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[txpokergirl]

Recently purchased a 2000 year model Challenger 1800. Guessing that the previous owner (bought this unit at auction) bent the original pylon as it has been removed. Looking to replace it with either an OEM pylon or an aftermarket. Any suggestions on where to locate?

[tiggerman]

Recently purchased a 2000 year model Challenger 1800. Guessing that the previous owner (bought this unit at auction) bent the original pylon as it has been removed. Looking to replace it with either an OEM pylon or an aftermarket. Any suggestions on where to locate?

Welcome to the group!
Start by looking here or calling:
www.worldofpowersports.com for the OEM replacement pylon...
You may have to call for this year model boat.
Your local dealer should be able to give you a price as well.

[txpokergirl]

Thanks Tiggerman for the info and the welcome!

[tiggerman]

No prob........ If ya get a chance, post some pics of yer Doo in our gallery.... especially of the install of the pylon when you get it. We love pictures......

[poprbear]

I had mine break last year. The plyon broke the weld at the bottom of the base. The plyon got jammed and I could not get it to go all the way back down. Couldn't open the hatch either because the plyon was up just enough to prevent me from opening it. Finnally beat it down with a rubber mallet. Un-did the bolts and brought it up to my local welder. He did a great job of welding the plate back on ($20.00) bolted it back in and it was good as new.. Maybe better.
So just a thought as to why yours was missing he could have expreienced the same problem.

John

[tiggerman]

Long time no type John-- hope everything is going well for you!

[poprbear]

Long time no type John-- hope everything is going well for you!

Thanks,
Everything is good on this end. Weather is just starting to get nice on Long Island. I just bought a place down in Florida this past Nov. So I have been trying to visit down there one week every month. Going back down this weekend for one last week. When I get back I will open up the boat. I will replace the battery and the spark plugs. I still need to find out where the rumbling noise is coming from on my portside motor. You had said last year it could be the driveshaft bearing. I think in may be in the impelller. The noise is muffled when the boat is in the water. I think when I sucked up that rock and it jammed the impeller it may have damaged the impeller itself or the bearing. I will take the entire assembly apart and check it out. I am sure I will again be seeking your advise.

John

[tiggerman]

Long time no type John-- hope everything is going well for you!

Thanks,
Everything is good on this end. Weather is just starting to get nice on Long Island. I just bought a place down in Florida this past Nov. So I have been trying to visit down there one week every month. Going back down this weekend for one last week. When I get back I will open up the boat. I will replace the battery and the spark plugs. I still need to find out where the rumbling noise is coming from on my portside motor. You had said last year it could be the driveshaft bearing. I think in may be in the impelller. The noise is muffled when the boat is in the water. I think when I sucked up that rock and it jammed the impeller it may have damaged the impeller itself or the bearing. I will take the entire assembly apart and check it out. I am sure I will again be seeking your advise.

John

Yep- pump bearing it is... easy fix! You should just stop through AL on your way down to FL and we could fix it! Say, don't ya need a good Speedster for down there?????