Hull repair needed on 2007 Challenger 230 - Worth it or stay away?

[atibamtl]

Hi, first post here for me! I'm about to purchase a 2007 Challenger 230 w/430hp, the interior of the boat is impeccable, 75hrs, but there is some damage to the hull underneath toward the mid-stern of the boat. I can possibly get the boat about $2000 less than a comparable model without any damage, so I'm wondering how serious of an issue this is.



Thanks for any input.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Hi, first post here for me! I'm about to purchase a 2007 Challenger 230 w/430hp, the interior of the boat is impeccable, 75hrs, but there is some damage to the hull underneath toward the mid-stern of the boat. I can possibly get the boat about $2000 less than a comparable model without any damage, so I'm wondering how serious of an issue this is.

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Thanks for any input.

I don't think this is a huge issue. Take it to a local auto body repair shop. Pretty straight forward repair I would think.
You will want to make sure there is not internal damage. As in,,,, how hard was it hit?

Also, due to the hull, are you planing on doing a ride and drive test? Because if not, you could be in for a serious surprise. Lets just pretend one of the engines is bad. To replace it can easily cost $3500 to $4500...

 

[JPass]

It's hard to gauge the size of the damage, but if you're handy, this will work and they're very affordable at about $40 each. http://www.spectrumcolor.com/Items.aspx?key=cat&code=K&manu=SEADOO&incl_m=T

If you don't want to do it yourself, take it to a place that will re-gelcoat the damaged area. Most boat repair places will do gelcoat repairs. It shouldn't be more than a couple of hundred if it's about the size of a quarter.

 

[RFoster130]

If it were me, id grind out that area a bit and use a gel cote repair kit...ive done a lot of small spots like these. You can fix it yourself for like 75 bucks for all the materials.

 

[renomaan]

search one of my post covering this SEADOO HULL REPAIR FIBERGLASS REPAIR

very doable, hardest thing is getting the cosmetics/paint looking good after fix