May 2025 DNL: President’s Letter
Dear Valued Partners,
As we move through May and head into summer, I want to take a moment to recognize the challenges we’ve all faced. Tariff changes, economic uncertainty, and some tough weather across many regions have made it harder for customers to make buying decisions. I know it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I believe this is just a temporary slowdown. Centurion and Supreme are in a great position to come out of this even stronger. Our boats bring something special to the table. The quality, the performance, and the overall experience our brands offer are second to none. Customers will recognize that value, especially as the market bounces back.
Now is the time to stay focused and keep showing customers why Centurion and Supreme are the best choices out there. I believe we’ll see an uptick in sales as we head into the summer months. When the dust settles, we’ll not only have weathered this storm but will be in a great position to grow.
I also want to remind you that Model Year 26’ is just around the corner, and we’re excited to showcase new features and updates for both Centurion and Supreme. There’s a lot to look forward to, but we also need to finish out the current season strong. Please make sure to get your reorders in soon to take advantage of available rebates and incentives. Let’s finish June on a high note.
I appreciate all the hard work you’re putting in. Thank you for being part of the Centurion and Supreme family. Together, we’ve got a bright road ahead.
Wishing you a successful and exciting summer season.
Daniel Indelicato
President – Centurion & Supreme Boats
Centurion & Supreme Boats Welcomes New Dealer-Cal State Wake
(March 19, 2025) Castaic, CA— Centurion & Supreme Boats are thrilled to announce Cal State Wake as its newest dealer. Ideally located at the southern end of California’s Grape Vine and a few minutes from Six Flags Magic Mountain, Cal State Wake has opened its doors for business.
Matt Draves, Owner of Cal State Wake, has built his team with experienced industry professionals and boating enthusiasts. Between the three service team members he hired, there are over 60 years of experience. His team is built around people who work hard and have built a reputation across the industry for being top-tier service staff.
“I’ll be working front of house from sales to administrative work. Service makes the world go round so I hired 3 guys that I worked with previously. I’m hiring people that I know will make us successful,” Draves states.
Matt has been in the industry for five years but has been a boating enthusiast for 30 years. With his experience in sales across other industries and his love for boating and the marine industry, Matt looks forward to what he can do to grow his new business.
“There is an upper echelon in tow boats, and I saw this great opportunity. Before COVID hit I worked in sales for another industry. When COVID hit, we were shut down,” Matt shares. “We want to be the local dealership and create a good following. Long term, LA and SoCal is a large market, and we want to grow.”
Cal State Wake will serve Southern California Centurion & Supreme Boats owners and buyers.
“Our Centurion & Supreme brands are extremely happy to have Cal State Wake serving the Southern California market. With a lot of wisdom from Matt Draves in the sales department and an excellent service team headed by Brady Hale, I am fully confident that Cal State Wake is going to do great things for their customers. I am excited for this partnership that is going to take the brands to new heights in the So-Cal area,” Nick Singer, Centurion & Supreme Boats Inside Sales Manager and California Sales Representative shares.
“I’m just a 51-year-old kid. There is serenity in being on the water and that’s taken precedence in my life. I love the anticipation of my turn coming to get to ride behind the boat. I love hanging out with my friends and family. That feeling never gets old,” Matt says.
Save the Dates: 2025 Centurion World Wake Surfing Championships
(April 30, 2025) Winter Haven, FL—The 29th Annual Centurion World Wake Surfing Championship (WWSC) presented by GM Marine will hit the water from October 1-4, 2025 on Lake Silver in Winter Haven, Florida. The World’s top wake surfers from across the globe will compete for the World title while being towed by the upcoming 2026 Centurion Ri230 with a Predator Power Tower . Centurion & Supreme Boats dealer, Regal & Nautique of Orlando, is setting the stage to host this world class event and will be offering Water Proof Tour demos throughout.
The 2025 Centurion WWSC is a special event as 2026 is the 50th anniversary of Centurion Boats. Fans can expect a special celebration marking the milestone anniversary as well as an Owners Reunion. More information to come!
To kick off the 3-day competition, Operation Wake Surf will host a Salute to Service Day (S2S) on October 1, 2025. The S2S event will bring together military veterans, active military, first responders, and frontline workers for a well-deserved day of fun on the water.
The 2025 WWSC is free for those who want to come and enjoy the event. Also free is the Water Proof Tour demo days on October, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. At the Water Proof Tour demo days you and your family can test drive and ride or take a joy ride on a Centurion or Supreme boat! Reserve your Water Proof Tour Demo today!
Anyone and everyone are invited to watch their favorite riders compete for the World title in Winter Haven, FL. In addition to the fierce competition, attendees can explore a variety of food and boating vendors, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Can’t make it in person? No worries! The entire event will be livestreamed. Fans can tune in through multiple platforms:
Website: WakeSurfChampionships.com
YouTube: @CenturionBoats1976
Rideline App: Download now for seamless streaming!
The 2025 World Wake Surfing Championship wouldn’t be possible without the WWA and our dedicated sponsors who’ve helped make this season one to remember: Operation Wake Surf, Roswell, SewLong, GM Marine, Boatmate, Wetsounds and PCM!
