Update on the post.
yeaterday I went to see my Nautique (And Centurion) dealership as is the same.
The dealership owner (since it was himself that sells my Nautique) wanted to try both a G21 and ri217 since Vi22 is not yet available but he says the boat will more likely be like this one instead of fi21but it’s really a behind the 2 models (Fi21-Ri217).
first of all, no built quality isn’t there. You clearly see the difference in comfort, design enven sewing.
first thing that popped me is the mechanism to open the seats. Centurion is only basic hinge, Centurion had about 60hours since it was a 2019 demo and few seats was already loose... and 2 wasn’t capable to let them open, always got to hold it and gab things with the others hand.
Gelcoat is very thick instead, colors are flashy too that surprises me because gelcoat thickness usually take a hit when boats are less expansive.
centurion can’t really compete with the « style/prestige » of Nautique in my own opinion.
JL audio always be a better choice for audio system.
But preferred the tower speakers of Roswell at wakeboard speed. (G21 had the basic 4x 7.7 JL)
thats something I would change on my next purshace. All the JL audio audio/amps with dual Roswell tower speaker like I’ve done on mine.
Screen software is really great with Centurion, tons of different setting too for the wave. That’s a plus.
but for the « easy to use » SYNC all the way.
The sound of the engine is very noticeable difference between the 2.
I was thinking the engine noise was an engine thing (PCM over RAPTOR)
but it’s much more company insulation.
the wave.
filling all 3,500 pounds of subfloor ballast in 1min just wow! And the other factory ballast filling while you surf is pretty fun seeing the wave grow bigger and bigger when riding.
was impressed that Centurion use Jabsco pump too. They really are the best and more reliable pumps on the market.
Wave is big with all factory ballast, bigger than G21. But the wave is more mellow. more push when you put surftabs all the way (like having NSS at 0)
but really G21 throw a really steep wave, vertical that is incredible for wakeboard
G21 really feel larger and comfortable, everything just built perfecty.
And finally came to a decision. I’m not ready to make the switch. Probably never too.
wave difference is not THAT big. Centurion larger, more mellow so I guess better for skim, quicker to fill but I can totally live without it.
Centurion have really great pros. But I don’t think it can compete with Nautique.. some things I cannot live without it is built
Centurion is really a great company tho.. with really awesome techs.
Last edited by Mike88; 08-04-2019 at 3:21 AM.
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