Century Arabian

The new Century models of the '50s, the Coronado, Arabian, Viking, and Palomino incorporated the stunning design trends of the automobile industry from that time. The products of these innovations were painted design schemes, classy hardtop, and fiberglass panels in the structure of the mahogany boat.

Award winning fully restored sparing no expense 1959 Century Arabian (hull # Q5966). An absolute must see for the aficionados of classic antique boats.

1959 Century Arabian Restoration

The vessel underwent a complete restoration and rebuild between 2006 and 2009 at the Channel Islands Boatyard.

New Items Installed:

• Upholstery and cushions
• Electrical wiring
• 12Vpowerport
• Vinyl deck inserts
• Deck planking and stringer
• Cutwater
• Batteries
• Upholstered cockpit side panels
• Plywood/fiberglass no-soak bottom
• Fuel system-hoses, shutoff, filter, gauge, sender, tank tie downs
• Prop/rudder shaft packing
• Stainless steel prop shaft
• Cooling thru-hull valve, shutoff, and strainer
• Bilge pumps
• Morse cables
• Shift lever and fulcrum
• Accelerator pedal/throttle linkage
• Fire extinguishers
• Life jackets
• Mooring lines
• Floorboards

New JEGGS crate 302 Engine with Holly Marine 4 Barrel Carb (2022)

The following items were rebuilt during the Restoration:

• Steering wheel
• Spray rails
• Gemmer steering box-bearing/seals
• Steering quadrant
• Fuel tank/tank base
• Original instrument panel/gauges
• HolleyCarb-a4barrel
• Original fittings/trim pieces rechromed
• Topside planking- approx 40% replaced
• Frames, transom framing-repaired/replaced as required
• Existing screw holes dowel plugged and re-drilled
• Vessel refastened
• Engine hatch
• Most wooden parts CPES soaked
• Original horn
• Deck vent system

1959 Century Arabian

The original Century Arabians were one of the most attractive runabouts. Production of the Arabian began in 1955 along with the Coronado. The Arabian primary competition was the Chris-Craft Capri. This gorgeous award winning Century Arabian is hull # 6 of the 35 built in 1959.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.