00 15' Challenger vs 97 Challenger 1800

[brandon1282]

Hey everyone! I'm new to the Sea Doo world and my wife and I are considering buying a jet boat. We have it narrowed down to two choices:

1. 2000 Challenger 15' with twin Rotax engines. Boat has been garage kept and only has 85 hours on the engines. $6000.00 OBO

2. 1997 Challenger 1800 with twin Rotax engines. New Carburetors and upholstery. Unknown hours. $6000.00 OBO


What are your thoughts?

 

[ocod]

Go with the more nimble 5 seater for you and wife only. With 2nd couple space is limited

or

The roomy 7 passenger boat. Enough space to take dog too . Price is a little high though when compared to the 2000

 

[YUOnDaGround]

I love my 1997 1800 Challenger, I wouldn't want to give up the 3 seats I have over the other boats. $6000 is a bit much for that boat though. If you could get it for $5000 it would be worth it.

 

[brandon1282]

Turns out the Challenger 1800 was too large for my garage so that ended that debate pretty quickly. Ended up going back and negotiating the 2000 Challenger down to $4,800. Feel like I got a great deal! What are your thoughts?

 

[RFoster130]

Looks to be in good condition in the pics. That price is about average, maybe a tad bit high. But as long as you are comfortable with it, thats all that matters. A little scrubbing on that floor and some new hydrotruf mats and that thing will look brand new.