Manufacturing Momentum: Tariffs
Albert Einstein said, "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." I believe we have harnessed this mindset to manufacture the current momentum we are enjoying. We are going to continue to take this approach with new challenges we face including tariffs.
Centurion & Supreme Boats is maximizing transparency in hopes of earning even more trust with you our dealer network. While we cannot control the implementation of tariffs or their amounts, we can commit to communicating these exact increases without margining them up. And when the tariffs are repealed, we will remove them from your invoices. We will also continue to invest in the expansion of USA Made parts and materials in Centurion and Supreme Boats. Just like our development of the "Made in America" Predator Power Tower with Roswell, we are prioritizing domestically produced goods. I encourage all of you to approach the challenge to boat sales that tariffs could pose with your customers in a similar way.
Tariff Opportunities
- Offer an opportunity to your customers to purchase Centurion or Supreme boats before tariffs to save thousands of dollars.
- Your inventory Centurions and Supremes do not have a tariff applied.
- 2025 Centurions and Supreme built through June 2025 will NOT carry tariffs.
- Even if we are charged tariffs on parts and materials prior to new model year production we will NOT be passing those costs on to you or your customers.
- For those customers who will wait to purchase 2026MY Centurions and Supremes, take the opportunity to build trust with them by showing the exact tariffs they will be paying on their purchase.
- You could also benefit from the fact that 2025 or older Centurion & Supreme Boats do not have tariffs and should carry a sales incentive (Water Proof Tour Sales Event) so you can hold margins on your new 2026MY boats.
We are going to take every opportunity to further our momentum by controlling what we can, especially in the presence of adversity. Keep manufacturing momentum!
Amy Mauzy
Vice President, Marketing and Brand Direction
April 2025 DNL: President’s Letter
Dear Centurion & Supreme Boats Family,
The weather is heating up across the country and so are boat sales! Retail activity is gaining momentum as we head into peak season, and we’re excited to see inventory moving across our dealer network. Thank you for your continued efforts to connect families with the water this spring.
At the factory, we’re ramping up right alongside you. We've recently brought on new team members to help support consistent, high-quality production. Our daily commitment remains strong: to build four premium boats a day, each crafted with precision and pride. Quality drives everything we do, and we're grateful for your partnership in bringing that standard to life on your showroom floors.
This year we're also proud to continue using our boats as more than just vessels for fun as they are also a tool for purpose. Through partnerships with organizations like Operation Wake Surf, Operation Get Out, In His Wakes Ministries, and Ride Inspired, we’re helping people heal, connect, and find joy on the water. These collaborations allow us all to be part of something bigger as we continue to focus on impacting lives and strengthening communities across the country.
As we enter the heart of the season, thank you again for your trust, your hard work, and your shared passion for the water. Let’s keep the momentum going and make this a season to remember.
Daniel Indelicato
President – Centurion & Supreme Boats
Centurion & Supreme Western Sales Manager Wins WSIA Leadership Award
(February 27, 2025) Breckenridge, CO-The annual Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) Summit held in Breckenridge, CO concluded with the WSIA Leadership Awards last night. WSIA develops best practices, maintains waterway access rights, educates participants, promotes safety, and facilitates sustainable industry growth. After two days of committee meetings and keynote presentations advocating for tow water sports, five individuals from across the industry received a WSIA Leadership Award for their contributions. Among this small exclusive group recognized was Gerry Oppliger, Centurion & Supreme Boats Western Sales Manager.
Year after year, the WSIA Leadership Awards recognizes the most impactful leaders in the watersports industry. The award recipients were selected from 16 finalists who have made significant contributions to the water sports industry.
“It’s amazing to be amongst a group of people who have the same direction to grow the sport and keep families on the water.” Gerry shared while talking about his fellow nominees.
Gerry’s contributions to the industry go beyond his work as a representative of the Centurion & Supreme factory. Because of his work and impact on the industry, it was no surprise that Gerry was nominated for this award by most of the dealerships he works with day to day.
“Advocating for my dealers and the growth of the industry is something I’m passionate about. I was honored to be nominated but was more excited to be amongst leaders of our industry who were also being recognized.” Gerry mentioned.
Congratulations, Gerry!
Centurion & Supreme Boats Dealership Owner Wins WSIA Leadership Award
(February 27, 2025) Breckenridge, CO- Jeff Husby, President/CEO of Centurion & Supreme Boats dealerships WaterSports Central and GM/Owner of Regal & Nautique of Orlando received a 2025 WSIA Leadership Award. Jeff oversees six locations across Georgia, South Carolina, Tennesee and Florida. He is known across the industry for his leadership and focus on culture and teamwork.
“I’m beyond excited. Receiving this award was kind of a culmination of a lot of other awards. A month ago, we were inducted into the Boating Industry Hall of Fame Top 100,” shared Jeff.
Jeff is a strong leader in the watersports industry and continues to redefine customer experience. He is a strong advocate for WSIA involvement and actively participates himself. He wrote the first Wake Responsibly Compliance Exam and collaborates with the WSIA Government Affairs team to address wake legislation.
