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 Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 01:40 PM
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austinbassin
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I am looking at a 98 champion 181 with a 150 johnson. Older elecronics and a 24v motorguide.everything seems to work ok. He is asking 5000.00. I thought that wasw a pretty great deal. what do you think? My only problem is tht champion is no longer making boats so will that make getting parts tough.
thanks for the input. I will be upgradindg from a 1986 bassw tracker 1800 tf fiberglass boat. Much drier riding boat and safer in that big water from what I know.
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 02:00 PM
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HasBen
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Is the motor a FICHT motor? If it is, the boat might be the least of your problems.
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 02:04 PM
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Dognot
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what kind of parts are you worried about ?
The only thing worse than a porta potty in the wintertime is a porta potty in the summertime.
You can’t stop the man from learning the hard way or he will continue to be stupid. It’s just the way it has to be......Mudshark
The Lion and Tiger may be king of the jungle. But the wolf doesn't perform in the circus.....UGLYSHCTICK
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 02:09 PM
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austinbassin
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What is a FICHT motor? and what are the problems with them. thanks for the information.....
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 02:12 PM
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austinbassin
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It says fast strike on the cowl. does that help?
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 02:18 PM
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Dognot
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I have a 181 champ 1997 model had it since 1999 great boat but like all boats with any age on them that you use regularly they have small problems, nothing that you can't repair or replace with a little engineering and time.
The only thing worse than a porta potty in the wintertime is a porta potty in the summertime.
You can’t stop the man from learning the hard way or he will continue to be stupid. It’s just the way it has to be......Mudshark
The Lion and Tiger may be king of the jungle. But the wolf doesn't perform in the circus.....UGLYSHCTICK
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 05:01 PM
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I do not think it is a FICHT. most of the ones I have seen say FICHT on the cowling. Also Champs are great boats most parts you would ever need to replace are somewhat universal anyway.
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 05:32 PM
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Thats a great boat and motor. Only thing to worry about on those motors were the VRO pumps going out..
Chris
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 06:03 PM
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HasBen
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I think (and I stress I think) the FastStrike 150 may have been marketed as a carbed motor and a FICHT (injected) motor. If it is a FICHT, it should say on the cowling. The carbed motor is supposed to be a pretty good motor.
“ When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”. Steve McQueen
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 06:35 PM
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austinbassin
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Thanks for the input guys. i think it is a great deal but wanted to find out about the motor. any more input let me hear it. Almost ready to pull the trigger.
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 07:01 PM
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If it says Fast Strike on the cowling it is a carb motor, and probably the best running 150 OMC built. When in doubt about a Ficht engine, pull the cowling and look for fuel injectors by the spark plugs on the cylinder heads. As far as the VRO, the true VRO was corrected in the early to mid 1990s after serious oil injection related engine failures and this engine uses one of the latest modifications.
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 07:03 PM
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skeeterhooks
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I looked at the pics. It is definately not a Ficht.
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 07:48 PM
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Looks like all it needs is a lil TLC and some time on the water.
The only thing worse than a porta potty in the wintertime is a porta potty in the summertime.
You can’t stop the man from learning the hard way or he will continue to be stupid. It’s just the way it has to be......Mudshark
The Lion and Tiger may be king of the jungle. But the wolf doesn't perform in the circus.....UGLYSHCTICK
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Re: Next Boat Mayabe?
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10/14/11 09:07 PM
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austinbassin
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Thanks again guys. I am buying. It has been switting a while, so I will adminster that needed tlc and enjoy every minute of it. I will post when I get it and have it looking good.
thanks TFF guys
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