Century 2900 CC Boat Review

May 27, 2021 By Florida Sportsman Editor

Let's take a closer look at the Century 2900 Center Console in this Florida Sportsman boat review.

The 2900 CC model from Century is a legitimate offshore center console with an eye towards serious fishing that doesn't sacrifice any family amenities to meet that end. The 23-degree bottom at the transom on the 2900 offers a soft ride in the blue water, in fact -she fishes like a much larger boat. To punctuate her abilities as a serious fishing platform, Century adds a giant 62-gallon live well into the transom along with a pair of 277-quart insulated fish holds with pump outs- below deck. Lockable rod storage and plenty of tackle storage is available throughout the boat.

Consistent with this brand, Century includes a host of luxury features as part of their (standard included) equipment package. For example, a stainless anchor with 15-feet of chain and 285-feet of rode along with an anchor windlass system terminating into a polished thru-hull anchor roller chute are standard equipment. In the bow seating area- full bolster and cushion sets and a removable dining table are also included to complete the forward-facing seats with removable backrests.

The helm experience is made much more pleasant under the shade of a large stylish hard top framed with D-tubed pipework and a three-sided glass enclosure. A blacked out acrylic helm face with large twin multi-function display units is easily viewable and seating for both the helmsman and companion chairs are multi-faceted contoured captain chairs with independent electric powered controllers. A tackle station behind the seating and Frigid Rigid cooler below are also standard equipment. Add Bennet trim tabs with lighted position indicators- a Wet Sounds Marine Media Center with four 6.5” speakers and amplifier and Optimus Electronic Steering- again, each are also standard equipment.

When it comes to building an all-inclusive feature heavy family friendly center console- Century has really put a lot of thought into the layout and equipment included on this model. For the combination of luxury family features and serious fishing capabilities- for a boat in this class it would be hard to find something the 2900 is missing.

Century 2900 CC

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Forward seating offers a comfortable area to socialize as well as abundant dry storage options.

Add cushions and the removable backrests to the forward seating for a comfortable lounge area for the entire family.

A windlass anchor pulley system along with stainless anchor, 15-feet of chain and 285-feet of rode are included standard on this model.

The Integrated D-tubing framework to this 3-sided helm enclosure adds generous walk-through clearance to the bow for anglers.

An electric actuated circulation vent in the glass helm enclosure provides cooling airflow while underway.

This clean looking acrylic helm face fits multiple electronics display and instrumentation flush mounts along with backlit switching and the Optimus steering joystick smartly.

Matching Captain’s and companion seating at the helm station are on luxurious upholstered adjustable bases with electronic controls.

At the aft facing tackle station in the cockpit you’ll find a complete assortment of storage drawers and compartments for tackle and hardware storage.

The space beneath the gunwales features enclosed lockers for a coil washdown hose caddy and more tackle tray storage.

At the port corner of the Century 2900’s transom is a convenient bait prep station with a sink and fresh water washdown pullout shower nozzle.

- The large 62-gallon livewell shown here is divided into a pair of separate bait enclosures with a center divider.

A hidden convertible cockpit bench seat can be deployed to add space for riders as needed.

The console interior on the 2900CC is roomy enough to easily accommodate a private enclosed marine head with room for an adult to stand easily.

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