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[tmthunder]

Hello! I am looking at new boats and am considering the Challenger 230SE with twin HO motors. I have never been in or run a jet drive. I currently run a Python 24' which is a splash of the Pantera hull with a built 502 and Bravo X drive. I love the boat for speed(75gps) but it is a closed bow and I am getting tired of climbing over it and not being able to take more people with us. Any information that you can send my way on the challenger boats would be great! I am still wanting a boat that will do 60-65 so I can get down the lake when needed. What is a resonable price to pay for a 230SE? If anyone is in the Bangor or north area and wouldn't mind having a passenger for a ride that would be great. Thanks!
Brian

[Kevin Leclair]

Welcome to the site, glad to you have you. I will say that it might be a stretch to get 65 on a 230 Challenger, I am thinking you will realistically be more around 55-58. Maybe 60 on a day with the right conditions and depending on how much weight you have on the boat.

Are you looking to buy new or used? If used, keep you eye on BoatTrader.com to see what they are going for there. If you are going new, start shopping around for end of season deals as these should start turning up in the next few months at local dealers.

Keep us posted.

[tmthunder]

Thanks Kevin. So the 510hp 230 wont run 60mph? Seems like a lot of power in a pretty light boat. Again I am new to the jet drive boats so I need some schooling in power losses of jet versus prop. I have looked around and there is only 1 230SE with the HO motors in the area. I have reached out to several other dealers further away to get a quote. I really need to sell my boat first to get it out of the garage and be a nice down payment. Thanks again for the information!