I am looking to add another boat to my collection, and came across a 20 ft 1997 Celebrity bowrider. It has a 5.7L fuel injected engine and about 310 hours, stainless steel prop, bimini top, and some other bells and whistles.
Boat is is very good condition, and the price seems right, actually a little low, based on NADA. That actually is a little red flag for me. Private sale, not a dealer.
My biggest question is the quality of the boat's construction, durability, and ability to get parts for the engine and boat in general.
I had read somewhere there were some issues with hull fragility and rot in some Celebrity's.
It looks like a great boat. Any thoughts on top end speed and handling. We are looking to haul tubers and do a little skiing. This would be our second boat, as we also have a 24' Larson small cruiser.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated! We are looking to pull the trigger on this so we can get a few weeks out of the boat before Michigan winter hits us.
Thx in advance
Boat is is very good condition, and the price seems right, actually a little low, based on NADA. That actually is a little red flag for me. Private sale, not a dealer.
My biggest question is the quality of the boat's construction, durability, and ability to get parts for the engine and boat in general.
I had read somewhere there were some issues with hull fragility and rot in some Celebrity's.
It looks like a great boat. Any thoughts on top end speed and handling. We are looking to haul tubers and do a little skiing. This would be our second boat, as we also have a 24' Larson small cruiser.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated! We are looking to pull the trigger on this so we can get a few weeks out of the boat before Michigan winter hits us.
Thx in advance