Options for Silver Streak Challenger
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Aquaholic
Crew Member
Do you want the T top option? It looks pretty good, self bailing is important of course.
One of the members here had his built so he could use it as a charter boat if he desired, is yours going to be built to whatever those standards are?
Is there a kicker bracket in place, or an inline area to mount one so those offset kicker tie rods don't need to be used?
One of the members here had his built so he could use it as a charter boat if he desired, is yours going to be built to whatever those standards are?
Is there a kicker bracket in place, or an inline area to mount one so those offset kicker tie rods don't need to be used?
scott craven
Well-Known Member
Hundred $ grand boat
Thanks for writing back, it looks like the self bailing is included (you can't see it in the attachments I added). I think the T top would be nice to keep out of the weather. Great question about the kicker i'm going to look into it.
Cookie's Cutter
Well-Known Member
Honestly, I have mentioned it
on here before. Center console’s are only
good for 50% of the days in July and August when it is not too hot, too cold or too wet. get the Challenger Hard Top. Your wife and friends will thank you.
on here before. Center console’s are only
good for 50% of the days in July and August when it is not too hot, too cold or too wet. get the Challenger Hard Top. Your wife and friends will thank you.
Aquaholic
Crew Member
That is your opinion. Not shared by all.
Whistler74
New Member
I have the 18’6” Gambier. Same hull with a cabin.
add anything you might need - if it’s part of the boat it will be cheaper that way.
Trim tabs ( or at a minimum the mounting plates),
Dual batteries,
power socket,
upgrade switches,
upgrade wiper,
scotty plugs,
ask about larger fuel tank - they got mine to 200 litres under the self bailing deck.
my use is likely much different than yours. I went as basic as I could and added things later but some would have been cheaper from the factory.
add anything you might need - if it’s part of the boat it will be cheaper that way.
Trim tabs ( or at a minimum the mounting plates),
Dual batteries,
power socket,
upgrade switches,
upgrade wiper,
scotty plugs,
ask about larger fuel tank - they got mine to 200 litres under the self bailing deck.
my use is likely much different than yours. I went as basic as I could and added things later but some would have been cheaper from the factory.
MRWood
Well-Known Member
but shared by most
Nemytalu
Active Member
I bought a new Challenger HT just over a year ago (after a year long wait). I love the boat - it's great for fishing and family time. HT makes a huge difference for comfort in all weather conditions. It bangs a bit when waves are on the quarter, but it's a tin boat! I've been in some serious snotty weather and I've never felt unsafe (only maybe a bit queezy).
Assuming others here have convinced you of the HT, I'd agree with Whistler's comments. Suggest you get the washdown and pantographic wipers. A 9 inch chart plotter would have been nice too. Dual helm makes fishing solo totally doable, and is great for when you're just cruising with friends. I chose no rails on the gunnels and transom - I like the look better and like to sit up there. I wouldn't have bothered with the upgraded bow roller (unless you're going to get a tensioner) or swim ladder. There's a design flaw (in my opinion) with the swivel chairs they scrape the window frames and they're not particularly good quality anyway so eventually I'll upgrade to a Shockwave set up. If you're going with the stock seats, at least get the folding armrests. It might be obvious to more seasoned trailer boat people, but drum brakes are a no no if you're putting in to salt water regularly; suggest disk brakes only.
Attached a few photos for fun!
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InterMechanico
Well-Known Member
I bought a SS Gambier 18.6 as well, in 2019. One thing I requested and received was extra reinforcement of the hull forward of the fuel tank. Happy I did as it's held up really well. I wish I'd increased the size of the fuel tank, but I still have a normal range of about 190km with the 35 gallon tank.
Lucky Streak
Active Member
My wife really wanted the transom door for ease of access at the dock for her and the dogs. I wasn't too keen especially at the cost, but in hindsight I love having the transom door because when I'm loading/unloading the boat after using it I can easily walk in and out of the boat in the driveway, no ladder, just a small step stool required.
CIVANO
Well-Known Member
Pisses me off too when the wife is always right.
