Looking for information on 1979 Century Cortez

[jarodd1]

A family friend recently offered to give me a 1979 Century Cortez. I do not know the exact length or the engine size. I do know that it has twin motors and is in need of a little attention. I am just wondering if it would be worth bringing back to good health or should I pass? I was told that the motors were running when it was parked 3 years ago. I have tried to find information on the internet but I couldnt find anything.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Looking for information on 1979 Century Cortez

Ayuh,... Without knowing What the motors,+ drives are,..
I don't see any Real answers coming for the question...

Too little Info...

 

[FunInDuhSun]

Re: Looking for information on 1979 Century Cortez

Back in the day I had a friend who had that boat. It's an express cruiser and I think it was a 30 footer. We went out a few times before he moved away and sold the boat. I remember it being very comfortable.
Not positive, but I think it had twin inboards with V drives.
IMO if you can get it running with minimal cost, it just might be worth it.
I think it's too wide to trailer without a permit, so you should plan where to keep it before taking ownership.

 

[jarodd1]

Re: Looking for information on 1979 Century Cortez

The motors are 350 Mercruisers, I do not know what the drives are.

 

[backwater dawg]

Re: Looking for information on 1979 Century Cortez

I also had a freind who had one--his had twin Merc 260's and Alpha drives--I'm guessing that one has something close-pre alphas ect. My biggest worry would be that you would spend FAR more than the boat will ever be worth to bring it back to good shape--3-5000 for canvas--drive work-engine work---not to mention that that age of boat probably needs some kind of glass work--rotten floors-deck-hull???? Maybe take the boat for free--strip it for parts--scrap the rest---good luck

 

[jarodd1]

Re: Looking for information on 1979 Century Cortez

My biggest worry would be that you would spend FAR more than the boat will ever be worth to bring it back to good shape--3-5000 for canvas--drive work-engine work---not to mention that that age of boat probably needs some kind of glass work--rotten floors-deck-hull????

That was my feeling, that it needed probably around 4-5000 in repairs, not including any glass work. I think ill have to pass on this one.