96 seadoo challenger

[splm93]

Hi, havnt been on here in while but i know you guys know your stuff, saved me several times already. i can get a 96 seadoo challenger with the motor blew up but comes with trailer cover bimi top excellant condition , for 1500 probaly dumb question but wondering if it was worth it, and i was wondering if i could put a bigger motor back in it? thanks splm

 

[Seadoopilot]

96 challenger

Depends on how nice the boat is , I bought my 96 for $900 motor seised up , Great fiber glass . Fair seats , no bimini , Near new trailer. If you are mechanically inclined and want to do some of the work yourself . Well I think its a little high unless it has really nice interior . I have seen sever not running boats for around a grand , If I were to have a shop pull the motor , rebuild the carbs ans get a new rebuilt from SBT it would cost me about $2100 . Doing some of the work myself it is costing me a grand +/- .
Figure about a $3500 to $4500 boat in good running condition with good cosmetics and a good trailer with good tires and lights . but that is in Houston.
Just my opinion
Also My engine is no longer seised , Waiting on carbs and rotery valve with cover .
Should be in the water in mid to late April. Can hardly wait