2017 Century Resorter 24 Boat in Freeport, NY 11520 US

Century's 24 Resorter is a versatile boat that merges comfort and technology.
By Jim Hendricks
Updated: August 30, 2016

LOA: 23’9″ (without engines) | Beam: 8’6″ | Draft: 1’3″ (motors up) | Displacement: 4,800 lb. (dry) | Transom Deadrise: 20 degrees | Bridge Clearance: 5’3″ (with top) | Max Cabin Headroom: 4’1″ | Fuel Capacity: 162 gal. | Max Horsepower: 400 | Available Power: Twin Yamaha outboards to 400 hp total | More Information: centuryboats.com Century Boats
The Century Resorter name harkens as far back as the 1950s, a time when wooden boats with straight inboards ruled the recreational boating market and Boating magazine was just getting underway.

The new 24 Resorter from Florida-based Century Boats looks a lot different than those models of yesteryear. Its deep-V fiberglass hull, outboard power and dual-console interior design offer boating families the versatility to enjoy a range of watersports, offshore fishing, diving and day cruising in comfort.

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Our test boat also reflected the latest in technological conveniences, including Uflex power steering, electronic throttle and shift, and digital switching via a Raymarine eS127 HybridTouch 12-inch multifunction display that also replaces conventional engine gauges. It serves as a fish finder and navigational chart plotter as well.

The smooth-riding 24 Resorter offers a foldout transom seat and a beach ladder on the bow. The optional hardtop doubles as a wakeboard tower. Century Boats
It’s easy to relax aboard the 24 Resorter, especially with the optional hardtop ($7,052) with a beefy powder-coated aluminum frame that provides abundant shade from the midday sun, as well as a ski-tow eye for wakeboarding or water skiing, six overhead rod holders, and four built-in stereo speakers. You can also order a misting system ($963) to help keep everyone cool on sultry days.

Seating aboard the 24 Resorter includes twin loungers in the open bow, each with angled backrests, fold-down armrests to the inside, and permanent armrests to the outside. Spradling’s Silvertex vinyl used for upholstery on the 24 Resorter is engineered to resist stains, UV light, mildew and discoloration.

An optional, removable clear acrylic table between the loungers lets you enjoy snacks and beverages, and it can be relocated to the cockpit. Under the bow seating is beaucoup stowage, including a pair of lockers that doubles as insulated fish boxes.

A forward compartment on our test boat concealed a Lewmar windlass, which deploys and retrieves the anchor through an in-stem chute with a roller. Low-profile, stainless-steel grab rails bracket the bow for an extra measure of safety when going forward. Century designers have also cleverly integrated a telescoping, beach-boarding ladder under the boat deck for those days when you want to nose up to a quiet, remote shoreline and let the kids hop off to go exploring.

You might want to stay aboard and relax in the portside passenger seat, which is one of the most versatile we’ve seen. It offers four different seating positions, ranging from a traditional back-to-back seat to a forward-facing lounge. It also becomes an aft-facing lounger with extended leg support, or you can lay the backrest flat to get completely horizontal and take a nap. Underneath it all, you’ll find an insulated 35-quart cooler to keep your drinks ice cold.

A cavernous insole ski locker resides between the two consoles. It’s a great place for stashing skis, towropes and other watersports gear. A concealed head compartment in the port console features 49 inches of headroom and a permanent porcelain marine toilet with a holding tank. It’s also a great place to stow additional gear.

Across the transom, you’ll discover a 30-gallon livewell, 55-quart insulated fish box, and tackle prep/mini snack station. Use the tackle storage in the port inwale to carry a selection of hooks, lures, sinkers and other tackle items.

Four gunwale rod holders let you set up to troll, and you can order a pair of optional Taco Grand Slam outriggers to mount on the hardtop to create a wide spread of lures when trolling offshore.

A flip-up stern bench creates additional seating while entertaining or moving between fishing spots. A raw-water washdown spigot lets you clean up after filleting tasty mahimahi or tracking in dirt when guests step aboard.

