BOUGHT AN RI 257 !

[carguy79ta 67]

Back story: after I surfed an M235 malibu last fall,I started investigating different surf boats that weren't malibu. the M235 was good but I wasn't happy with fill/empty times and and it didn't have a mirror just a 5 inch screen for a rear view camera among other things. I have a '15 A22 that put I about 4k ballast in. it does well but I wanted more. so I found Centurion and determined they were what I wanted, performance and price. I wasn't interested in a G2anything. so I demoed a 2016 Ri237 .. also for the 237 guys the 14.5in prop on the 16 237 had about 1.5" clear to the gelcoat. you could prolly put a 15" prop on it and still have an inch of clearance. I put 8 vids on youtube.. and figured if this was good the 257 would be great. so I have been thinking and pondering for 4 months and pulled the trigger today! see the color schemes below

 

EXTERIOR: http://bit.ly/2lYtiPB

 

INTERIOR: http://bit.ly/2lYyYJu

[Fivebar2 176]

Congrats!! When will you take delivery? Can't wait to get mine!!

[luluzer 50]

Carguy, sat on a 257 today - they are a work of art, inside and out!!!! Congrats on you purchase, beautiful scheme you choose also. Enjoy the new wave. Rumor is Centurions rule the lake

[wheels 151]

Congrats, malibu lost another!

[carguy79ta 67]

yeah I believe Centurions do rule the lake. with the draft, dry weight, ballast capacity, fuel tank, you are looking at 12000 lbs. if the 257 weighs 7200 like one of the dealers on here thinks then we are looking at 13000 lbs with out stepping onto the boat or one frosty beverage sitting in the cooler. We will know the delivery date next week. one thing I am going to investigate is putting a 17" prop. also addnl ballast can be added "to simulate additional passengers" how many times have we seen that in videos? 5550 lbs cap plus 18 people = Awesome!

[Bongo Fury 640]

Congrats on your new ride!

[carguy79ta 67]

thanks Bongo!

[Fivebar2 176]

From what I've heard from very reputable sources is that the 257 needs nothing except you and your surf board! Very excited to get out on one in the very near future!!

[carguy79ta 67]

did any of you guys that bought the 257 get the extra large Bimini?

[Bawshogg 77]

Yup. Punch a few buttons and ride. That was my expierience . Longest most powerful wave I've been on .

[carguy79ta 67]

so the extra large Bimini is above the rope attachment point? otherwise the Bimini would interfere with the surf rope

[Fivebar2 176]

Didn't know there was an option for an extra large Bimini.

[Bawshogg 77]

Yes, it's the FCTV3 from Sewlong/Boardco.

 

Looks pretty cool,.......but OUCH! Pricing online is 3800 bucks I think , I imagine that price is higher from Fineline.

I want one , but I'm not sure I can justify it for 4000 bucks.

Edited February 19, 2017 by Bawshogg

[Fivebar2 176]

Ok I didn't realize it was from sewlong. I've heard nothing but great things about them but I know I can't justify 4K for it.

[carguy79ta 67]

it is 3300 as an option. wondering if the upgrade (about 1700) from the normal Bimini is worth it. you guys think it is, right? I can still change my order..

[Fivebar2 176]

I have heard nothing but great things about the Bimini from sewlong. If I kept my boats longer I would strongly consider it. It would be a nice option to provide a little more shade.

[Darkside 248]

In AZ Century has been offering that on all the RI models. It is a necessity, when you have that much interior and AZ summers.

 

That is a beautiful color combo! Congrats on the new ride! My wife finally got to see one on Friday, she loved it. She was OK with 237, but didn't really like it. The 257 though, took things to a new level.

[CO Surfer 289]

Call SewLong directly. I bought mine on my SV last year for $2,000. Same part number.

[carguy79ta 67]

thanks Darkside! we are pumped!

[carguy79ta 67]

good pic Bawshogg, I guess the rope attachment point does not interfere with the rope? when surfing or boarding? I guess not.