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[kman10274]

yup

[Yuji]

which model and color did u get Kman?

[kman10274]

blue no tower scic

[SuperCharged]

you have picture? Did you take your first ride it the boat?

[kman10274]

no ride yet sorry i cannt send pics

[kman10274]

i can get pics up now what you like 2 see?

[Kevin Leclair]

Yes, most definitely!

[kman10274]

going 2 try 2 take it out 4 the first time on sunday will get pics if i go out

[Kevin Leclair]

Sounds like a plan, looking forward to seeing the pics.

[kman10274]

whent out today did not get pics

[Kevin Leclair]

whent out today did not get pics

Take some pics of it sitting in the driveway.

[kman10274]

got a pic up in gallery

[Kevin Leclair]

got a pic up in gallery

Looks nice!

[kman10274]

will put more up asap

[Kevin Leclair]

Sounds like a plan, thanks!

[quinn808]

I'm looking to get either the 180 or the X, but I'm intrested in how much of a wake the 180 throws off and how long it takes to plane out. I'd rather have the 180 for the price compared to the X. Can't wait to hear other's experiences and opinions.

Here's something I found to help everyone save some $$$$.
ENJOY!


2005 Sea-Doo Challenger 180 Sport Boat Dealer Invoice Report

List Price: $20,999 - 185 hp Rotax
List Price: $21,999 - 215 hp Rotax

Dealer Invoice: $15,349 - 185 hp Rotax
Dealer Invoice: $16,099 - 215 hp Rotax

This is the base dealer cost before actual freight and setup costs
Trailer Cost: $400
Painted trailer cost. Add $150 for galvanized trailers

Freight Cost: $650
This is a standardized freight cost. All Sea-Doo dealers pay the same amount.

Assembly Cost: $80 to $125 estimated
Sea-Doo does not publish a setup cost for sport boats.

Ready to sell cost: $16,479 - 185 hp Rotax
Ready to sell cost: $17,229 - 215 hp Rotax

Wholesale Incentives: no dealer holdback or sales incentives on this model

The "Ready to sell cost" is the cost of the machine with NO PROFIT to a dealer. Dealers do not stay in business very long by selling machines for no profit.
Many dealers charge additional fees for "Freight and Setup" over and above the selling price of the machine. Add the "Selling Price" to the "Freight and Setup" charges and subtract the "Ready to sell cost" to determine the PROFIT a dealer is asking to make.

[Kevin Leclair]

2005 Sea-Doo Challenger 180 Sport Boat Dealer Invoice Report

List Price: $20,999 - 185 hp Rotax
List Price: $21,999 - 215 hp Rotax

Dealer Invoice: $15,349 - 185 hp Rotax
Dealer Invoice: $16,099 - 215 hp Rotax

This is the base dealer cost before actual freight and setup costs
Trailer Cost: $400
Painted trailer cost. Add $150 for galvanized trailers

Freight Cost: $650
This is a standardized freight cost. All Sea-Doo dealers pay the same amount.

Assembly Cost: $80 to $125 estimated
Sea-Doo does not publish a setup cost for sport boats.

Ready to sell cost: $16,479 - 185 hp Rotax
Ready to sell cost: $17,229 - 215 hp Rotax

Wholesale Incentives: no dealer holdback or sales incentives on this model

The "Ready to sell cost" is the cost of the machine with NO PROFIT to a dealer. Dealers do not stay in business very long by selling machines for no profit.
Many dealers charge additional fees for "Freight and Setup" over and above the selling price of the machine. Add the "Selling Price" to the "Freight and Setup" charges and subtract the "Ready to sell cost" to determine the PROFIT a dealer is asking to make.

Thanks, this is very useful information! Can you get this information for the 2005 Speedster 200?

[quinn808]

Thanks, this is very useful information!  Can you get this information for the 2005 Speedster 200?

No info on the speedster. I only have it for the '05 180 and the X. You can get what you need at ATVPrice.com
It will cost you $20 but it's worth it for how much it will save you in the end.


Hey kman, so what do you think about the performance? Don't leave us hangin. Does the 215 HP move the boat OK or does it fall short.

[kman10274]

smooth ride, only out one time 4 5 hours ran great no WOT yet

[Kevin Leclair]

Thanks, this is very useful information!  Can you get this information for the 2005 Speedster 200?

No info on the speedster. I only have it for the '05 180 and the X. You can get what you need at ATVPrice.com
It will cost you $20 but it's worth it for how much it will save you in the end.


Hey kman, so what do you think about the performance? Don't leave us hangin. Does the 215 HP move the boat OK or does it fall short.

Cool, thanks for the heads up!