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Springville, Utah
This is the boat that gives you Ri245-level performance and wave quality at a price point that makes a lot more sense for most families.
The Nv243 runs the same Opti-V 2.0 hull as the Centurion Ri series, which means you are getting the same fundamental wave-shaping platform that produces some of the biggest, longest, most customizable surf waves on the water. Twenty degrees of deadrise at the transom displaces water before you even add ballast weight, and with 5,200 lbs of factory-installed ballast on tap, this boat throws a wave that serious surfers and beginners alike can work with all day. The Fast Mover ballast system fills the whole setup in just a few minutes, so you spend less time waiting and more time riding.
Quicksurf Pro handles side-switching automatically, and the Silent Stinger wake plate diverts exhaust away from riders without touching wave shape or performance. The DropZone Power Folding Tower folds down in 10 seconds and rises in 14, quiet and smooth, with side tow points, built-in center hangers for ropes and vests, and courtesy lighting for those late-evening sessions. What I love about this setup is how dialed-in the driver experience is: paddle shifters on the steering wheel let you adjust the wake plate and cruise speed without ever taking your hands off the wheel, and the Pano HD touchscreen dash puts surf settings, ballast, lighting, and music all in one place. Front and rear cameras feed directly to that dash so the driver always knows what is happening behind the boat.
The ZZ5 has been tested at Scoffield Reservoir in Utah at over 7,600 feet of elevation, running a full crew with all 5,200 lbs of ballast loaded, and it hit surf speed without any issue. If you are boating in the mountains, that matters. Paired with the Opti-V hull, this is also one of the most fuel-efficient combinations in any towboat on the market.
The interior on this one is finished in Cool Touch vinyl with hex accents in Mocha and White Frost, sitting on a Driftwood flooring that ties the whole look together. The Cobra Racing driver's seat is genuinely the most comfortable seat I have sat in on any wake boat, with a built-in leg notch so the driver can turn to watch the rider without contorting. The sliding bench seat adds flexibility for how you configure the cockpit depending on who is riding and who is watching. Storage throughout the boat is Rhino-lined, mold and mildew resistant, and the plug-and-play ballast bags in the side lockers only take up about half the locker space when fully inflated, so there is still room for vests, ropes, and wetsuits alongside them. The observer locker backrest flips up for easy access without having to stand up, and the batteries live under the observer seat so they are not eating into your usable storage.
The heater comes standard with two snorkel vents and one fixed vent, which makes early-morning spring runs and late-season days genuinely comfortable for everyone on board. There is an integrated walkway trash can, wireless charging for phones, interior accent lighting throughout, and the Sewlong FCT XXL bimini with surf sleeves comes standard. The large pickle-fork bow seats three or more people comfortably and is designed to stay dry when you loop back to pick up a surfer, and it comes loaded with cup holders, accent lights, speakers, and charging ports. This is a boat the whole family is going to want to spend a full day on, not just the people who are riding.
The Nv243 is what happens when Centurion takes their flagship Ri hull and packages it in a way that works for more families. You are not giving up wave quality, ballast capacity, or build quality to get here, and the five-year base warranty plus lifetime coverage on the deck, hull, and stringer system means this is a long-term investment, not a gamble. This specific boat is finished clean in White Frost with a warm Mocha and Driftwood interior that looks sharp on the water.
Come take a look at this one in person or reach out to schedule a demo on the water. Once you feel what the Nv243 does, the decision gets a lot easier.