getting rid of your 2 stroke???

[speedy steve]

hey i own a challenger 1800 and loving it got 2 787s which are a blast just haven't seen any 2 strokes any more on the lakes or any seadoo 2 stroke boats anymore and was wondering is it time sell and get a 4 stroke just because there're gonna go soon mine is a 97 was wondering how long it'll last me and did anyone else have the same dilemma just to sell and upgrade even though they're boat is gr8 i also sorta know my basic way around things (nothing major) but on a 4 stroke I'm clueless little scared about that thanx in advance

 

[Sportster-2001-951C-Stock]

If it does what you need in spades, figure on replacing the engines and rebuilding the jet pumps if you keep it long enough. I like the small boats b/c they're easy to deal with and I don't have a crew of 8.

 

[philipmurphey]

I have been thinking about the same thing. I have a 96 speedster with twin 720 and love the boat. I have wanted a bigger boat like yours (18') for a while and love the look of the c180's with the 4tec in it. I don't like the initial purchase cost of a used one and don't like the engine cost to replace if needed ($2300-3000) so I think I will stick with the tried and true 2 stroke boats as I can replace an engine for about $1000 with a much lower initial purchase price.

 

[howie099]

I am getting my 2 - 717's rebuilt now for my Sportster 1800. There are alot of 2-stokes left. A lot of outboards on pontoons and and boat from the 80's-90's have them.

 

[speedy steve]

I am getting my 2 - 717's rebuilt now for my Sportster 1800. There are alot of 2-stokes left. A lot of outboards on pontoons and and boat from the 80's-90's have them.

how much is that costing you??

 

[howie099]

I paid 1800 for the proline hd no fault warranty.

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[speedy steve]

I paid 1800 for the proline hd no fault warranty.

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its a website or ur mechanic??

 

[howie099]

Fullbore is doing the engines. I will install them myself. Installing engine is that hard on a boat more room just upside down some.

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[racerxxx]

Take the engine cover off, there is no need to work upside down on a jet boat.

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[howie099]

Going to remove engine cover also. Still have to hand over the seat some when the 2nd engine gets in. Only to mount the cables and stuff like that. I am not that small of a person. 6' 1" 200 lbs. Need ladders also to get in there where I can't stand in the engine bay

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[racerxxx]

Lol, I'm 6-2 230+. I refuse to hang upside down. I use the boarding ladder and work off that or a milk crate

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[howie099]

Never thought of the ladder to use.

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[racerxxx]

I'm lo-tech when I need to be.

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