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Ya true. I’m no sure the pumps are original I think previous owner may have replaced them find out when I pull it out of hibernation soon

Hi. Looking into a 06 Avalanche c4 storm series. What are some things I need to look for on this boat? I’ve been looking at a lot of v-drives but anything special I need to pay attention to with this boat? From what I’ve read the c4 is the better option for interior room. Has manual wedge no perfect pass. Some Spider cracking around tower. 5.7 black scorpion with really low hours 3 hard ballast tanks thanks

Thanks. That custom cushion looks great infinity. Had sometime today to look closer at the cables and have them figured out thanks for the advise. Couple more questions The wake plate is it meant to adjust or is it always just left as is? Prop question it has a 537 prop on it in great shape but also came with a new spare that is a 645. What are the differences? Couple more pics

Officially a centurion owner our 1st surf boat and I’m pretty happy. Winter cooperated and I had clean and dry roads all the way home. Couple questions and I’m sure I will have more before I get it out for it’s 1st voyage in the spring. Has the perko dual battery switch the batteries were out I looked quick at the wiring but wanted to check if this is correct. Perko has 2 positives that go out to each battery then there is a negative from boat that connects to one of the batteries and then the negatives are hooked together between batteries? Did not have a bow filler cushion anyone have any suggestions where I could look for one?

Good point on the spare I do have a extra here ill take with me just in case. Im buying without running but I have spoke to the marine shop that has serviced it twice a year for a number of years and they just had it in getting winterized and a inspection so im confident it will be all good since they just recently looked it over in November they helped a lot.

On another note has anyone had any experience towing a boat in winter? I'm hoping the highways are dry the day I go get it but if recent snow there could be sand and salt on the roads. I plan on washing at as soon as i get it back but any ideas on how to keep as much off? Would wrapping it with packaging plastic wrap be something worth trying? Ill have a 7-8 hour trip.

Well finalized the deal on this Avy just need to go pick it up so if everything goes as planned I should be a centurion owner soon. Thanks for the help everyone. Ill post pics when I get it! Would you guys recommend the perfect pass thats sold on this site that is centurion specific or can I find a better price if I look around? Have not decided for sure if I will order pp right away or try without for the 1st part of summer. With exchange rate looks like it will be around 1500 cad for just the wake edition.

congrats!! I had seen that on only inboards

Ya the dated MB tribal graphics Im not a fan of at all. Hopefully can make a decision soon. Being in Canada what would a great price be for this Avalanche be any thoughts I just want to see other opinions on price..

Well Im going to bring this up again. I haven't really spent a lot of time looking recently but a few options have came up and this 06 centurion avalanche has dropped in price again which is not surprising since its full on winter here. Right now im seriously thinking about making the 7 hour trip to look at this and a 06 mb b-52 that is available at the same price. Im leaning towards the mb it has similar hours but the larger 6.0 engine and has gps perfect pass option that the centurion doesn't have. Interiors are similar condition the mb includes surf boards ropes life jackets and a bunch or other things which really help in the deal. Being a Centurion forum will i be dispointed in a mb over avalanche? I need this for a multi use boat yet want to start to get into the surfing thing which we have never tried.

Yes I’ve bought enough boats never a inboard though but I know what to look for and will not buy without a pre-purchase inspection unless it’s a price that I could take the chance on and in that case I would still do my own compression test and check as much as I could on my own. History usually is one of the best signs of condition. How is difficult is it to self install perfect pass? I’m fairly mechanical and could tackle smaller things is this a diy winter job? Have not looked into what it would take.

Is the gel coat cracking common on centurions of this age? I have now seen 3 with the exact same issue yet the other brands tige, malibu and sanger i have only seen 1 out of around 8 boats with the cracking. Where can I find a list of available options from that year to see what it has and what it does not to help with negotiating. Things I know is side swipe exhaust but not sure on others like if hydraulic wake plate was a option on centurion. Can this surf stock with just the wedge and ballasts it has? I will not be planning on upgrading im just going to be a average surfer and overall it will be a multi purpose boat.

