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 Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Happykamper]
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05/22/11 02:40 AM
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817-Fireman
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I have a '94 190DC, only complaints are the above mentioned about the nose sitting high up, when trolling on rough water the motor tends to come out fairly often on the wake. The other is the deck space, if you end up with 6-8 rods on the deck just watch where your stepping is all. All in all great boat, solid hull, handles well, and you stay dry.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: 817-Fireman]
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05/22/11 02:51 AM
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rigginrich
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got a 187DC with 150 VMax love the boat and the ride. you can trim the motor halfway up and still get on plane before most boats with trim down. the boat is built for rough water. Had 19ft basscat and the champ is hands down a better boat.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: rigginrich]
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05/22/11 03:00 AM
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Bassenmyer
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They r pretty much the same class and year so unless it's pretty much a even trade I wouldn't do it. Just me +/- in every boat
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Bassenmyer]
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05/22/11 03:11 AM
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Team Brown Stripe
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They r pretty much the same class and year so unless it's pretty much a even trade I wouldn't do it. Just me +/- in every boat +1 I don't see where you will gain a whole lot.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Team Brown Stripe]
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05/22/11 04:18 AM
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Okie Poke
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I've owned a 181 and 193, both great boats. I wish I owned a 203 now.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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05/22/11 08:36 AM
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MtnHm203
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LOL, I own a Champion 203, and don't really care that ANYBODY else manufacturers bass boats.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: MtnHm203]
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05/22/11 10:06 AM
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StumpJumper1
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203 here too. I don't plan on getting a new one any time soon.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: StumpJumper1]
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05/22/11 01:17 PM
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Ranger Z118
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Originally Posted By: Bassenmyer
They r pretty much the same class and year so unless it's pretty much a even trade I wouldn't do it. Just me +/- in every boat
My 2004 Ranger has a Merc 150 EFI w/ 133 hours and the 2006 Champion has a 150 Optimax with 16 hours. Thought that would be a huge upgrade?
Thanks-Brian
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Ranger Z118]
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05/22/11 01:41 PM
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Okie Poke
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I would wonder why a 2006 boat only has 16 hours. If it were never broke in properly........just sayin.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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05/22/11 01:54 PM
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Bassenmyer
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If you feel it's a good upgrade then go for it. A champion is a fine boat. I went from a 18.5 to a newer 18.5 once and regretted it almost immediately.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Happykamper]
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05/22/11 02:50 PM
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Jigfish
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Champion is an awsome boat.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: Jigfish]
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05/22/11 05:49 PM
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jsix321
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I have a 203 also and it's a great boat.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: jsix321]
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05/22/11 06:17 PM
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ezbassin
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The Champion will ride better and keep you dryer in rough water. The only time I noticed them being "tippy" is when I was on one side of the boat up front and my partner moved from the opposite side in the back to the same side I was on. They do sit high in the front and low in the back but it was never a problem for me.
Take it for a ride and see for yourself.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: jsix321]
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05/22/11 06:19 PM
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ezbassin
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The Champion will ride better and keep you dryer in rough water. The only time I noticed my 191 being "tippy" is when I was on one side of the boat up front and my partner moved from the opposite side in the back to the same side I was on. They do sit high in the front and low in the back but it was never a problem for me.
Take it for a ride and see for yourself. I had a 1994 191 with a 200 EFI on it and it was pretty quick.
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Re: Thoughts on Champion Boats?
[Re: ezbassin]
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05/22/11 07:47 PM
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The EFI is a solid and dependable motor. An Optimax out of warranty will be quite more expensive to fix.
You really should try to spend a couple of hours in the champ on the water and decide if the trade's going to make you happy in the long run.
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