“WSIA is the governing body of our watersports industry and it’s important that we [dealers] are involved. I think a lot of our industry dealers are unaware of what the WSIA means to our business, and it is important that dealers get involved because a lot of what they do is a foundation of our business,” Jeff states.
Not only is Jeff a leader in the industry, but he is also a leader of his staff at his dealerships, Watersports Central and Regal & Nautique of Orlando. Jeff and his team recently built a cutting-edge new location in Orlando for Regal & Nautique proving that investing in your team and your business can yield great results.
To others who hope to be at the top of the boating industry someday, Jeff shares, “You have to continually think outside the box and be innovative and sometimes disruptive to be able to achieve goals.”
Congratulations, Jeff on receiving a 2025 WSIA Leadership Award!
Centurion & Supreme Boats Dealership, WaterSports Central-Oconee, General Manager Wins WSIA Leadership Award
(February 27, 2025) Breckenridge, CO-The Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) Summit held in Breckenridge, Colorado concluded with the WSIA Leadership Awards on February 27, 2025. After days of advocating for tow boats and the watersports industry through keynote presentations and breakout sessions, individuals and organizations from across the industry were recognized for their contributions to watersports. Brandon Lee, General Manager of Centurion & Supreme Boats dealership, WaterSports Central – Oconee, was presented a WSIA Leadership Award at this year's Summit.
Year after year, the WSIA Leadership Awards recognizes those who have made a substantial impact on watersports. Award recipients were selected from 16 finalists who made significant contributions to the watersports industry.
“This award is truly humbling, as it not only recognizes the internal drive that has guided me in sharing my passion for watersports throughout various stages of a consumer’s journey but also places me alongside incredible leaders whom I deeply admire,” Brandon shared after receiving the award.
Aside from his marketing initiatives that have earned him recognition throughout the industry, Brandon is involved with Wake for Warriors, a non-profit organization that supports veterans with the healing powers of water and watersports.
“I’m most proud of the ability to positively influence the watersports experience across multiple touchpoints, helping to shape and enhance the journey for enthusiasts at every level,” Brandon concluded.
Congratulations, Brandon!
March 2025 DNL: President's Letter
They say the only things certain in life are death, taxes… and now, tariffs? While we can’t do much about the first two, we are actively navigating the challenges of the third. Despite economic headwinds, inflation concerns, and ongoing market fluctuations, Centurion and Supreme have continued to stand strong, achieving both market share and unit growth in a declining industry.
The marine industry continues to face overall declines, with the ski and wake segment dropping from 9,684 to an estimated 9,000 units. While many brands are feeling the pressure of economic hardships, Centurion and Supreme have remained resilient, standing out as two of the few brands to achieve both market share and unit growth.
Despite industry-wide challenges, Centurion saw an impressive 6.4% increase year-over-year, while Supreme followed with a solid 4.0% growth. Meanwhile, other major brands experienced declines, with Malibu down 16.8%, Axis dropping 24.6%, and MasterCraft falling 10.6%. In a competitive landscape, our ability to not only hold ground but also gain momentum is a testament to the strength of our dealer network, the quality of our products, and the loyalty of our customers.
While economic pressures, tariffs, and inflation continue to impact consumer buying power, we are strategically navigating these challenges with pricing strategies and promotions designed to keep sales strong. Your dedication to representing Centurion & Supreme Boats at the highest level is what continues to set us apart. Customers are responding to our boats' superior performance, technology, and craftsmanship, reinforcing the strength of our brands even in uncertain times.
Looking ahead, we are beginning to see signs of stabilization in certain sectors. While I can’t definitively tell you what the future holds, I can tell you our company will remain committed to providing you with the tools, marketing support, and competitive programs needed to sustain this momentum. Together, we will continue to capture market share and drive success for both of our companies.
Thank you again for your dedication and partnership. Let’s keep winning together.
Daniel Indelicato
President – Centurion & Supreme Boats
Proving Momentum with Industry Partner Boat Sales
Like an increase in market share and unit sales year over year, another indicator of Centurion momentum is boat sales to industry partners. These partners work with many, if not all competitors. They can also get "a deal" from any of them. So when industry partners choose to purchase a Centurion boat, that is a true indication of momentum and one that we are extremely proud of. We believe they choose to purchase our boats because of the mutually beneficial relationships we share, but first and foremost we believe it is the performance of our product and now the strength of our brands that help them make the decision. Telling the stories of their Centurion choices is a great way to convey the results of our manufacturing momentum.
Valued partners of ours who currently own or are in the process of purchasing Centurion boats are as follows:
Loren Traister (GatorStep)
Justin Jones (SewLong)
Tim White (formerly WetSounds)
Natalie Carrera (Indmar)
Daniel Luby (Boatmate)
Bronson Meskimen (FirstMate)
I am privileged to share the results of Centurion & Supreme Boats manufacturing momentum and I will continue to share these victories so you can recount them to your customers.
Amy Mauzy
Vice President of Marketing and Brand Direction