(September 24, 2025) Merced, CA—Introducing the 2026 Centurion Ri230, the model that continues to prove its status as the best wake surf boat in the world, serving as the official tow boat for the Centurion World Wake Surfing Championship. Whether you’re at this globally recognized competition or your local lake, the Ri230 creates the opportunity for professional and personal bests.
The Centurion Ri230 stands out as the tow boat of choice for water sports warriors looking to push their limits in luxury. As part of Centurion’s flagship Ri Series, the Ri230 is the perfect size at 23 feet, designed for enthusiasts at every level. Its responsive handling, paired with world-class waves, wakes, and ride, creates an unforgettable experience for both drivers and passengers alike. With its ability to comfortably seat up to 14 people, the Ri230 is built with convenience and comfort in mind. Whether you buy it for its performance or enjoy it for its luxury, the Ri230 ensures that you can have it all.
What’s New for 2026
For 2026 we’ve introduced RAMFILL Boosted and made is standard on the Ri230. This fast new ballast system contains high-output 30-gallon-per-minute SeaFlo pumps to each RAMFILL tank on the Ri230, cutting the already record-setting fill time in half, whether you are sitting still, moving at slow speeds, or en route to your destination.
New for this year is the Knob Ops Control System. With simple button operations, the captain can now control the surf side of the wave with a tap of a button as well as the navigation lights, blower, bilge pump and anchor light. The Knob Ops also controls the music volume and settings with a turn of the knob to control volume and a bump of the knob to switch songs or stations.
The Ri230 is available with options that provide you the tools necessary for a seamless day on the water including the all-new Surge Thruster System (STS) by ezDrive. With the touch of a button, the STS will rotate the boat clockwise or counterclockwise making docking, turning, and maneuvering tight spaces easier than ever.
The Ri230 may be the smallest boat in the Ri Series but it is jam packed with options that make it larger than life. Stay cool on the water even on the hottest days with three new Cool Touch Vinyl interior color options designed to keep surfaces cooler: Too Red, Saddle Brown and Midnight Blue. These new colors not only look incredible but help maintain a comfortable temperature inside the boat.
The 2026 Centurion Ri230 is built to perform. You can stack up to 5400 pounds of ballast to dial in your perfect wave. New for 2026, the Ri230 comes standard with the all new RAMFILL Boosted; the new ballast system contains high-output 30-gallon-per-minute SeaFlo pumps to each RAMFILL tank. The available Silent Stinger wake plate keeps these epic sessions quiet and smooth, while the optional QuickSurf Pro actuated by new Lenco Smart Rams moves your perfectly shaped curl from side to side in 1.8 seconds.
Performance & Efficiency
• Fuel Efficiency: The hull design eliminates drag and creates a level running attitude for less resistance, so the engine simply doesn’t work as hard to push a Centurion through the water, whether it’s weighted to ride or not.
• Predator Power Tower: Our Predator Power Tower (PPT) is available as an option exclusively on the Ri Series. This sleek, elegant tower has a fixed bimini that raises and lowers, with a button press, parallel to the floor to provide shade from the sun no matter the time of day or angle of the light.
• RAMFILL Boosted: We’ve added high-output 30-gallon-per-minute SeaFlo pumps to each RAMFILL tank on the Ri230, 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 Breakdown
The Ri230 has an impressive total available ballast capacity of 5400 lbs, ensuring you can create the perfect wave or wake for any situation. The ballast system includes:
Total Available Ballast Capacity: 5400 lbs
Standard Ballast: 2900 lbs
Optional Ballast: 2500 lbs
- PNP Bow Ballast: 500 LBS OPT
- Bow Ballast Tank: 400 LBS STD
- PNP Rear Ballast: 1500 LBS OPT
- PNP Transom Ballast: 500 LBS OPT
- Sub-floor RAMFILL Boosted Ballast: 2500 LBS STD
Technical Specifications
- Length: 23′
- Beam: 102″
- Draft: 36″
- Fuel Capacity: 81 gal
- People Capacity: 14
- Dry Weight: 5500 lbs
- Weight on Trailer: 7000 lbs
- Standard Torque: 400 ft/lb
- Max Torque: 465 ft/lb
- Total Available Ballast: 5400 lbs
For more information on the 2026 Centurion Ri230 or to schedule a demo, visit your local 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.