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  1. SirDubbingsly

    1st timer 96 Challenger

    Hello all! New owner of a ‘96 challenger. Just bought and put in the water 6/5. Boat is told to have one owner previously. Fuel line, plugs and starter replaced in shop beforehand. Runs great as far as I can tell. Everything seems to be in the right spot. Body is really clean. Replaced a few...
  2. sanes8705

    Bilge pump wiring

    2008 Sea-Doo 180 Challenger So my original bilge pump went out. I am replacing it with a Rule pump with an automatic sensor built in. It now works perfect in auto but I cannot get the manual switch on the helm to work. Is this as simple as a bad switch possibly or is there something else that...
  3. sanes8705

    New owner-Stuck in reverse

    Hello all. New to jet boats (and boats in general). Recently purchased a 2008 Sea-Doo 180 Challenger and took it out for the first time this past weekend. The boat ran great (outside of the bilge pump going out and almost sinking 😅), but upon trailering the boat got stuck in reverse and would...
  4. S

    Anyone taken a Seadoo challenger to Bimini from Miami?

    Thinking of going on Sun and returning Mon. Experience with gas mileage? Reserves? Any buddy boats want to join? Any other advice? Forecast below:
  5. Matty

    Lost power the other night

    So I got the boat working... rectifier was the charging system problem. Out for a nice ride the other night and out of nowhere it was like a lost a cylinder or 2...just a cough and sputtered. Limped in to harbour at idle(which was fine). Checking the plugs and coils...coils seem rusty but not...
  6. Matty

    Challenger not starting

    Hey all, new member and new jet boater(not new to the boats or PWC)...so I have a 2006 challenger cs with the supercharger. I had the boat out last sat with zero issues(other then a dead battery before we went out that was replaced under warranty). I went to start it on the trailer the other...
  7. biffdotorg

    Want To Buy 2012-2013, 242LS or 212x

    My wife has green-lighted a new boat for our family. After being a long-time Yamaha Waverunner owner and SeaDoo X-20 owner, I have always lurked the Yamaha forums for a 21-24' boat. My reason for this vintage is the updated hull and tip-down towers. A 2013 with any leftover YES contract would...
  8. C

    2008 Sea-Doo Sport Boats 230 Challenger SE 430

    Hi there! Looking for advice on what to ask a boat dealership before deciding to purchase a 2008 Sea-Doo 230 Challenger SE 430 list price $29,900 Canadian. link: https://www.prolinemotorsports.ca/showcaseproductdetail.htm?ID=2048452&in-stock=1&ignoreMobile=1 Hours have not been verified which...
  9. Betsy Kennedy

    Trying to summarize myself for 1st time

    Trying to save money this year and summarize myself which everyone says is a piece of cake. The guy who winterized put a note in the boat that says to "check all drain plugs before putting the boat in the water." I know to put the plugs in the back of the boat, but would there be any other...
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