Wakeboarding power?

[Appleton]

Hey guys, I'm looking at buying a new 150 speedster, And just wondering about the power of the 155 hp motor. I would really like the 215 or 255 hp motors but i have been reading alot about the superchargers, and dont really want to get into rebuilding one every 100 hours:ack: So im wondering if the rebuilding thing is true or should i go with the 155 hp motor? Also how does that motor pull wakeboarders? thanks!!!!!

 

[Craigmri]

Apple, I'm back shopping for a boat after selling my U-205. While I would love a Challenger 180 I will not buy one of the supercharged boats. I've never been aboard a Speedter but I would think the 155hp would be good considering the size of that craft. Without supercharger maintenance and without the need for premium fuel, I'd go for thr 155hp boat if I was going for the Speedster 150.

Craig

 

[Appleton]

That's what im thinking to, but would really like someone that has one to really know if it has the power to tow or not!!!! thanks!!

 

[bw23198]

I just bought a 2007 Speedster 150 with a 155hp engine and wake tower. Although I haven't had a chance to try wake boarding on it yet, the previous owner went wake boarding often.

Also, years ago I owned a 1997 Challenger (single engine) which is very similar to the 150 Speedster. I used to wake board and go tubing with that boat all the time. At that time it was only my wife and I; adding more people to the boat would obviously make it harder to pull someone.

-Brian

 

[Appleton]

Brian that's the exact same boat im looking at just a 09. Nice boat!!!!

 

[06challenger]

have any of you buys looked at rebuiling a SC??? its rather easy! and 100hrs is a looooong time! dont sell your self short! the challenger is an amazing boat! i decking mine out with the OceanLED's and it looks amazing! i have also pulled 2 wake boarders with ease! i got plane in a matter of seconds! its realllllly a good boat! dont let a little maintence turn you away! thanx!

 

[Craigmri]

100 hours will be a year for me in Florida.

Craig

 

[Appleton]

A 100 hours would last me awhile but i have read that some go around 30-40 hours. It seems like they just go at random, and i really dont want to get stuck on the river here going to the lake!!!!! So just wondering if they are more reliable than i think! thanks