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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 04:01 PM
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HasBen
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Champion, Charger, Ranger....all can handle pretty big water if the driver knows what he is doing. In my opinion, the driver is more important than the exact model of boat.
“There’s no such thing as too much horsepower, just not enough traction”…..Carroll Shelby
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 04:01 PM
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ShawnT
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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21' Legend is one of the best I have been in. Can't believe someone mentioned a ZX225. I've owned a ZX225 for the last 10 yrs and they are awesome boats, but they dont cut through rough water well at all. Skeeter iClass rides very well in rough stuff, but man the Legend is smooth and fast.
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: ShawnT]
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01/26/12 04:10 PM
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Legend08
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I was sold on the Alpha 211 after a guide trip on Falcon back in 2009. Three people in boat and the ride was smooth on a breezy morning.
"A legend in my own mind, wanna-be Pro Angler"
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 04:25 PM
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RussellWayne
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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This one?
Life journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved state. But rather skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "holy carp what a ride!"
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 04:26 PM
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dtels
Angler
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Angler
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i think it was back in spring of 97,i was at ivie,high winds blew in and to this day i haven't seen swells like that on freshwater,everybody was heading to the ramp,guys were beaching their boats everywhere,one guy beached on the damn,destroyed his boat,after we loaded,we were at the ramp sharing bow crashing wave horror stories with other fisherman when 2 old codgers pulled up with a 221 champion,launched and raced across the lake,so i bought what i could afford a 191 elite,i know have a 21 ft brocraft and it doesn't come close to the 19 ft champion in rough water.
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: westtexgolfer]
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01/26/12 04:33 PM
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structure man(Guide on RC)
Extreme Angler
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If you are truely wanting a smooth ride in big water you have to try the Charger 596 and the new 797 for 2012, they have the best ride by far for big rough water. I will take you for a demo as soon as my new 2012 797 arrives. These boats have been in business for over thirty years and are all composite with a true 4" thick transom. See www.charger boats.com for more info.
Thurman
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 04:40 PM
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Sinkey
Tidy Scoop
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Tidy Scoop
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Skeeter 21i no doubt. next would be a Champion.
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 05:03 PM
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JDWchampion
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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I had a triton tr-21 and i was not impressed with it at all in rough water. I now have a chamption 206 and it is the best rough water boat I have been in. Second best would have to be a ranger and the third best I have been in was a legend. Triton wouldn't even be in my top 5.
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: structure man(Guide on RC)]
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01/26/12 05:18 PM
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ChineWalker
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Angler
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That Charger 596 will cut thru a 4 foot swell like a Portugese Man-o-War ! ! !
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 05:28 PM
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2manyrangers
Rangerless
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Rangerless
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My 04 521 was great in rough water, my new Z521 is awesome! It has been in some of the roughest stuff Sam Rayburn and Texoma have thrown at it! It is a heck of a boat and there are some great deals on pro boats right now, BBC has many listings.
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 05:39 PM
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KevinT.
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Bass Cat Jaguar, hands down.
KT
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 06:30 PM
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squib
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Whichever boat has the best, most experienced driver.
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 06:35 PM
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Texas Smoke
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I have to chuckle anytime a Skeeter is mentioned as being the best boat in rough water.
I mean come on guys .........................
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 06:37 PM
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B Lee
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Re: Best big water boat??
[Re: mwbmod74]
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01/26/12 06:56 PM
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Posts: 1,096
barbarian
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I had a 19.5' Charger (195TF) and now have a Champ 210 (20'10") and can't imagine any boats being better in big water for their respective sizes. I am sure a couple of others are just as good, but no way any better. Also, as already stated, the driver can make a great hull look bad and make a good hull look great. I wouldn't consider myself even close to being a great driver, but Charger and Champion are great hull designs for big water.
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