So I’ve been following along with @etemplet 96 Speedster restoration and his thread has spiked my excitement to start my own Seadoo boat project. I purchased this boat last fall so it’s time I start putting some work into it. I haven’t been this excited about a project since my HX project. We have a black Lab Daisy that will be 2 this September, for her first birthday I got steps for our pool so she could go swimming with us. For her second birthday September 5th it sure would be nice to have this Challenger on the water so Daisy and i can spend some together on it. If they are good I might even take the wife and kids out for a drive. So anyways, when I put the key on the Dess post I get 2 beeps, port side engine is seized solid, starboard 717 turns by hand. I’m sure I will end up takin hx both these engines out for one reason or another but I want to start by seeing if I can put a battery in and see if the starboard engine will turn over with the starter. The engine bay exhaust fan works, well at least I hear it come on when I flip the switch. Reverse gate cable is broke. It’s going to be a long drawn out project for me as just like everyone else I have plenty of other obligations with a family, and I want to keep it enjoyable so progress will be ultra slow. I will look and see if I can find a manual tonight. I will be using this thread to document my progress. Thank goodness I did with the HX project because I lost everything from my laptop while doing the HX project so the pictures I posted to my thread where the only pictures I have of that project. Again progress will be slow and very painful for anyone helping me out on here as I’m a novice and don’t always catch on quickly but definitely will be needing help so any is greatly appreciated