2000 SKI CENTURION ELITE V-DRIVE

talons 09-01-2005, 5:12 PM

Looking at purchasing this...

Its advertised as "ICS" construction...

How much wood is used in the construction...Stringers, seat mounts etc?

(jeff359) · (jeff359) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 09-01-2005, 5:43 PM

I believe none. I could be wrong, but I believe Centurion hasn't used wood in a while.

(ss1234) · (ss1234) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 09-01-2005, 5:52 PM

Integrated Composite System. no wood. http://www.skicenturion.com/ahead/design.html

talons 09-01-2005, 6:48 PM

i know they don't use it now...what aboout in 2000

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-01-2005, 7:10 PM

There would have been a small amount of wood in 2000. None in the structure of the boat stringers etc or seats. there would be some under the vinyl on the sides of the boat and the engine hatch covers. The wood that was used was lifetime warranty stuff that Sanger and Tige brag so much about.

(mars) · (mars) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 09-02-2005, 5:06 AM

As of 2005 wood is used in the engine hatch, rear locker lids, and the drink holder boards in the cutouts... Plastic panels are just plain not stiff enough for these applications.
Wood in these locations is not an issue.
When properly constructed and cared for, wood is seldom a problem in a boat.

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-02-2005, 6:23 AM

Hmmm
All I know for sure is the East Coast plant builds boats with no wood in them not sure about the west coast plant since I have never been there

(breadbutta) · (breadbutta) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 09-02-2005, 2:18 PM

No wood as stated by SS1234. Nice choice! Here's mine:

(breadbutta) · (breadbutta) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 09-02-2005, 2:20 PM

And an overhead shot...

Can somebody photoshop the kneeboard outta there?

(Message edited by breadbutta on September 02, 2005)

talons 09-02-2005, 5:18 PM

Thanks for the photos...

Called teh factory...

2000 Elite V Drive was not fully ICS construction...

Some wood inteh seat mounts etc...

Stringers are fiberglass, wood and aluminum...

Not sure what year Full ICS Construction with all fiberglass started.

Probably better looking or a used MC 205

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-02-2005, 9:09 PM

Pop quiz Hobie

What year did MasterCraft go woodless?

"Stringers are fiberglass, wood and aluminum..."

Look the 2000 Elite V was ICS as a mater of fact it was the FIRST ICS boat. No wood in the stringers! The only wood was in none structural places and the wood was lifetime waranty XL panels......IT is a none issue!

talons 09-02-2005, 10:02 PM

Cool...Someone better tell teh Customer Service folks at Centurion in CA this information...

Just doing my due diligence before purchasing.

Thanks for the info krbaugh.

Based on what you are saying...It is a "non" issue

;-)

BTW...The Mastercraft went woodless in 1996

(krbaugh) · (krbaugh) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 09-02-2005, 10:16 PM

Back in the day I was a MasterCraft promo guy from 1991 to 1999. The first year that MasterCraft started going wood free was 1997. My 1997 PowerStar was one of the first wood free boats.

but it is a total non issue

talons 09-02-2005, 10:27 PM

You are correct...Production year 1997 boats that hit stores in 1996...From September 1996 to now...NO WOOD.

(greenpinky) · (greenpinky) **Join Date: Apr 2004** 09-03-2005, 5:20 AM

Anyone know if my '99 Outback is woodless? I know they are now, but what about in 1999?

(breadbutta) · (breadbutta) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 09-03-2005, 3:49 PM

Hobie, The only wood is in the removable panels, non-structual. The seat pedistal and the rest of the boat is ICS construction. Is your choice between a '97 MC and a '00 FL?

talons 09-03-2005, 9:29 PM

no...

btwn a 2000 prostar 205, 2000 SKI CENTURION ELITE V-DRIVE and a 1995 Malibu sunsetter.

The 205 iss at $24K
The Cent is at $25K
The Malibu is at $17K

All are appointed about the same...

Thats where I am at this point.

(taylormade) · (taylormade) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 09-05-2005, 6:04 AM

ride behind them all and TAKE YOUR FAMILY IN ALL. My money's on the centurion, but alas, I'm biased.