challenger

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    Challenger VS Speedster??

    I'm looking for a boat! Excited, it will be my first. Good amount of experience under my belt though. Love the idea of a fast, maneuverable jet boat. Want it for sun, some boarding, skiing, just want to get out on the water. Decided on about 20ft,about 7 passenger. Heard different things...
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    help make decision? which boat?

    hello, i am looking at getting a seadoo challenger boat, i have never had a boat before just jet skis, but been wanting one bad. i am looking at a couple used ones right now i found one that is a 98 seadoo challenger 1800 with the twin 110hp engines in really good shape for 5,500 is that too...
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    2000 challenger merc 210 carb oil premix anyone?

    Hi everyone, I have tries to find info on going premix on my 2000 challenger 2000 I just bought. Low hours on rebuilt merc m2 jetdrive 210hp carved. Oil injection works at this time. What is best method to convert to premix on this engine? Does the oil pump deliver oil to the engine...
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    Considering buying Sea Doo Challenger 230 430 HP

    Hi, I am looking to buy a Challenger 230. Can anyone tell me if this is a good choice. I am actually using a Bayliner 185 with a Mercruiser 4.3. Anyone who owns one or has used one of this, please tell me if I am considering a good choice. Thanks
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    96 Challenger 787 Exhaust hose burning up

    Guys, I baught this 96 Challenger and it had no power at all, I looked at all kind of stuff(I checked the RAVEs, I had to fixe one and adjusted them both as per the book, flush to the top, replaced plugs for iridiums, compression is ~150, cleaned spark arrester) and realised it had to do with...
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    Engine sync - 230 Challenger

    Hi, I have a new 230 Challenger 2008. The big problem is that no service engineer has ever looked at it and the two engines are not in sync. When the left engine is at 3,000 rpm the right is working at 4,000 - 4,500 rpm. This must obviously be wrong and my guess there is a very easy solution...
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    97 seadoo challenger jet boat

    1997 seadoo challenger jet boat 14 foot, seats four, and has a new motor $3200
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    looking for a 787 seadoo engine

    I am looking for a seadoo 787 engine for a 1997 Seadoo challenger 1800. I am located near Sacramento, CA. Can anyone help me find a good used motor for this boat as we really miss being on the water. please email me any leads you may have at ginc707@hotmail.com Thank you.
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    FS 96 Challenger/Speedster Gauges

    I am selling gauges from my 1996 Challenger. All gauges are in excellent cosmetic condition and fully functional. The speedo does condensate slightly when in the water. The tach and fuel/oil gauge do not. Prices as follows: Speedo: $25 Fuel/Oil: $80 Or both for $95. Payments via...
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    WTB 1996 speedster/challenger speedometer gauge

    I'm in need of a speedo for my 96 challenger. It has to be a 96, though. If you have one, please let me know. P/N 278000742 Thanks, Jason
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    2007 Sea-Doo Challenger 180 Jet Boat - Only 4 hours!

    2007 Sea-Doo Challenger 180 Jet Boat $28K or best offer This boat has only 4 hours on it and has been winterized and summerized every year by the dealership. We are selling the boat because we don’t use it much. It’s an excellent boat and it’s in brand new condition. There is a full gallery...
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    96 challenger gauge condensation

    Hi, I am getting condensation behind the lens on a couple of my gauges. Are they servicable to fix or are they sealed? Just curious if anyone has attempted to fix. BTW, the condensation only happens when on the water.
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    new 98 challenger 1800 owner with ?'s

    Hello guys, I have been looking over this site for a bit now to learn a little more before buying a jet boat. There is tons of great info on here!!!!! Awesome. Now I just picked up a 98 challenger 1800 and took it to the marina to go over before I give up the rest of the money for this...
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    2006 seadoo challenger 180 cs - 2 beeps - nothing happens

    I took my boat out today (2006 seadoo challenger 180 cs). Put it in the water and the boat fired right up. Drove around for about 20-30mins..ran great. I then shut it off to take a little break and when I went to start it back up, nothing happened. I put the landard on and got the normal 2...
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    96/97 Challenger VTS adjustment

    Hi, I was trying to readjust my variable trim system but the service manual only states to make sure the nozzle doesn't interfere with the venturi in the up and down position. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to properly center the nozzle angle? I would like to ensure I am getting...
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    96/97 challenger 787 impeller swaps

    Just curious, for those of you who have changed your impeller from stock on your challenger, what brand and pitch did you go with? How did it change your performance? I've searched the forums and seen many posts about impeller upgrades, but few mention their pitch. Just thought it would be a...
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    96 Challenger Driveshaft Through Hull Fitting insert?

    I managed to get my pump fully disassembled for overhaul this weekend. I am curious about the through-hull fitting. My fitting is only plastic and has an inside diameter quite a bit larger than the shaft. Is this normal? In the service manual, there is mention of a knurled aluminum insert...
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    96/97 Challenger 787 110 Jet Pump Service

    I am planning on going through the pump of my boat over the weekend. Of those that have experience with it, what are the recommended items to replace and service while in there to seal pump and reduce cavitation? Obviously these: -Impeller -Wear ring -Oil -Pump to hull seal Any...
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    1996 challenger water in bilge

    1996 challenger trial run observations Hi, I took our recently purchased challenger out for a test run finally today. Ran pretty good overall. I did a couple of spin outs, but nothing excessive. When I pulled the boat out, there was a small (10"L) shallow water puddle in the bilge between...
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    1996 1997 Challenger Mats

    Hi I was wondering if anyone knows who manufactured the stock turf mats for this boat? I know of hydroturf but they were not OE. Any others?
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