Jason

Personally I would go for the 215hp, but that is just me - you will have to decide if it is worth the extra money. When we bought our 08 180 Challenger the only option was the 215hp now they offer a 255hp, if the 255hp would of been offered then we would of opted for it. My point though is there will always be something bigger and better that comes out, so you will have to decide what is the best fit for you.

We have been thoroughly happy with our 215hp even though we would like to have the 255hp - it has plenty of power to do everything we need it to do in this boat. I would assume the 155hp horsepower would be the same in the 150 Speedster. It is adequate horsepower to do everything you want, the larger HP option is for those that just want that additional "umph"!

Yea.. Everyone I have talked to says that 155hp should be more then enough.. Especially being that I have never really been out on anything with even that much power.. I dont think any of the boats I have driven/rented even had more then 100hp lol.. I was told that the 215 and 255 really dont do anything much for the lower end but rather just give you more mph at the higher end.. But then again I also read that you can feel the difference between the 155 and 215 as soon as you give it some gas.. I guess everyone has their opinion.. Will have to see what I can get the final prices and see if its worth it.. I was pretty content at paying the 15k for the 09 155.. maybe i will see if i can get teh 08 215 down to that price and then make the deal..

There is a saying among boaters, "the most exciting day for a boater is the day they purchase a boat and they day they sell it." The reason being is because with anything it requires work and maintenance, with that being said anyone who enjoys boating doesn't mind those things. Just as a car you have maintenance, you do it because it is part of owning a car. Same goes with a boat, you will have routine maintenance, unplanned maintenance and it will require work before and after a day on the water.

Really you are the ultimate judge if you feel these things are worth owning a boat, to us yes they are because we love boating, being on the water and water sports. All the pros out weigh the cons for us.

I understand that completely and I agree with you 100%.. When I go on vacation I always rent a boat as I love to just be out on the water.. I mean I never rented anything major.. When I wasa kid it was always the boats they let ou take out down in Disney and whatnot which barely move but the idea of being out in the water was always awesome.. But I am just wondering what kind of maintenance there is.. Like what must be done before and afte riding? What should I expect to be paying if goign to dealer for regular maintenance. Just trying to get an average yearly figure in mind so that I can weigh the options out.

We bought our first boat out of state so I would say if it is a good enough deal then make the drive. Just make sure to lake test it and that everything is to your satisfaction before you take if off the lot. Treat it just as if you are buying a car, same principles apply. Keep us posted!

Do all dealers allow a lake test? Is it someting they set up or do you have to set it up yourself? I am trying to sweeten the deal a bit via email. Asking price is 15000 for the 09 Speedster 150 w/ 155hp.. That is including all dealer fees, set up fees, etc. Tax will add another 1000 to it.. I am trying to see if they will lower the cost just a bit more and also throw in some free gear. Maybe include a cover, extinguisher, vest, or some play gear like wake boards or tubes or something.. All the places i contacted that were local were all asking for sticker price.. even on the 09's which there werent many left locally..