We have a 1975 Vanguard Centurion with a 1976 Johnson 85 HP bought in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada when new. We bought it slightly used in 1977, and it is has been kept at our cottage in Moose Lake Manitoba since (in the boathouse when not being used for skiing or pleasure riding).
When we bought it, it didn't have a BIA spec plate and we were told it was a "demonstrator" boat, as it had a newly designed top section on the older hull, with the angled glass windows versus the older curved plexi-glass. The only other Centurion that I have ever seen was the older model, and the upper deck was more curved, with a less angular bow and curved gunwales. The hull design is a bit unusual as it is sort of a W-hull versus a V-hull, and handles corners very well and tracks well, but is a bit rougher-riding in the chop.
Does anyone know what the exact specs for this boat are or where I could find them? I believe it is about 16 1/2 ft, and we were told it was rated for as much as 150 HP.
TIA
When we bought it, it didn't have a BIA spec plate and we were told it was a "demonstrator" boat, as it had a newly designed top section on the older hull, with the angled glass windows versus the older curved plexi-glass. The only other Centurion that I have ever seen was the older model, and the upper deck was more curved, with a less angular bow and curved gunwales. The hull design is a bit unusual as it is sort of a W-hull versus a V-hull, and handles corners very well and tracks well, but is a bit rougher-riding in the chop.
Does anyone know what the exact specs for this boat are or where I could find them? I believe it is about 16 1/2 ft, and we were told it was rated for as much as 150 HP.
TIA