Description of this 1965 Century 7m For Sale
Original African Mahogany wooden boat. This is an amazing luxury performer - fast & beautiful. Only 2 caring owners. Bought new in Tahoe and mostly kept there. Runs strong even at 6,228 ft above sea level. Engine is a Buick Nail Head with 'Velvet' direct drive, 280 HP (capable of speeds of 50+ MPH) in very good condition with regular servicing history.
This boat has all original equipment with 7'6" beam, sliding black vinyl hardtop, newer green upholstery interior (replaced 2003), chrome hardware, spotlight, gorgeous swim platform and 12 Volt electrical. Boat includes tandem axle trailer in excellent condition with brakes and low travel use. Bottom replaced with Fiberglass bottom (2001).
Currently stored on Bethel Island at Restoration shop. Sacrifice for $14,950 (as-is). Hull sides have been removed to prepare for restoration. Restoration can be completed for approximately $10,000 (negotiable), dependent upon new owner's requirements. Boat is worth $30-$35,000 after re-assembly.
SHORT HISTORY OF THE CENTURY CORONADOS:
Many famous people owned Coronados including, Elvis Presley owned a 1961, Robert F. Kennedy owned a 1962, The Shaw of Iran owned a 1958, Liberace owned a 1975, and presently Leonard Nemoy owns a 1968. Coronados also were featured in several movies and TV shows.
The Coronado not only had style but also impressive speeds reaching in excess of 55 mph with stock engines. In the 14 years of wood Coronados, only 1,743 units were built. The Century Coronado was designed with very lavish appointments that may not be obvious on first glance. The interior featured vinyl trim, padded dashboard with full modern instrumentation, Lincoln Continental steering wheel, tinted glass. The deck featured planking aft, but the foredeck is raised and covered in padded vinyl. Around the foredeck, is venting for the forward part of the boat. Gracing the transom is a "v" shape that has a grille, providing venting for the gas tank area.
Century 7m (1965) Specification
Builder: Century
Designer: Coronado
Dimensions
LOA (ft/m): 7m
Draft (ft/m): Shallow
Displacement(t): unknown
Tanks
Fuel Tank (L/gallons): 35
Water Tank (L/gallons): N/A
Holding Tank (L/gallons): N/A
