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    • Luxury Performance
      • GTX Limited iS 255

        • GTX Limited iS 255
          Featuring iControl, the world’s most advanced watercraft system, including Intelligent Brake & Reverse and Intelligent Suspension.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $19,799
      • GTX 215/155

        • GTX 215/155
          With all the comfort and features, you'll want for the week-end to last forever
          Available with 215 or 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $12,799
    • Musclecraft
      • RXT iS 255

        • RXT iS 255
          255 horses. 3 seats. Plus iControl. Calling it the best is an understatement.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $17,999
      • RXT-X 255

        • RXT-X 255
          The ultimate off-shore performer with fighter-jet handling and seating for 3.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $16,399
      • RXT 215

        • RXT 215
          Pulse-pounding 3-seater with aggressive handling .
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $14,399
      • RXP-X 255

        • RXP-X 255
          The most electrifying 2-seater buoy-course blaster.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $16,099
      • RXP 215

        • RXP 215
          Sleek 2-seater with agile handling and raw power.
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $14,399
    • Recreation
      • GTI SE 155/130

        • GTI SE 155/130
          Combines stability, handling and loads of family features.
          Available with 155 or 130 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $10,399
      • GTI 130

        • GTI 130
          10 years of family fun at an affordable price.
          With 130 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $9,399
    • Sport
      • WAKE PRO 215

        • WAKE PRO 215
          The first and only watercraft designed specifically for wake sports.
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $15,599
      • WAKE 155

        • WAKE 155
          The coolest and most affordable way to be initiated to wakesports.
          With 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $11,999
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  • Sport Boats
    • Sport Boats showroom
    • Luxury Performance
      • 205 UTOPIA SE

        • 205 UTOPIA SE
          The epitome of power and uncompromising luxury.
          Available with 430 or 310 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $38,499
    • Musclecraft
      • 200 SPEEDSTER

        • 200 SPEEDSTER
          An aggressive, agile beast with room for 7 thrill jockeys.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $38,599
      • 150 SPEEDSTER

        • 150 SPEEDSTER
          Compact, nimble 15-footer with a razor-tight handling.
          Available with 255, 215 or 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $18,999
    • Recreation
      • 230 CHALLENGER/SE

        • 230 CHALLENGER/SE
          More power and luxury for 2009. Ultimate boating excitement wrapped in 23 feet of comfort.
          Available with 510 or 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $39,999
      • 230 CHALLENGER SP

        • 230 CHALLENGER SP
          New for 2009. Wake boat attitude. Runabout versatility. Family value.
          Available with 430 or 310 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $47,499
      • 180 CHALLENGER/SE

        • 180 CHALLENGER/SE
          New fit and finish for 2009. Big on space and comfort, but not on price.
          Available with 255 or 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $25,199
      • ISLANDIA SE

        • ISLANDIA SE
          So many standard amenities onboard, it feels like an intimate resort.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $50,699
    • Sport
      • 230 WAKE

        • 230 WAKE
          Upgraded, redesigned, amped-up power pack– and room for 12.
          Available with 510 or 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $57,399
      • SPEEDSTER WAKE

        • SPEEDSTER WAKE
          20 feet of legendary sport boat designed for extreme wake action.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $48,499
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Specifications


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Model Name:
230 Challenger
230 Challenger SE
Color:
Cabernet Red
Ocean Salt
MSRP:
230 Challenger starting at: $39,999
230 Challenger SE starting at: $49,399
Dimensions
Length
23' 6" (7.16 m)
Beam
8' 9" (2.67 m)
Draft
12" (30.5 cm)
Dry Weight
230 Challenger: 3457 lbs (1568 kg)
230 Challenger SE: 3500 lbs (1588 kg)
Storage Capacity
60 cu ft (1.69 m3)
Seating capacity
12
Weight Capacity
2383 lbs (1081 kg)
Fuel Capacity
53 gallons (200.6 liters)
DIMENSIONS (on trailer)
Length
26' 10" (8.18 m)
Width
8' 9" (2.67 m)
Height: Tower down
230 Challenger: (0 m)
230 Challenger SE: 7' 6" (2.29 m)
Height: Tower Up
230 Challenger: (0 m)
230 Challenger SE: 10 ' 10" (3.3 m)
Gross Weight
230 Challenger: 5190 lbs (2354 kg)
230 Challenger SE: 5233 lbs (2374 kg)
Engine
Model
Fuel injected, Rotax® 1503 4-TEC® (x 2)
Displacement
1494 cc
Horsepower
310 hp 430 hp
Opt
510 hp
Cylinders (/engine)
3
Max RPM (/engine)
230 Challenger: 7200 RPM
230 Challenger SE: 8000 RPM
8000 RPM
Fuel Type
87 91/91
Emission level
CARB 3-STAR
Cooling System
Closed-Loop Cooling System
Electrical
Generator
30 amp / 380W
Battery
12 V
Hull & Deck
Material
Composite FRP
Vinylester barrier layer
Std
Full fiberglass stringer
Std
Graphics
Std
Deadrise
21 º
Propulsion
Jet pump axial flow
Single stage
Jet pump diameter
230 Challenger: 6 1/8'' / 15,56cm
6 1/4'' / 15,63cm
230 Challenger SE: 6 1/4'' / 15,63cm
6 1/4'' / 15,63cm
Impeller material
Stainless Steel
Impeller outside diameter (mm)
159 ± .07
Reverse system
Std

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230 Challenger SE
Model year 2009 2009
Length 23' 23' 6''
Power (hp) 300 430
Passenger capacity 10 12
Bimini top Optional Standard
Cockpit & bow cover Optional Standard
SS pull-up cleats Standard Standard
Speakers 6 6
SS bow rails N/A Standard
Adj. height capt. seat N/A Standard
Stereo remote Standard Standard
Cockpit/bow table N/A Standard
Standard MSRP $59,299+ $49,399
Total optional feature value ◊ $1,836 $0
Estimated value of unavailable features § $880 $0
Estimated value of engine upgrade * $6,600 $0
Total MSRP with equivalent configuration $68,615 $49,399
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The 230 Challenger SE also comes with an optional 510 hp power package.

◊ Optional features: Value based on respective manufacturers Website information.
§ Unavailable features: Value based on industry average if items were available.
* Engine upgrade: Value based on industry average is $50 per hp with a plus or minus 10% buffer.

¤ All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner. +Pricing of the referenced competitors' boats, optional features, unavailable features and engine upgrades is only publicly available in US dollars except for Yamaha boats. In order to facilitate price comparison, BRP has converted all US dollar amounts into the corresponding Canadian dollar amount based upon the prevailing October 6, 2008 exchange rate at 1 USD = 1.10 CAD.

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