August 29, 2014
By Florida Sportsman
At first glance the 23-foot long Century 2301 was a bit understated with its 8-foot, 6-inch wide interior looking somewhat unadorned. At closer inspection we found all of the key features designed into the boat and some surprising extras. The bow was comprised of a cavernous anchor locker and seating, which is on top of the largest fish boxes in the mix. We expected to find a potty, which we did, this one is housed in a truly standup head in the center console. Also in the console, batteries were stored dry, out of the bilge, behind a hatch and an upholstered interior finish. The helm seat had a built-in tackle center and the stern seat included a removable back rest and two grab handles for safety. To access the swim ladder the Century had a hinged transom door and if your recreational outings include diving, this seemingly simple feature would soon become a must have. A 250 Yamaha 4 stroke powered this boat with enough speed to keep up with any other boat in this size range.
Century 2301 Specifications
LOA - 23 feet, 0 inches
Beam - 8 feet, 6 inches
RPM - 3500
MPH - 28.3
GPH - 8.8
MPG - 3.22
WOT - 47.6 MPH
MSRP w/power - $82,585.00
Century Boats
40047 County Rd. 54 East
Zephyrhills, FL
813 236-8879
www.centuryboats.com
