Sherwood Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 A friend of mine and I were talking about boats and this one came up; is anyone skiing behind one? If so what do you think and what were you driving before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 8, 2011 Administrators Share Posted May 8, 2011 I saw one yesterday.... That does not help does it.. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 In a way, yes it does. At least we know they exist and are out there. Now if we can just get someone with some knowledge to talk about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted May 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2011 Love ours!!! Everyone that has skied behind it and drove it love's it, this boat is going to get alot of exposure here with skiers from all over the world and all speeds and line lengths. Nick was out and skied last week and really liked it to drive and ski behind he said, "he thought it felt very in sync". Nate will be here this week I'll get his thoughts and update. Most important for us mere mortals we give it 2 thumbs up...check out my vid of our boat wrapped! Any questions ask away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted May 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2011 Enjoy: http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/2192/carbon-pro/p1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted May 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2011 Robbie, the wrap looks awesome, as does your lake. So many good memories there, thanks for posting. Hope to see you guys this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted May 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thx:) thinking of doing a practice ride opportunity around Regionals to ski behind or test drive the Carbon Pro and pick up some new Eagle gear while you are at it...stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks jjackrash. I searched Centruion Carbon Pro but did not find this thread. I will give it a look see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
454SS Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 the carbon pro looks like a pretty sweet boat, the boat shop near my lake just became a centurion dealer so I am hoping that they get one these in to see in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I saw one run through the course the other day, looked pretty flat across the wake and the spray shhot out low and flat due to the chines it has. Red one with the camo type rubber flooring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortenit Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Both drove it and skied behind the boat that went down to the boat tests to be tournament approved. Great wake, great to drive. Certainly competitive with any of the big 3. (I own a 196, our club boat is a Malibu, skied MC at Tournaments.) Worth checking out if you are in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted May 11, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2011 Looks like we may have a Carbon Pro at my record the first weekend in June. They are working feverishly to make it happen. Should be some good buzz created afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Kelvin Posted May 11, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2011 Joe, where is it coming from? I've made some inquiries here in Houston and with the national guys and haven't received a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemsondave Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I've skied and driven it a few times now (promo guy in our club). Closest wake to the 200 out there right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted May 11, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 11, 2011 @Kelvin - coming from MIssissippi - they are pulling out the stops to get it here. May be dropped shipped at my site direct from the factory to make the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 Update, Nate ran a full 2@43 off the dock behind the Carbon Pro here this week... Hope you get the boat for your tournaments the skiers WILL love it and it WILL create a buzz, good luck! Nice to have another choice in this market for less $$$$ :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 Methinks waterski girl works for Centurion?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 "2@43 off the dock" Like to see the video. I know he's a great skier but..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 Nate's a great skier. There will be a lot of "proof in the pudding" happening the first weekend in June (Carbon Pro / Nano / ventral, etc.). I look forward to skiing/driving the boat. And, I'll make certain that it pulls its share of 39/41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KG Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Ed, I am pretty sure waterskigirl does not work for Centurion. She might get a good promo deal on her boat but not much different than any other promo deal I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 Probably would have ran 3 behind a Nautique :) (That's his Boat Sponsor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller waterskigirl Posted May 12, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 12, 2011 LOL Wish I could get a better deal or did not have to pay...work for Centurion? Nah...Just weighin in on the original question... We did not make the switch without a lot of thought, just want others to know its good. PS Ours is for sale and will be gettting another:) XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted May 13, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2011 @waterskigirl - my SN 200 is sold and I'm in the market for a 2012 boat for next year so I'm VERY interested in driving and skiing the Carbon Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted May 13, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2011 Has Centurion sponsored any Pros yet? How many promo guys are out there so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakey Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Will this boat be towing the US waterski nationals? Found these pics./vanilla2/uploads/FileUpload/17/817.jpg/vanilla2/uploads/FileUpload/18/818.jpg/vanilla2/uploads/FileUpload/19/819.jpg/vanilla2/uploads/FileUpload/0/820.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted May 13, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 13, 2011 Wow, those are sure pretty, but man-o-man don't lean on the black boat during the summer in Texas. It would take a spatula to pry you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted May 14, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2011 Nah,we had those MC's that were black two years in a row and there was no issue with the black gel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted May 14, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted May 14, 2011 Like the wood look ruberized flooring. NICE!! if it hold up to traffic and resist staining.....perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted May 14, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 14, 2011 Shane, that's not my experience, but maybe the sun doesn't shine as bright in Houston as it does in Dallas. :) Regardless, that black sure is awesome to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
