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[mestayer]

Hi everybody,

I am thinking about buying a 1997 Challenger. This is the fourteen footer with a single 110 hp engine. The hull and interior are in great shape, and the guy is asking $5000. Do you think this is too much money for this boat? Also, my other concern is that with only 110 hp, will this be enough power to adequately pull a skier? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff

[scotth]

Hi everybody,

I am thinking about buying a 1997 Challenger. This is the fourteen footer with a single 110 hp engine. The hull and interior are in great shape, and the guy is asking $5000. Do you think this is too much money for this boat? Also, my other concern is that with only 110 hp, will this be enough power to adequately pull a skier? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff

Jeff,

That seems steep. I bought a 97 speedster, twin engine, great condition, for $5,000 in '02. If your worried about pulling power I would suggest looking for a 14' speedster. They are very fast and have plenty of skiier power.

Good Luck,
Scott

[tiggerman]

Hi everybody,

I am thinking about buying a 1997 Challenger.  This is the fourteen footer with a single 110 hp engine.  The hull and interior are in great shape, and the guy is asking $5000.  Do you think this is too much money for this boat?  Also, my other concern is that with only 110 hp, will this be enough power to adequately pull a skier?  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Jeff

Jeff,

That seems steep. I bought a 97 speedster, twin engine, great condition, for $5,000 in '02. If your worried about pulling power I would suggest looking for a 14' speedster. They are very fast and have plenty of skiier power.

Good Luck,
Scott

Gotta agree- the 14 foot Speedsters are great. 5K is way too much for the Challenger unless it was an 18' with twins. Looks aren't everything.

[Lizard]

Did you ever pick up the 97 Challenger 14' at a good price?

I know this is an old thread, but I got my 97 for $3300