DougsNewToy2019
Member
Alright members, I purchased a used 2011 Challenger 210SE with just 71 hours on it from the Gulf Shores area. I am learning as I go, and my first lesson I should have learned was to walk away from this SALT WATER BOAT. My mechanic suggested it but I assured him it ran just fine. Once I got it home and delivered to him I told him since it was close to rebuild time on the Supercharges, lets upgrade them to the 260 SC's. So, 2 New 260 SC's and Fizzle Intercoolers, custom brackets and piping, Side by side mounted Oil catch cans, he installed the SC water jackets as well.
During the pump maintenance/impeller replacement, both brackets surrounding the pumps had the stainless bolts seized within the aluminum housing. No amount of persuasion...ie., penetrating oil, heat or force would budge them. They had to be cut off and replaced...ouch $200 a pop! Moving on, the pumps showed little to no grease in them which basically confirms that this boat was never dealer serviced as the owner had admitted ( the service engine light was on).
Also, the engine compartment was relatively clean for a 7 year old boat, but did show signs of the white residue that a salt water boat exhibits. I'll be treating this with " Salt Away" as suggested to halt any further decay. My mechanic showed me the internal intercoolers which he said were in great condition. He had my boat for a month, working on it, fabricating brackets, ordering and installing piping...and his total hourly bill probably did not reflect the amount of time he had invested in my boat.
I told him to keep my old SUPERCHARGERS and Intercoolers and impellers to keep around to help out other boat/PWC owners. If he has a rebuilt 210SC on the shelf, he can get an operator back on the water a lot quicker.
What I have learned since purchase is 1: BOAT really does mean...break out another thou$and. 2. Buying the boat is only scratching the surface of being boat broke. All the things necessary to own and operate a boat safely adds up fast....really fast. Thank goodness for eBay and Amazon...and a local boat and trailer supplier!
My biggest advice to a future buyer is don't let a pretty any boat that is/was a Salt water boat distract you from the issue of how damaging salt is to operational capabilities of the boat itself. My boat is gonna be fine after all the $$$ I've thrown at it. I'm looking forward to see how fast it is now with the SC upgrade. On it's shakedown cruise, I had it up to 51 out in the ocean...GPS. I am hoping for close to 60 but who knows....has anybody else done this upgrade?
I appreciate your input. I already know I am upside down in this build, but so am I with my Ford 48 F-1, My Mustang GT and my 2019 F150 4x4, but I like my toys and I like'm my way.
Thoughts???
During the pump maintenance/impeller replacement, both brackets surrounding the pumps had the stainless bolts seized within the aluminum housing. No amount of persuasion...ie., penetrating oil, heat or force would budge them. They had to be cut off and replaced...ouch $200 a pop! Moving on, the pumps showed little to no grease in them which basically confirms that this boat was never dealer serviced as the owner had admitted ( the service engine light was on).
Also, the engine compartment was relatively clean for a 7 year old boat, but did show signs of the white residue that a salt water boat exhibits. I'll be treating this with " Salt Away" as suggested to halt any further decay. My mechanic showed me the internal intercoolers which he said were in great condition. He had my boat for a month, working on it, fabricating brackets, ordering and installing piping...and his total hourly bill probably did not reflect the amount of time he had invested in my boat.
I told him to keep my old SUPERCHARGERS and Intercoolers and impellers to keep around to help out other boat/PWC owners. If he has a rebuilt 210SC on the shelf, he can get an operator back on the water a lot quicker.
What I have learned since purchase is 1: BOAT really does mean...break out another thou$and. 2. Buying the boat is only scratching the surface of being boat broke. All the things necessary to own and operate a boat safely adds up fast....really fast. Thank goodness for eBay and Amazon...and a local boat and trailer supplier!
My biggest advice to a future buyer is don't let a pretty any boat that is/was a Salt water boat distract you from the issue of how damaging salt is to operational capabilities of the boat itself. My boat is gonna be fine after all the $$$ I've thrown at it. I'm looking forward to see how fast it is now with the SC upgrade. On it's shakedown cruise, I had it up to 51 out in the ocean...GPS. I am hoping for close to 60 but who knows....has anybody else done this upgrade?
I appreciate your input. I already know I am upside down in this build, but so am I with my Ford 48 F-1, My Mustang GT and my 2019 F150 4x4, but I like my toys and I like'm my way.
Thoughts???
