(July 28, 2025) Merced, CA- The 2026 Centurion Ri245, the most sold model in the Centurion Boats lineup, is here. The Ri245 hits the sweet spot for wake sports enthusiasts who demand high levels of performance and comfort. The 24.5-foot wake boat offers up to 5650 pounds of ballast, providing the best surf wave every time while also offering a comfy ride for up to 16 people.
The Ri245 boasts a spacious 24.5-foot length, providing ample room for up to 16 people and all of their stuff. The Ri245 ensures everyone is riding in style with all new storage areas and beautifully lit interior accents..
What’s New for 2026
The Ri Series now offers lit 50th Anniversary-branded cup holders in the side panels. For 2026 the Ri245 takes this level of refined function a step further with a billet-framed observer storage area and two lit lay flat charging phone storage areas recessed in the rear corners of all Ris.
The 2026 Ri245 dash comes with standout new features including the all-new Knob Ops Control System, an intuitive dash-mounted interface that puts essential systems at your fingertips. The driver can now select the surf side of the wave with a tap of a button, control the music volume and settings with a turn or a bump, and manage navigation lights and bilge pumps quickly and easily.
To the left of the steering wheel is the new lit warrior valuables locker. This new locker is the perfect size for the captain to store anything important: keys, wallet, or a wedding ring. Anything you don’t want to lose will fit perfectly in the new storage locker.
New for 2026 are three Cool Touch Vinyl interior color options designed to keep surfaces cooler and style hotter: Too Red, Saddle Brown and Midnight Blue. These new colors not only look incredible but help maintain a comfortable temperature inside the boat, even on the hottest summer days.
Experience the Ri245
The 2026 Ri245 is equipped with the latest innovations from Centurion Boats to enhance your boating experience. Key features include:
- Opti-V Hull: Creates the World’s best waves and wakes with less ballast weight, while creating a smooth rough water ride.
- RAMFILL Boosted: We’ve added high-output 30-gallon-per-minute SeaFlo pumps to each RAMFILL tank on the Ri245, cutting the already record-setting fill time in half, whether you are sitting still, moving at slow speeds, or en route to your destination.
- Ballast: Up to 5650 pounds of optional ballast across seven precisely placed locations. These ballast areas are now filled and drained with 13.5 to 30 gallon per minute SeaFlo Pumps in addition to RAMFILL.
- Fuel Efficiency: Centurion boats are 50% more fuel-efficient than other water sports boats on the market.
Features and Options
The 2026 Ri245 offers a variety of customization options to make your boat truly your own:
- New Observer Area Storage Area: This standard feature by Billet Industries in the Ri245 can safely and securely store your gear and personal items. If you’re next to ride the wave, you can ensure that your phone or wallet will be safe.
- Centurion Surge Thruster System: New for 2026 we are offering the Centurion Surge Thruster System by EZ-Drive producing 3 ¾ horsepower. With the STS you have the power to move the boat’s transom from side to side for easier docking, picking up a fallen rider and loading the boat on a trailer
- Predator Power Tower (PPT): This powered optional tower has a fixed bimini to provide shade from the sun no matter what time of the day it is. The four Linak linear actuators work in sync, keeping the convertible bimini parallel to the floor when raising and lowering the tower. Also you can tow a rider or trailer the PPT at any set height.
- Centurion Captive Touch Side-by-Side High-Definition Dash System: Provides thoughtful control and a sleek design. Two 14-inch screens mounted side by side for more viewing area and control.
Technical Specifications
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- Length: 24.5′
- Beam: 102″
- Draft: 36″
- Fuel Capacity: 89 gal
- People Capacity: 16
- Dry Weight: 5700 lbs
- Weight on Trailer: 7300 lbs
- Standard Torque: 400 ft/lb
- Max Torque: 665 ft/lb
- Total Available Ballast: 5650 lbs
Ready to Elevate Your Wake Sports Experience?
Discover how this spacious and powerful boat can transform your wake sports adventures. For more information about the 2026 Ri245 or to schedule a test ride, find a dealer near you at Centurion Boats Dealers.
About Centurion Boats: For 50 years, Centurion Boats has produced the World’s best waves, wakes and ride. These historic distinctions and this golden milestone didn’t just happen. We have been maximizing benefit for our boat buyers since 1976. As a Correct Craft company, we are charged with making life better, and our continuous improvement to our boats is a clear indicator we take that to heart. For our 50th anniversary, we’re not just building boats – we’re honoring with innovation. As a Centurion boat owner, you are equipped as a joy warrior to wake waves of positive change in yourself, your family, your community and our world. To learn more about Centurion Boats, visit http://www.centurionboats.com.
About Correct Craft: Celebrating 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, and Ingenity boat companies, Pleasurecraft Engine Group, Indmar Marine Engines, Velvet Drive Transmissions, Mach Connections, Merritt Precision, Osmosis, Watershed Innovation, and Aktion Parks. For more information, please visit www.correctcraft.com.