Thinking of a 2005 Challenger

[gear1975]

Hi all,

I'm thinking of getting a 2005 Challenger 180. Any things I should look out for?

See link for listing here:
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-powerboat-mo...re/1111708886?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Seems a bit too good to be true price ($9000 CAD).

Thoughts?

 

[JPass]

It's priced to sell as he has no place to store it according to his ad. At least go lay your eyes on it and take it for a water test if possible. If you like it, he'd probably take $8K to $8500 cash for it on the spot.

 

[xintersecty]

It looks in great shape. Have you read the usual warnings. Rebuilt super charger and sodium filled valves?

 

[Eclipse1701d]

The only thing I would purchase with sodium in it has chloride attached. Don't do it...

 

[pete63]

The only thing I would purchase with sodium in it has chloride attached. Don't do it...

yeah we should be aware of possible problems, valves and sc. but dont forget there are 1000's of these engines out there, so i think we shouldn't panic until all facts are known about each engine.
four years on this forum in boats, i have seen one!
i have seen more water in engine than anything else......

 

[pete63]

yeah we should be aware of possible problems, valves and sc. but dont forget there are 1000's of these engines out there, so i think we shouldn't panic until all facts are known about each engine.
four years on this forum in boats, i have seen one!
i have seen more water in engine than anything else......

i havent even checked mine yet, but i will soon.....