear engine mount, then it could be considered an effective cure if the parallel bolted-in/glassed-in stringer is ~10x the length of the affected area. Otherwise, It would be prudent that the original stringer length in-total be replaced.
Thanks for your concern. I am in agreement. |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: December-24-2010 at 9:14am
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http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/2127564150.html - 1972 Resorter ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: December-25-2010 at 1:24am
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There is a beautiful 1965 Century Resorter listed on ebay.
Item number: 140492698029 ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-25-2010 at 9:03am
http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_rdc=1&item=140492698029&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D140492698029%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&viewitem= - Link ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: rickco
Date Posted: June-20-2011 at 12:10am
| I'm considering selling my 1973 Century Resorter. Good project boat. No engine. Boat in good shape. Any ideas on it's worth? |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: June-20-2011 at 11:56pm
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do you have pics and details and location? ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: rickco
Date Posted: June-21-2011 at 12:07am
| I'll take photos tomorrow and post. Location is Grand Isle LA. That's on the coast. As far as I know the boat has been in storage for the past 30 years. Been used but in good shape. I should be able to post pictures around lunchtime tomorrow Tue.cst. |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: July-05-2011 at 2:56pm
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I suspect the original poster is long gone, but http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/2472794433.html - this boat looks like it matches the description pretty well. ------------- |