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  • Watercraft
    • Watercraft showroom
    • 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: $16,499
      • 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: $10,699
    • 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: $14,999
      • 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: $13,699
      • RXT 215

        • RXT 215
          Pulse-pounding 3-seater with aggressive handling .
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $11,999
      • RXP-X 255

        • RXP-X 255
          The most electrifying 2-seater buoy-course blaster.
          With 255 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $13,399
      • RXP 215

        • RXP 215
          Sleek 2-seater with agile handling and raw power.
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $11,999
    • 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: $8,699
      • GTI 130

        • GTI 130
          10 years of family fun at an affordable price.
          With 130 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $7,799
    • Sport
      • WAKE PRO 215

        • WAKE PRO 215
          The first and only watercraft designed specifically for wake sports.
          With 215 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $12,999
      • WAKE 155

        • WAKE 155
          The coolest and most affordable way to be initiated to wakesports.
          With 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $9,999
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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: $34,999
    • Musclecraft
      • 200 SPEEDSTER

        • 200 SPEEDSTER
          An aggressive, agile beast with room for 7 thrill jockeys.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $34,999
      • 150 SPEEDSTER

        • 150 SPEEDSTER
          Compact, nimble 15-footer with a razor-tight handling.
          Available with 255, 215 or 155 hp engine
          MSRP starting at: $17,199
    • 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: $36,499
      • 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: $42,999
      • 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: $22,999
      • ISLANDIA SE

        • ISLANDIA SE
          So many standard amenities onboard, it feels like an intimate resort.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $45,999
    • 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: $51,999
      • SPEEDSTER WAKE

        • SPEEDSTER WAKE
          20 feet of legendary sport boat designed for extreme wake action.
          With 430 hp power package
          MSRP starting at: $43,999
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Specifications


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Model Name:
180 Challenger
180 Challenger SE
Color:
Scarlet Red
Riviera Blue
MSRP:
180 Challenger starting at: $22,999
180 Challenger SE starting at: $24,999
Dimensions
Length
17' 7" (5.36 m)
Beam
8' 2" (2.49 m)
Draft
12" (30.5 cm)
Dry Weight
180 Challenger: 1898 lbs (841 kg)
180 Challenger SE: 1913 lbs (868 kg)
Storage Capacity
23 cu ft (0.65 m3)
Seating capacity
8
Weight Capacity
1383 lbs (627 kg)
Fuel Capacity
32 gallons (121 liters)
DIMENSIONS (on trailer)
Length
19' 4" ((5.9 m) 5.9 m)
Width
8' 2" (2.49 m)
Height: Tower down
6' 7" (2 m) (6 m)
Height: Tower Up
8' 5" (2.57 m)
Gross Weight
2843 lbs (1290 kg)
Engine
Model
Fuel injected, Rotax® 1503 4-TEC®
Displacement
1494 cc
Horsepower
215 hp
Opt
255hp
Cylinders (/engine)
3
Max RPM (/engine)
180 Challenger: 8000 RPM
180 Challenger SE: 8000 RPM
8000 RPM
Fuel Type
91/91 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
20 º
Propulsion
Jet pump axial flow
Single stage
Jet pump diameter
180 Challenger: 6 1/4'' / 15.63 cm
180 Challenger SE: 6 1/4'' / 15.63 cm std
Impeller material
Stainless Steel
Impeller outside diameter (mm)
159 ± .07
Reverse system
Std

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180 Challenger SE
Models 2009 2009
Length 18' 17' 7''
Power (hp) 220 215
Bimini top Optional Standard
Bow filler cushion Optional Standard
Snap-in carpet N/A Standard
Bow & cockpit cover Optional Standard
Speakers 2 4
Depth sounder Optional Standard
SS pull-up cleats Standard Standard
Walk-thru transom N/A Standard
Stereo remote Optional Standard
Water temperature Optional Standard
Trailer included Optional Standard
Standard MSRP $27,454 $24,999
Total optional feature value ◊ $3,796 $0
Estimated value of unavailable features § $550 $0
Estimated value of engine upgrade * $0 $0
Total MSRP with equivalent configuration $31,800 $24,999
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The 180 Challenger SE comes with an optional 255 hp engine for an additional $2,000.

◊ 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.

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