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We had pretty much decided on the 210SP (versus the 210SE) - and then we read in the brochure that the height of the boat on the trailer with the tower folded is 8'.

We live about a mile from the boat launch we expect to use most of the time, so our plan was to have the boat in the garage ready whenever weather and work allowed. Not having to take a cover off an on every time will definately make it a bit more inviting to hop on the water.

However, we have a standard height garage door (7' high clearance).

Are we out of luck getting a 210SP in the garage?

We didn't consider looking at it with the tower down at the dealer - but from the photos we've seen on line, it certainly didn't appear that when folded it took up another 2' above the windshield.

Thanks for feedback/info ahead of time.

We have decided to finally give in to getting a boat for general family and sport use. We've decided on the Challenger 210 SE, 310hp. We don't currently ski or wake board, so although we like the look of the tower (and the paint job on the SP), will most likely not consider the SP or wake models (unless we find deals we can't pass up).

As we are looking near the end of the season, with the 2012 models announced and dealers being able to place their orders -

1 - Should we continue to check out end of season inventory on the 2011 models and see what kind of deals we might find? (are there end of season deals to be had?)

2 - Are there new features with the 2012 that make it worth waiting until next season (and perhaps the beginning of the season rebates/promotions)?

3 - Can the tower be added in the future if we decide our use of the boat would benefit from it?

We live near a few smaller inland lakes where we expect 75% of our usage will be - tubing and enjoying the water in general. The other 25% might be trailering to other inland lakes for day trips as well as some minimal time in the Great Lakes.

Thanks in advance!