For Sale: 1951 Century Boat in Kentwood, Michigan

The Century Resorter earned a place in boating history by pioneering the open interior layout. Earlier classic boats were mostly runabouts divided by wooden decks into strict seating compartments, and the Resorter's open cockpit became the standard for the modern day cruisers and ski boats that followed. This 1951 example was bought out of a collection, has been extensively restored in the last five years, and was in the water just a year ago.

Because the Resorter featured a flat aft bottom that created clean, flat wakes and tracked beautifully, it was chosen as the official tow boat for the National and International Water Ski Championships through the 1950s. That pedigree shows in its long, graceful mahogany lines. The extensive restoration brought the boat back to a presentation worthy of its heritage, and it turns heads at the dock, at boat shows, and on calm summer evenings. In the early 1950s, Century shipped batches of these mahogany runabouts across the country by railroad car to resort towns in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, which makes it a fun piece of postwar travel history as well.

Power comes from a Graymarine Phantom Six 88, a 226ci inline six, a smooth, dependable engine with real vintage character. It's simple, authentic power that suits a boat of this era and delivers the kind of relaxed, steady cruising the Resorter was built for.

Inside, red vinyl seating brings a bold, cheerful pop of color to the open cockpit and keeps the layout clean and classic. The seating was part of the extensive restoration, giving the boat a fresh, welcoming look that matches the quality of the rest of the work.

The Century Boat Company was founded in 1926 and officially marks its 100th anniversary this year, and collector interest in vintage wooden models is seeing a renewed wave of appreciation. This Resorter is a great chance to own a restored, collection sourced piece of that history, ready for show season, lazy lake days, and plenty of admiring looks.

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