The Rise of Centurion Boats Starts with Relentless Significance

For 50 years, Centurion Boats has built the World’s best waves, wakes and ride with continuous innovation. For 2027, that drive rises to a new level with the introduction of the all-new RS Series.

Made up of the RS230, RS245, and RS265, the RS Series represents a defining moment in Centurion history design by prioritizing relentless significance to you. While the model designators may sound familiar, nearly every piece of these groundbreaking Centurions has been innovated to deliver the elevated experience in performance, technology, comfort, and style you seek.

Performance
The RS Series is built on an elevated version of Centurion’s Opti-V Hull. The RS has a wider flat outside chine and elongated rear lifting triangles to improve handling. The RS Series running surface has more hook built-in for a level running attitude and improved visibility for the driver. The Centurion RS Series’ Fast Mover Ballast System with RAMFILL Boosted fills completely in just a few minutes thanks to 13.5 and 30-gallon-per-minute SeaFlo pumps working in coordination with RAMFILL. The ballast is evenly distributed bow-to-stern. Because of this, the hull displaces water along its entire running surface with a deep-v, which creates a long pushy surf wave. Thanks to the rear lifting triangles, the Opti-V Hull has the balance to create symmetrical wakeboard wakes and easily achievable surf waves on either side. The v-bottom also cuts through the chop on a turbulent day to create a smooth rough water ride with 20-degrees of deadrise. As the official tow boat of the Centurion World Wake Surfing Championship (WWSC) and the World Series of the Wake Surfing (WSWS), the RS245 performs at a World Class level due largely to the Opti-V Hull and the Fast Mover Ballast System with RAMFILL Boosted.
Technology
Centurion’s Stacked Dash System (SDS) by Marivue is comprised of two 24-inch curved panoramic high definition screens that deliver an immersive customizable experience that does not distract from the water ahead. These bright anti-glare screens give the driver complete control where they want it. Stereo, mapping, camera, ballast, surf system and switching control all reside in the Stacked Dash System. These applications can be arranged on either screen for your ease of use. The RS’s SDS keeps some important information static, like engine, fuel and trip data. This way you are always monitoring this critical info in the same spot. Rider profiles are also always located in the same place for quick access. There is also an 8-inch SDS screen mounted in the observer’s area for passenger monitoring of speed control, mapping, music, and interior switching.

The most convenient and innovative element of this new dash system is Sunny View 360 by Marivue. This camera system stitches the video of four POV cameras together to create a 360-degree view of the water around your RS. You also have the ability to zoom in and out as well as spin this view to see your surroundings exactly how you want in 3D. If you choose 2D you can view each of the RS’s five camera angles independently. You can also display four different camera views at once on the opt SDS screen. These customizable, but comprehensive views around the boat provide the perfect navigation for the Centurion Surge Thruster System (STS), which comes standard on the RS230, RS245 and RS265. At 3.75 horse power the STS is the most powerful thruster offered on a water sports boat. Powered by a 3rd Series 31 Interstate battery, the Surge is easily controlled with a thumb switch on the lit throttle. Not only does the RS offer precision handling, but detailed visibility as well.

When you want to close your eyes and just listen, the Centurion RS Series comes with the 12 Warriors Quad Sound System by Wet Sounds. This black box stereo system can be controlled from within the Stacked Dash System or with the Surf Stereo Knob on the right of the driver. You are controlling eight 8″ ZERO interior speakers, four Rev12 speakers in the tower and three ICONN 12” subwoofers (2 Subs in RS230). The Centurion RS Series standard stereo system is the best standard stereo system you will hear in a water sports boat. If you choose to upgrade your RS sound you can choose between the all-new DirectFire Quad or the most popular SurroundFire Sound Systems by Roswell. These systems offer 4 or 6 R1 Pro speakers in the tower respectively. SurroundFire offers an extra set of 12s firing down into the interior of the boat to maximize the sound in and behind the boat. No matter which RS stereo system you choose the sound quality is an elevated experience that you have to hear to believe.

