mike did my champion and that [censored] was strong. holeshot was the same but lost 5 on the top.

well 2 years ago on price but with that price diff. i would go to fork

What is the pricing on these hulls?

Champion 198 - It may be a long drive (Central TX) but call Cliff Brown (www.Texasboatxorld.com) and talk to him about getting it Line-X'ed. They prep your hull and then spray about a 1/4 inch of the same stuff as bed liner, about 8 ft down and about 6 in up each side. I can drive my boat right up on the ramp to pick up my partner or what ever. Iv'e had mine on since 08 and if I had an airboat engine, I'd drive it to the lake and back home. Rocks, Stumps, it don't mater, this stuff will NOT fail you. Because it's sprayed on, there will never be any separation from the hull. Best $ I ever spent on a boat!!!

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Just found this link. Anybody else have an opinion on Gorilla Hull, Gatorhyde or is there something better out there now?

Gorilla is the original at Toledo

I just got one and love it. They did a great job down at Toledo Fiberglass.
Good hole shot still, and have touched 70.8 in my Champion 198. I may have lost 1 to 1.5 MPH. Lifetime warranty that is transferrable and total peace of mind.

What is the cost?

Makes one wonder, what damage was repaired and covered up by one of these type add-ons, maybe none, but does make one wonder.

I have had 2 Gator hulls on boats in the last 15 or 20 years. I think the naysayers have had no personal experience with this hull. First the additional weight is less than 50lbs.It is not slower out of the hole and you will get about the same fuel mileage. The hull does not change the contour after the Gator hull is applied. It has a rough texture(like a golf ball). That is why a golf ball goes further than a smooth ball, less friction. So the boat is still easy to move thru the water. I have never heard of water intrusion between the hulls, I don't think that is possible. One boat I lost about 2 mph and the other one I gained about 2 mph. IMO no negatives, all positives. The peace of mind alone is worth the cost. Contact Mike at Lake Fork Fiberglass 903-473-4161

I checked both out several months ago, for a 18'-6" boat.
Gator Hull (Lake Fork) started at $2,100.00 with an increase for additional prep or unseen damages.
Gorilla Hull (Toledo Bend) started at $3,300.00 with an increase for additional prep or unseen damages.

You might call ProGator Boats in Shreveport, La. I think they will repair hulls with a similar process.

I am going to be sure and take lots of pics before I have it done, if I do. Boat was in a storm and got blown up on some rip rap. No structural damage at all, just lots of gel coat chips and scratches on the bottom. Not to mention is a black bottom so shows everything anyway.

For more that $1k less, Gator is sounding really good to me?

I lost 3-4mph on my 99 model Champion 203 but still run with the best of them. If you are planning on keeping that boat, it is money well spent! The advantages out weigh the disadvantages. Toledo Fiberglass did a wonderful job for me and it is a pleasure doing business with Al and his crew.

Had some minor repair work needed & decided I was keeping my boat for awhile, so had the Gator Hull applied to my Skeeter by Mike at Lake Fork Fiberglass. They did a great job & to me the boat rides better now in rough water. Fishing Ray Roberts, Fork or Toledo I no longer worry about damaging my hull. I was a little hesitant at first but after having it for a year I have no regrets!