Looking at a 1970 Century MK2
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Topic: Looking at a 1970 Century MK2
Posted By: 67nautique312
Subject: Looking at a 1970 Century MK2
Date Posted: June-05-2007 at 4:19pm
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Going to look at a 1970 Century Mk2...Just wandered if anyone knows anything about these boats and if they are somewhat reliable?
It has a 318 chrysler with v-drive in it and is in very good shape! What's it worth? ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-05-2007 at 7:22pm
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the first boat i owned was a early 70's Century with a v-drive, that was 15 or so ...sh*t 20 years ago. dont remember much and wake surfing just started and we used it to ski and tube, i think it had a Ford 302 in it. from memory it seemed like a nice sturdy hull and what killed it was a ski line got caught around the output shaft of the trans at full speed, we left the filler piece between the seats out, and the tube was on the engine hatch and it sucked it all the way in and popped the tubed, luckily nobody's body parts were in the line. we didnt winterize that winter and that was the end of it ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Munday
Date Posted: June-05-2007 at 7:36pm
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Decent old boats.Bit short tend to submarine if not paying good attention when coming back for down skier.Steep shaft angle makes them a bit slow but good power
Munday |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 4:36am
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Well built and nice upholstery. I alway liked the early fiber Centurys. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 10:57am
| I don't remember the Mk2. They are well made boats. My brothers, and I bought an '80 Resorter in 1980. My brother still owns it. It is still a nice boat. It's been moored all summer since 1980, and has never had any rot anywhere, which amazes me. |
Posted By: scott8370
Date Posted: June-06-2007 at 8:48pm
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Paul, A 1973 just sold here at The Antique boat center in Cin. Oh. The asking price was $8900. Scott ------------- Scott |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 7:34am
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I also remember working on a Century Arabian it was a beauty, it had a arch and midship mounted engine, it was up there on one of my favorite boats, a woman owned it and wouldnt part with it for anything ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 8:56am
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This thing is in Really good shape!!
Still has the original decals and low hours. Also has a brand new trailer underneath. The guy i think is the original owner an very anal about the boat.....for example.....he had dated everything on the motor with a label maker when it was replaced.......Motor looks like brand new......will find out tommorow if he will sell and final price? 
Oh .....The boat is red with black stripes and the interior has black seats.... ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: June-07-2007 at 10:08am
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Century made really nice inboards. Here's an old pic of our Resorter. At the time, I thought their quality was a lot better than a Correct Craft, but they definately did not handle as well.
How about some pics? 
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Posted By: GottaSki
Date Posted: June-09-2007 at 10:10am
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My neighbor has a red 70 340 mkII than I work on for him.
Too much iron the rear and too much bow rise for my taste, but its a cool boat. Porpoises some. Lots of potential. Doesn't steer for sh*t. PITA to set alignment. BTW, no 1970 new-to-you boat is reliable. A full going through is required then you still may be surprised. ------------- "There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worthwhile as messing around with boats...simply messing." River Rat to Mole |
Posted By: 67nautique312
Date Posted: June-14-2007 at 10:16am
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Thank all of you guys for your input!! still don't know anything yet? hopefully will find out this weekend! ------------- 1963 Classic (handed down to my daughter) 67 Riviera 68 barracuda 1971 Ski Nautique Promo 86 Silver Nautique 1995 Ski Nautique |