You’ll appreciate the swim platform and transom door in the starboard quarter when you want to go snorkeling, wakeboarding, or just take a dip to cool off. A telescoping boarding ladder and stainless-steel grab rail let you easily climb back in. Rinse off with the pullout freshwater transom shower once you’re on board.

Two fuel fills — one on each side of the boat — for the single 162-gallon tank give you the option of putting either side to the fuel pump, be it at a filling station or fuel dock. Century Boats
This 23-foot-9-inch Resorter rides with exceptional smoothness and comfort, even in choppy conditions, owing partly to the deep-V hull with 20 degrees of deadrise at the transom, and partly to the relative heft of the hull; it displaces 4,800 pounds with power.

Propelled by a Yamaha F300 outboard and turning a 17-inch-pitch propeller, the 24 Resorter required 12 seconds to reach 30 mph from a standing start. If you want a faster hole shot for water skiing, think about less prop pitch or upgrading to twin 200 engines. Top speed was 44.4 mph at 5,800 rpm. Handling proved superb as the 24 Resorter carved turns with grace and confidence at speed.

Few boats offer capabilities and features focusing on both offshore fishing and watersports, as well as day cruising. Another one that does is the Grady-White Freedom 235 ($101,980 base price with a single Yamaha F300 outboard). This dual console also offers offshore fishing features, but it has a ski pylon in the transom for watersports (versus a ski-tow eye on the hardtop).

The Resorter name may be steeped in boating history, but this boat has evolved far beyond the original. It emerges as one of the most versatile, comfortable and technologically advanced models on the market today.

Boat Review - Century 24 Resorter
February 20, 2018
By Florida Sportsman Editor

For many dual console owners, having the ability to multi-task is the key attractant in a vessel. Families who enjoy parties on the sand bar as much as fishing and water sports find a lot to love about this design and for good reason. The Century 24 Resorter does not disappoint on either front. Trying to divide a single boat into so many parts can be a challenge but Century smartly divided this model into two distinct stations, aft for activities and forward for relaxation. The mid-section is a common ground space bathed in abundant shade provided by a ruggedly built over-sized hard top. For the loungers in the family, you'll find comfortable wrap-around bench seating with a removable table forward. Ahead of the dual consoles there are companion backrests with fold down armrests for two people to stretch out and recline, each facing forward. A filler piece and extra cushions can be added to the bench seating to make serious lounging a reality. A Bow mounted boarding ladder makes access to the sand bar without going swimming a much simpler process.

The cockpit on the 24 Resorter is roomy enough to permit enough working space for fishing without anglers feeling cramped and still offers one step access to the shaded area beneath the top. Oversized tubing and rugged construction provide a large, solid hard top frame which features an overhead Tow Bit for pulling water toys and skis. A live well and rigging sink are located across the transom gunnel and the rear transom deck is easily accessible while fighting a fish via the transom door. The center section helm area is divided by a helm seat to starboard and a convertible passenger seat to port that serves as a seat to face forward or aft, a bench/lounge seat, a bunk to stretch out on, and an insulated cooler. The dual consoles provide plenty of dry storage options inside as well as an enclosed head to port. All of the benefits gained by the dual console configuration are neatly fit onto this 24-foot model and a host of options are available to really dress up what is already an impressive family cruiser straight off the line.

Century 24 Resorter Specifications:

Length: 23 feet 9 inches

Beam: 8 feet 6 inches

Draft: 15 inches

Deadrise: 20-Degree

Weight (w/o power): 4800 pounds

Max HP: 400

Fuel: 162-Gallon

The 24 Resorter reignites the popular Century Boats model of yesteryear – updated with all the latest innovations and technology of today. The cutting-edge dual console design delivers the versatility you demand with amenities, features and performance needed for hardcore fishing trips, day cruising excursions and high-octane family watersports.

• Dual console design features a large bow seating area that creates an ideal social setting with a removal table, beach-boarding ladder and foldable armrests that create comfortable loungers.

• Designed for offshore fishing, luxurious day cruising and family-friendly watersports activities.

• With the Raymarine eSeries HybridTouch multifunctional display for complete digital switching, you’ll take full control of everything from the advanced chartplotter to onboard LED lighting.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.