Comfort
In the Centurion RS you can sit behind the windshield because of its level running attitude. You don’t have to standup or sit on the seat back to drive. Because of this Centurion made the vented view frameless windshield to NOT obstruct your view and provide ventilation for those hot days on the lake. The vented part of the of this windshield comes in two forms, a vent door built into the back of the a-pillar and a glass wind wing that can be pushed open on each side. The frameless piece is along the top edge of the windshield where the glass disappears into the boat. This way if you choose to sit taller in the 4-way Power Driver’s Seat by Protomet, the windshield frame doesn’t cut through your field of view. It may seem as if the captain gets all of the accommodation, but we’re just getting started with the elevated experience the RS Series provides.

Sure Steps & Seating
The entrance to the RS Series is a stairway to heaven, thanks to the gradual steps up over the sun pad and into this Centurion. Steps have been built into the transom and up to the walkover. These steps provide a sure path to interior glory of a Centurion RS, but they also have their own individual function. The first step not only provides an easy boost to the sun pad, it also houses a pop-up pylon that acts as the perfect tow point for a tuber, kneeboarder or skier. When you are not pulling a low-angle rider this pylon can be pushed down and stowed flush with the step tread. The second step on the way into your RS houses an air compressor and hoses perfect for inflating or deflating floatables on the swim step. The stairway to Centurion on the back of the RS Series means easy entry for everyone but the water. Once you’re in RS where will you sit? Think carefully. There are many choices.

Step down on the Bench to Back Multi-Position Slide Seat’s GatorStepped fiberglass insert when the seat is in the stowed position. If you are looking for a comfy spot to watch the action in-tow, pick-up on the front edge of the RS slide seat and move it into your desired seating location. Once locked in, flip up the rear-facing lean back and enjoy the view. If you want to reserve four of the best seats in the boat together, slide the Bench to Back Multi-Position Seat to its most forward position, flip up the port stadium seat and together with the rear facing seat behind the driver, you have grandstands for a crowd.

If the bow is your seat of choice, the new Centurion Bow Lean Block allows you to sit facing forward in the middle of the bow with flip-down arm rests for maximum comfort. The bow lean back turns into a wind block for the rest of the boat. No more trying to find a place to store the wind dam or struggling to put it in. In the RS Series it is built into the bow filler cushion.

If you’d rather layout or lounge while kids are swimming, the sun pad with flip-up transom seating is the place for you. With two flip-up lean backs and a lower cushion to rest your legs, the Flip Up Transom Stadium Seating is more like lounge seating with an ottoman. There are so many comfortable convenient places for you to sit in a Centurion RS you might skip your turn behind the boat. No, that’ll never happen!

Storage
The height of the RS has been increased four inches compared to similar length Centurion Ris. While this taller freeboard gives the RS Series a unique look, the main function of it is deeper seating and increased storage. This Centurion Series has anchor storage that does not require you to bring the anchor into the interior of your boat. The Bow Anchor Archive accepts your anchor through a billet aluminum door mounted on the nose of the deck. Another convenient storage area the RS Series models offer because of that increased height are Bumper Pockets. The RS230, RS245 and RS265 have four Bumper Pockets built into the deck on either side just in front of the windshield and above the rear fresh air vents. These pockets store 20.5″ bumpers vertically. This allows you to easily access your bumpers on either side of your RS. Just plug them into the Centurion Bump Cleat located just below the bumper storage in the fresh air vent mounted on the deck. It is that easy to protect your Centurion RS and you never have to tether your bumpers to a pull-up cleat again. Speaking of protection, sometimes you need to protect your gear and for that reason Centurion has expanded and rearranged the observer’s storage area. Store more in the OB or store larger items like a selection of surf boards. Yes you can fit 3-6 boards in this storage area. One item we had to relocate to make room in this storage area is the walkthrough trash can. That’s ok. We incorporated it into the in-floor ice chest enclosure. The In-Floor Trash and Ice Chest Enclosure is located in the floor between the OB and the Driver’s Seat. It opens easily to reveal a 24-can AO Cooler and a trash can. Centurion has also elevated the above engine storage in the RS Series. No longer are you forced to store items on top of your rear ballast bags. In an RS there is above engine storage with push button access. You can open the hatches located below the flip-up transom stadium seating from the backseat or the swim step with the push of a button. This reveals two gel coated fiberglass storage areas perfect for small to medium sized items even if they are wet. When you load-up all of the storage areas in the RS after a big day on the lake you’ll make an effort to store the boat with as much care. This is when you will put on the Tower-down Ratchet Cover by SewLong. Simply lower your Predator Power Tower by Roswell and put on your cover. But it never fails… once you get the boat covered you’ll remember something you forgot inside. Don’t worry because with this SewLong tower down cover you have access to the inside of your Centurion RS through a large zipper door at the back.