454SS Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 both of those boats look amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller swc5150 Posted May 16, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 16, 2011 I love that black one! Is that the same faux teak that the 200 uses? Is the stern as close to the waterline as it looks? It looks like a wake boat could inadvertantly turn it into a bathtub. I was in a Supra Comp that was swamped that way last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted May 16, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted May 16, 2011 I swamped an 87 Comp. On a river slow cruising and took huge wake over the windshield from a big cabin cruiser. I sware it hung in the air for a few seconds before it crashed on us. Wife never saw it coming. Water temp was 55-60ish. Bilge pump ran and ran and ran....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakey Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Some information from the Centurion Website. Centurion Boats Joins Militia's Sac-Town Gold Rush as Official Slalom Boat & Event Sponsor - Centurion Boats is proud to announce their premier three event boat, the 2011 Carbon Pro, will be used as the exclusive slalom boat of Militia's Sac-Town Gold Rush Pro Event. On June 21st and 22nd, the best slalom skiers in the world will come to Sacramento, California to compete for over $55,000 in prize money. Centurion is excited to be a part of the biggest cash prizeevent in years and proud to support the dedicated athletes on and off the water. The Centurion Boats World Record Slalom Bounty To give the skiers additional incentive, Centurion Boats is offering a world record slalom bonus for the men and women. Centurion Boats will write an additional $5,000 bonus check to any athlete that breaks a world slalom record during the Militia Sac-Town Gold Rush event. With Centurion's supplementary funds, there is now a $10,000 world record bonus on the line. "A world record is absolutely possible at this event," Paul Crawford of Centurion Boats said. "Shortline Lake is a premier site with ideal conditions. We will have the world's best drivers pulling the world's best skier and our Carbon Pro is dialed to pull someone well into 43 off. Our boat can definitely get it done." The Militia Sac-Town Gold Rush Pro Event is an invitation only event focusing on renewing the spirit of the sport. The event will offer the opportunity for athletes shooting atrecords, as the conditions are anticipated to be immaculate and the athletes will be hot off of the LA Night Jam, happening just a few days prior. "I told Rick Lee (owner of Centurion Boats) he could definitely be writing a couple big checks in the near future," Crawford said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertime Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We skied one for a couple weeks brfore the boat testing here in FL. The only that I really did like was how big the motor box is. The rope for us rubs the box the whole time and just don't know how long that will hold up. They might have changed that by now but really the only thing I didn't like. Overall really nice boat clean wake and nice to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted May 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2011 What about rear trunk? 2011 boat with no trunk? Everybody loves a usable trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ DW Posted May 19, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted May 19, 2011 Personally, I prefer a short step over to a rear trunk, the Infinity set up was excellent IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eyepeeler Posted May 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2011 I'm on a public lake so a trunk is a nice convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslice Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 As said befor this is a pure 3-event boat. no trunk needed for pulling tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted May 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2011 Agree if using for pure skiing. My 196 is pre-trunk, and since we don't keep the back seat and only use at "the swamp", it makes for a shorter step over to the platform. I also liked the infinity set up w/little corner back seats but the pass thru in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted May 19, 2011 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2011 Makes it an extremely nitch market segment boat though. I don't have a problem with that whatsoever, just saying... If Centurion is only figuring on selling say 40 - 60 a year and they're good with that target then right on. That's a pretty focused market segment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sullivan Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Those new pics sure make the boat look pretty darn nice compared to the original pics going that where on the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted June 7, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 7, 2011 Drove the new Carbon Pro several times in my record this past weekend. When it first arrived on site Friday afternoon, there was lots of buzz around the boat. After putting 100lbs in the nose and griding the rudder slightly, it drove nearly as well as my Nautique. We had all of the "Big 3" on site in addition to the Carbon Pro. Next to the 200, the Carbon Pro was preferred by most of the skiers. The wakes are non-existent. The spray is no issue right thru 41-off. The pull felt "soft" compared to the other boats so if you ski one in a tournament, you may consider going up a letter. The interior is user friendly and the rubber flooring is a nice idea - except the fact that it got very hot (grey color) in the Louisiana sun. A lighter color on the floor would solve this issue. The fact that you can literally hose out the interior is a great idea. All in all, it competes favorably with every other 3-event boat in the market. I would not hesitate to purchase one and am in fact, considering one for 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 8, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 8, 2011 Charles was complaining about the burns on the balls of his feet from when he stood in it this weekend. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 9, 2011 Supporting Member Share Posted June 9, 2011 Interesting! How's the wake at very slow speeds? One thing that interests me about a carbon-fiber boat is that it _might_ have less displacement and thus much smaller wakes when not planing. This could be great for kids learning the course. In any case, I'm pumped to see these positive evaluations, because I believe this is the only new boat on the market that can fit through The Mousehole Tunnel on Lake Cochituate. I'm very happy with my '05 Nautique, but it's nice to know I _could_ buy a new boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 9, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2011 Than, maybe I'm wrong about this, but as I understand it it's not a carbon boat, per se. Although it does employ construction methods you'd normally see in carbon construction, such as vacuum bagging. Only certain aspects of it's construction have carbon, such as those visible side panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCskiFreak Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 The boat is built using vacuum bagging, but the only carbon in the boat are the side panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skibug Posted June 9, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 9, 2011 From what I understand in talking to a rep at a lake demo last year, the side panels are purely for looks. There is no structural component relative to the "carbon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 9, 2011 Supporting Member Share Posted June 9, 2011 Well, huh. Thanks for the correct info. But anyhow, the question stands: How is the wake at very slow speeds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
454SS Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Is this boat built in california or north carolina? if it is built in california using the vacuum bagging would enable them to comply with stricter emissions, does it do anything to strengthen the hull at all though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCskiFreak Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Vacuum bagging does improve the structural properties, but the carbon would be of negligible benefit to the boat, much like the carbon "side blades" on an Audi R8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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