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 Champion boats
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05/22/17 07:11 PM
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Jeff Sr.
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Anyone know if the Champion 1997 202 was one on Champion's good hulls?
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/22/17 07:26 PM
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ClarkBird
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Outdoorsman
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Yes, considered one of, if not the best.
Lake&Bay Boca
250 SHO
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/22/17 10:10 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
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Pat Goff
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Best one there is. If ride and handling are your priorities.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/X48Kbbq/scooter-shallow.jpg)
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/25/17 05:20 AM
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Riotex
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I have a 1987 -18'4" Champion that had the original rough water performance hull ! She still gets me out of the roughest water to the dock safely ! I wouldn't trade her for anything. Getting ready this winter to re-power her since my old XP Evinrude 150 is aging. Bottom line is --Im glad I bought a Champion Boat  Rio
My stringer is getting there!!
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/26/17 01:35 AM
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DJB
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Champion owners are a loyal bunch,but they did go out of business
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/26/17 02:48 AM
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Bobby Milam
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There's a reason that there are still so many old Champions around and they are sought after. Still to this day they are considered one of the best rough water boats on par with or above more modern boats. A company can go out of business because of poor management and business decisions even if they have a good product.
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/28/17 01:19 AM
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DJB
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: Jeff Sr.]
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05/30/17 10:31 PM
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hopalong
Pescador Loco
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Pescador Loco
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I have an 82 184 that will run with the best of em. best hull you will find for rough water and stayin dry. the 184 is like drivin a porsche on water.
" Hop, set the hook"!
hopalong 99,999
TexDawg 99,999
FJB! not my president by a long shot!
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Re: Champion boats
[Re: CHAMPION FISH]
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05/31/17 12:54 AM
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TCK73
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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I had that exact model, the '97 202. Loved it, and kept it many years. It will not disappoint.
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