Yes ive realized no matter how much cheaper a dd is going to be it just wont work for us. I have been really struggling to find a decent v-drive I have the magic number of 30k CAD and its just not happening here. Everything is about 5k more at least. Trying to look into a 06 Lightning c4 but the owner has been away so communication hasn't been the greatest.

Hi all. Looking to purchase a 06 T5 Air warrior. Has 110 hours. 350 mag mpi. Needs a little tlc but mostly just lights, speedo, rpm gauges not working little trailer rust but nothing that I have found major. Any good or bad reviews about this boat. I have never owned a direct drive or vdrive. Would be replacing a Tahoe 19.5' sterndrive without tower 220 hp merc mpi. We are a younger family with 3 kids 4-6-8 and love water sports. Would be using for tubing, skiing (adults and kids) wakeboarding and hopefully we can all learn to surf. Really like our Tahoe but I feel like we would enjoy a boat with tower and something that we could surf behind but cannot afford the newer boats. Anyways just looking for help on what to look for before I go thru with it. Thanks

Looking at a 03 V220SP. I have been looking at more then a few different boats and have came across this supreme. Question I like to refer to NADA values and they rate this really low compared to other boats that are selling for similar prices around here. Is there a reason? Will my resale hurt. 4000 more can get a 06 v208. And 8000 more can get into some 06ish malibu/supra dd cross overs. Anyways any input on these V220SP's. Is there options I should be asking for if it has that was factory upgrades from those years? The hull seems fairly flat so not sure how good the wake is and how well it handles a full load and some choopy water?

very nice. good luck with you sale. unfortunately that is well over double my price. Canadian dollar ):

I keep coming back to the Centurion T5 2005. I have negotiated another 1000 off. Needs a little TLC and speedo/tach dont work. Here are the prices of what ive been looking into. (supra sold last night) I would get in for a pre-purchace inspection 2005 T5 air warrior 104hours 350mag mpi ($19000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RcA-stRWqQ&feature=youtu.be 2006 T5 air warrior 180 hours ($25000) 2006 Supreme 208V 280hours ($30000) 2005 Moomba outback 260 hours ($22000)

thanks for the replies. the avy sold yesterday 1st person that showed up snatched it up. I have found a 07 supra 22ssv in real good shape 280hours he needs to ditch it and will take 30000 before the weekend. I'm contemplating this as i think i could flip it to make some money in the spring if decided too. too many decisions.

never really thought about that. i have never kept a eye on the market over the winter but that does make sense.

Heres my options (this is Canada prices are always way higher) 06 C5 $20000 Better overall condition seats are all in excellent shape, 350 mag Hours 110ish, No perfect pass, Good new cover,Bimini,surf board,tubes, skiis ropes included, trailer fenders rusted, 5000$ stereo upgrade, led lights, only thing not working is speedometer and tach, deeper hull handle the rougher waters we experience here a lot of the summer. 03 Avalanche $21000 Bigger rated to seat more,Interior is in pretty rough shape, 350mag 375hours, perfect pass, more options, upgraded stereo, spider cracks around tower mounts, no carpets, teak platform in rough shape,deeper hull would handle the rougher waters we experience here a lot of the summer. usually 10-12mph wind around here.

Heres a video. Little rougher then i thought it would be. I do like to keep my things as clean as possible so would have some work to do on this. so hard to tell on video though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3JtK6M46m4&feature=youtu.be

So can't get a large ballast in the walk thru side is what u mean by that ?

cover is ok but he suggested needs replaced. trailer has been well used. im ok changing my own wheel bearing and those small things if needed. tires are 50%.

He said cover is ok but will need replaced hard to tell until I see I though. Trailer has been well used. Tires are about 50%. I have no problem doing my own wheel bearings if they need done. Fenders need sanded and repainted but all little cosmetic things. Still waiting on the video.