Posted By: White Oak Skeeter
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 07:07 PM
Great information Ken. Most of us have fished out of 4 or 5 brands of boats, have our favorite, mostly based on the fact that "it's the boat we own", and seldom have the ability to critique, measure, or evaluate, boats our buddies own. I was a little surprised that the Charger has no box locks. I'm interested to see your evaluation of a Phoenix as I've fished out of one(Justin Margraves') and was impressed with the hull shot, speed, finish, and certainly 4 stroke Merc performance.
Posted By: Rickmb
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 07:24 PM
I crawled all over a 210 at the Classic. Cool looking boat with some great features but I thought the hardware was a little primitive compared to the price. I really didn't buy the reasoning for the lack of locks. No matter what I want my compartments lockable and with latches. I could see those big rod locker doors coming open in some really rough water.
Posted By: White Oak Skeeter
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 07:30 PM
Rick, did they give reasoning for no locks?
Posted By: KenTx1962
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 07:31 PM
Rick I wish I had found that word, "primitive", that's exactly the word I should have used, feels like they've built a great boat but didn't quite "finish" it
Posted By: Rickmb
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 09:00 PM
Rick, did they give reasoning for no locks?
Simplify the design and they were not needed. You could use a locker bar if you needed security.
Posted By: fivebites
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 09:49 PM
Great review again Ken. Little man is growing quick. Another year or so and he'll be out there with ya!
Posted By: KenTx1962
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 10:37 PM
I’ve been told that since all locks eventually leak they are more waterproof than if locks?
Posted By: KenTx1962
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 10:37 PM
Can’t wait til He ready to go!
Posted By: 21sammy
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/26/20 11:59 PM
Awesome video Ken. Looks like an awesome boat
Posted By: junk baits
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/27/20 03:23 AM
I’ve been told that since all locks eventually leak they are more waterproof than if locks?
The price is a premium and near to other boats ie. skeeter, ranger & bass cat.. Makes boat look cheap and the day box is another item in question.
On a positive note, Ken its a great unbiased video and looks to be a great ride just with some unfinished items.
Posted By: junk baits
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/27/20 03:27 AM
Bass boats aren't submarines so why is a lock a leak concern?
Posted By: fivebites
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/27/20 01:52 PM
Bass boats aren't submarines so why is a lock a leak concern?
Because thieves love it when they don't. I've had stuff stolen out of my boat at a gas station before. It sucks that you have to do it, but meth knows no boundaries. Build a wall!
Posted By: Dan21XRS
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/27/20 04:55 PM
2 Loc R Bars come with the boats... If the locks do leak it's a pain in the arse, so they just eliminate the potential problem... Plus it's the ChampioN way... No locks or handles to break, just an easily replace nylon loop... Plus you won't be branded by the T-handles when you sit down to retie... Great review Ken... Dan
Posted By: BASSCATONE
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/27/20 07:49 PM
Enjoyed the first half. Have not seen the entire one on the BC Hybrid. I have a Lynx and my buddy has a 521 R Boat. One of the things that I really like about the R, over the BC is the height of the boat when it is on a trailer. For an old, fat man like me, my Lynx is a bear to reach into the boxes from the ground because it is so high on the trailer. Ranger is much better in my opinion. Anyway, I think it is important to note whether it is easy or not to load the boxes while standing on the ground. Am I the only one that fights this?
Posted By: danceswithbass
Re: Great Bass Boat Search 2020-21 - Boat #2 Charger 210 Elite - 08/31/20 10:29 AM
My BC Caracal sits high on trailer as well. I'm 6 3" and the two outside lockers in the bow are hard to get to for me. The keel of the boat sits well above the front couple of rollers. As a positive, its monkey proof to load. Have a buddy that has a Phoenix and it doesn't seem nearly as easy to get pinned against the roller 1st try.