(August 17, 2026) Merced, CA – For over five decades, Centurion Boats has been dedicated to creating the World’s Best Waves, Wakes and Ride. The all-new 2027 RS265 takes that commitment to the next level as the largest Centurion ever builtcombining elite watersports performance with elevated comfort, family friendly versatility and cutting edge innovation.
At 26.5 feet, the RS265 is yacht certified and delivers the perfect balance of world-class surf performance, technology, comfort and style. From the next-generation Opti-V Hull and Fast Mover Ballast with RAMFILL Boosted to the revolutionary Stacked Dash System by Marivue, every detail has been engineered to elevate your experience on the water.
The new Stacked Dash System by Marivue provides dual panoramic displays putting your surf settings, stereo, mapping, ballast and cameras exactly where you want them. The available Sunny View 360 by Marivue provides a complete view around the boat, giving you added confidence while docking, maneuvering and navigating. This dash system comes with a third screen in the OB perfect for passengers who want to change music, look at mapping, and other key features of the Stacked Dash System.
Standout Features for the RS265
Whether you’re going for a swim or are climbing back into the boat, getting in and out of the water is easier with the all new Centurion Sit Step. Housed underneath the swim step, the Sit Step can be used to get in and out of your RS265. Not only that, but it can be used as a seat in the water to lounge while your family and friends are swimming around you.
The new Bow Lean-Block comes standard in the RS245, adding a comfortable third forward-facing seat in the bow that acts as a windblock on those early morning rides. When it’s not in use, simply fold it down to reveal a GatorStep walkthrough providing an easy path in and out of the boat. Seating flexibility continues with the Bench-to-Back Multi-Position Slide Seat by Protomet, which glides effortlessly into multiple positions before converting into a rear-facing backrest. No matter where you choose to sit, you’ll have one of the best seats in the house.
Newly introduced to the Centurion brand and the RS series is the standard RS Air Compressor. This air compressor is ideally located at the transom of your RS265 and easily accessible whenever you need. Whether you are blowing up your innertube so the kids can go for a ride or need to air up floaties for a dip in the water, this air compressor is available and ready.
The RS265 comes with more storage than you’ll know what to do with. In the OB, storage options are endless with the space you know and love but for 2027 that space is optimized with the new Observers Surf Storage. The Surf Storage comes with racks that will hold your board into place, keeping them safe and secure. The storage options don’t end there. In the lounge, the black hinged lounge seating storage provides you with all of the room you need for your gear. These storage areas open to a 90 degree angle, making getting your things in and out of the RS265 easier than ever. Making your way to the transom, you will find the above Engine Storage w/ Dual Push Button Access. This storage opens with the simple touch of a button revealing two hinged storage areas that are perfect for your life jackets, surf ropes or other items you may need to store.
Experience the RS265
The RS series delivers the longest, most powerful surf wave alongside a smooth, confident ride. Key features of the 2027 RS265 include:
• SURROUNDFIRE by Roswell: Fully immerse yourself in sound with the ultimate sound system package by Roswell. This sound system packs a punch, and the enclosure offer top tier customization with the ability to color it to your style.
• Opti-V Hull: This newly evolved hull creates the World’s best waves and wakes with less ballast weight, while creating a smooth rough water ride.
• Fuel Efficiency: Centurion boats are 50% more fuel-efficient than other water sports boats on the market.
• Bow Anchor Archive: Stores your anchor in the most seamless and convenient place in the boat. Located at the nose of the RS265, the locker opens revealing the perfect storage location. Colorado Upholstery Scheme: This all-new upholstery available in 6 new colors is sleeky, stylish and elevates the look of your RS265.
Standard Features
• Predator Power Tower: Powered by four synchronized Linak linear actuators the tower raises and lowers with button-press ease while keeping the bimini perfectly level and comes standard on the RS Series.
• Centurion Surge Thruster System by ez-Drive: The most powerful driver assist in watersports delivering more than 87% more thrust than competitor systems.
• RAMFILL Boosted: This rapid-fill ballast system plays a critical role in getting your boat ready for action, fast. Water is forced in from below through two-inch stainless steel ball valves, filling sub-floor lounge tanks with up to 2,900 pounds of ballast in just 90 seconds at 14.9 mph. With RAMFILL, you’re not waiting around, you’re riding.
• Integrated Bumper Pockets: Holds 20.5-inch bumpers in both the bow and stern, keeping them secure, organized and within easy reach whenever it’s time to dock. Paired with redesigned cleats that blend sleek styling with proven functionality, every detail was built to make life on the water easier.
Ballast Specifications:
Total Available Ballast Capacity: 5250 LBS
• Bow Ballast Tank: 850 LBS STD
• PNP Rear Ballast: 1200 LBS STD
• Sub-Floor RAMFILL Boosted Ballast: 3200 LBS STD
Technical Specifications:
Length: 26’6”
Beam: 102″
Draft: 36″
Fuel Capacity: 92 gal
People Capacity: Yacht Certified
Standard Torque: 400 ft/lb
Max Torque: 665 ft/lb
Total Available Ballast: 5250 lbs
Ready to Elevate Your Wake Sports Experience?
For more information on the 2027 Centurion RS265 or to schedule a test ride, find a dealer near you at Centurion Boats Dealers.
About Centurion Boats: Creating the World’s best waves, wakes and ride since 1976, Centurion is a towed water sports boat manufacturer built on innovation and commitment to excellence. As a Correct Craft Company, we are charged with “Making Lives Better”. We embody this phrase with the boats we build along with the lives we live on and off the water. Even in our 51st year, we believe 2027 will be the RISE of Centurion Boats. Learn about Centurion’s relentless innovation significantly elevated at http://www.centurionboats.com.
ABOUT CORRECT CRAFT: Celebrating over 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Correct Craft is a Florida-based company with global operations. Focused on “Making Life Better,” the Correct Craft family includes Nautique, Centurion, Supreme, Bass Cat, Yar-Craft, SeaArk, Parker, Revel, Cutwater Boats, Ranger Tugs, and Solara Boats, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Ingenity Electric, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com.