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Gary S.
06-12-2002, 08:09 AM
Or have any experience with their 21 GT model ?? I found one in pretty fair shape with a 225 Johnson. The price is to good to pass up, I need a river beater, I'm curious as to the history and reputation of the boats

PaulO
06-12-2002, 08:59 AM
If it is the Challenger that I know of it is a fantastic boat. One of the best race records of anything in its class. Superboat bought the molds and built them for years. Go to the Superboat website (I think www.superboatonline.com) (http://www.superboatonline.com)) and there is some info. Bullet proof rough water V bottom that can't be beat (I know, I have one).
PaulO

Gary S.
06-12-2002, 10:17 AM
Thanks Paul,,you were correct,,,it is the same hull as the Superboat 21 ledgend!! I think I'm going to get him his 2700.00 now !!!

CDMA
06-12-2002, 11:07 AM
Gary,

Do you steal everything??? First the $300 hornet....

PaulO
06-12-2002, 11:22 AM
Great solid boats but check the transom and the hull coring first. They are light and take an incredible beating but, if it was left with water in it....you know.
PaulO

Gary S.
06-12-2002, 12:40 PM
It's in above average shape I think,,except for the metal flake,,and a few scratches..http://www.donzi.net/photos/gsmego21GT

RedDog
06-12-2002, 12:44 PM
Gary - you need to edit your post above and add ".jpg" after "GT"

Ranman
06-12-2002, 12:47 PM
Challenger (http://www.donzi.net/photos/gsmego21GT.jpg) <---Click here

Gary S.
06-12-2002, 12:52 PM
Thanks Reddog and Ranman!!! That was my first attempt at a photo post

Dalelama
06-12-2002, 01:27 PM
Looks like the MINX and 38' Cig hull design.

Anyone have the pedigree on it?

PaulO
06-12-2002, 03:02 PM
Come to Lake George this weekend and see mine. Come for a ride.
PaulO

Dalelama
06-12-2002, 03:44 PM
PaulO!

I'll be there.... !

Formula Jr
06-12-2002, 04:53 PM
I took the liberty of triming the photo down a bit. Nice looking boat. Here's the link to superboats.
http://www.superboatonline.com/

http://www.donzi.net/photos/osaffell251.jpg

FlatRacer, aka BarrelBack
06-12-2002, 05:05 PM
Gary,

Looks like it's overhanging the trailer a bit in the back. Check the bottom carefully to make sure it hasn't developed a hook near the transom.
It's very possible, especially with all that weight hanging on the transom! I had that problem with an outboard I bought with the same kind of misfitting trailer.

Just lookin' out,
Eric

Dalelama
06-12-2002, 05:22 PM
It sure looks alot like a MINX!

The specs were just about the same too, I'm away from home, but will double check when I get back to Miami.
http://www.donzi.net/photos/devans11.jpg

Shanghied Again
06-13-2002, 05:07 AM
Challenger was one of the biggest names in Racing back in the 70s to early 80s. That 21ft became the Superboat Legend when John Cohen (SuperBoat) aquired the molds from them. The boat was a great racing boat for her size and took one heck of a beating. I think back then they were classed A boats.

Philip47
06-13-2002, 05:31 PM
Take a look at the pics of my my 22 Apache in the "Other Boats for Sale", the hull mold was pulled off a Challenger!