WTB 1973 Century Resorter

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.

I'm considering selling my 1973 Century Resorter. Good project boat. No engine. Boat in good shape. Any ideas on it's worth?

There is a beautiful 1965 Century Resorter listed on ebay.
Item number: 140492698029

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.

man if i could get 60 out of mine right now i would have a remake of the thresher

jbregand wrote: As I was one of the founders of Elite Craft and outfitted the first one, 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.

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.

I forgot to mention that the trailer is an additional $500.

Jay,
Where do you live? Any pics? Idea of asking price?

arabian

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 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!!

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!

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.

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.

8122pbrainard wrote: davidg wrote: 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. 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!!!!

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   

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