Hi everyone,
My husband and I bought our first boat at the end of July, a 1997 Challenger 1800. We used it about 6 times, and planned to take it out once more before winterizing it. When we tested the starter before we left for the lake it was dead. Nothing happened. Neither engine made a peep. The key didn't even beep when wiggled as it usually does. The radio and lights worked fine, so it wasn't the battery. We gave up on taking it out again and took it to the shop for repair and winterization. They just called to say the computer is dead and there are none available anywhere to buy, so the boat is dead, useless, done. We are devastated and are about to lose probably $5K (paid $6500, so maybe we can sell it for parts) unless we can fix it. Does anyone know of any source for a new computer or anyone who can repair it?
Thanks for any help anyone can provide!!!
Jessica
My husband and I bought our first boat at the end of July, a 1997 Challenger 1800. We used it about 6 times, and planned to take it out once more before winterizing it. When we tested the starter before we left for the lake it was dead. Nothing happened. Neither engine made a peep. The key didn't even beep when wiggled as it usually does. The radio and lights worked fine, so it wasn't the battery. We gave up on taking it out again and took it to the shop for repair and winterization. They just called to say the computer is dead and there are none available anywhere to buy, so the boat is dead, useless, done. We are devastated and are about to lose probably $5K (paid $6500, so maybe we can sell it for parts) unless we can fix it. Does anyone know of any source for a new computer or anyone who can repair it?
Thanks for any help anyone can provide!!!
Jessica