The good, the bad, and the ugly

[crimson850 11]

You would think that with a pro rider having to ride as much as they do, they would keep the maintenance up to a T but I guess this is not the case. I used to race ATVs on occasion (and still do every once in a while) and I had a machine that was used by a factory rider. The benefit to buying this machine was getting a quad that has proven it is good enough for the pros, and getting it already built with high end parts for half the price. I never had many issues with it and was satisfied, but for my next quad I chose to buy a new one and build it myself so that I would know the ins and outs of it. Did i spend more money? Yes, but I know the machine I have and how it has been treated. Its a risk you have to take to save some cash. Buying something used, weather it be a boat or an ATV has its risks. Luckily for you, your boat still had a full warranty, which is almost surprising that centurion would offer a warranty on a boat that has been used so hard (at least thats what it seems like from the issues you are describing) Hope everything works out for the best!

[shawndoggy 49]

Hey dark, regarding the prop... amongst many many other inboard brands, which are all going to more aggro weight and (and props), the 2079 is somewhat desirable (still a bit weaksauce being only 14.5" vs. 15" but I understand Centurions won't accomodate 15" props). I'd think you'd have no trouble selling it or even trading outright for something less aggressive to a Malibu, Axis, Nautique, Supra, etc owner.

 

EDIT: Actually there was a centurion guy in Utah on here in the last couple of weeks complaining that his boat didn't have enough oomph with a 1615. He'd be an ideal candidate to trade with.

Edited July 10, 2015 by shawndoggy

[DarksideR 1,679]

Hey dark, regarding the prop... amongst many many other inboard brands, which are all going to more aggro weight and (and props), the 2079 is somewhat desirable (still a bit weaksauce being only 14.5" vs. 15" but I understand Centurions won't accomodate 15" props). I'd think you'd have no trouble selling it or even trading outright for something less aggressive to a Malibu, Axis, Nautique, Supra, etc owner.

 

EDIT: Actually there was a centurion guy in Utah on here in the last couple of weeks complaining that his boat didn't have enough oomph with a 1615. He'd be an ideal candidate to trade with.

Thought about that. Figured SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE would want this prop.

[Babylon 23]

I believe that the Centurion Enzo FS series can accommodate a 15-inch prop. That's what they use with the 550 engine (I think).

[volzalum 280]

My 2015 FS44 with the 550 HP engine does have the 15" prop and has sufficient clearance.