Style & Customization
Even with all of the elevated performance, technology and comfort the RS Series offers, the style and beauty of these Centurions is the most noticeable innovation. We didn’t just make the RS taller to accommodate increased storage. Our engineers were extremely thoughtful about the look. They settled on a design that is reminiscent of the traditional Centurion style with the addition of specially chiseled body lines and new colorable aluminum accents by Protomet. Available in the Core or Slice gel schemes, RS Series models are available in these two combinations with the choice between 39 different gel coat colors including 3 new Centurion colors. Cirrus Blue, Saddle Brown and Shelter Green can be chosen to fill any color area. You can also choose your deck base color independent of your hull base for the opportunity to customize your RS even more.

Just like the boat, the Predator Power Tower by Roswell is extremely functional with its 9-foot convertible bimini that raises and lowers with the bimini parallel to the floor. This tower also supports BombShell 2.0 racks and the new available DirectFire Quad Stereo System by Roswell. But the benefit of this tower extends well beyond its utility to a look that is completely Centurion. For 2027 Centurion is looking to accentuate that signature beauty with the option to customer color the entire PPT one of 20 colors. Add that to the choice of tower accents and the Predator Power Tower is almost as customizable as the boat itself.

The interior of the RS Series is just as beautiful and as customizable as the exterior. The Shadow Rail Seat Base sets off the interiors of the RS245 and RS265 with a sleek retro feel, while the Colorado Cool Comfort upholstery adds a contrast in look and texture. The Shadow Rail Seat Base, in the observer’s are, also performs a function in the two top RSs. This curved grill is shaped to follow the flow of the RS’s lounge with black anodized stainless steel flat bars evenly spaced to provide plenty of air and sound flow. Three Interstate Series 31 batteries make their home inside this enclosure along with a 3rd free air ICONN 12-inch subwoofer as a part of the 12 Warriors Stereo by Wet Sounds. Both components require air flow and the Shadow Rail Seat Base provides a ton of it all while concealing the inner workings of these systems. If you’re looking to amplify the contrast of the RS Series interior you have the option of five different upholstery schemes and four GatorStep non-skid flooring schemes. With as many as 19 different upholstery color options available in five areas of the RS, you can truly customize the look of your interior. Your GatorStep flooring is available in two and three layer schemes with eleven colors available on the top layer and twelve on the middle and bottom layers. You can also customize the color of your stitching in the RS Series with twelve thread color choices. This thread is used for the RS’s 50th Anniversary-inspired Double Helix stitch design, which sews Centurion history into every RS. The RS Series interior also benefits from more matching gel coated interior accents that follow the color chosen for your interior side panels.

Conclusion
The written description of the 2027 Centurion RS Series could go on forever. The number of innovated areas of these Centurions is overwhelming. The elevated experience in water sports performance, technology, comfort and style is incredible enhancement that has to be seen in person to believe. Contact your local Centurion Boats dealer and let them prove the rise of Centurion to you in a 2027 RS.